BESA Center Perspectives Paper No. 1,914, February 3, 2021
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: During his term as US president, Donald Trump employed an economic and foreign policy that challenged globalization in an attempt to stem the rise of China—but that did not …
BESA Center Perspectives Paper No. 1,909, January 31, 2021
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: Israel is a key partner in NATO’s effort to strengthen its presence in the so-called “South.” As the alliance tries to find ways to remain relevant and better respond …
BESA Center Perspectives Paper No. 1,880, January 12, 2021
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The COVID-19 pandemic has revealed the limits of international cooperation despite the vast potential of available technological means. The debate about the relationship between science and politics is not …
BESA Center Perspectives Paper No. 1,835, December 1, 2020
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: For years, Greek politicians approached Israel in the hope of receiving active support against Turkey in the Eastern Mediterranean. While current Turkish actions in the Basin expose this hope …
BESA Center Perspectives Paper No. 1,820, November 16, 2020
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: Relations between the US and the EU are expected to improve during the presidency of Joe Biden, but it is not yet clear whether the disagreements Europe had with …
BESA Center Perspectives Paper No. 1,756, September 23, 2020
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The national agendas of Greece and Turkey continue to clash in the Mediterranean. Even if Turkey discontinues its explorations south of the Greek island of Kastelorizo in the medium …
BESA Center Online Debate No. 20, August 24, 2020
Q: On August 13, 2020, in what President Donald Trump called a “truly historic moment,” Israel and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) agreed to a peace agreement called the Abraham Accord. …
BESA Center Perspectives Paper No. 1,690, August 13, 2020
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The recent visit of Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis to Israel was highly symbolic. This year marks the 30th anniversary of the establishment of full diplomatic relations between the two …
Moderated by George N. Tzogopoulos
BESA Center Online Debate No. 19, August 5, 2020
Q: Israel and Turkey appear to be making progress in terms of rewarming their bilateral ties. Roey Gilad, Chargé d’Affaires at the Embassy of Israel in …
BESA Center Perspectives Paper No. 1,665, July 29, 2020
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: Ankara’s moves in the Eastern Mediterranean, while very risky, have partly vindicated President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. At a time when his regime is faced with serious challenges at home, …
