Ari Heistein
A clear strategy against Iran will clarify Israel's overall national security policy - opinion
Iran nuclear scenarios and US elections: An Israeli perspective
Motives, challenges and implications in ending the war in Yemen
A way forward with Saudi Arabia
Beyond parallel struggles to counter Iran-backed radical Islamic groups that threaten each, Israel and Saudi Arabia also share similar strategic dilemmas and operational threats.
Threats to Israel’s national security emerging from Yemeni civil war
Houthi control of Yemen’s Western coast from north of Hodeidah to al-Luhaya provides it with more than 100 kilometers of shoreline positioned adjacent to a key passage for Israeli maritime commerce.
Against Iran, tactical success doesn’t mean strategic victory
Instead of simply waiting for Iran to act to design a response – a strategy that willingly forfeits the initiative – Israel ought to prepare effective responses in coordination with the US.
The prospects for Israel-Saudi relations
Saudi Arabia has already shown a profound interest in making US President Donald Trump happy, and Trump has shown a deep affinity for Israel.
Was Israel wrong to support Kurdish independence?
Erbil is now paying the price for its mistake.
The Saudis may be headed for another disappointment
In Syria, Saudi Arabia staunchly opposed the Assad regime because of its close ties with Riyadh’s arch-nemesis, Iran.