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Reclaiming Israel as a bipartisan issue in American politics

Dr. Ilai Saltzman on The Times of Israel

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Civilian cooperation between Israel and Arab states: How does it work?

A research by Dr. Roee Kibrik and Einat Levi

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How Israel Is Triggering a Royal Civil War in Saudi Arabia

Prof. Elie Podeh on Haaretz

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The UAE’s Stability from an Outsider’s Perspective

Dr. Moran Zaga on Qposts

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Donald Trump’s legacy leaves behind poisoned gifts for Israel

Op-ed by Nadav Tamir on Jpost

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Regional Cooperation: Government Practices

A research by Ksenia Svetlova and Mor Yahalom

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Trump’s Middle East legacy: The good, the bad and the ugly

Op-ed by Prof. Elie Podeh on Jpsot

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Biden could generate momentum for Israeli-Palestinian peace

An article by Dr. Nimrod Goren for the Middle East Institute

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Biden’s victory, Erekat’s death teach valuable lessons for peace camp

Nadav Tamir on Jpost

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Trump’s Mideast legacy: The good, the bad and the ugly

The termination of Donald Trump’s presidency signals the end of an era in US involvement in the Middle East with its attendant good, bad and ugly aspects. The Trump Administration is said to have

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Israel, the UAE and Bahrain: A different kind of peace

In the weeks since the historic August 13 declaration of diplomatic ties between Israel and the United Arab Emirates, followed by a declaration of diplomatic ties with Bahrain, it has become

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How can Israel mend relations with White House following political change?

Nadav Tamir on Jpost

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The Not-So-New Kid on the Block

Amb. Ret. Barukh Binah on The Times of Israel

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Israel must prepare for a change in US policy toward Iran

Nadav Tamir on Jpost

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The turning point for normalization was in 1993, not 2020

Prof. Elie Podeh on Jpost

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UNSCR 1325: IMPLEMENTATION IN TURKEY AND ISRAEL

Policy paper published by Friedrich Ebert Stiftung

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Normalizations with Israel bring new challenge for Palestinians

Dr. Ido Zelkovitz on Jpost

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Resumed American Leadership, Perhaps

Amb. Ret. Barukh Binah towards the U.S elections

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How will the Post-Election Israel-EU-US Triangle Shape Up?

Dr. Maya Sion-Tzidkiyahu on JPOST, towards the US elections

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How will the post-election Israel-EU-US triangle shape up?

Dr. Maya Sion-Tzidkiyahu towards the US elections

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Advancing the peace process depends on civilian ties

Einat Levi on Jpost

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Israel, American Jews and the Democratic dichotomy

Nadav Tamir, towards the U.S elections

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Israel, the Middle East and Joe Biden

Ksenia Svetlova, towards the US elections

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Sudan’s economic interests tipped scales

Op-ed on Jpost by prof. Elie Podeh

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Will Biden Help Israel Take on Turkey?

Gabriel Mitchell, towards the U.S elections

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A win-win approach for Israelis, Palestinians is a two-state solution

Nadav Tamir on The Jerusalem Post

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The Palestinian Issue as Ground and Ceiling for Arab-Israeli Cooperation

A new research by Thair Abu Ras

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Trump is bullying Sudan into embracing Israel. It won’t end well

As the Trump administration seeks to clinch another diplomatic breakthrough ahead of the November election, it has zeroed in on Sudan. Exerting heavy pressure on it to normalize relations Israel,

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Israel-Lebanon Maritime Border Negotiations: Cautious Optimism but No Bells of Peace

Op-ed by Amb. (ret.) Michael Harari

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Making a desperate attempt to decipher Trump’s foreign policy

Nadav Tamir on The Jerusalem Post

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Advancing Israeli-Arab Peace Depends on Civilian Ties

An op-ed by Dr. Roee Kibrik and Einat Levi

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Mitvim signed a cooperation agreement with the UAE think tank Trends Research & Advisory

TRENDS-Mitvim press release

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What does the US election have to do with Middle East peacemaking?

Dr. Lior Lehrs on The Jerusalem Post

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Israel in the Middle East: A year of achievements and one big failure

Prof Elie Podeh on The Jerusalem Post

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A Window of Opportunity in Israel-EU Relations

Op-ed

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EU Diplomacy and the Arab-Israeli Conflict: How Can Europe Effectively Promote Peace?

Conference Summary

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Tourism is the key for civic ties between Israel and the MENA region

Einat Levi on The Jerusalem Post

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Multilateral Platforms Built Framework for Ties with Israel

Dr. Moran Zaga on The Arab Gulf States Institute in Washington

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The Potential for Israel–UAE Cooperation

Dr. Moran Zaga at LSE blog

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The coming out of the Israel-Bahrain clandestine relationship

An article published on the Jerusalem Post

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The Eastern Mediterranean Gas Forum: Cooperation in the Shadow of Competition

Gabriel Mitchell, Research, September 2020-

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Netanyahu’s ‘Brilliant’ Mideast Peace Strategy Has a Big Problem

Op-ed, Prof, Elie Podeh, September 2020

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The agreement may have advanced Shimon Peres’ vision of peace

An op-ed published on The Jerusalem Post

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Israel and the conflicts in the Mediterranean Basin

working group, September 2020

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The United Arab Emirates: Profile of a state on the move

An op-ed published on The Jerusalem Post

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If UAE deal ushers in pro-peace leaders its achievement will be strategic

An article published on The Jewish News

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The Real Reasons Israel Showed Solidarity With Lebanon After the Beirut Blast

When disaster struck in Lebanon on August 4th, killing dozens, injuring thousands and causing widespread devastation, Israel’s Defense Minister Benny Gantz and Foreign Minister Gabi

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Trump and Netanyahu’s Barefaced Gaslighting on the Israel-Kosovo Deal

The announcement that Israel and Kosovo have agreed to establish diplomatic relations is a welcome development for both nations. But as is often the case with Israel’s leadership, this

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What Netanyahu failed to learn from the Arab Spring

Prof. Elie Podeh, Op-ed, August 2020

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Peace? Sure. End of Conflict? Hardly

Many Israelis were watching the first civilian–albeit not yet commercial—flight from Tel Aviv to Abu Dhabi and checking out the rates of hotel in Dubai, when the reality had knocked on their

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UAE also wants good ties with US Jewish lobby

Prof. Elie Podeh, Op-ed, September 2020

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The Foreign Ministry deserves support from the Knesset

Op-ed by Dr. Ehud Eiran

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How the UAE and Saudi Arabia Now Hold Israel Hostage

Prof. Elie Podeh, Op-ed, August 2020

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UAE, Israel Deal Could be Just the Beginning

Ksenia Svetlova, Op-ed, August 2020

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The way Israel dealt with BDS played into the hands of its enemies

Nadav Tamir, Op-ed, August 2020

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DEBATE: How Serious Is the Israeli-Turkish Rapprochement?

Ambassador (Ret.) Michael Harari, BESA online debate, August 2020

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To recognize or not to recognize: EU recognition of Palestine

Op-ed by Dr. Lior Lehrs

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Ashkenazi revitalized the IDF, now he can do the same to Foreign Ministry

Op-ed by Dr. Ehud Eiran

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The Differences between the EU’s Differentiation Policy and the BDS Movement

July 2020

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Israel, Annexation, and the EU’s Research and Development Program “Horizon”

The EU is examining how to respond to a possible Israeli annexation in the West Bank. One of the measures reportedly under consideration is to limit Israel’s participation in the EU’s “Horizon”

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European Responses to an Israeli Annexation in the West Bank: From Statements to Actions?

Conference Summary, July 2020

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Egyptian Plague or Spring of Youth? The Israeli Discourse regarding the Arab Spring

From the outset of the protest events in Tunisia, Egypt, Yemen, Libya and other countries, many people in the world began using the term “Arab spring” to describe the sequence of

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An Alternative Model of Israeli-Arab Encounters

The Arab Spring presents Israel with new opportunities for dialogue with the region. Nevertheless, only little effort has been invested so far in organizing bi-lateral encounters between Israelis

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Who Decided Trump Was Good for Israel?

July 2020

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The EU and Israel Should Resume Their Suspended High-Level Dialogue

July 2020

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Israel won’t become part of the Middle East until the occupation ends

The chance of Israel’s re-admittance to the Middle East lies in its ability to show initiative, originality and flexibility of thought. Only by attempting sincerely to solve the Palestinian

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Why Israel Should Avoid Annexation

July 2020

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Israel Should Deepen its Engagement with the UN

July 2020

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It Is Time for the Arab League to Act Against Annexation

July 2020

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Israel is entangled in UAE-Palestinian rivalries

Prof. Elie Podeh, Op-ed, July 2020

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Israel Entangled in Arab Rivalries: The Case of the UAE Medical Aid for the Palestinians

June 2020

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What Is the UAE Trying to Tell Israelis?

Op ed by Dr. Moran Zaga, June 2020

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Europe’s Initial Reactions to Israel’s Annexation Intentions

US President Donald Trump’s plan for resolution of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, presented in January 2020, was perceived in Jerusalem as a green light to annexation of some 30 percent

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Foreign Service Closing-Out Sale: Gilad Erdan’s Dual Appointment to UN and Washington

The tumult over the installation of Israel’s 35th government and the division of 36 ministerial and 16 deputy ministerial portfolios drowned out news of Gilad Erdan’s dual diplomatic appointment.

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COVID-19 Put the Eastern Mediterranean’s Hydrocarbon Dreams on Hold

On Tuesday, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis will do something pretty unusual in the age of COVID-19 — travel overseas. Mitsotakis will meet with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in

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Avoiding a small annexation will not prevent the larger occupation

Israel’s mythic foreign minister, Abba Eban, once quipped that “history teaches us that men and nations behave wisely once they have exhausted all other alternatives.” His insight presumed that

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War and Peace in the Age of Coronavirus

Against the backdrop of the Coronavirus crisis, Israel’s President Reuven Rivlin spoke with the Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas, saying the crisis “does not distinguish between

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Israel and the US: Is the Special Relationship Still Special?

What would a change in the US administration in January 2021 bode for Israel? Does the symbiosis in the relationship between Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu attest to a historic high in

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Hope and Optimism Should be Key Pillars of Israel’s Foreign Policy

June 2020

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The Eastern Mediterranean: A New Diplomatic Arena for Israel

For decades, Israelis tended to perceive themselves as living in a hostile region and as being doomed for isolation in their neighborhood. The changing realities between Israel and Arab

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Initial policy recommendations for Foreign Minister Ashkenazi – opinion

Foreign Minister Gabi Ashkenazi should lead a process of fixing the country’s regional foreign policies. In his first months in office, he should convey messages and take actions to improve

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Now Is the Time for an Israeli Diplomatic Initiative, Not Annexation

Israel has always had trouble effectively formulating a diplomatic initiative that balances its given (and favorable) strategic-diplomatic circumstances with its long-term national interests. Now

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Israel and the Environment in the Mediterranean Basin

This paper focuses on climate change in the Eastern Mediterranean Basin and the challenges and opportunities which it presents Israel. It is based on the main points raised at the fifth meeting

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The Middle East Rediscovers the Jews

The much-acclaimed television series “Umm Haroun” produced for Ramadan month viewing, describes the life of Kuwait’s Jewish community in the 1940s. It has generated stormy discussion throughout

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A Letter to Foreign Minister Gabi Ashkenazi

Honorable Foreign Minister, Lt. Gen. (res.) Gabi Ashkenazi. I know you are scheduled to move on to the Defense Ministry in 18 months, but I think you would have far greater influence and

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Israel and Qatar Focus on Shared Interests, Setting Aside Differences

In the shadow of the Coronavirus outbreak, Qatar is once again throwing a lifeline to the Gaza Strip and establishing itself as the Palestinians’ sole savior. Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad

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Israel-Iraq Cooperation in 2019: Security Challenges and Civilian Warming

The final months of 2019 were marked by widespread, prolonged protests throughout Iraq. The demonstrations, centered in Baghdad, targeted the ruling political elite and the state backing it:

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Recommendations for Israel’s New Foreign Minister: Initial Policy Messages

Israel’s new foreign minister should lead a process of fixing Israel’s foreign policy. This paper presents recommendations for messages he can convey and actions he can take to improve Israel’s

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The 2019 Israel-Turkey Policy Dialogue of the Mitvim Institute

In September 2019, the Mitvim Institute held its annual Israel-Turkey policy dialogue, for the eighth consecutive year. The dialogue took place in Istanbul and Ankara, in cooperation with

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The UN’s Call for a Global Ceasefire: Can It Help Advance Israeli-Palestinian Peace?

In March 2020, UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres issued an appeal for a global ceasefire. “There should be one fight in our world today, our shared battle against COVID-19,” he said. In the

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The New Israeli Government: Preliminary Implications and Long-Term Effects

A new Israeli government led by Benjamin Netanyahu is expected to take office on 17 May 2020 following the March elections, the third vote in eleven months. Initially, it seemed these had ended

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Challenges and Opportunities for Gaza: A Mediterranean Perspective

The Gaza Strip constitutes a unique point of convergence of regional politics, a military and political conflict, a humanitarian crisis, international legal issues, environmental and energy

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Israel’s Relations with Key Arab States in 2019

A series of policy papers by Mitvim experts

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Beyond the Trump Plan: How Can the International Community Advance Israeli-Palestinian Peacemaking?

Trump’s vision for Israeli-Palestinian peace was supposed to be the ultimate gift to Binyamin Netanyahu’s electoral campaign rather than the ultimate deal for Israeli-Palestinian conflict

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The Role of Economy in US Efforts to Promote Israeli-Arab Peacemaking

The Trump Peace Plan follows a familiar American pattern of using economic tools to promote regional peace in the Middle East. This paper puts the recent plan in its appropriate context. More

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The Diplomatic Potential in Developing Gaza’s Offshore Gas Field

Israel, Hamas and Egypt have long been debating whether to move ahead with an arrangement on Gaza and how to do so. The Palestinian Authority (PA) has to a large extent been excluded from this

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Israel, the EU and Annexation Intentions

Israel has been increasingly critical of the EU in recent days, as multiple European leaders are voicing their opposition to a possible Israeli annexation in the West Bank. The Israeli response

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Seven reasons for not annexing West Bank territories

In its coalition agreement with the Likud, the Blue and White Party under the leadership of Benny Gantz has given a seal of approval to annexing parts of Judea and Samaria. According to the

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The Political Situation in Iraq: An Opportunity for Israel?

On April 9, Mustafa al-Kadhimi was tasked with forming a new Iraqi government after two other candidates, Mohammed Tawfik Allawi and more recently Adnan al-Zurfi, failed to win enough

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The EU in Times of Coronavirus: A View from Israel

The Coronavirus crisis and its impact on Europe has re-ignited the argument over the EU’s future prospects. While the Coronavirus crisis is global, each state has adopted its own coping strategy.

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