Trump’s Gaza gamble: Disarming Hamas must be a non-negotiable
US President Donald Trump, Indonesia’s President Prabowo Subianto, Albania’s PM Edi Rama, Saudi Foreign Minister Adel Al-Jubeir, Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev, and Jordan’s Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi at the inaugural…
A Deep Dive into the Future of the U.S.–Israel Partnership — As America Decides Between War and Peace with Iran
Dear MEPIN Readers, This week, I addressed nearly 1,000 attendees at Florida Atlantic University on the future of the U.S.–Israel relationship and the broader trajectory of the Middle East. I…
Did President Trump’s State of the Union Make the Case for Kinetic Action Against Iran?
Dear MEPIN Readers, In today’s interview, I assess whether President Trump’s State of the Union address amounted to a strategic case for potential kinetic action against Iran. The President argued…
Will Syria Be a Jihadist State in 10 Years?
Soldiers from Hay’at at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS ), a prominent Sunni Islamist militant group and political organization formerly affiliated with al-Qaeda, hold a demonstration in Damascus, Syria. Chris McGrath/Getty Images…
Dr. Eric Mandel on ILTV: Will the President order a strike on Iran?
Dear MEPIN Readers, Will the President order a strike on Iran? If so, will it resemble the limited action taken in June, or is the administration contemplating a broader campaign…
Will Trump Strike a Deal With a Regime That Killed 40,000? Don’t Count on It.
Dear MEPIN Readers, Will President Trump offer sanctions relief and pursue trade agreements with a regime responsible for the cold-blooded killing of 40,000 people? Can the President agree to a…
Dr. Mandel’s Insight on the Second Round of U.S.–Iran Negotiations in Geneva
Dear MEPIN readers I invite you to watch my analysis of the second round of U.S.–Iran negotiations. Please share your thoughts. — Eric
Dr. Mandel on Iran International: Carrier Groups and Red Lines — Is Washington Signaling War or Leverage?
Dear MEPIN Readers, With a second U.S. carrier strike group heading toward the region, tensions between the United States and Iran have entered a visibly more dangerous phase. At the…
Netanyahu, Trump, and the Stakes of a Nuclear-Only Deal
Dear MEPIN Readers, Prime Minister Netanyahu and President Trump have now met seven times, with this latest meeting advanced at Netanyahu’s request—highlighting the urgency of the moment. Netanyahu is wary…
Netanyahu–Trump: A Defining Moment on Iran
Dear MEPIN Readers, This short interview examines tomorrow’s pivotal meeting between Prime Minister Netanyahu and President Trump—arguably the most consequential of the seven meetings between the two leaders over the…