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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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It’s Iran, Not Israel, Stupid

An insidious new mythology is being advanced that replaces the Iranian threat with the "Israeli threat" to Middle East stability. This has the scent of incitement against, and demonization of, Israel. Political attention must be redirected where it most urgently belongs: to the Iranian threat.

Lt. Gen. Gabi Ashkenazi: A Balance Sheet

Outgoing IDF Chief of Staff Ashkenazi's greatest achievement is the restoration of Israeli public faith in the IDF as an effective fighting force after the failures of the Second Lebanon War. An overall assessment of his tenure, however, also points to shortcomings in areas such as IDF battle doctrine and commanders' education.

Lieberman and the Naked Emperor

Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman takes a blunt approach to politics, one that is often met with resistance at home and abroad. But Lieberman's views on the peace process and the Israel-Turkey relationship are representative of a large majority of the Israeli public.

Halt Nuclear Iran

A nuclear Iran jeopardizes regional stability in the Middle East and has far-reaching implications for global affairs. At this late stage, only military action can stop Iran's race for nuclearization and prevent its disastrous consequences.

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