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…
The Ramifications of Restarting the War Without a Strategic Compass
Dear MEPIN readers, Please watch my comprehensive interview on NTD, where I discuss:
The Iran speech the American people need to hear from the president
President Donald Trump mimics firing a gun during a news conference in the White House briefing room about the war in Iran on Monday, April 6, 2026.(photo credit: Tom Williams/CQ…
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 long fight ahead: US, Israel face Iran’s war of attrition
US President Donald Trump gestures at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland, US, March 11, 2026.(photo credit: REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque) Iran’s regime may be weakened, but a long war of attrition could…
War With Iran: Exit Ramp or War of Attrition?
Dear MEPIN Readers, Watch my interview on ILTV, where we discuss several critical questions shaping the next phase of the conflict: Here are my comments from the interview:
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…
Why America’s Western lens fails to understand Middle East dynamics
US President Donald Trump seen over an illustrative image of American-Iranian ties (illustrative)(photo credit: Carl Court/Pool via REUTERS, SHUTTERSTOCK) The Middle East rewards power, clarity, and patience, and the US…
From Gaza to Tehran: Are the Red Lines Real?
In a rare Israeli press briefing this week, Prime Minister Netanyahu suggested that U.S. delays in supplying weapons to Israel in 2024 may have cost Israeli lives in Gaza. Why…