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…
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,…
Inside Trump’s Offer to Iran: Gaps, Implications, and Regional Fallout
Dear MEPIN Readers, I was joined on ILTV by Shiri Fein-Grossman, formerly of Israel’s National Security Council and Head of Foreign Policy for Regional Affairs, to discuss President Trump’s latest…
On i24TV: Reading the Region—Lebanon, Gaza, and Washington’s Next Moves
Earlier today on i24TV, I had the opportunity to take part in an in-depth discussion on the evolving situation in Lebanon, the current state of US-Iran talks, and why it…
War, Politics, and Resilience: Observations from Israel
DearMEPIN Readers, In the i24NEWS studio in Israel, I discussed the prospects of war vs. negotiations between the U.S. and Iran, what Donald Trump must do to regain public support,…
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…
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:
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…