This document is part of a series of policy papers within a joint project of the Mitvim Institute and the Berl Katznelson Foundation, aimed at thinking about the day after the war.
Food security has become a critical priority in recent years, driven by the growing impacts of global climate change. As countries develop strategies to ensure stable and sufficient food
This policy paper explores the fast-moving expansion of the UAE’s influence in the Middle East through physical control of territories and assets beyond its borders, analysing the implications
The re-deployment of the European Union Border Assistance Mission for the Rafah Crossing Point (EUBAM Rafah) emerges as one crucial component for promoting stability and governance in Gaza
I heard that Israeli media has been debating about the Saudi position regarding the way to end the war and move forward, and its obligation to the Palestinian issue. It seems that Saudi Arabia’s
How can we transform the tragedy of the past year into a turning point that sparks a renewed diplomatic initiative in Israel’s relations with the Palestinians and the Arab world? The Mitvim
The Mitvim Institute’s twelfth annual public opinion poll on Israeli foreign policy was conducted at the end of August. The survey was conducted by the Rafi Smith Institute in collaboration
The paper aims to shed light on the obstacles and opportunities of Saudi involvement in a future Palestinian-Israeli peace process. It first explains the enigmatic nature of Saudi communication
The paper outlines the existing and potential role of the EU in helping to shape a sustainable resolution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict in the aftermath of the Gaza war under new Israeli
The document discusses the significance of developing a strategic policy for the humanitarian response in Gaza, emphasizing its importance as a vital Israeli interest. Humanitarian strategy is
The total stalemate in resolving the Israeli-Palestinian conflict requires new thinking and weaning off of old paradigms. Currently as the result of the Hamas attack on October 7, the ensuring
This document presents key trends characterizing Israel’s regional foreign policy from January to June 2024. During this period, foreign relations were shaped by an intensifying global
The immense extent of destruction in the Gaza Strip caused by the 2023-2024 Gaza War, requires massive rebuilding. This paper sets a vision of a long-term economic rebuilding plan, which is aimed
We are honored to share the latest publication from the Mitvim Institute – the Israeli Initiative. The Initiative aims to turn the tragedy of October 7th and the ensuing war into a political
The paper examines elements of essential infrastructure in the Gaza Strip – energy, water, sanitation, and the health system – in the face of the ongoing war. Our aim is to inform
While Israel’s citizens are united around the need to militarily and politically topple Hamas and bring back the hostages, the Israeli government is in no hurry to discuss the day after. In
The Gaza campaign is not a local conflict. Although the fighting is confined to a specific geographic area, it risks spreading and turning into a regional campaign that involves the United States
If I had to pick one photo epitomizing Israel’s victory over Hamas, it would not be from the Gaza battlefield. It would show delegates to the Be’eri Summit convened in order to design a
Public Attitudes Regarding the ‘Day After’ / Mitvim Institute Survey Findings: A Month into the Fighting Conducting a survey among Israeli citizens during wartime is like building bridges during
The Mitvim Institute’s Eleventh Annual Public Opinion Survey on Israeli Foreign Policy was conducted in late July 2023. The survey was conducted by the Rafi Smith Institute in collaboration with
Issue No.11, January-June 2023 Editors: Dr. Roee Kibrik and Dr. Orni Livny This document presents key trends in Israel’s regional foreign policy from January to July 2023, corresponding to
While the Israeli-Palestinian conflict seems only to deepen with each day, another trend is at play this year: unprecedented resources continue to grow to stem the polarization starting from the
This paper examines the prospects for establishing a regional multilateral forum to help address climate change in the Middle East. The document defines the constructs of forums, analyzes the
This policy paper introduces the concept of “sustainability-oriented policy”, which translates the principles of sustainability into the field of domestic and foreign policymaking. The term
On January 30, 2023, the Mitvim Institute held a simulation exercise to explore various scenarios related to Israel-Palestinian Authority (PA) relations, and the involvement of regional and
Since the signing of the Abraham Accords, Israeli governments have successfully isolated the normalization process from events in the Israeli-Palestinian arena. This separation has assisted the
The Mitvim Institute and the IIR Institute organize a zoom panel that launches our new initiative of Liberal Partnership. The goal of the initiative is to create influencing and learning
On March 29 Mitvim hosted a public Zoom event regarding the political implications on Israel’s foreign affairs and the region’s stability following the latest escalation of the
Issue No. 10, July – December 2022 Editors: Dr. Roee Kibrik and Dr. Orni Livny This document reviews key trends in Israel’s regional foreign policy for the July-December 2022 period,
This paper was written as part of an initiative funded by the UK government, but its views do not necessarily represent the views of the UK government. Area C of the Occupied Palestinian
Mitvim’s Annual Conference: Israel’s Foreign Policy Between Change and Continuity convened at Rabin Center in Tel Aviv on Monday, November 21st. Among the speakers: Tamar Zandberg,
On July 6, 2022, Mitvim hosted a webinar to discuss U.S. President Joe Biden’s upcoming visit to Israel, the West Bank and Saudi Arabia. The panelists discussed a wide range of issues that
In one virtual space, for the first time, Israeli and Ukrainian researchers set and discussed bilateral relationship between the two countries during the war in Ukraine and Middle Eastern issues
Mitvim Institute, the French Embassy, the EU embassy, IASEI and Friedrich Ebert Stiftung held a conference about: The potential for European Strategic Sovereignty and the EU’s new ‘Strategic
On March 15 the Mitvim Institute, the Davis Institute for International Relations and UIK- The Turkish International Relations Council held a special panel to discuss the future of
The Mitvim Institute’s Ninth Annual Public Opinion Survey on Israeli Foreign Policy was conducted in September 2021. The survey was conducted by the Rafi Smith Institute and in collaboration with
Monday, October 25th, 2021, 4:30 PM Israel Time, 3:30 PM CET, 9:30 AM EDT, Via Zoom The Mitvim Institute’s 5th Annual Conference, In Cooperation with the Friedrich Ebert Stiftung Among
