Author: Jonathan Spyer / Topic: Leadership

Author:: Jonathan Spyer
Publication Date:: 06-2021
Content Type:: Working Paper
Institution:: Jerusalem Institute for Strategy and Security (JISS)
Abstract:: US determination to draw down in the Middle East, which characterized the Obama, Trump and now Biden administrations, appears likely to prevent the development of any coherent strategy.
Topic:: Foreign Policy, Leadership, Strategic Interests, and Intervention
Political Geography:: Middle East, Syria, and United States of America

Author:: Jonathan Spyer
Publication Date:: 05-2021
Content Type:: Working Paper
Institution:: Jerusalem Institute for Strategy and Security (JISS)
Abstract:: Neither Ankara nor Tehran want a strong Iraq, or a strong Syria. On the contrary, the fragmentation of these countries suits both.
Topic:: Foreign Policy, Imperialism, Regional Cooperation, and Leadership
Political Geography:: Iraq, Iran, Turkey, Middle East, and Syria

Author:: Hay Ertan Cohen Yanarocak and Jonathan Spyer
Publication Date:: 02-2021
Content Type:: Working Paper
Institution:: Jerusalem Institute for Strategy and Security (JISS)
Abstract:: Erdoğan has created a private military and paramilitary system. He deploys this apparatus for domestic and foreign operations without official oversight.
Topic:: Foreign Policy, Military Strategy, Leadership, Private Sector, and Public-Private Partnership
Political Geography:: Europe and Turkey

Author:: Jonathan Spyer
Publication Date:: 10-2020
Content Type:: Working Paper
Institution:: Jerusalem Institute for Strategy and Security (JISS)
Abstract:: Israel should reject any overtures from the Assad government, and help keep “maximum pressure” on the regime.
Topic:: Governance, Leadership, Fragile States, and Political stability
Political Geography:: Middle East, Israel, and Syria

Author:: Jonathan Spyer
Publication Date:: 07-2020
Content Type:: Working Paper
Institution:: Jerusalem Institute for Strategy and Security (JISS)
Abstract:: Killing of prominent adviser shows the determination of Iranian-backed Shia militias to resist any attempt to curtail their powers and freedom of action.
Topic:: Military Strategy, Governance, Leadership, and Militias
Political Geography:: Iraq and Middle East

Author:: Jonathan Spyer
Publication Date:: 06-2020
Content Type:: Working Paper
Institution:: Jerusalem Institute for Strategy and Security (JISS)
Abstract:: Bashar Assad is not about to fall, But economic deterioration, regime infighting, sanctions and unrest are combining to place his regime under renewed, severe pressure
Topic:: Economics, Fragile/Failed State, Governance, Authoritarianism, and Leadership
Political Geography:: Middle East and Syria

Author:: Jonathan Spyer
Publication Date:: 03-2020
Content Type:: Working Paper
Institution:: Jerusalem Institute for Strategy and Security (JISS)
Abstract:: The Iranian regime’s response to the coronavirus crisis has been erratic and flailing.
Topic:: Governance, Leadership, Public Health, Pandemic, and COVID-19
Political Geography:: Iran and Middle East

Author:: Jonathan Spyer
Publication Date:: 03-2020
Content Type:: Working Paper
Institution:: Jerusalem Institute for Strategy and Security (JISS)
Abstract:: Trump’s peace plan calls attention to the fact that the Arab bloc that championed the Palestinian cause has collapsed.
Topic:: Diplomacy, Leadership, Conflict, and Peace
Political Geography:: Middle East, Israel, and Palestine

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