Trump hints Kushner may take on new Iran diplomacy role
By U.S. Embassy Jerusalem – Embassy Dedication Ceremony Dear MEPIN Readers, President Trump’s address to the Knesset naturally centered on the return of the hostages and the strength of the…
Hot off the Press: Analysis of Trump’s Historic Speech to the Knesset
October 13, 2025 All I can say is wow.Whatever your politics, this was a moment to pause and appreciate the magnitude of what just happened in the U.S.–Israel relationship. Americans…
This September Join MEPIN on the Ground in Israel: A Strategic Deep Dive into Israel’s Strategic Challenges
The MEPIN 2025 Insight Seminar: A Deep Dive into Israel’s Strategic Challenges and the State of Israeli Society Today September 7–15, 2025 Led by Dr. Eric Mandel, Founder and Director…
Lighting the Fire of Jewish Advocacy: A MEPIN Dialogue with Jonah Platt
Dear MEPIN Readers, I’m thrilled to share my interview with Jonah Platt—actor, writer, musician, and a powerful advocate for the Jewish people and Israel in the wake of October 7th.…
Trump, Iran, and the Snapback Countdown: A Strategic Crossroads
Trump, Iran, and the ‘snapback’ countdown US President Donald Trump says Iran is signaling a willingness to return to nuclear talks. In response, he is sending special envoy Steve Witcoff,…
US and Israel’s strikes on Iran have unmasked a power vacuum
By IDF Spokesperson’s Unit, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=147371238 And the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps is poised to exploit it.So much has been written about “the day” after Hamas in Gaza.…
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Watch Dr. Mandel discuss what to expect on the 4th Round of US-Iranian Nuclear Talks
Watch to understand: As always, please share your thoughts. – Eric If you appreciate our work, you can make a tax-deductible contribution to the Middle East Political Information Network, a…
Time to rethink the borders of the Middle East map
Courtesy Photo Most Americans are unaware that today’s Middle East is an artificial construct created by British and French diplomats (Sykes and Picot) after World War I to advance their…
The lost opportunity to deal with Iran’s nuclear program
Israel’s David’s Sling missile-defense system. Photo by Israel Ministry of Defense Spokesperson’s Office. The fact that Iran has not turned the final screw of an active atomic device will likely…