Iran & the West, diplomacy and war- Jerusalem Studio 431
Over the past several weeks, the emphasis - in what can be regarded as the Iran crisis – has shifted from belligerent rhetoric to indirect diplomacy, as well as an apparent beginning of confidence building measures. Do the latest developments indicate a mutual effort at de-escalation or are merely a pause in an inevitable military confrontation?
Panel:
- Jonathan Hessen, host.
- Amir Oren, analyst.
- Dr. Raz Zimmt, Iran expert – INSS.
- Dr. Menahem Merhavy, research fellow, Truman Institute, Hebrew University.
The program offers the viewer deeper understanding about current events in Israel. The topics vary from domestic and foreign policy to social changes, archaelogy and religion.
The program is hosted by TV7 Israel News anchor Jonathan Hessen.
East Mediterranean conflicts and alliances - Jerusalem Studio 481
Earlier this month, leaders from Israel, Cyprus and Greece held a trilateral meeting in Athens, to discuss further developments in common energy and security interests in the Eastern-Mediterranean. In parallel, Turkey has enlarged its penetration of Libya, in efforts to secure its claim to what Ankara considers to be: its Exclusive Economic Zone. Panel: -…
Prospects of a wider Mideast conflict - Jerusalem Studio 480
The Middle East is still reeling from the aftershocks of the January 2nd targeted killing of Iranian Quds Force commander, Qassem Soleimani, by the United States in Iraq. It remains to be seen whether this will necessitate a revision of the draft-annual threat assessment by intelligence professional in Israel, as well as in the region.…
In seven weeks-time, Israelis will head to polling stations for the third time in less than a year, in an effort to break Jerusalem’s political deadlock. The main contenders would once again be, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu who leads the ruling-Likud and former IDF Chief of Staff Benny Gantz, who chairs the centrist Blue and…
Jerusalem's security challenges for 2020- Jerusalem Studio 478
Before we start today’s program, it is our sad duty to say farewell to a dear friend and colleague who partook in many of these Jerusalem Studio sessions, Dr. Emily Landau – one of Israel’s foremost experts on nuclear proliferation, passed away earlier this week. She will be sorely missed by her friends and viewers…
Jerusalem- Damascus strategic dynamics - Jerusalem Studio 477
A major focus of tension this year is sure to be the Israel-Syria relationship. while gradually coming out of its domestic nine-year conflict, Israel’s northern neighbor is still hosting forces threatening it – most prominently, the Islamic Revolutionary Guards elite Quds Force, as well as the Lebanese Hezbollah organization. Panel: - Jonathan Hessen, host. -…
Jerusalem Studio’s 2019 Recap – Jerusalem Studio 476
As the year 2019 draws to a close, it is high time to look back and survey its landscape. What was accomplished? What fell short? What can one expect from the year ahead? Guests: Panel: -Jonathan Hessen, host. -Amir Oren, analyst. -Dr. Eran Lerman vice president of the Jerusalem Institute of Strategy and Security and…
Israel’s 3rd round of elections – Jerusalem Studio 475
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who for the last year has headed a caretaker government in Jerusalem, is facing three challenges ahead of the March 2020 election. The first is an internal one within his Likud party. The second challenge pertains to a legal finding regarding his eligibility to form a government, if he obtains…
Is the Middle East on the verge of a second “Arab Spring”? – Jerusalem Studio 474
It is almost nine years since the first signs of upheaval in the Arab world emerged, starting with Tunisia, and quickly spreading east, to Egypt and other Middle Eastern countries. This was the so-called Arab spring, which initially started as a democratic outpouring of popular sentiment, but soon deteriorated into chaos that altered the face…
Europe’s insistence to preserve the Iran nuclear deal – Jerusalem Studio 473
Over the last three years, European powers have seemingly diverged from the American position under the Trump Administration, regarding their policy vis-à-vis Iran’s nuclear ambitions. While the United States withdrew from the so-called 2015 nuclear deal with Iran, Europe has been adamant on preserving it – even while Tehran responds to Washington’s challenge by scaling…
Israel's military preparedness amid domestic turmoil – Jerusalem Studio 472
Israelis are focused, or perhaps even fixated these days on the political deadlock in Jerusalem, under which the country has been operating in a limited capacity for almost an entire year. Threats and enemies, however, have not granted Israel a respite from aspirations to force their will upon the Jewish State. Panel: - Jonathan Hessen,…
Shifting alliances between east and west – Jerusalem Studio 471
The north Atlantic treaty organization has convened its heads of states in London this week, to commemorate NATO’s establishment 70 years ago, at the height of the cold war with the soviet union. Circumstances have of course changed dramatically over the seven decades, and with them – global alliances seem to be shifting, with the…
Israel-Iran: Growing prospects of a direct confrontation – Jerusalem Studio 470
Tensions between Israel and the Islamic Republic of Iran have escalated this last month, with both words and warheads being exchanged between the armed forces of both Jerusalem and Teheran. Both sides have warned each other that whatever they do, retaliation is sure to come. Are we on the verge of war between these two…
Israel: Political turmoil within uncharted waters - Jerusalem Studio 469
The state of Israel is currently face with the worst constitutional crisis in its seven-decade history, despite the paradoxical fact that the Jewish State does not have a constitution. Two election campaigns ended in deadlock and a third one looms, if no candidate is able to form a government this month. What are the probable…
Israel-Jordan: Diplomacy & Security - Jerusalem Studio 468
The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, which is almost landlocked and has a demographic majority of citizens of Palestinian origin, has traditionally being considered one of the more fragile of the Arab countries, yet in recent years, it has been surprisingly resilient while its neighbors succumbed to domestic and regional turmoil. It is important to note…
Israel’s challenge of confronting Gaza Islamist- Jerusalem Studio 467
Last week, Israel and the second most-powerful militant organization in the Gaza Strip, the Palestinian Islamic Jihad, exchanged fire for a couple of days – until Egyptian mediators, as well as others, brokered a temporary cessation of hostilities. The most important and surprising feature of this conflagration was the absence of the enclave’s rulers –…
Russia’s growing influence over the Mideast - Jerusalem Studio 466
Over the last four years, ever since Russia entered in force the Syrian conflict, Moscow reaffirmed its preeminent position in Damascus and the war-torn country at large. As other powers withdrew from regional affairs, Russia has seemingly achieved a generations old aspiration of having a major impact on the Middle East. Panel: -Jonathan Hessen, host.…
Implications of Iran’s nuclear scale-back - Jerusalem Studio 465
Under heightened international pressure, the Islamic Republic of Iran appears to strike back in several ways, not all of them overt. Following the attack on the Saudi oil facilities two months ago, Tehran has taken several steps in the nuclear domain, inching towards a clear violation of its commitments under the 2015 multilateral atomic accord.…
Israel, vying for security amid political instability- Jerusalem Studio 464
This panel was recorded prior to the events of the 12th of November and thus does not cover the recent violent escalation in Israel-Gaza relations, the indiscriminate fire at Israeli communities or the alleged Israeli attack on the Islamic Jihad leader in Syria. For information on these developments and others watch our daily news broadcast…
Lebanon, public outcry for security and stability- Jerusalem Studio 463
Israel’s northern neighbor, Lebanon, has been subjected to several weeks of popular upheaval, which include peaceful protests that sporadically turned into violent clashes. The public unrest stemmed from widespread frustration over the country’s failing economy, corruption and the meddling by outside forces and their local proxies. Panel: -Jonathan Hessen, host. -Amir Oren, analyst. -Dr. Eran…
Is Israel headed to a third round of elections- Jerusalem Studio 462
Some seven weeks have elapsed since the second general election in Israel this year. Despite outgoing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s failed attempt to form a new government in Jerusalem, his chief rival former IDF Chief of Staff Benny Gantz does not seem any closer to fulfill the appointed task. Does this mean that we may…
Syria, a global effort in war on terror- Jerusalem Studio 461
Syria has been a battle ground, in which various conflicts and forces have intertwined. Along with the civil war, there is the age-old confrontation between Turkey and the Kurdish organizations fighting for aspired independence, global and regional power-struggles for dominance, and Jihadist groups vying to assert Islamic control over territory as a launching pad for…
Saudi Arabia-Iran: Between War and Diplomacy - Jerusalem Studio 460
The crisis in northeastern Syria has for a while pushed from the headlines another regional point, the Saudi-Iranian relationship. A month and a half after Iranian missiles and drones scored a direct hit on major Saudi oil facilities, the Kingdom still seems to be bracing for further attacks, with no effective response and complete dependence…
Turkey-Syria: Challenges and Implications - Jerusalem Studio 459
There are five major players in the drama unfolding along the Eastern part of the Syrian-Turkish border since early October: Presidents Trump, Erdogan, Putin and Assad, as well as Iranian Supreme Leader Khameini, whose contacts and actions are impacting on the military and diplomatic situation. Panel: -Jonathan Hessen, host. -Amir Oren, analyst. -Dr. Mordechai Zaken,…
Israel's critics across the international community have time-and-again condemned it as an Apartheid state, claiming an analogy to the south African regime, which set its policies on racial separation. Join us for an extended discussion on the topic. Panel: -Jonathan Hessen, host. -Amir Oren, analyst. - Dr. Hillel Frisch, Prof. Hillel Frisch, Senior Researcher BESA…
Turkey’s military plans in Syria- Jerusalem Studio 458
One of the most crucial turning points in the Syrian civil war culminated this week with Turkey’s cross-border incursion into northeastern Syria. While Ankara’s declared goal aims to implement a territorial safe-zone, as a buffer between the Kurdish militias and southern Turkey; the Kurdish forces have been forced to alternate alliances, by submitting to their…
Egypt: social unrest challenges stability- Jerusalem Studio 457
Egypt is facing a multitude of challenges on the economic, political and security fronts. President Abdel Fatah al-Sisi is trying to contend with domestic unrest, while at the same time, seeking to restore his country to its dominant regional position. Panel: - Jonathan Hessen, host. - Amir Oren, analyst. - Prof. Efraim Inbar; President of…
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Israeli-Palestinian conflict, international angle - Jerusalem Studio 428
The Israeli Palestinian conflict has never been a bilateral affair, with external forces – both regional and global – having their own designs and interests, at times contradictory to the parties themselves. With the U.S. initiative promised to be unveiled soon, the status of global involvement may turn-out to be more crucial than-ever - for…
Israel-Iran: prospects of wide-scale conflict- Jerusalem Studio 456
Earlier this week Prime Minister Netanyahu convened an urgent cabinet meeting, to discuss the growing threats posed by the Islamic Republic of Iran, as perceived by Israel. The new danger discussed is a capability to launch cruise missiles with precision warheads. Panel: -Jonathan Hesse, host. -Amir Oren, analyst. -Prof. Efraim Inbar; President of the Jerusalem…
Israel’s economic stability and challenges- Jerusalem Studio 455
I’m Erin Viner, sitting in for Jonathan Hessen. Israel’s Finance Ministry is projecting a significant slowdown in economic growth of 1-2% – following a rapid 5% growth during the first quarter. Israel’s overall estimated growth during the first half of the year (between 3.2 and 3.4%) is still healthier than many other int’l economies –…
U.S.-Israel alliance: challenges and interests- Jerusalem Studio 454
The United States has traditionally been one of the strongest allies of the Jewish State, and visa versa - although there have been strained relations at times over the years. Panel: - Erin Viner, host. - Amir Oren, analyst. - Ambassador Danny Ayalon, Israel's Former Deputy Foreign Minister and Ambassador to the United States. -…
Iran-Saudi Arabia: Prospects of an all-out conflagration - Jerusalem Studio 453
There has been a sharp rise in rhetoric between the United States and Iran in the wake of 10 drone attacks on Saudi oil installations, on top of already high tensions in the Persian Gulf. Panel: - Erin Viner, host. - Amir Oren, analyst. - Mr. Meir Javedanfar, Iran lecturer, IDC Herzliya - Prof. Hillel…
Reemergence of the Islamic State - Jerusalem Studio 451
If one were to take at face value the triumphant announcements by leaders of the global coalition against the Islamic State, or Daesh - this Islamist organization which took over large parts of Iraq and Syria has been not only decimated… but defeated altogether by the end of last year. Yet, as was to be…
Post-Election Developments in Israel- Jerusalem Studio 452
Israel just historically held its second round of national elections in one year – in fact, only five and a half months apart. The thriving democracy in this country was very much witnessed on September 17th, with a nearly 70% turnout of all eligible voters, which is very high; to participate in a political system…
Islam’s Shi’ite-Sunni Mideast Rivalries- Jerusalem Studio 450
The most ferocious religious conflicts are often not those between different religions, but rather between various streams within a common religion. That is no longer true in the context of Christianity between Catholics, Protestants and Orthodox, but it is certainly the case in Islam, with the Shiites led by Iran hostile towards the Sunnis led…
Israel’s Parliamentary Election Day - Jerusalem Studio 449
Israelis have been flocking to the polling stations today, for the second time this year, and are now anxiously awaiting the projections coming out of the exit polls, while the final and formal results will emerge in the next few days. The suspense has to do with the notion that this might be outgoing-Prime Minister…
Syria, eight-and-a-half year to its multi-sided conflict – Jerusalem Studio 448
It is now one-hundred months since Syria became subjected to - what started as a popular uprising and quickly turned into a civil war – ultimately being transformed into a multi-dimensional conflict, involving regional and global forces. What are the prospects for an end to – what has been frequently defined as – a conflict…
Iran and the West - latest developments- Jerusalem Studio 447
The tense relationship between Iran and the West seems to be moving along two contradictory trajectories. While the U.S. Administration has not budged from its official maximum pressure campaign against the Ayatollah regime, President Donald Trump has blessed an initiative by his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron, to seek a diplomatic rapprochement. Panel: - Jonathan Hessen,…
Israeli preparedness amid heightened tensions - Jerusalem Studio 446
Earlier this week, Israelis braced themselves for a flare-up along the country's northern border. The leader of Iran’s Lebanese-proxy Hezbollah, Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah, promised retaliation for certain Israeli actions a week prior. In the events, Nasrallah made good on his pledge – yet, the incident ended without casualties – a fact that mitigated prospects for…
Europe, a Union of Divisions in Foreign Policy -Jerusalem Studio 445
Does Europe have a distinct position on the major issues of the Middle East, and is it really united in its stand vis-à-vis Iran, Syria and other foreign policy security concerns? This question poses itself especially following last week’s G7 summit that provided a forum for world leaders to debate their various positions. Panel: -…
Iraq, a battlefield of global and regional rivalries- Jerusalem Studio 444
Attention in the Middle East has gradually returned to a country, which in recent years seemed to have faded from its center stage prominence. The country in question: Iraq, is fighting remnants of the Islamic State, which lives on through its hold on key religious and ideological institutions. The Central Government in Baghdad is also…
Rising tensions in and around the Gaza Strip- Jerusalem Studio 443
Israel’s southern frontier has been flaring up constantly over the last year and a half, with the Israeli military and the Islamist Palestinian factions in the Hamas-controlled enclave exchanging fire. Both sides appear to be relatively restrained – making every apparent effort to refrain from gliding into a full-scale conflagration. Panel: - Jonathan Hessen, host.…
Iran vs West, strategies & tactics – Jerusalem Studio 442
Gibraltar Authorities ended a weekly long stalemate between Britain and the Islamic Republic last week, by releasing an Iranian oil tanker that was seized upon the request of the United States. This would seemingly help relieve some of the tensions revolving the confrontation between Washington and Tehran, but the so-called Grace affair, is only one…
Israel’s Economic Standing amidst U.S.-China Rivalries- Jerusalem Studio 441
The Israeli economy has benefited from improved relations with several of the world’s major powers. That said, when two of these powers are at loggerheads, Israeli decision makers find themselves between the American rock and the Chinese hard-place – forced to choose between the two, while knowing that either-way, Jerusalem will have to pay the…
Turkey vs Syria, amid international scrutiny - Jerusalem Studio 440
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has threatened to invade northeastern Syria and establish a so-called ‘safe zone’ by force, unless the United States follows on a pledge to scale-back the presence of the pre-dominantly Kurdish SDF alliance, a local composition of Syrian militias that are backed by Washington. This has become a major bone of…
The Iran crisis amidst global rivalries – Jerusalem Studio 439
The Islamic Republic of Iran and the United States government have been locked in a battle of narratives regarding their ongoing dispute over Washington’s resistance to Tehran’s behavior. While the Trump Administration claims that the conflict emanates from Iran’s expansionist policies and other actions, the Persian authorities argue that they are merely responding to Western…
Israel heads to another round of national elections – Jerusalem Studio 438
In less than six weeks’ time, Israeli political parties will once again fight their way to the polls in a general election for the country’s 120-member parliament. At the center of this election campaign, stands outgoing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who according to public opinion polls – remains short of a necessary majority for a…
Israel’s Challenges amid US - Iran Stand-Off- Jerusalem Studio 437
In the American - Iranian stand-off in the Persian Gulf and elsewhere, no breakthrough seems to be on the horizon. Over the last several weeks, there has been no further escalation, yet there is also no apparent respite. Israel is on a unique position in this crisis, as it is not a part to the…
