America’s Middle East commitments must come with clear reciprocity
A SYRIAN flag is displayed outside the White House after the meeting of US President Donald Trump and Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa last week. November is shaping up as a…
Watch My Latest Panel on the Middle East: Fragile Ceasefires and Diverging U.S.–Israel Interests
Dear MEPIN Readers, This morning, I joined Rear Admiral (ret.) Dr. Eyal Pinko, an intelligence, cyber, and security expert, for a timely discussion on the fragile ceasefires in Gaza and…
US must keep Iraq central as Iran rebuilds its Ring of Fire
IRAQ’S PRIME MINISTER Mohammed Shia’ al-Sudani (left) meets with Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian in Tehran earlier this year. Israeli officials warn that Iranian-controlled Iraqi militias are regaining strength, the writer…
In Conversation: Dr. Eric Mandel and Lt. Col. Maurice Hirsch on Qatar, Turkey, Trump, and Gaza’s Future
Dear MEPIN Readers, I had the pleasure of joining Lt. Col. (res.) Maurice Hirsch on ILTV for a wide-ranging discussion on Qatar and Turkey’s influence in Gaza and the Middle…
Inside the Middle East: My Discussion with Analyst Yaakov Lappin on the Debrief
October 27,2025 Dear MEPIN Readers, I’m excited to share my recent interview on The Debrief: The Lappin Assessment, hosted by one of my most trusted analysts on military, defense, and…
Watch Dr. Mandel on i24: Why Letting Qatar Shape Gaza’s Future Is a Strategic Mistake
Dear MEPIN Readers, Today I discussed President Trump’s meeting with the Qatari Emir and Prime Minister aboard Air Force One, what Qatar seeks in Gaza and from Washington, the growing…
Key Takeaways from My Latest Israel Visit
Dear MEPIN Readers,I have just returned from two weeks in Israel, where I met with intelligence, defense, and political leaders; spent time with the Israeli Navy in Ashdod and IDF…
Netanyahu-Trump Negotiations
Dear MEPIN Readers, Will there be a ceasefire deal? How much pressure will President Trump apply on Prime Minister Netanyahu for an interim agreement, especially after the U.S. supported Israel…
Watch my interview on Israel Update with Brian Schrauger
Dear MEPIN Readers, Please watch my interview with my colleague Brian Schrauger. It discusses a range of hot-button issues, including Iran negotiations, a preemptive Israeli strike, Gaza, the US-Israel relationship,…
Watch Dr. Mandel Discuss US Foreign Policy for the Jerusalem Press Club and Alma Conference
Dear MEPIN Readers, Please watch my talk for the Jerusalem Press Club at the Alma Conference in Israel. I discuss US foreign policy for Iran, Syria, and Lebanon. Alma is…