On i24TV: Reading the Region—Lebanon, Gaza, and Washington’s Next Moves
Earlier today on i24TV, I had the opportunity to take part in an in-depth discussion on the evolving situation in Lebanon, the current state of US-Iran talks, and why it…
Strategic Outlook: Iran Pressure Campaign and Hamas Tunnel Assessment
Dear MEPIN Readers, As we enter the next phase of the war, the Persian negotiating dance to play for time, the question now is whether President Trump can persuade the…
The war of clocks: Iran’s patience vs. America’s urgency
Time. Credit: Nothing Ahead/Pexels. Tehran understands that patience is power. It needs only to outlast an election season to shift the balance and gain leverage. As I arrive in Israel…
Yom HaAtzmaut Interview: The State of American Jewry and the U.S.–Israel Relationship
April 23, 2026 Dear MEPIN Readers, Israel has just marked its third Yom HaAtzmaut since October 7. In that time, both the country and its people have undergone profound change,…
War, Politics, and Resilience: Observations from Israel
DearMEPIN Readers, In the i24NEWS studio in Israel, I discussed the prospects of war vs. negotiations between the U.S. and Iran, what Donald Trump must do to regain public support,…
Strategic Patience vs. Political Timelines: The Iran Test
April 19, 2026 Dear MEPIN Readers, Watch my analysis of the second round of U.S.–Iran negotiations. Iran is executing a strategy of strategic patience: prolonging talks while leveraging political timelines…
Hormuz, Oil, and Credibility: The Next Test for U.S. Strategy
Dear MEPIN Readers, With JD Vance departing Pakistan and reports that Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner remain in Islamabad, the key question is: what comes next—and will negotiations resume? Your…
The wars Israel is already preparing for – and why they look nothing like today’s
An artillery unit, deployed at a position in the Upper Galilee near the Lebanon border. Depending on the outcome of this war, Israel’s security challenges could worsen; therefore, its qualitative…
Ceasefire Illusions: What Comes Next with Iran
Dear MEPIN Readers, Please watch my latest analysis on: I welcome your thoughts.
Israel needs strategic buffer zones with hostile territories
An illustrative image of an Israeli flag on top of a map of the Levant region of the Middle East.(photo credit: SHUTTERSTOCK) For long-term security, Israel needs strategic depth in…