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Israel's Go-Ahead on Natural Gas

Israel's export decision should be welcomed, but domestic opposition could discourage necessary foreign investment.

Jun 21, 2013

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Simon Henderson

Articles & Testimony

How the U.S. Gains from Israel Alliance

Washington's partnership with Israel has helped the United States maintain its global edge without compromising its interests in the Arab and Muslim worlds.

Jun 19, 2013

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David Pollock
Michael Eisenstadt

Video

Brief Analysis

Israel's Security Policy in a Changing Middle East

Israeli defense minister Moshe Yaalon discusses how Israel is calm but cautious about the latest developments in the region.

Jun 14, 2013

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Moshe Yaalon

Articles & Testimony

Palestinians Need Tough Talk from Europe

Europe needs to reciprocate President Obama's 2011 speech with a statement of its own, including clear language on bilateral talks, refugees, and security.

Jun 14, 2013

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David Makovsky

Video

Brief Analysis

Israel in the Whirlwind: A New Government Meets a Changing Security Environment

Subscribe to Washington Institute videos on YouTube. Sign up for live event broadcast alerts from The Washington Institute On June 3, 2013, Shai Feldman and Dan Schueftan addressed a Policy Forum at The Washington Institute. Dr. Schueftan is director of the National Security Studies Center at the University of Haifa

Jun 7, 2013

In-Depth Reports

Israeli or U.S. Action Against Iran

Who Will Do It If It Must Be Done?

It is late 2013 and Israel's prime minister has just received a phone call from the White House relaying the findings of a recent U.S. intelligence assessment: neither international sanctions nor negotiations have persuaded Iran to halt its nuclear program. What should they do? This scenario is the launching point

May 28, 2013

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James Cartwright
Amos Yadlin

Video

In-Depth Reports

Israel and the Middle East's Shifting Energy Landscape

Institute Baker fellow and energy expert Simon Henderson led a conversation at the 2013 Soref Symposium on May 9, 2013, on the rapidly evolving energy landscape in the Middle East within the context of Israel's emergence as a regional energy producer. Sir Michael Leigh is consultant and senior advisor to

May 23, 2013

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Sir Michael Leigh
Brenda Shaffer

Articles & Testimony

Israel Acted on Its Red Line, Now Obama Must Act on His

While taking action in Syria will not be simple or cheap, it will ultimately be less costly than losing control of chemical weapons or letting Jordan and other neighbors be destabilized.

May 10, 2013

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Dennis Ross

In-Depth Reports

Coping with Change: The Middle East and the Second Obama Administration

2013 Soref Symposium

The Washington Institute convened a broad array of policymakers, activists, scholars, and journalists from around the world for The Washington Institute's annual policy conference in Washington, DC.

May 8, 2013

Articles & Testimony

Israel's Real Target Is Not Syria but Hezbollah

Israel's airstrikes were intended to prevent Hezbollah from upgrading its arsenal, not to influence Syria's civil war.

May 7, 2013

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Michael Herzog

Brief Analysis

Erdogan Visits Washington

The May 16 summit provides an opportunity to strengthen cooperation on Iraq, Syria, Israel, and Iran.

May 7, 2013

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Soner Cagaptay
James Jeffrey

Video

In-Depth Reports

Israel's New Government and the Challenges of Regional Security

Tzachi Hanegbi, member of the Knesset, Likud, and former Israeli minister of intelligence, addresses The Washington Institute's 2013 Soref Symposium on May 9, 2013.

May 6, 2013

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Tzachi Hanegbi

Brief Analysis

Stalled Arab Peace Initiative Reaffirmed

If it is to be a catalyst for action, the API will require a more direct approach with Israel.

May 1, 2013

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David Makovsky

Articles & Testimony

The Thin Red Line: Is Iran Outmaneuvering the U.S. and Israel?

Now that Iran is capable of circumventing the nuclear weapons red line, the new U.S. and Israeli defense ministers must coordinate closely to avoid being further outflanked.

Apr 24, 2013

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David Makovsky
Gabrielle Tudin

Brief Analysis

The Fayyad Resignation: Scapegoating a State-Builder

The political wrangling that effectively forced Fayyad to step down raises serious questions about the PA's economy, security cooperation, and political transparency, as well as U.S. efforts to revive the peace process.

Apr 16, 2013

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David Makovsky

Brief Analysis

Azerbaijan's Cooperation with Israel Goes Beyond Iran Tensions

Azerbaijan has ample, independent strategic reasons for its cooperation with Israel and poor relations with Tehran, notwithstanding the recent spike in Iranian tensions.

Apr 16, 2013

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Brenda Shaffer

Articles & Testimony

Turkey Mends Fences with Israel

A closer look at Turkey's motivations for normalizing relations with Israel.

Apr 16, 2013

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Soner Cagaptay

Articles & Testimony

Syria's Forgotten Front

To keep yet another Syrian frontier from spiraling downward, Washington should urge Israel and the mainstream Syrian opposition to focus on keeping Hizballah and jihadist groups away from the border.

Apr 16, 2013

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David Pollock

Articles & Testimony

A Threshold Test for Both Sides If Peace Has a Chance

If substantive peace talks are to have any chance of proceeding, Israeli and Palestinian leaders must first send basic signals regarding settlements and acceptance.

Mar 27, 2013

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David Makovsky

Video

Initial Outcomes of Obama's Middle East Trip

During his recent Middle East visit, President Obama forged an emotional connection with the people of Israel, earned credibility to deal with Iran’s nuclear research, and put the Israeli-Palestinian peace process back on the regional agenda, according to Washington Institute Executive Director Dr. Robert Satloff and David Makovsky, the Institute’s

Mar 22, 2013

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David Makovsky
Robert Satloff

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