Regional
A Military Attack on Iran? Considerations for Israeli Decision Making
INSS
A 16-page Israeli paper on the discussion that will necessarily be held by the Israeli leadership as it sits down to reach a decision as to whether to attack Iran's nuclear installations
Defence, Terrorism & Security, RegionalPosted: 2010-07-18
Iranian Involvement in Lebanon
INSS
A 14-page Israeli analysis of Iranian involvement in Lebanon
Defence, Terrorism & Security, RegionalPosted: 2011-06-15
A Repeat Performance: Hamas, Israel, and the Political Process
INSS
An Israeli commentary on the latest developments in the Israeli-Palestinian peace process
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, RegionalPosted: 2010-08-03
Obama, Mitchell, Israel, and What Lies Ahead
INSS
An Israeli commentary on the likely future of US-Israeli relations during the Obama Administration
Foreign Policy, RegionalPosted: 2009-01-28
The Iranian Decision on the Production of Nuclear Weapons
INSS
This Israeli article considers whether or not the Iranian regime has decided to produce nuclear weapons
Defence, Terrorism & Security, RegionalPosted: 2012-03-23
Is the Military Option Back on the Table?
INSS
An Israeli article assessing the US stance regarding military action against Iran
Defence, Terrorism & Security, RegionalPosted: 2010-08-08
The Justice and Development Party in the Turkish Elections: A Limited Triumph
INSS
An Israeli analysis of the results of Turkey's recent elections
Governance & Politics, RegionalPosted: 2011-06-14
Vision and Reality in the Middle East
INSS
This 122-page volume compiles edited versions of presentations delivered in December 2009 at a conference held to probe the most critical and challenging issues on Israel’s national security agenda and then together search for the policies that best advance Israel’s national security interests
Defence, Terrorism & Security, RegionalPosted: 2010-08-15
Looking Ahead to September: Israel, the EU, and the “Moral Majority”
INSS
An Israeli article assessing the likely outcome of the vote in September at the UN General Assembly to recognize a Palestinian state
Regional, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2011-06-06
The Saudi Arms Deal
INSS
An Israeli commentary on a reported new deal for the US to supply arms to Saudi Arabia
Defence, Terrorism & Security, RegionalPosted: 2010-08-18
Renewing the Direct Negotiations between Israel and the Palestinians
INSS
An Israeli article assessing the prospects for success in the renewed direct negotiations between Israel and the Palestinians
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, RegionalPosted: 2010-08-25
The GCC at 30: Shaking off the Dust?
INSS
An Israeli analysis of the status of the Gulf Cooperation Council
Regional, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2011-05-22
United States-Israel Relations: Is Anything Forever?
INSS
An Israeli commentary on the US-Israeli relationship
Foreign Policy, RegionalPosted: 2011-01-18
The IAEA 2011 General Conference
INSS
An Israeli commentary on the recent annual meeting of The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) General Conference
Defence, Terrorism & Security, RegionalPosted: 2011-10-04
Arab Royal Houses Seek Affordable Medicines
INSS
An Israeli commentary on how Arab royal houses are reacting tho the Arab Spring
Governance & Politics, RegionalPosted: 2011-08-18
The Day after the US Withdrawal from Iraq
INSS
An Israeli commentary assessing the likely consequences of the US withdrawal from Iraq
Defence, Terrorism & Security, RegionalPosted: 2011-10-24
The Nuclear Fuel Deal with Iran: Losing Sight of the Broader Picture?
INSS
An Israeli commentary on the emerging nuclear fuel deal between the US, Russia, France, and Iran
Defence, Terrorism & Security, RegionalPosted: 2009-10-27
Normalization between Israel and Arab States: Is the Idea Still Viable?
INSS
An Israeli article considering the possibility of normalizing relations between Israel and the Arab world
Regional, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2011-12-17
The Struggle for the Reins of Government in Egypt
INSS
An Israeli commentary on the results of the Egyptian parliamentary elections
Governance & Politics, RegionalPosted: 2011-12-16
The Strait of Hormuz: Assessing and Neutralizing the Threat
INSS
A 16-page Israeli article estimating the capability of Iran to block the Strait of Hormuz and assessing the implications of such a blockage
Defence, Terrorism & Security, RegionalPosted: 2012-02-20
A New Middle East?
INSS
A 12-page Israeli essay introducing "Strategic Survey for Israel 2011"
Defence, Terrorism & Security, RegionalPosted: 2011-11-03
"For Whom the Bell Tolls": The November 2011 IAEA Report
INSS
An Israeli commentary on the IAEA report on Iran's nuclear programme
Defence, Terrorism & Security, RegionalPosted: 2011-11-15
Back to their Old Ways? Iran, Hizbollah, and International Terrorism
INSS
An Israeli article on the use of terror proxies by Iran
Defence, Terrorism & Security, RegionalPosted: 2012-02-21
Saudi Arabia: Redrawing the Map of Regional Alliances
INSS
An Israeli brief on trends in Saudi Arabia's regional policy
Regional, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2011-08-15
The United States and the Buildup of Military Force in the Persian Gulf
INSS
An Israeli commentary on the buildup of US military force in the Persian Gulf
Defence, Terrorism & Security, RegionalPosted: 2010-03-01
Countdown to the Iranian Bomb
INSS
A 14-page Israeli essay assessing the timetable for Iran’s drive to attain nuclear weapons
Defence, Terrorism & Security, RegionalPosted: 2010-03-03
Iraq’s Reintegration into the Arab World
INSS
An Israeli article describing how Iraq is taking measured steps in order to reintegrate into the Arab world
Regional, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2009-09-20
Egypt’s View of the Threat: Iran – Hizbollah – Hamas
INSS
An Israeli article on Egypt-Iran relations
Regional, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2009-04-26
Lebanon in Advance of Elections
INSS
An Israeli article assessing the issues and parties in the forthcoming Lebanese parliamentary elections
Governance & Politics, RegionalPosted: 2009-05-05
The Naval Arena in the Struggle against Iran
INSS
An Israeli article discussing the importance of the naval arena to Israel in the Iranian context
Defence, Terrorism & Security, RegionalPosted: 2009-12-10
The Arab Spring and Russian Policy in the Middle East
INSS
An Israeli comentary on current Russian policy towards the Middle East
Foreign Policy, RegionalPosted: 2011-09-20
“The Forgotten War”: The US Withdrawal from Iraq
INSS
An Israeli commentary on the progress of the US withdrawal from Iraq
Defence, Terrorism & Security, RegionalPosted: 2009-12-14
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs Situation Assessment for 2008-2009
INSS
The results of a 12-page Israeli situation assessment designed to identify the development of local, regional, and global trends, assess their significance, and formulate foreign policy recommendations
Foreign Policy, RegionalPosted: 2009-06-07
World Passivity in the Face of Advanced Nuclear Challenges
INSS
An Israeli commentary on the nuclear activities of Iran and Syria
Defence, Terrorism & Security, RegionalPosted: 2009-06-09
The European Union: Going the Way of the Titanic?
INSS
An Israeli commentary on the future prospects for the European Union
European Union, RegionalPosted: 2011-09-10
Can an Interim Agreement with Iran be Reached by July?
INSS
An Israeli article assessing the possibility of an interim agreement being reached with Iran on the nuclear issue
Defence, Terrorism & Security, RegionalPosted: 2012-02-01
The Palmer Report: Significance and Ramifications
INSS
An Israeli article on the significance and ramifications of the Palmer Report into the Gaza flotilla incident
Regional, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2011-09-09
The “Revolutionary Parliament” and the New Governmental Order in Egypt
INSS
This Israeli essay considers the challenges of governance and some of the leading issues on the national agenda awaiting the new Islamist-dominated government in Egypt
Governance & Politics, RegionalPosted: 2012-02-02
Pakistan and Afghanistan in the Eye of the Storm
INSS
An Israeli article commenting on the dangers presented by extremist groups in Afghanistan and Pakistan
Defence, Terrorism & Security, RegionalPosted: 2009-05-12
A New Wave of Terror in the Arabian Peninsula?
INSS
An Israeli analysis of factors likely to result in testing the relative effectiveness demonstrated by the security forces in the Arabian Peninsula in recent years in their struggle against terror
Defence, Terrorism & Security, RegionalPosted: 2009-11-12
A Possible US-Russian Arrangement and Implications for the Middle East
INSS
An Israeli commentary on a new US initiative launched by the Obama administration for dialogue with Russia that affects both the bilateral and global levels
Foreign Policy, RegionalPosted: 2009-11-12
A Toughened US Stance toward Iran
INSS
An Israeli commentary on indications that the US is adopting a new and considerably more determined approach to Iran's nuclear programme
Defence, Terrorism & Security, RegionalPosted: 2012-01-09
Coping with Iran’s Nuclear Capabilities
INSS
A 10-page Israeli essay describes Iran's nuclear capabilities and the implications of a nuclear Iran for Israel
Defence, Terrorism & Security, RegionalPosted: 2011-11-16
The Big Game: The Great Powers in Central Asia and the Caucasus
INSS
This 12-page Israeli essay surveys the contest underway between the major powers in Central Asia and the Caucasus, the geopolitical sphere adjacent to the Middle East that at once influences and is influenced by processes at work in the region
Regional, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2010-03-03
Proxy War in the Arabian Peninsula
INSS
An Israeli commentary on the recent conflict between the Yemeni government and Shiite rebels
Defence, Terrorism & Security, RegionalPosted: 2010-03-03
Syria and the Arab League: Moral Censure and Identity Politics
INSS
An Israeli commentary on the political implications of the decision of the League of Arab States to suspend Syria from membership
Governance & Politics, RegionalPosted: 2011-11-18
The Rise of Qatar
INSS
This Israeli article explains how the upheavals in the Arab world have done much to highlight Qatar 's rising prominence and its policy of active involvement in most of the areas of regional unrest
Regional, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2012-03-07
Israel, the United States, and the Military Option against Iran
INSS
An Israeli article arguing that an Israeli avoidance of fulfilling its threats against Iran is liable to damage the nation’s credibility and deterrent capability
Defence, Terrorism & Security, RegionalPosted: 2010-03-18
Crisis in the Palestinian Authority
INSS
An Israeli commentary on how the failure of the American effort to restart the negotiations between Israel and the Palestinians over the final settlement has created a political crisis in the Palestinian Authority
Governance & Politics, RegionalPosted: 2009-11-25
Yemen's Increasing Importance in the Regional Struggle
INSS
An Israeli article highlighting the significance of Yemen as an arena of struggle between regional powers
Defence, Terrorism & Security, RegionalPosted: 2009-09-08
Can the US Contain a Nuclear Iran?
INSS
An Israeli commentary considering whether the US has the ability to contain a nuclear Iran
Defence, Terrorism & Security, RegionalPosted: 2010-03-25
Jordan is Boiling
INSS
An Israeli analysis of the unfolding developments carrying far-reaching implications for the Middle East region in general and Jordan's stability in particular
Defence, Terrorism & Security, RegionalPosted: 2011-11-27
A Proposal for the Resumption of the Israeli-Palestinian Negotiations for a Two-State Solution
INSS
An Israeli article proposing the use of the Roadmap of 30 April 2003 as a basis for reaching an agreement between Israel and the Palestinians
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, RegionalPosted: 2010-03-04
The Last Round in Gaza – and the Next
INSS
An Israeli article on the recent round of inconclusive fighting across the Gaza-Israel border and the outcome and possible implications for the future
Defence, Terrorism & Security, RegionalPosted: 2012-03-19
Turkey and the Middle East in the ‘New Era’
Insight Turkey
This 17-page article focuses on Turkey’s relations with four regional states – Iraq, Israel/Palestine, Syria and Iran
Foreign Policy, RegionalPosted: 2009-07-26
Turkey’s “Demonstrative Effect”and the Transformation of the Middle East
Insight Turkey
This 23-page Turkish article develops the concept of a “demonstrative effect” and argues that it is this “effect” that makes the Turkish political model of interest to the Middle East
Governance & Politics, RegionalPosted: 2011-04-20
The Arabs and Modern Turkey: A Century of Changing Perceptions
Insight Turkey
A 20-page Turkish article explaining the role played by four major factors in framing the Turkish image in Arab eyes
RegionalPosted: 2009-01-28
Setbacks at Home, Sucesses Abroad: The Mixed Fortunes of Vladimir Putin
Inside Story
An Australian article examining the changing political picture in Russia
Governance & Politics, RegionalPosted: 2011-12-22
Politics Grips Pakistan
Inside Story
An Australian update on the political situation in Pakistan
Governance & Politics, RegionalPosted: 2012-01-19
Coping with a Nuclearising Iran
IISS
This 13-page UK paper considers the need for a framework for dealing with Iran before, while and after it crosses the nuclear weapons threshold
Defence, Terrorism & Security, RegionalPosted: 2011-12-07
A Failure of Strategy
IISS
An article assessing the strategic consequences of the war in Georgia
Defence, Terrorism & Security, RegionalPosted: 2008-11-09
Securing our Future: Singapore, the Region and Beyond
IISS
A Singaporean speech by the UN Secretary-General focusing on regional and global collaboration on security challenges, sustainable development and the importance of engaging young people
Defence, Terrorism & Security, RegionalPosted: 2012-03-24
Obama's War in Afghanistan
IISS
A 2-page commentary on the new US strategy for Afghanistan
Defence, Terrorism & Security, RegionalPosted: 2010-01-06
Diplomatic Shifts in the Warming Arctic
IISS
A commentary explaining that as the physical state of the High North is changing, so too is the diplomatic environment
Regional, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2011-01-13
South Asia Still Beset by Violent Extremism
IISS
A commentary on how South Asia has endured high levels of violent extremism over the past year
Defence, Terrorism & Security, RegionalPosted: 2011-01-13
North Korea's Dangerous Game
IISS
A 2-page commentary on North Korea's recent nuclear test and missile launches
Defence, Terrorism & Security, RegionalPosted: 2009-07-25
The Challenges of Nation-Building in Africa
IISS
The text of an address by the Rwandan President on the challenges to nation-building in Africa
Governance & Politics, RegionalPosted: 2010-10-03
Dashed Hopes for Turkish–Armenian Rapprochement
IISS
A 3-page commentary explaining the obstacles to Turkish-Armenian rapprochement
Disarmament & Peacekeeping, RegionalPosted: 2010-11-25
Lashkar-e-Taiba, a Pakistani Islamic Organization that is part of Global Jihad, was Responsible for the Mumbai Terrorist Attack
IICC
a 50-page Israeli report on the aims and activities of Lashkar-e-Taiba
Defence, Terrorism & Security, RegionalPosted: 2009-03-18
Iran and the Persian Gulf
IICC
A 16-page Israeli report on the recent Iranian claim that Bahrain was formerly a province of Iran, and its aftermath
Regional, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2009-03-29
Iran’s Activity in East Africa, the Gateway to the Middle East and the African Continent
IICC
A 26-page Israeli report on Iran's activities in East Africa
Defence, Terrorism & Security, RegionalPosted: 2009-08-10
Iran Tightens its Security Collaboration with Persian Gulf Countries in an Attempt to Secure Regional Hegemony
IICC
An Israeli commentary on Iran's recent activities to promote security collaboration with three important Persian Gulf countries, Qatar , Bahrain and Oman
Regional, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2009-07-19
Russia and Turkey: Rethinking Europe to Contest Outsider Status
IFRI
This 23-page French paper considers how Russia and Turkey are rethinking their mutual relations as well as their place in the world, and in Europe in particular
Foreign Policy, RegionalPosted: 2010-06-16
Russian-Chinese Relations Through the Lens of the SCO
IFRI
This 22-page French paper considers the relevance of the SCO to Russian-Chinese relations
Foreign Policy, RegionalPosted: 2008-10-29
'Cool Neighbours': Sweden’s EU Presidency and Russia
IFRI
A 22-page French paper examining Swedish-Russian relations
Foreign Policy, RegionalPosted: 2009-07-19
Islamist Terrorism in Greater Central Asia: The 'Al-Qaedaization' of Uzbek Jihadism
IFRI
The goal of this 29-page French paper is to analyze the threat of Islamist terrorism in Central Asia, through the examination of what could be termed a real Al-Qaeda-like threat: the Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan (IMU) and its splinter cells, which seem to be the real problem in Central Asia
Defence, Terrorism & Security, RegionalPosted: 2008-12-31
Russian-Chinese Relations Through the Lens of the SCO
IFRI
This 32-page French paper studies the role of the SCO in improving relations between Russia and China
Foreign Policy, RegionalPosted: 2008-10-02
Strategic Stability Reconsidered: Prospects for Escalation and Nuclear War in the Middle East
Ifri
This 45-page French paper proposes a number of near- and longer-term scenarios to illustrate the ways in which structural uncertainties in the regional interstate bargaining framework could result in the use of nuclear weaponsin the Middle East
Defence, Terrorism & Security, RegionalPosted: 2009-03-31
Georgia, Obama, Economic Crisis: Shifting Ground in the Russia-EU Relations
IFRI
A critical 20-page French analysis of the current state of EU-Russian relations
Foreign Policy, RegionalPosted: 2010-02-04
Increasing Agricultural Productivity & Enhancing Food Security in Africa
IFPRI
A 34-page synopsis of the international conference held November 2011 in Addis Ababa to provide a forum for the exchange of ideas, experiences, and innovations on improving agricultural productivity for achieving food security in Africa
Poverty & Hunger, RegionalPosted: 2012-04-18
From Famine to Food Security: Meeting the Challenge in the Horn of Africa
IFPRI
This US speech discusses the humanitarian crisis in the Horn of Africa, calling for both short-term responses to end current suffering and long-term solutions to eradicate chronic poverty, hunger, and malnutrition
Poverty & Hunger, RegionalPosted: 2011-08-15
The Ugly Political Language of PDK
IFIMES
Highlights of a Slovene analysis of the current political situation in Kosovo
Governance & Politics, RegionalPosted: 2009-11-11
20 Years of Milo Dukanovic's Regime?
IFIMES
A Slovene update on the political situation in Montenegro
Governance & Politics, RegionalPosted: 2009-03-18
The Slovenian-Croatian Border Question
IFIMES
A Slovene analysis of Slovenian-Croatian relations focusing on the unresolved border question
Foreign Policy, RegionalPosted: 2009-02-02
Chinese Puzzle in India-Bangladesh Relations
IDSA
An Indian commentary voicing concern that developing relations between Bangladesh and China may pose a future security risk for India
Defence, Terrorism & Security, RegionalPosted: 2010-04-21
Change in India-US Diplomatic Practices: An Interim Report
IDSA
This 42-page Indian occasional paper studies the altered set of diplomatic practices that have accompanied the major policy change from a bilateral relationship to a strategic partnership
Foreign Policy, RegionalPosted: 2010-10-01
No Solution in Sight for Russo-Japanese Territorial Dispute
IDSA
An Indian commentary on the renewal of Russia's efforts to reconfirm its territorial claim over the southern Kuril Islands
Regional, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2011-02-25
No Quick Deliverance from Terrorism for Pakistan
IDSA
An Indian commentary on the need for Pakistan to end the network of jihadists in provinces like Punjab and Sindh as well as the Taliban if it really wants to get rid of the Islamist menace
Defence, Terrorism & Security, RegionalPosted: 2009-12-03
Wen Jiabao’s India visit: A Strategic Review
IDSA
A 10-page Indian issue brief reviewing Wen Jiabao's recent Indian visit
Foreign Policy, RegionalPosted: 2011-01-13
China’s Scary Challenges to India
IDSA
An Indian commentary on trends in Indo-Chinese relations
Foreign Policy, RegionalPosted: 2008-12-05
The Ghost of Chemical Weapons in the Arab Spring
IDSA
An Indian commentary considering the use of chemical weapons in the Middle East
Defence, Terrorism & Security, RegionalPosted: 2011-12-07
The Sino-Indian Defence Dialogue: Addressing the Persisting Security Dilemma
IDSA
This Indian commentary considers the status of the Sino-Indian defence dialogue
Defence, Terrorism & Security, RegionalPosted: 2011-12-07
What Does Pakistan Hope to Achieve with Nasr?
IDSA
An Indian commentary on Pakistan's intentions in respect of Nasr
Defence, Terrorism & Security, RegionalPosted: 2011-08-18
Japan’s Quest for East Asian Community
IDSA
An Indian commentary on Japan's proposal to form an East Asian Community
Regional, Globalisation & International TradePosted: 2009-10-29
Nepal: New ‘Strategic Partner’ of China?
IDSA
An Indian perspective on the recent shift in China's foreign policy towards Nepal
Foreign Policy, RegionalPosted: 2009-04-14
India and New Zealand: Engaging Each Other in Asia
IDSA
An Indian article arguing that India and New Zealand have a great opportunity to work together for the economic wellbeing of the Pacific Island nations
Regional, International DevelopmentPosted: 2010-11-25
The London Conference: It is Time for India to Reassess its Afghan Policy?
IDSA
An Indian commentary calling for a reassessment of that country's Afghan policy
Foreign Policy, RegionalPosted: 2010-02-08
China’s Missile Defence Test: Yet Another Milestone?
IDSA
An Indian commentary on China's missile defence test
Defence, Terrorism & Security, RegionalPosted: 2010-02-08
Japan Beefs up its Naval Capability
IDSA
A 12-page Indian issue brief proposing naval cooperation between Japan and India
Defence, Terrorism & Security, RegionalPosted: 2010-01-05
The Sochi Summit: Fresh Moves on The Grand Eurasian Chessboard
IDSA
An 8-page Indian issue brief reporting on the regional implications of the second Sochi summit
Regional, Foreign PolicyPosted: 2010-08-27