Did Iran Achieve Its Goals in Attacking Israel?
Dear MEPIN Readers, Please watch my interview on i24 this evening, where I discuss why Iran risked attacking Israel. Among the questions we examine are: I look forward to hearing…
We cannot miss this opportunity to open Hormuz permanently
A drone view shows vessels anchored at the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, May 25, 2026.(photo credit: Stringer/Reuters) Americans must understand exactly what is at stake if…
Al Arabiya, Iran International, and ILTV: Trump’s Reach from Beirut to Tehran
Dear MEPIN Readers, Today’s issue is jam-packed with analysis and interviews. First, I speak with Saudi Arabia’s Al Arabiya about President Trump’s call with Prime Minister Netanyahu, the evolving situation…
Iran Wants Israel Restrained—And That’s Trump’s Leverage
Iran shoots down a Reaper drone over the Strait of Hormuz and attacks Kuwait. Meanwhile, Tehran halted negotiations, while President Trump is reportedly concerned that any asset relief could be…
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…
Is there a path forward for Lebanon?
Hezbollah’s entrenched presence – military, political, and social – continues to operate independently of the Lebanese state. Marko Djurica/File Photo/Reuters A path forward in Lebanon exists, but only through realism,…
Al Arabiya Interview: Are the Lebanese and Iranian Fronts on the Brink of Escalation?
Dear MEPIN readers, In my interview with Al Arabiya, we discussed the latest developments across Lebanon and Iran, including claims that Israel has killed more than 3,000 civilians, what is…
The wars Israel is already preparing for – and why they look nothing like today’s
An artillery unit, deployed at a position in the Upper Galilee near the Lebanon border. Depending on the outcome of this war, Israel’s security challenges could worsen; therefore, its qualitative…
Ceasefire Illusions: What Comes Next with Iran
Dear MEPIN Readers, Please watch my latest analysis on: I welcome your thoughts.
Israel needs strategic buffer zones with hostile territories
An illustrative image of an Israeli flag on top of a map of the Levant region of the Middle East.(photo credit: SHUTTERSTOCK) For long-term security, Israel needs strategic depth in…