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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…
The US can beat Iran at its own game, and without boots on the ground
Courtesy photo: The Hill Iran isn’t trying to defeat the U.S. in a conventional war. It is trying to exhaust it. For decades and in this war, Tehran has pursued…
The Real Battleground: The Iranian People—Compromise with Tehran or Strategic Patience?
April 4, 2026 Dear MEPIN Readers, As the Iranian regime faces President Trump’s April 6 deadline to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, I joined a debate on ILTV with Camelia…
Trump’s Speech: Tactical Wins, Strategic Uncertainty, and a Missed Opportunity
April 2, 2026 Dear MEPIN Readers, Was President Trump’s speech effective enough to buy time and bring the war to an end within weeks? Or are the United States and…
From Hormuz to the Red Sea: Critical Maritime Flashpoints and What They Mean for U.S. Security
I invite you to watch my latest interview, in which I discuss several critical geopolitical developments in the war against the Iranian regime. I look forward to hearing your thoughts…