Senators Reject Trump’s Controversial Nominee to Kuwait
October 30, 2025 Dear MEPIN Readers, Kuwait rarely grabs headlines like the UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, or Saudi Arabia, but it remains a strategically important Gulf nation. It is now in…
In Conversation: Dr. Eric Mandel and Lt. Col. Maurice Hirsch on Qatar, Turkey, Trump, and Gaza’s Future
Dear MEPIN Readers, I had the pleasure of joining Lt. Col. (res.) Maurice Hirsch on ILTV for a wide-ranging discussion on Qatar and Turkey’s influence in Gaza and the Middle…
Inside the Middle East: My Discussion with Analyst Yaakov Lappin on the Debrief
October 27,2025 Dear MEPIN Readers, I’m excited to share my recent interview on The Debrief: The Lappin Assessment, hosted by one of my most trusted analysts on military, defense, and…
Watch Dr. Mandel on i24: Why Letting Qatar Shape Gaza’s Future Is a Strategic Mistake
Dear MEPIN Readers, Today I discussed President Trump’s meeting with the Qatari Emir and Prime Minister aboard Air Force One, what Qatar seeks in Gaza and from Washington, the growing…
Linking Gaza’s ‘Day After’ to the West Bank’s Future
Palestinians walk past rubble as they return to their neighborhood, following Israeli forces’ withdrawal from the area, amid a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in Gaza, in Khan Yunis, in…
Israel’s Post–October 7 Reality: Disarm Hamas, Confront Iran, and Reassess U.S. Partners in Qatar and Turkey
Dear MEPIN Readers, In my latest comprehensive interview with my colleague and friend Brian Schrauger, we analyze the shifting dynamics across Israel, Gaza, and the wider region. Our conversation explores:…
Ceasefire Uncertainty: Can Washington Rely on Qatar to Deradicalize Gaza?
Watch my second interview today — this one is shorter, about five minutes — where I discuss: As always, I welcome your thoughts and questions. – Eric
Watch my latest interview with Dr. Dan Diker on ILTV
Watch my latest interview with Dr. Dan Diker of the Jerusalem Center for Public Affairs (JCPA) on ILTV, where we discuss key strategic developments, including: I welcome your thoughts and…
Israel must secure Trump’s support to confront Hamas provocations
View of Gaza photo by Eric Mandel. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu must persuade President Trump, his advisers, and the US military team monitoring the ceasefire that Hamas’s violations cannot be…
Trump hints Kushner may take on new Iran diplomacy role
By U.S. Embassy Jerusalem – Embassy Dedication Ceremony Dear MEPIN Readers, President Trump’s address to the Knesset naturally centered on the return of the hostages and the strength of the…