Meir Ben Shabbat: The Trump administration is good news for anyone who understands that Iran is a central threat to peace and stability in the world, that it is the root …
Israeli grand strategy, superpower relations, Abraham Accords, Palestinian-Israeli relations, internal security and governance
Head of the Misgav Institute for National Security & Zionist Strategy. Served as Israel’s national security advisor and head of the National Security Council between 2017 and 2021 and played a key role in negotiating the Abraham Accords. Prior to that he served for 30 years in the Israel Security Agency (the Shin Bet), heading three divisions: Counter Terrorism, Cyber Defense, and the Southern Command. Was awarded the US Department of Defense Medal for Distinguished Public Service.
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Meir Ben Shabbat: Trump and his people understand well that weakness invites evil. The Iranians interpreted the Biden administration’s diplomatic approach as weakness and were increasingly bold in their aggression. …
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US Secretary of State Blinken has arrived in the region, seemingly in a last attempt by Washington to achieve a comprehensive ceasefire before the US elections. However, given that Israel has yet to respond to Iran’s ballistic missile attack and the drone strike aimed at the Prime Minister’s private residence in Caesarea, the chances of success seem slim.
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Proxy organizations have become negative marketing agents for Iran, as the Middle East recognizes the destruction they bring.
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Hezbollah and Iran have been surprised by Israel’s ability to fight a long, multi-front war with growing success, former Israeli national security adviser Meir Ben Shabbat tells JNS.Published in JNS, …
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Nasrallah’s infamous speech following the IDF’s withdrawal from Lebanon in 2000, once thought prophetic, crumbles in the face of Israeli resolve.