Riyadh is cautiously exploring its influence in Syria while already leaving a significant mark in Lebanon. What should Israel do about it?
Elie Klutstein

Elie Klutstein
An expert in international relations, journalist and security researcher. Former senior official in the National Operations Room at the National Security Council, who also served in the Jerusalem Press Club as head of content and communications with foreign reporters. Worked as Deputy News Editor and Foreign News Editor in the newspaper Makor Rishon, and headed the Arabic and Hebrew desk in NGO Monitor.
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The US pressured Baghdad to disarm the pro-Iranian militias, and shortly afterward, these militias announced: we’ll stop attacking Israel. Is Yemen now the only remaining outpost of Tehran in the regional conflict, and what are Tehran’s options regarding its influence on Iraq?
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Nuclear power plants are being built in Egypt and Turkey, while Iran and the UAE already benefit from nuclear energy in their electricity grids. Israel cannot yet join the celebration and may need to seek solutions at sea.
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Despite concerned statements from the US and European Union, despite the persecution of candidates and the huge election gap – the White House hasn’t really condemned Tunisia’s government.
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How misplaced optimism in intelligence assessments led to strategic miscalculations, and what Israel could learn from it.
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Wurmser Center for Israeli Resilience
Houthi-Russian alliance: Strategic partnership or prelude to WWIII?
With the Kremlin’s growing dependence on Iran, its eye on Taiwan, and potential role in regional “day after” solutions, Israel must take a clear-eyed look at Russia’s current position.