The Free World Must End Iran’s Hormuz Threat
Dear MEPIN Readers, This morning I joined London’s leading news station, LBC News, to argue that Britain can no longer afford to watch from the sidelines as Iran threatens one…
The Supreme Leader’s Funeral, Netanyahu’s Washington Visit, and What’s Next for the MOU
Dear MEPIN Readers, Please watch my latest interview on i24NEWS, where I discuss the key takeaways from the Supreme Leader’s funeral, President Trump’s invitation for Prime Minister Netanyahu to visit…
Is the ceasefire crumbling?
Dear MEPIN Readers, Please watch my ILTV interview, where I discuss how Iran successfully negotiated vague language into the MOU, securing the ability to continue selling oil on the open…
US must disabuse itself of its Middle East illusions
Supporters of Lebanon’s Hezbollah wave flags while commemorating Israel’s withdrawal from southern Lebanon in 2000, in the southern suburbs of Beirut, Lebanon, May 25, 2026.(photo credit: REUTERS/Raghed Waked) The mistaken…
Israel’s Race Against Time: Hezbollah, Iran, and the High-Stakes Negotiations Ahead
Dear MEPIN Readers, As Israel intensifies its campaign against Hezbollah , striking targets in Beirut and the Bekaa Valley while advancing across the Yellow Line, Jerusalem appears to be racing…
Trump’s Strategic Choices & The War’s Impact on Israeli Society
Dear MEPIN Readers, How should the President respond to Iran’s closure of the Strait of Hormuz, and what role can the United States play in supporting the Iranian opposition? Will…
What Happens Inside Iran if the U.S. Takes Down the Power Grid
Dear MEPIN Readers, Watch my i24NEWS interview with Natasha Kerchuk, where we examine a critical question: if President Trump targets Iran’s power grid, how will the Iranian people respond? Will…
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…
Dr. Mandel Breaks Down Iran, Hamas, Hezbollah, and the Board of Peace on Israel Update
Dear MEPIN Readers, I am pleased to share a podcast I recorded earlier this week with my friend and colleague, Brian Schreuger. During our conversation, we discussed the work of…
The far-reaching implications of the Ukrainian war
Photo: Lebanese and Syrian protesters hold posters of Russian President Vladimir Putin during a rally in support of Russia’s military invasion of Ukraine in front of UN headquarters in Beirut…