BESA Center Perspectives Paper No. 227
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: PA leader Mahmoud Abbas views recognition of Israel as the Jewish state as a red line. It is high time the Palestinians recognize the Jewish people’s right to their ancient homeland, …
Mideast Security and Policy Studies No. 105
English Version – published by Journal of Strategic Studies online in 2013 and in print in 2014 (Vol. 37, No. 1, pp. 65-90).
“Mowing the Grass,” Israel’s strategy in the twenty-first century against …
BESA Center Perspectives Paper No. 223
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: An Israeli strike on Iran’s nuclear infrastructure is a risky and militarily-complicated endeavor, but within reach. Israeli ingenuity and determination could lead to a great operational and political success. The international …
BESA Center Perspectives Paper No. 219
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: US Secretary of State John Kerry warned of a return to Palestinian violence and Israel’s isolation should peace talks fail. This is yet another reflection of the Obama administration’s inability to …
BESA Center Perspectives Paper No. 217
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: Iran is buying time until it has a nuclear break-out capability. A nuclear Iran will bring about nuclear proliferation, threaten energy prices, pose a threat to regional and global security, and …
BESA Center Perspectives Paper No. 215
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The Israeli military victory in 1973 was marred by pain over the nation’s casualties and disappointment with the country’s leadership. Jerusalem learned that it needs close strategic coordination with Washington, while …
BESA Center Perspectives Paper No. 213
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The abject failure of the Oslo Accords has had a salutary effect on Israeli society. Israelis are today quite resilient; ready to endure – if necessary – protracted conflict, until the …
Mideast Security and Policy Studies No. 103
Israel is a small country, and the national security of small countries is more precarious than that of large countries. Indeed, since Israel’s establishment it has dealt with existential threats from its neighbors. …
BESA Center Perspectives Paper No. 205
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: It is a mistake for Israelis to express support for Bashar Assad’s victory in Syria. Israel should stay out of the Syrian conflict altogether while hoping for the fall of Assad. Ultimately …
BESA Center Perspectives Paper No. 201
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: Israel’s apology to Turkey for “operational errors” in the Mavi Marmara incident is a diplomatic mistake both in terms of substance and timing. It is highly unlikely that we will see a …
