- Prof. Efraim Inbar
- Paper No. 237
A collapse in Israeli-Palestinian peace talks will not lead to an international boycott of Israel. Jerusalem's robust trade relations with many countries will not freeze over an impasse in negotiations.
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.
- Alvite Singh Ningthoujam
- Paper No. 236
Defense relations between India and Israel are flourishing and will continue to be strong.
- Col. (res.) Dr. Shaul Shay
- Paper No. 235
Attempts by al-Qaeda and other radical Sunni Islamist groups to challenge the Shia Crescent (Iraq, Syria, and Lebanon) must be viewed as a serious security threat.
- David M. Weinberg
- Paper No. 234
Canada strongly defends Israel, consistently before any other country in the world. Prime Minister Stephen Harper will be warmly welcomed in Jerusalem next week as valuable allies and trusted friends.
- Dr. Micha’el Tanchum
- Paper No. 233
India regards China’s efforts to enhance its naval presence in the Indian Ocean as undermining its strategic position. India has beefed up its naval capabilities in response.
- Prof. Efraim Inbar
- Paper No. 232
Israel must resist pressure and retain the Jordan Valley, its only available defensible border to the east, in a future peace deal. Israel must also build in Area E-1, which would link the valley to an undivided Jerusalem.
- Prof. Jonathan Rynhold
- Paper No. 231
To defeat BDS, the government should let Israeli society and pro-Israel groups abroad take the lead, and focus the debate on Israel's legitimacy.
- Col. (res.) Dr. Shaul Shay
- Paper No. 230
Egypt’s new rulers are faced with a terror problem emanating from the Sinai, led by radical jihad groups. The US and international community must support the Egyptian regime to prevent Egypt from turning into the next Syria.
- Prof. Efraim Inbar
- Paper No. 229
The Turkish Prime Minister is facing unprecedented political pressure that might precipitate the end of his rule.
- Prof. Joshua Teitelbaum
- Paper No. 228
There is speculation on collaboration between Saudi Arabia and Israel against Iran. However, given its history and concern for the legitimacy of its rule, the Saudis are more likely to draw closer to Iran.