Author: David M. Weinberg / Political Geography: Israel

Author:: David M. Weinberg
Publication Date:: 04-2019
Content Type:: Working Paper
Institution:: Jerusalem Institute for Strategy and Security (JISS)
Abstract:: Trump’s landmark Golan decision asserts the law of diminishing returns: Arabs who refuse to make peace with Israel lose rights and assets as time goes forward. Mahmoud Abbas: Take notice.
Topic:: Diplomacy, Territorial Disputes, Conflict, and Peace
Political Geography:: Middle East, Israel, Palestine, North America, and United States of America

Author:: David M. Weinberg
Publication Date:: 01-2018
Content Type:: Working Paper
Institution:: Jerusalem Institute for Strategy and Security (JISS)
Abstract:: The IDF is building an impressive capacity to crush Hezbollah, Hamas and Iranian assets in future fighting. But it must not neglect defense of the periphery or go soft on its ethos and fighting spirit.
Topic:: Defense Policy, Military Strategy, Conflict, Hezbollah, Hamas, and Israel Defense Forces (IDF)
Political Geography:: Iran, Middle East, and Israel

Author:: David M. Weinberg
Publication Date:: 01-2018
Content Type:: Working Paper
Institution:: Jerusalem Institute for Strategy and Security (JISS)
Abstract:: There are competing narratives about Israel: that it is flying-high, or that it is heading towards disaster. Wise and important actors around the world are coming to the conclusion that the first assertion is true. Israel is an anchor of sanity and a source of ingenuity in an unruly world. Israel’s strategy of vigilance, patience, and looking over the horizon for new partnerships is working.
Topic:: International Cooperation, Territorial Disputes, Anti-Semitism, and Humanitarian Crisis
Political Geography:: Middle East, Israel, and Palestine

Author:: David M. Weinberg
Publication Date:: 02-2018
Content Type:: Working Paper
Institution:: Jerusalem Institute for Strategy and Security (JISS)
Abstract:: Investment in eastern Jerusalem is the core of sovereign political action that will keep Jerusalem whole and make it prosperous for all.
Topic:: Sovereignty, Territorial Disputes, Democracy, and Conflict
Political Geography:: Middle East, Israel, Palestine, and Jerusalem

Author:: David M. Weinberg
Publication Date:: 03-2018
Content Type:: Working Paper
Institution:: Jerusalem Institute for Strategy and Security (JISS)
Abstract:: The Global Forum for Combating Anti-Semitism, which met last week in Jerusalem, needs focus.
Topic:: Religion, Governance, Discrimination, Diversity, and Anti-Semitism
Political Geography:: Middle East and Israel

Author:: David M. Weinberg
Publication Date:: 04-2018
Content Type:: Working Paper
Institution:: Jerusalem Institute for Strategy and Security (JISS)
Abstract:: Despite military threats and other challenges, the State of Israel is winning on all fronts. Israel is stronger and healthier than all its enemies combined.
Topic:: Defense Policy, Military Strategy, Conflict, and Israel Defense Forces (IDF)
Political Geography:: Middle East, Israel, and Palestine

Author:: David M. Weinberg
Publication Date:: 05-2018
Content Type:: Working Paper
Institution:: Jerusalem Institute for Strategy and Security (JISS)
Abstract:: The broader context to US President Trump’s recent decisions to nix the nuclear deal with Iran and to move the US embassy to Jerusalem is restoration of America’s credibility as a world power after eight years of diffident presidential leadership.
Topic:: Arms Control and Proliferation, Diplomacy, Nuclear Weapons, and Leadership
Political Geography:: Iran, Middle East, Israel, North America, and United States of America

Author:: David M. Weinberg
Publication Date:: 05-2018
Content Type:: Working Paper
Institution:: Jerusalem Institute for Strategy and Security (JISS)
Abstract:: What is Western support for “Israel’s right to exist within secure and recognized borders” worth if those borders cannot be defended?
Topic:: Territorial Disputes, Minorities, Discrimination, and Borders
Political Geography:: Middle East, Israel, Palestine, and Gaza

Author:: David M. Weinberg
Publication Date:: 05-2018
Content Type:: Working Paper
Institution:: Jerusalem Institute for Strategy and Security (JISS)
Abstract:: Israel should be preparing for a paradigm change with regard to administration of the territories; a move beyond rotten reliance on Fatah leadership and the creaky two-state construct.
Topic:: Diplomacy, Territorial Disputes, Peace, Anti-Semitism, and Palestinian Authority
Political Geography:: Middle East, Israel, and Palestine

Author:: David M. Weinberg
Publication Date:: 06-2018
Content Type:: Working Paper
Institution:: Jerusalem Institute for Strategy and Security (JISS)
Abstract:: The deep “psychological asymmetry” employed by Hamas and Fatah as a strategic weapon against Israel is working. How to handle this? Here are five strategies, including this: Don’t be embarrassed by Israel’s strength. Admit to it. Flaunt it. Better shock-and-awe than shrink-and-whimper.
Topic:: Terrorism, Military Strategy, Conflict, and Hamas
Political Geography:: Iran, Middle East, and Israel

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