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3 May 2013
Palestine After Fayyad: The Choice Between Cooperation and Conflict
Why did Salam Fayyad recently resign as Prime Minister of the Palestinian Authority? Today, Nathan Thrall explores the factors that led to his departure, including the challenges of holding a position that is widely backed by Western powers but only weakly supported by Palestinians. More on «Palestine After Fayyad: The Choice Between Cooperation and Conflict»

1 Apr 2013
Israeli Apology to Turkey Big First Step But Not Sea Change
After several years of mutual silence, Turkey and Israel are talking to each other again. Ross Wilson believes, however, that this latest rapprochement owes more to US diplomatic efforts than a genuine desire by Ankara and Tel Aviv to reset diplomatic relations. More on «Israeli Apology to Turkey Big First Step But Not Sea Change»

1 Mar 2013
Israeli Anti-Ballistic Missile and Counter-Rocket Systems: Architecture and Operational Record
Israel continues to develop an increasingly sophisticated array of missile defense systems to counter the threats posed by their neighbors. Today, PISM’s Marcin Andrzej Piotrowski provides an update on the status of the country’s missile defense program and partnerships. More on «Israeli Anti-Ballistic Missile and Counter-Rocket Systems: Architecture and Operational Record»

30 Jan 2013
How Deep Are Azerbaijan-Israel Relations?
Have recent ties between Azerbaijan and Israel become sufficiently close that Baku might offer up its airfields for an Israeli strike against Iran? Eldar Mamedov says “no”. Both countries still hold divergent views over Nagorno-Karabakh and have little to offer each other over the long-term. More on «How Deep Are Azerbaijan-Israel Relations?»

20 Dec 2012
An American Iron Dome?
According to Peter Buxbaum, the United States sees Israel's Iron Dome as the ideal platform to defend its own territory from short-range missile threats. However, prospects for US-Israeli co-production remain subject to Tel Aviv's ongoing efforts to deploy more of these assets along its own borders. More on «An American Iron Dome?»

8 Nov 2012
Troubled Times for the Sinai Peninsula
The Sinai Peninsula has recently experienced an upsurge in extremist violence, particularly against its energy infrastructure. Improving the security of this fragile region, writes Sonia Rothwell, will depend on the domestic and regional policies of the Mursi government and the Obama administration. More on «Troubled Times for the Sinai Peninsula»

9 Oct 2012
Israel's Offshore Gas Reserves - Bonanza or Security Threat?
The discovery of new natural gas reserves may offer Israel opportunities to decrease its reliance upon imports from the likes of Egypt. However, the fact that these reserves were discovered in contested waters suggests that Israel's energy security remains far from certain, argues John C K Daly. More on «Israel's Offshore Gas Reserves - Bonanza or Security Threat?»

17 Aug 2012
USCENTCOM: Syria Analysis Part I – The Israel Option
The wider threats posed by introducing chemical weapons into the Syrian conflict may prompt an Israeli preemptive strike on government stockpiles and other military targets. Such an assault, argues Eric Barros, may also provide an opportunity for Tel Aviv to weaken Iran’s support for Hezbollah. More on «USCENTCOM: Syria Analysis Part I – The Israel Option»

15 Jun 2012
Nuclear Weapons in the Middle East: Here to Stay
Tehran's and Tel Aviv's reluctance to give up their nuclear programs will complicate diplomatic initiatives aimed at creating a WMD-free Middle East. More on «Nuclear Weapons in the Middle East: Here to Stay»
11 Jun 2012
The Military Option in the Iranian Nuclear Crisis
An Israeli air strike on Iran's nuclear facilities jeopardizes the security of the Middle East. Our partners at C.A.P argue that the European Union should persuade Israel to refrain from exercising this option. More on «The Military Option in the Iranian Nuclear Crisis»

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