Israel-Iran
The broader strategic gamble that never materialized – a game theory analysis of the actors, calculations, and constraints that shaped the decision
Ceasefire agreement includes reopening the Strait of Hormuz and easing restrictions on Iranian ports, while the nuclear issue is deferred for 60 days of further negotiations
The lives of Israel’s northern communities are increasingly shaped by distant power centers, from Tehran and Washington, while local security struggles collide with regional diplomacy, military escalation, and the search for a viable political endgame
Covert facility allegedly enabled long-range strikes, rescue readiness, and special operations support during 1,600km campaign
As tensions with Tehran persist, energy security, Gulf caution, and military constraints are shaping a fragile reality in which Israel and the United States may once again stand largely alone
Halt comes only 48 hours after the latest US campaign was launched, as situation in the region escalates. US also announces the formal ending of “Epic Fury”
New INSS data finds high trust in IDF but low confidence in government, with growing concern over Lebanon front
From decades of cooperation to a high-stakes war, millions of Israelis face constant threats while the United States and Israel take decisive action against Iran’s growing military and nuclear capabilities