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Articles & Testimony
Seven Black Swans in the Middle East
Events considered impossible tend to happen in the region with unusual frequency, so when will the next one appear?
Sep 24, 2019
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  • Martin Kramer
Articles & Testimony
How to Think About Israeli-Palestinian Peace
In the current circumstances of deep disbelief on both sides, stabilization and development go hand in hand.
Sep 24, 2019
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  • Dennis Ross
Brief Analysis
The Premier Who Cried Gevalt: Why Netanyahu Lost His Majority
Whether due to institutional concerns, failed alarmist tactics, or turnout issues, Netanyahu’s seat tally shrank between rounds one and two, and time is now on Benny Gantz’s side.
Sep 19, 2019
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  • David Makovsky
Brief Analysis
On the Eve of Israel’s Do-Over: Final Maneuvers and Coalition Possibilities
Netanyahu continues to hunt for last-minute right-wing votes, while the center-left has cast its lot with a “national unity” strategy that would aim to peel Likud away from him.
Sep 16, 2019
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  • David Makovsky
Articles & Testimony
Netanyahu Is Endangering the Future of a Two-State Solution
Advocacy groups, congressional delegations, and Trump administration officials should all be asking Israel the same tough question: how can we help you rethink settlement expansion and thereby preserve separation as an option?
Sep 15, 2019
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  • Dennis Ross
  • David Makovsky
Brief Analysis
Iraq’s Air Defense Conundrum: Options for U.S. Policy
Baghdad is under pressure to show it can protect its airspace, but procuring Russian or Iranian equipment might complicate U.S.-Iraq relations without addressing the triggers for Israeli strikes.
Sep 12, 2019
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  • Michael Knights
  • Farzin Nadimi
Brief Analysis
How Will Palestinians Respond to Netanyahu’s Annexation Announcement?
Abbas will likely use it to rally the Arab League and UN against the Trump administration’s peace plan, and his success will depend on Washington’s own reaction going forward.
Sep 11, 2019
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  • Ghaith al-Omari
Articles & Testimony
To Win Re-Election, Bibi Netanyahu Is Waging ‘Wars’ at Home and Abroad
Publicizing IDF operations, threatening to annex the West Bank, and making alarmist statements about polling stations and the press may help him eke out a victory, but at what cost to Israel’s security and standing?
Sep 10, 2019
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  • Neri Zilber
Articles & Testimony
The North Korean-Israeli Shadow War
Whenever nuclear weapons technology appears in the hands of Israel’s enemies, Pyongyang is usually involved.
Sep 9, 2019
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  • Jay Solomon
Video
Brief Analysis
How Israel's Most Important Leaders Shaped Its Destiny
Two Washington Institute fellows join the children of former Israeli prime ministers to discuss how their legacy of leadership informs the country’s biggest looming challenge: maintaining the possibility of separation from the Palestinians.
Sep 9, 2019
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  • David Makovsky
  • Dalia Rabin
  • Gilad Sharon
  • Dennis Ross
Brief Analysis
Younger Palestinians More Moderate on Tactical Issues, But Not on Long-Term Peace with Israel
A recent survey suggests an immediate opening for Washington to promote certain reforms, but real reconciliation still looks like a distant dream.
Sep 6, 2019
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  • David Pollock
Brief Analysis
The Campaign Between Wars: How Israel Rethought Its Strategy to Counter Iran’s Malign Regional Influence
The architects of a landmark shift in IDF doctrine explain why the change was necessary, and how it has helped delay full-scale war even while forcefully confronting Tehran’s hegemonic ambitions.
Sep 4, 2019
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  • Gadi Eisenkot
  • Gabi Siboni
Articles & Testimony
What Israel Still Needs to Learn from Ariel Sharon
Whoever wins the next election may need to make a courageous political decision about separating from the Palestinians before that option disappears forever.
Sep 4, 2019
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  • Dennis Ross
  • David Makovsky
In-Depth Reports
Be Strong and of Good Courage How Israel’s Most Important Leaders Shaped Its Destiny
Modern Israel's founding fathers provided some of the boldest and most principled leadership of any nation. Now Israel needs their example more than ever.
Sep 3, 2019
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  • Dennis Ross
  • David Makovsky
Brief Analysis
How Will Hezbollah Respond to Israel’s Drone Attack?
With the IDF seemingly expanding its missile hunt to Lebanon and Iraq, the actions of Iran’s proxies, their host governments, and U.S. officials will do much to determine if wider escalation is in the cards.
Aug 28, 2019
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  • Hanin Ghaddar
Articles & Testimony
Israel Should Resist Trump's Efforts to Politicize Support
Neither Donald Trump nor Ilhan Omar and Rashida Tlaib should be allowed to undermine bipartisan support for America’s closest ally in the Middle East.
Aug 22, 2019
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  • Dennis Ross
  • Stuart Eizenstat
Maps & Graphics
Brief Analysis
Israel Announces New Units for Settlers and Palestinians
Whether or not Palestinian units are actually built in Area C, the announcement will be a net loss if Israeli construction outside the security barrier becomes the new norm post-election.
Aug 16, 2019
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  • David Makovsky
Brief Analysis
Time to Change Course on the UN’s Lebanon Policy
Serious change is required to avoid decisions that accommodate Hezbollah’s ends, ways, and means, and a vital first step is to look at current policy mechanics with a clear eye.
Aug 13, 2019
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  • Assaf Orion
Brief Analysis
Netanyahu’s Tougher Election Math and the Specter of Succession
A key rival could affect Netanyahu’s ability to form a coalition or even retain control over his party, but his track record of winning elections and playing wild cards cannot be discounted.
Aug 6, 2019
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  • David Makovsky
Articles & Testimony
Fake Tweets Put Israel in Bed with Iranian Exile ‘Terrorists’
We’re looking at the new face of cyber-ops in our hyperconnected, digitized world. It too often resembles the real thing. And it looks like Iranians are pretty good at it.
Jul 25, 2019
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  • Neri Zilber

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