Iran’s Only Clear Promise Is Already in Doubt
Dear MEPIN Readers, I was interviewed on Great Britain’s GB News to analyze the Iran MOU, what it addressed and where it fell short. Last week, I warned that Iran…
The Ceasefire That Isn’t: Iran and the Path Forward
Dear MEPIN Readers, Today, I was interviewed by my friend and colleague Laura Cellier for Misgav, the Institute for National Security, one of Israel’s leading think tanks. As Iran continues…
Everyone’s Talking About the US Strikes in Hormuz — Here’s the Real Issue
Dear MEPIN readers, What are we to make of the President’s MOU calling for a 60-day extension of the cease-fire with Iran, along with the immediate granting of limited asset…
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…
Audio – Speaking Directly to Iran: Dr. Mandel on the Future of Regime Change
Dear MEPIN Readers, Today, I was interviewed by Niusha Saremi on Iran International to discuss the prospects for regime change in Iran, strategies for achieving that objective — including the…
Watch Dr. Mandel on ILTV’s Security Briefing: Defining Our Strategic Objectives
Dear MEPIN Readers, Today, I joined Calev Ben-David on ILTV’s Security Briefing, alongside my colleague Avraham Levine of the Alma Center for Research and Education. While much attention has focused…
Dr. Mandel on the U.S.–Israel Strike on Iran: What Happened, Why Now, and What Comes Next (ILTV)
Dear MEPIN Readers, We are living through a historic and highly consequential moment for Israel, America, and the Middle East. I was interviewed on ILTV to discuss the latest developments…
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…
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…