Publishing Institution: Jerusalem Institute for Strategy and Security (JISS) / Political Geography: Israel

Author:: David M. Weinberg
Publication Date:: 08-2017
Content Type:: Working Paper
Institution:: Jerusalem Institute for Strategy and Security (JISS)
Abstract:: The Palestinians and the Europeans brought Trump’s Jerusalem declaration on themselves by running an ugly campaign of denialism and denigration against Israel. Their brazen persistence in delegitimizing the Jewish People’s historic roots and rights in Jerusalem led to this defiant and ultimately honorable result: a re-assertion of reality.
Topic:: International Cooperation, Diaspora, Territorial Disputes, and Anti-Semitism
Political Geography:: Middle East, Israel, Palestine, Jerusalem, North America, and United States of America

Author:: David M. Weinberg
Publication Date:: 12-2017
Content Type:: Working Paper
Institution:: Jerusalem Institute for Strategy and Security (JISS)
Abstract:: Israel should not bear-hug the problematic Saudis, nor fall prey to over-enthusiastic fantasies. Don’t assume that MBS is the answer to Israel’s prayers in facing-down Iran. Don’t expect overt Saudi peace overtures to Israel, and beware inevitable demands for down-payments to the Palestinians as the up-front price for lukewarm Saudi openness to Israel.
Topic:: Diplomacy, Regional Cooperation, Arab Spring, and Peace
Political Geography:: Middle East, Israel, Palestine, and Saudi Arabia

Author:: David M. Weinberg
Publication Date:: 12-2017
Content Type:: Working Paper
Institution:: Jerusalem Institute for Strategy and Security (JISS)
Abstract:: After recognizing Jerusalem, America’s next move should be banishing the EU from regional diplomacy.
Topic:: Diplomacy, Regional Cooperation, Territorial Disputes, European Union, and Leadership
Political Geography:: Europe, Middle East, Israel, Palestine, Jerusalem, North America, and United States of America

Author:: Yaakov Amidror
Publication Date:: 12-2017
Content Type:: Working Paper
Institution:: Jerusalem Institute for Strategy and Security (JISS)
Abstract:: The increasing rocket fire from Gaza at Israel reflects a tragic reality in which neither Israel nor the Palestinians want a confrontation, but both sides may be helpless to stop it. Meanwhile, the Islamic world will not really support the Palestinians.
Topic:: Defense Policy, Military Strategy, Conflict, and Missile Defense
Political Geography:: Middle East, Israel, Palestine, and Gaza

Author:: Efraim Inbar
Publication Date:: 12-2017
Content Type:: Working Paper
Institution:: Jerusalem Institute for Strategy and Security (JISS)
Abstract:: If the United States wants to disengage from the Middle East it should do so with a bang. The address for such a forceful demonstration is clear: the Iranian nuclear program.
Topic:: Diplomacy, Nuclear Weapons, Nuclear Power, Leadership, and Conflict
Political Geography:: Iran, Middle East, Israel, North America, and United States of America

Author:: Efraim Inbar
Publication Date:: 12-2017
Content Type:: Working Paper
Institution:: Jerusalem Institute for Strategy and Security (JISS)
Abstract:: While Israel cannot let Turkish President Erdogan’s attacks slide, its response must differentiate between Turkish society and its popular but problematic leader.
Topic:: Diplomacy, Regional Cooperation, Authoritarianism, and Leadership
Political Geography:: Europe, Turkey, Middle East, Israel, and Asia

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