Tag: INSS

Open newsletter – february 23, 2022

ASIA A divide is emerging between how the Asia Pacific region has responded to the Omicron wave of COVID-19, and how North American and Western...

Suicide Attacks Worldwide in 2021: The Downward Trend Continues (Aviad Mendelboim, Yoram Schweitzer, Ido Gadi Raz, INSS)

Over the past five years there has been a clear downward trend in the number of suicide attacks worldwide, with a particularly sharp drop...

Jordan 2021: Cause for Concern in Israel, but No Need to Panic (Oded Eran, INSS)

Recent developments in Jordan and its immediate neighborhood have raised questions about the stability of the regime in the kingdom, and with that, have...

Antisemitism in the United States: A Critical Look at the Data, Monitoring, and Measurement (Tom Eshed, INSS)

A variety of government entities, law enforcement agencies, and civil society organizations—Jewish and non-Jewish—are engaged in tracking antisemitic incidents in the US. They maintain...

The Arrangements Law and the Palestinian Economies (Haggay Etkes, INSS)

Publicly, Israeli governments attach great importance to the economic situation of the Palestinians as related to political-security stability. However, the public debates on trade...

The Incoming Government in Lebanon: Little New under the Sun (Orna Mizrahi, INSS)

After a delay of more than a year, a new government was formed in Lebanon, led by billionaire Najib Mikati. The government will be...

Recent Challenges to Relations between the IDF and Israeli Society (Meir Elran, Ofer Shelah, Kobi Michael, Carmit Padan, Zipi Israeli, INSS)

Public confidence in the IDF is a central social-national asset that enables the military to enlist support, resources, and quality manpower, particularly when civilian...

End of the Merkel Era: Sic Transit Gloria Mundi (Shimon Stein, INSS)

The elections in Germany on September 26, 2021 brought to an end Angela Merkel’s 16 consecutive years as Chancellor. Her approach to management of...

Hamas/Israel. Hamas has its Own Logic. What is Israel’s Logic? (Udi Dekel, INSS)

Hamas is conducting an ongoing campaign of attrition against Israel. The organization began initiating violent incidents from the Gaza Strip the very same week...

Afghanistan. Adapting to a new reality in Afghanistan (INSS)

How will regional states respond to the Taliban’s victory in Afghanistan? The IISS research team offers their insights into how governments will be carefully...

Defense/European Navies. European naval auxiliaries: heading for replenishment at last (INSS)

Hugo Decis Several European navies are finally recapitalising their sea-support platforms and adopting larger ships that, at least notionally, provide capability for longer or further-ranging...

Iran. Iran’s Deterrence Concept (INSS)

Ephraim Kam The Iranian regime has assembled a large toolbox to deter military, economic, and political challenges and threats. The foundation of this deterrence system...

Abraham Accord. A Year since the Abraham Accords: Pick up the Pace of Normalization (INSS)

Yoel Guzansky, Udi Dekel The Abraham Accords represent a substantial achievement for Israel. At the same time, the potential for improving both Israel's strategic position...

Syria – Humanitarian Aid in Northern Syria – But What About the South? (INSS)

Carmit Valensi In July 2021, the UN Mandate to operate the border crossing for conveying humanitarian aid to the Idlib region, which is controlled by...

Iran – No Electricity, No Water, New President (INSS)

Raz Zimmt writes: In recent weeks, the growing shortages of water and electricity have sparked a series of demonstrations in Iran. In early July...

Israel – Shortening Men’s Compulsory IDF Service: Beyond Economic Ramifications (INSS)

Meir Elran, Sasson Hadad, Tomer Fadlon, Ofer Shelah On July 27, 2021, an agreement was reached on the defense budget for 2022, including the postponement...