INSS has published “The Day After” strategic roadmap. Israel's strategic position is significantly improved by focusing on diplomatic and political solutions over military action.
Pardo said that another option would be to try to turn a terror group into a political group, as was done in Ireland.
This is still an overall reduction in ranking over the decade, as Israel had been in 11th place 10 years ago, during which time Iran rose rapidly despite the sanctions imposed on it.
“We need to stop these cuts because we are not speaking about trimming the fat – there is no fat to trim. These are not extra funds."
The INSS argues that while Saudi Arabia is requesting a defense pact from the US as part of recent talks, Israel should ask for one as well.
An estimated 70% of Iranians comprise this silent pragmatist traditionalist majority. who would need to be on board with any regime change in Iran.
In a 'strategic warning,' the INSS stressed the negative effects the judicial reform could have on a number of areas, first and foremost the country's security.
Cohen said that "if the directing minister or the Knesset does something and the court says it's illegal.
The current IDF intel official and the hi-tech deputy CEO discuss their next moves.
There are multiple negative headwinds that Israel will need to cope with in its relations with Washington going forward that could alter bipartisan support.
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