Publishing Institution: Jerusalem Institute for Strategy and Security (JISS) / Topic: Regional Power

Author:: Hay Ertan Cohen Yanarocak
Publication Date:: 01-2025
Content Type:: Policy Brief
Institution:: Jerusalem Institute for Strategy and Security (JISS)
Abstract:: Ankara aims to establish lasting influence through military expansion, strategic infrastructure projects, and economic agreements, including maritime treaties. Through its assertive Neo-Ottomanist policies Ankara aims become the primary architect of Syria’s future while countering rival powers like Iran and Russia.
Topic:: Foreign Policy, Infrastructure, Bashar al-Assad, and Regional Power
Political Geography:: Turkey, Middle East, and Syria

Author:: Efraim Inbar
Publication Date:: 05-2020
Content Type:: Working Paper
Institution:: Jerusalem Institute for Strategy and Security (JISS)
Abstract:: Conflicts persist, and the revisionist powers continue their disruptive behavior. This includes Iranian subversion and acceleration of its nuclear project, as well as Turkey’s expansionism in Syria.
Topic:: Military Strategy, Conflict, Pandemic, COVID-19, and Regional Power
Political Geography:: Iran, Turkey, Middle East, and Syria

Author:: David M. Weinberg
Publication Date:: 05-2019
Content Type:: Working Paper
Institution:: Jerusalem Institute for Strategy and Security (JISS)
Abstract:: He has cornered himself into a situation where he has zero credibility and zero leverage on Israel, the US, the international community, and even the Sunni Arab world.
Topic:: Diplomacy, International Cooperation, Palestinian Authority, and Regional Power
Political Geography:: Middle East, Israel, and Palestine

Author:: Joshua Krasna
Publication Date:: 05-2019
Content Type:: Working Paper
Institution:: Jerusalem Institute for Strategy and Security (JISS)
Abstract:: Egypt may be beginning to emerge from its self-imposed strategic seclusion.
Topic:: International Cooperation, Strategic Stability, Strategic Interests, and Regional Power
Political Geography:: Africa and Egypt

Author:: Eran Lerman and Yossi Mansharof
Publication Date:: 06-2019
Content Type:: Working Paper
Institution:: Jerusalem Institute for Strategy and Security (JISS)
Abstract:: Israel needs to be prepared for potentially dramatic consequences, including rapid deterioration towards confrontation on all Israel’s borders. Resilience and readiness to act can serve to deter provocations by Iran’s proxies. Ultimately, only a credible military threat from Israel will indicate to friend and foe alike that in a showdown, Iran will be forced to back down.
Topic:: Defense Policy, Military Strategy, Conflict, and Regional Power
Political Geography:: Iran, Middle East, and Israel

Publication Date:: 07-2019
Content Type:: Working Paper
Institution:: Jerusalem Institute for Strategy and Security (JISS)
Abstract:: The US, Europe and Israel can force a modification in Erdoğan’s conduct on a wide range of issues, including his duplicity on Iran, support for Hamas in Gaza, subversion in Jerusalem, intervention in Libya, aggression towards Cypriot gas explorations, threats to Kurds of Rojava, and repression at home.
Topic:: International Cooperation, Hegemony, Authoritarianism, Leadership, and Regional Power
Political Geography:: Europe, Iran, Turkey, Middle East, Israel, and Asia

Author:: David M. Weinberg
Publication Date:: 08-2019
Content Type:: Working Paper
Institution:: Jerusalem Institute for Strategy and Security (JISS)
Abstract:: Trump’s “maximum pressure” campaign must not be curtailed before Iran’s leaders truly have no choice but to capitulate to Western demands.
Topic:: Diplomacy, Treaties and Agreements, Military Strategy, Hegemony, Conflict, and Regional Power
Political Geography:: Iran, Middle East, Israel, North America, and United States of America

Author:: Jonathan Spyer
Publication Date:: 08-2019
Content Type:: Working Paper
Institution:: Jerusalem Institute for Strategy and Security (JISS)
Abstract:: Turkish forces are also present in northern Iraq, where they are engaged in action against the PKK presence in the Kurdish-controlled north.
Topic:: Military Strategy, Conflict, and Regional Power
Political Geography:: Iraq, Europe, Turkey, Middle East, Syria, and Kurdistan

Publication Date:: 08-2019
Content Type:: Working Paper
Institution:: Jerusalem Institute for Strategy and Security (JISS)
Abstract:: More than a decade of civil strife has opened up the region for the escalating state-to-state conflict.
Topic:: Nuclear Weapons, War, Military Strategy, Conflict, and Regional Power
Political Geography:: Iran, Middle East, and Israel

Author:: Emmanuel Navon
Publication Date:: 11-2019
Content Type:: Working Paper
Institution:: Jerusalem Institute for Strategy and Security (JISS)
Abstract:: Israel is expected by its European interlocutors to condemn Putin over his misdeeds, yet Israel wants to avoid frictions with Russia in order to maintain a free hand to operate against Iranian targets in Syria.
Topic:: International Cooperation, Military Strategy, Hegemony, Conflict, Foreign Interference, and Regional Power
Political Geography:: Russia, Europe, Iran, Middle East, Israel, and Syria

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