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Israel and Iran Tensions: Calculating Risk Amid Conflict
11 Nov
Tensions between Israel and Iran have intensified, following significant Israeli strikes on Iranian targets and diminishing Iran’s proxy networks. The episod...
11 Nov
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Post-Sinwar: Hostages, Succession & Thwarting Hamas Revival
4 Nov
The assassination of Yahya Sinwar, a key leader in Hamas, marks a significant change in the power dynamics within the organization and poses challenges for b...
4 Nov
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Trump & Harris Senior Advisors Contrast Visions for US Middle East Policy
28 Oct
Renowned experts Tom Nides and Victoria Coates dissect U.S. Middle East policy ahead of the pivotal presidential election, highlighting stark contrasts betwe...
28 Oct
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Hezbollah Decapitated?: The War with Israel and Lebanon's Future
21 Oct
Israel's tactical operations have significantly weakened Hezbollah's leadership, including the death of Hassan Nasrallah, presenting a pivotal moment in the ...
21 Oct
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Iran, Israel & Missiles: Roots of Iran's Enmity & Military Escalation
14 Oct
Iran's ballistic missile attack on Israel marks a new phase in their hostile relationship, highlighting the deep-seated ideological and strategic tensions be...
14 Oct
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30 Years of Peace Under Pressure: Israel and Jordan in Regional Turmoil
30 Sep
The episode examines the Israel-Jordan peace treaty, 30 years later, highlighting its resilience despite recent tensions exacerbated by the Gaza War and Iran...
30 Sep
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Ring of Fire: Iran’s Proxy Network Against Israel and How to Disrupt It
23 Sep
Iran's use of proxy networks across the Middle East has created a complex security challenge for Israel, with influence extending from Lebanon to Yemen. Expe...
23 Sep
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Israel's Wartime Economy: Navigating Crisis and Beyond
16 Sep
Karnit Flug discusses the complex challenges facing Israel's economy due to ongoing conflict, including increased military expenditures and impacts on critic...
16 Sep
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Back to School: Lessons from New Study on Israel and Campus Narratives
9 Sep
Amidst escalating campus tensions over the Israel-Hamas conflict, there is a significant increase in antisemitic incidents affecting Jewish students in the U...
9 Sep
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Evolution of Hamas: Terror, Policy and Politics
2 Sep
Experts Ghaith al-Omari and Ehud Yaari join David Makovsky to explore the evolution of Hamas, focusing on the organization's ideologies, leadership, and stra...
2 Sep
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Middle East Crisis Moment: Stakes for the US-Israel Security Relationship
19 Aug
The episode delves into the current Middle East crisis, focusing on retaliatory strikes by Iran and Hezbollah against Israel and the potential regional impli...
19 Aug
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Can the Gaza War Bridge the Secular-Haredi Military Draft Divide?
12 Aug
The discussion explores the impact of the Gaza War on the Israeli military draft policy concerning the Haredi community, questioning if the crisis could beco...
12 Aug
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How Has Israeli Society Changed After 300+ Days of War?
5 Aug
Israeli society is grappling with profound division and trauma over 300 days after the initial Hamas assault, having experienced a brief period of unity and ...
5 Aug
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A New Calculus for War? Understanding Israel-Hezbollah Dynamics
29 Jul
Amid ongoing tensions between Israel and Hezbollah at the northern border, analysts Amos Harel and Hanin Ghaddar explore the potential for all-out war and th...
29 Jul
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Allies Under Pressure: The Gaza War and U.S.-Israel Relations
22 Jul
Dennis Ross and David Makovsky explore the impact of the ongoing Gaza conflict on U.S.-Israel relations, discussing whether recent tensions signify a tempora...
22 Jul