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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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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.

Iran: The Flaws of Containment

A containment strategy vis-à-vis Iran seems to be the preferred fallback option for the international community if sanctions fail. But "containment" will neither stop the Iranian nuclear weapons program nor calm the region, and this strategy may prompt aggressive or reckless responses from Tehran.

Strategists: Primum Non Nocere

The proposal that Israel should take a leading role in reducing the importance of oil is a clear case of transgression against the ethical imperative, which fully applies to strategists, "first, do no harm." Israel’s involvement in such a campaign is sure to destabilize the Middle East and stamp Israel as "enemy number one" of all oil rich countries.

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