- Dr. Alon Levkowitz
- Paper No. 274
The overall failure of the Agreement Framework to halt North Korea's nuclear program offers an important lesson in analyzing the potential effectiveness of a new nuclear agreement with Iran.
Perspectives Papers
Perspectives Papers provide analysis from BESA Center research associates and other outside experts on the most important issues pertaining to Israel and the Middle East.
- Maj. Gen. (res.) Yaakov Amidror
- Paper No. 273
The IDF must be careful not to make too many operational changes based on the lessons of Operation Protective Edge
- Prof. Efraim Inbar
- Paper No. 272
The novelty of the Islamic State, as well as the magnitude of the threat it poses, are greatly exaggerated. Iran remains the main threat to stability in the Middle East.
- Maj. Gen. (res.) Yaakov Amidror
- Paper No. 271
The rules of the game between Israel and Hamas will be decided by Israel’s response to the first instance of rocket fire.
- Maj. Gen. (res.) Yaakov Amidror
- Paper No. 270
Frustration over the final outcome of Operation Protective Edge is misplaced. The Israeli public needs to understand that Israel did not set out to topple Hamas.
- Prof. Efraim Inbar
- Paper No. 269
During Operation Protective Edge, Hamas was clearly defeated, but was not destroyed.
- Maj. Gen. (res.) David Ivry
- Paper No. 268
Observing “Operation Protective Edge” against Hamas in Gaza lead to the conclusion that a revision of Israel’s conceptual strategic compass is needed, particularly regarding the concepts of ‘deterrence’ and ‘decisive victory’.
- Maj. Gen. (res.) Yaakov Amidror
- Paper No. 267
Since the launch of Operation Protective Edge, Israel has made a series of wise tactical choices that contribute to the diplomatic and military effort.
- Prof. Joshua Teitelbaum
- Paper No. 266
Qatar has become the leading backer of Hamas terrorism, and the country’s wings need to be clipped.
- Prof. Eytan Gilboa
- Paper No. 265
Western media coverage of Operation Protective Edge has been marred by deep anti-Israel bias and serious failures, both professional and ethical.