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Iran’s Caspian Weaknesses Exposed

Maj. (res.) Alexander Grinberg from j**s, shows how Iran’s shrinking leverage in the Persian Gulf is weakening its hand in the Caspian basin — just as Azerbaijan grows stronger and environmental and economic pressures mount.

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Iran’s Waning Gulf Leverage Is Exposing Its Caspian Vulnerabilities - J**S As Tehran’s power in the Persian Gulf erodes, so does its ability to shape the balance farther north. Unresolved maritime claims, Azerbaijan’s growing influence, and mounting economic and envi-ronmental pressures are narrowing Iran’s options in the Caspian basin.

International Arab Book Fair emerges as platform for Islamist axis, Hamas support

Dr. Ariel Admoni from the Jerusalem Institute for Strategy and Security (J**S), such events illustrate how soft-power platforms can be used to normalize extremist narratives, channel support toward Gaza, and preserve political legitimacy while avoiding direct confrontation.

Istanbul Arab Book Fair serves as platform for Qatar-Turkey cooperation on Gaza | The Jerusalem Post During the event, the secretary general of the International Union of Muslim Scholars (IUMS), a Muslim Brotherhood organization operating from Qatar, called for aid to be transferred to Gaza.

Mecca Pact: A Fragile Alliance with Major Regional Impact

In this new analysis, Colonel (res.) Dr. Eran Lerman examines the emerging Saudi-Turkish-Pakistani defense alignment and argues that, while its military cohesion may be uncertain, its geopolitical implications are significant — especially for Israel, U.S. regional strategy, and the future of IMEC.

Read more: https://j**s.org.il/en/briggs-lerman-the-mecca-pact/

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The Mecca Pact: An Uncertain Alliance with Strategic Consequences - J**S The emerging Saudi-Turkish-Pakistani alignment may prove less cohesive in practice than its mutual-defense commitments suggest. But it reflects declining confidence in the U.S.-led regional security order and could reshape Israel’s regional environment.

The Mecca Pact: A New Alliance, Big Strategic Ripples

In this new analysis, Colonel (res.) Dr. Eran Lerman from J**S, examines the emerging Saudi-Turkish-Pakistani alignment and argues that, while its military commitments may be weaker than they appear, the pact signals waning confidence in the U.S.-led regional order and could reshape Israel’s strategic environment.

Read the full article: https://j**s.org.il/en/briggs-lerman-the-mecca-pact/

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The Mecca Pact: An Uncertain Alliance with Strategic Consequences - J**S The emerging Saudi-Turkish-Pakistani alignment may prove less cohesive in practice than its mutual-defense commitments suggest. But it reflects declining confidence in the U.S.-led regional security order and could reshape Israel’s regional environment.

Amnesty International’s latest report highlights a significant shift in India-Israel defense ties, showing that India is no longer only a buyer of Israeli systems but an increasingly important manufacturing and supply-chain partner.

Dr. Oshrit Birvadker of J**S emphasizes that this evolution reflects strategic interdependence, with India’s industrial capacity and Israel’s defense needs converging in ways that strengthen both countries’ long-term security and resilience.

Amnesty targets India-Israel defense ties over weapons shipments amid Gaza war | The Jerusalem Post A report by Amnesty International targets Indian arms exports to Israel, but the data also reveals how New Delhi has evolved from one of Israel’s biggest customers into an important partner.

Lebanon Leaders Meet In Beirut As Southern Lebanon Tensions Escalate | NewsX World

Lebanon Leaders Meet In Beirut As Southern Lebanon Tensions Escalate | NewsX World Lebanese President Joseph Aoun met Prime Minister Nawaf Salam in Be...

Antisemitism in the West Has Crossed the Rubicon—What It Means for Israel

Jacob Laviel Dallal, research fellow at the Jerusalem Institute for Strategy and Security (J**S), warns that antisemitism in the West has crossed a tipping point — driven by polarization, ideological convergence, generational shifts, and hostile foreign influence.

He argues Israel must prepare for a harsher post–October 7 reality, strengthen ties with world Jewry, and build greater strategic self-reliance.

Read more: https://j**s.org.il/en/dallal-antisemitism-in-the-west-has-crossed-the-rubicon/

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Antisemitism in the West Has Crossed the Rubicon—What It Means for Israel Rising antisemitism is being reinforced by political polarization, ideological convergence, generational change, and hostile foreign influence. Israel must prepare for a post–October 7 world in which Jewish communities face growing pressure, and Jerusalem’s traditional political and strategic su...

Colonel (res.) Dr. Eran Lerman, Vice President of the Jerusalem Institute for Strategy and Security
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