Warfare Through Misuse of International Law

International law is being manipulated by radical Arab and Islamic ideologues, dictators and tyrants, to subvert real justice and attack Israel and Western democracies; to achieve objectives that they cannot pursue militarily. This "lawfare" must be countered with determination and no apologies.

Obama and Netanyahu: Idealism vs. Pragmatism

Obama’s idealism will face harsh realities that limit his policy options, especially with regard to the Palestinian-Israeli conflict and Iran. Obama and Netanyahu are both pragmatic leaders capable of adjusting to realities; and thus can be expected to make efforts to avoid a major confrontation.

Global Consequences of the Financial Crisis: A Closer Look to Chinese Prospects

The world financial crisis has hit the Chinese economy and Chinese banks hard, and individual Chinese may find that their savings are wiped out. The prospect of many Chinese seeing their future vanish could lead to political unrest and instability in the country.

The Decline of the Israel Labor Party

The Labor Party decayed because it abandoned the values of military service and settlement, became identified with the wealthy, abandoned Jerusalem, was identified with the failed Oslo peace process, and failed to stay in sync with demographic changes in Israel.

The Lessons of Operation Cast Lead and 2006 Lebanon War

Almost the entire Israeli home front has come under rocket and missile assault. This article surveys the Israeli response to rocket attacks, including the targeting of missile launchers and improved civil defense; and discusses the need for a comprehensive active missile defense.

הגנה אקטיבית בפני רקטות וטילים: לקחי עופרת יצוקה ומלחמת לבנון השנייה

מלחמת לבנון השנייה ומבצע "עופרת יצוקה" הוו דגם בזעיר אנפין למלחמות העתיד. איראן וגרורותיה סוריה, החזבאללה והחמאס אינם משקיעים כמעט דבר במערכות נשק "קלאסיות" של מלחמה בעצימות גבוהה. במקום זאת הם בונים ורוכשים כמויות עצומות של טילים ורקטות. בכל מערכה עתידית יהיה העורף הישראלי כולו נתון למתקפה עזה של טילים ורקטות בעוצמה שלא ידענו כמותה. מאמר זה סוקר את אמצעי המענה של ישראל למתקפת הרקטות

The Futility of Operation Cast Lead

A review of the strategic, operational, societal and diplomatic dimensions of Israel’s operation against Hamas in Gaza produces an overall audit that is far from favorable. "Deterrence" is not a strategic objective and "punishment" is not a tool of realpolitik. The operation threatens to backfire in several ways.

Israel in 2009: A One-Block State of the Right

The Israeli election result this week confirms the emergence of a one-block, right-of-center dominant political reality in Israel; a fact that is likely to dominate for many years to come. Kadima’s electoral achievement is ephemeral.

An Offensive Strategy for Israel on the Second Battlefield: The Global Media

Israel requires an offensive strategic information strategy, involving the establishment of a "second-battlefield" professional hierarchy with clear modes of operation, in order to overcome brutal media delegitimizing of Israel.

The Political Logic of Turkish Prime Minister Erdogan’s Attacks on Israel

The Turkish prime minister's escalating attacks on Israel during Operation Cast Lead are a calculated gambit on Erdogan’s part aimed at changing the balance of power in Turkey between his ruling religious Islamist party and the opposing military establishment.

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