BESA Center Perspectives Paper No. 2,380, April 27, 2026
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The popular premise that Donald Trump decided to go to war with Iran because Benjamin Netanyahu asked him to is a misleading distortion. Trump’s decision was the product of …
BESA Center Perspectives Paper No. 2,359, December 22, 2025
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: US involvement in Gaza does not reflect a loss of Israeli control but rather a new strategic framework that emerged after Israel’s 2022 integration into CENTCOM. This shift enabled …
Mideast Security and Policy Studies No. 210
Introduction: In the complex and often unpredictable realm of global politics, few political developments carry as much potential for transformative impact as the prospect of a second Trump presidency. This collection of expert …
BESA Center Perspectives Paper No. 2, 314, October 14, 2024
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: Many commentators claim that Israel lacks a clear plan for “the day after” the end of the Iron Swords War. They argue that because of this supposed lack, …
BESA Center Perspectives Paper No. 2.289, July 14, 2024
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: Ten months after the surprise attack by Hamas on October 7, it is possible to assess the strategic achievements of the antagonists. In addition to inflicting heavy casualties and …
BESA Center Perspectives Paper No. 2,277, May 29, 2024
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: What are the lessons for IDF force build-up following the Hamas attack on October 7 and the Iron Swords War? A recent article by Prof. Azar Gat concludes that …
BESA Center Perspectives Paper No. 2,229, November 8, 2023
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: Over six and a half years ago, two researchers from the BESA Center, Dr. Eado Hecht and Prof. Eitan Shamir, warned of a development that could lead to a …
BESA Center Perspectives Paper No. 2,223, October 22, 2023
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: On October 7, 2023, Israeli deterrence completely collapsed. As a result of a surprise attack by Hamas, Israel suffered a severe defeat in terms of casualties and property losses. …
BESA Center Perspectives Paper No. 2,175, January 25, 2023
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: One of the most serious challenges Israel has faced over its history since independence was its economic and diplomatic isolation in the region and in the world. This isolation …
Dear Readers and Friends,
As I enter my position as the new Director of the Begin-Sadat Center for Strategic Studies, I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your continued support of the Center in the face …
