Political Geography: Iran / Topic: Military Strategy

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

Author:: Eran Lerman
Publication Date:: 06-2018
Content Type:: Working Paper
Institution:: Jerusalem Institute for Strategy and Security (JISS)
Abstract:: If recruiting a disgraced former official with no access to updated information is the best Iran’s spymasters could do, Israel’s intelligence superiority is in no danger.
Topic:: Intelligence, Military Strategy, Infrastructure, and Conflict
Political Geography:: Iran, Middle East, and Israel

Author:: Jonathan Spyer
Publication Date:: 07-2018
Content Type:: Working Paper
Institution:: Jerusalem Institute for Strategy and Security (JISS)
Abstract:: It remains deeply open to question as to whether Putin has either the will or the capability to prevent Iranian deployment in the border area.
Topic:: Military Strategy, Conflict, and Borders
Political Geography:: Russia, Europe, Iran, Middle East, and Israel

Author:: Eran Lerman
Publication Date:: 08-2018
Content Type:: Working Paper
Institution:: Jerusalem Institute for Strategy and Security (JISS)
Abstract:: Despite many Israelis’ growing frustration, there are good reasons why the IDF has yet to use all of its force to combat the growing terrorism from the Gaza Strip, including the fact the IDF is focused on the northern front where Israel faces its main enemy: Iran.
Topic:: Defense Policy, Military Strategy, Conflict, Peace, and Israel Defense Forces (IDF)
Political Geography:: Iran, Middle East, Israel, Palestine, and Gaza

Author:: Yossi Mansharof
Publication Date:: 09-2018
Content Type:: Working Paper
Institution:: Jerusalem Institute for Strategy and Security (JISS)
Abstract:: On restoring relations between Tehran and Washington. If the protests in Iran expand, Trump will be able to exert greater pressure on Tehran.
Topic:: Diplomacy, International Cooperation, Military Strategy, and Conflict
Political Geography:: Iran, Middle East, North America, and United States of America

Author:: Jonathan Spyer
Publication Date:: 09-2018
Content Type:: Working Paper
Institution:: Jerusalem Institute for Strategy and Security (JISS)
Abstract:: Israel has fully joined the battle in Syria—but it’s not clear it can achieve any of its goals there.
Topic:: Defense Policy, War, Military Strategy, Conflict, and Israel Defense Forces (IDF)
Political Geography:: Iran, Middle East, and Israel

Author:: Yossi Mansharof
Publication Date:: 10-2018
Content Type:: Working Paper
Institution:: Jerusalem Institute for Strategy and Security (JISS)
Abstract:: Iran is hiding its efforts to establish a presence in Syria, for both internal and external reasons. This policy involves numerous internal contradictions and to avoid admitting to them, the IRGC and Hezbollah are conducting a propaganda campaign.
Topic:: Defense Policy, Military Strategy, Hezbollah, Armed Conflict, and Foreign Interference
Political Geography:: Iran, Middle East, Israel, and Syria

Author:: Efraim Inbar
Publication Date:: 10-2018
Content Type:: Working Paper
Institution:: Jerusalem Institute for Strategy and Security (JISS)
Abstract:: In the absence of a clear American or Turkish determination to confront Iranian encroachment, only Israel has the power to stop it.
Topic:: Defense Policy, War, Military Strategy, and Conflict
Political Geography:: Iran, Middle East, and Israel

Author:: David M. Weinberg
Publication Date:: 10-2018
Content Type:: Working Paper
Institution:: Jerusalem Institute for Strategy and Security (JISS)
Abstract:: Israel must continue to take the offensive against Iran’s nuclear program, without reliance on international inspectors.
Topic:: Defense Policy, Nuclear Weapons, Military Strategy, and Conflict
Political Geography:: Iran, Middle East, and Israel

Author:: Omer Dostri
Publication Date:: 10-2018
Content Type:: Working Paper
Institution:: Jerusalem Institute for Strategy and Security (JISS)
Abstract:: Russia’s accusations against Israel that it is responsible for the downing of its plane is meant primarily for a domestic audience. Until now, Russia has made sure to behave with restraint in the Syrian arena and to operate based on its strategic interests. One of those interests is the Russian desire to minimize Iranian involvement in Syria.
Topic:: Defense Policy, Military Strategy, Hegemony, and Foreign Interference
Political Geography:: Russia, Europe, Iran, Middle East, Israel, and Syria

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