Humanitarian Strategy in the Israel-Hamas War
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
A Blue Economy in the Eastern Mediterranean: Climate, Society and Regional Prosperity
This paper examines the differences between a blue economy and a maritime economy in the regional context of the Eastern Mediterranean. A blue economy is defined as one that improves human
Hydropolitics in the Middle East
Water scarcity in the Middle East poses a formidable challenge, with far-reaching implications for the region’s ecological balance, socio-economic stability, and security. This policy paper
Climate-Political Migration in Israel and Palestine
The policy paper presents a critical analysis of the phenomenon known as “climate migration,” focusing on the Israel-Palestine region. It also highlights the tension between human rights
On the Role of Local Government in Promoting Peace and Political-Environmental Sustainability
The paper discusses the rising power of local government and its ability to independently create and/or advance foreign relations in order to promote peace and good neighborly relations. One of
Upgrading the Capacity of Israel’s Foreign Policy Apparatus to Deal with the Climate Crisis
The climate crisis is a formative change with far-reaching consequences for Israel’s future and its strategic policies, not simply in domestic terms of quality of life and economic structure and
5 ways the US, Europe can push for Israel-Arab environmental cooperation
President Isaac Herzog has called for regional environmental cooperation during visits to neighboring countries and introduced a visionary concept of a “renewable Middle East.”
The Prospects for a Regional Climate Forum in the Middle East
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
Political-Climate Sustainability: The Core of Foreign Policy in the Twenty-First Century
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
Environmental Organizations as Potential Players in the Peace Process
This article discusses the capacity of non-governmental organizations to use environmental issues as a platform for promoting peace in the region, especially between Israelis and Palestinians.
Energy as a Tool for Israeli-Palestinian Peacebuilding
Energy relations between Israel and the Palestinians reflects the existing relationship between the parties, but at the same time hold high potential for promoting cooperation and peace.
Is there room for coexistence between energy and safe environment?
The discovery of natural gas in the Mediterranean and the political developments in the region over the past decade have greatly contributed to Israel’s energy and strategic situation. This
