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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.

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The Ostrich Syndrome: The World’s Reluctance to Take Action Against Iran

Prof. Efraim Inbar
October 11, 2012
Paper No. 183

The international community appears unlikely to take military action against the Iranian nuclear weapons program because of the “Ostrich Syndrome” – a reluctance to deal with difficult problems and a preference to ignore them.

Will Egypt Go Nuclear?

Col. (res.) Dr. Shaul Shay
September 13, 2012
Paper No. 182

President Morsi says that Egypt wishes to create a civilian nuclear energy program. Leaders of Morsi’s party, the Muslim Brotherhood, have called for Egypt to pursue a nuclear weapons program.

US-Israel Mixed Messages on Iran

Prof. Eytan Gilboa
September 10, 2012
Paper No. 181

Israel and the US must improve their lines of communication. The US also ought to consider equipping Israel with enhanced military resources that would allow Israel to confront Iran at a later date – giving the West more time to pressure the Iranian regime.

Is There a Future for Israel’s National Security Council?

Prof. Uzi Arad
September 5, 2012
Paper No. 180

The NSC’s main achievement is the quiet integration of foreign affairs, defense, and intelligence inputs for the prime minister and the other top decision-makers in the government. But its effectiveness remains hampered by turf battles with other defense and intelligence bodies.

A Strategy for Making Peace With the Palestinians

Dr. Max Singer
September 4, 2012
Paper No. 179

The most important ways to work towards peace are: resettling the Palestinian refugees outside of Israel; speaking the truth to the Palestinians regarding the Jews' ancient roots in the land; reducing the ability of Palestinian leaders to personally benefit from the conflict; and encouraging free debate in Palestinian society.

The Fading Left and Israel’s Flourishing Democracy

Prof. Shmuel Sandler
August 16, 2012
Paper No. 178

Many of Israel’s detractors on the left argue that Israel’s democracy is in a state of decline. A closer look shows that it is thriving, with decentralization of political power, a strong judicial system, the end of party-affiliated journalism, more minorities in public positions, and a more professional and less-politicized army.

The Fate of Syria’s Chemical and Biological Weapons

Lt. Col. (res.) Dr. Dany Shoham
August 6, 2012
Paper No. 177

Bombing Syrian CBW stockpiles could result in significant environmental pollution. If Assad falls, the West needs to ensure secure transposition of these arms to a stable, sane central authority.

The Levy Report: Reinvigorating the Discussion of Israel’s Rights in the West Bank

Prof. Avi Bell
July 31, 2012
Paper No. 176

The Commission to Examine the Status of Building in Judea and Samaria (the “Levy report”) reinvigorates the discussion of the legitimacy of Israel’s position regarding settlements under international law, after many years in which Israel has been silent about its legal rights.

Iran’s New Strategic Horizons at Sea

Col. (res.) Dr. Shaul Shay
July 26, 2012
Paper No. 175

Iran’s aggressive new naval strategy is clearly meant to intimidate the West from continuing its pressure on Tehran regarding the nuclear issue, to show that Iran is able to foment trouble in the region.

Invisible Red Line: The Futility of Trying to Detect an Iranian Order to Build the Bomb

Lt. Col. (res.) Dr. Dany Shoham
July 19, 2012
Paper No. 174

It is practically impossible and very unlikely that Western intelligence could detect an unambiguous order from Iranian leadership to build a nuclear bomb.

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