Eric R. Mandel
Remaking Israel's Navy: Transformation of IDF maritime forces can give lessons to the US
Radical jihadism and the occupation trap: How it’s reshaping the US-Israel alliance - opinion
Israel's cold peace with Egypt is on the verge of unraveling - opinion
Hamas, not the IDF, endangers Gazan civilians - opinion
International law makes Hamas, not Israel, responsible for civilian harm, yet much of the world continues to misjudge the situation.
‘Anti-Palestinian Racism’: It’s the next tool of anti-Zionists - opinion
APR is framed as a new category of discrimination against Palestinians, their narratives, and their advocates.
A misleading PA ‘secular’ label: It matters for Gaza’s future - opinion
PA officials frequently invoke Quranic verses emphasizing the sanctity of al-Aqsa Mosque and promise divine reward for “martyrs,” blending scripture with calls to violence.
Israel’s declining image in the United States poses a strategic threat - opinion
To halt the decline in US support, Israel must treat public diplomacy as a national security priority.
Iran's new posture on nuclear talks is not a breakthrough - it is a stalling tactic - opinion
Tehran, long adept at delaying diplomacy while advancing its nuclear program, had assumed 2025 would play out like previous rounds. But this time, the Islamic Republic misjudged.
Europe's anti-Israel bias: The EU's problem with Jews and the Jewish state - opinion
One can rationalize the cowardice of the European position, as it is dealing with its own growing Islamist population and the demographic decline of its indigenous citizens.
Will US back Israeli preemptive actions? - opinion
Will the US support Israel’s new post-October 7 doctrine of preemption and deterrence, or will Washington revert to urging Israeli restraint once ceasefires are established?
What is the future of the US-Israel relationship? - analysis
The challenges to the long-term partnership in 2025 are perhaps the most consequential in Israel’s history. Israel must be united and choose wisely.
How the US should prepare for the fall of Iran's regime - opinion
If managed wisely, the fall of the Islamic Republic could catalyze a historic realignment of the Middle East in favor of peace, stability, and freedom.
Time to end America's toxic relationship with Qatar - opinion
Qatar supports Hamas, houses Taliban leaders, and funds antisemitism on American campuses, so why is it still America's 'indispensable' Middle East partner?