Strategic Assessment of Recent U.S. Policy Decisions on Iran
Dear MEPIN Readers, In my latest analysis, I discuss who has President Trump’s attention in the situation room, whether Iran believes the President is bluffing, whether U.S. security interests are…
Watch Dr. Mandel on Iraqi Kurdistan TV discuss Iran
Dear MEPIN Readers, Watch Dr. Mandel discuss the Israel-Iran conflict with Iraqi Kurdistan TV, how it can affect the regional players’ interests, and what may come next. — Eric
Watch Dr. Mandel discuss Fordow, the possibility of regime change, and what Trump wants now
June 15, 2025, Dear MEPIN readers, Watch my interview, discussing how Israel can destroy the deeply embedded Fordow nuclear facility without a massive bunker buster missile, President Trump’s Truth Social…
Dr. Mandel’s Analysis on Iran International
Dear MEPIN Readers, Watch my interview and analysis with Iran International, the most-watched Persian‑language news channel outside Iran, with 30 million viewers according to Arab News. It is estimated that 33%…
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Time to end America’s toxic relationship with Qatar
PALESTINE VS KUWAIT at the soccer World Cup qualifiers at Jassim bin Hamad Stadium, Doha, Qatar, last year. Qatar supports Salafists, many with American blood on their hands, including the…
What is the Future of the US-Israel Relationship?
Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa meets with US President Donald Trump and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman in Riyadh last month. SAUDI PRESS AGENCY/REUTERS A recent Wall Street Journal headline…
Watch Dr. Eric Mandel on Breaking Point with David Zere
Dear MEPIN Readers, Please watch my interview with David Zere, in which we discuss the Iran negotiations and how to differentiate between a good and a bad deal. – Eric
Political, social and diplomatic possibilities within reach for Syria and Lebanon
Sothern Lebanon, 2025. Photo Eric Mandel. It will take patience, prodding and the imposition of consequences, but for the first time in a long while, cautious optimism can be construed…
Watch Dr. Mandel on Iran International discuss U.S.-Iranian nuclear negotiations
Dear MEPIN Readers, Please watch this comprehensive 4-minute interview/analysis of the American-Iranian nuclear negotiations. The Farsi and English translations are below. I was interviewed by Iran International, one of the…