From Hegemony to Realignment: A New Middle East Takes Shape
March 27, 2026 Dear MEPIN Readers, I am pleased to share my interview with my friend and colleague, Dalia Ziada, for the Arab Seminar Series of ISCAP. In the six…
Is the 15-Point Plan Dead on Arrival?
The U.S. has a plan. Iran is stalling. Tehran appears to be pursuing a classic war-of-attrition strategy, grounded in the belief that Washington lacks the patience for a prolonged confrontation.…
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…
ILTV Interview: Iran, Brinkmanship, and the Strait of Hormuz
March 22. 2026 Dear MEPIN Readers, I invite you to watch my recent interview on ILTV with Brig. Gen. (Res.) Hanan Gefen, former commander of Unit 8200, the IDF’s elite…
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…
Iran’s Strategy: Raise Oil Prices, Break American Resolve
Dear MEPIN Readers, Today on i24TV, I discussed several issues shaping the current war with the Iranian regime:
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…
War with Iran: Hypocrisy over Israel-U.S. strikes, Israeli unity
Dear MEPIN Readers, My interview this morning was cut short due to missile strikes in Israel, but in the few minutes we had, I was able to address several critical…