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Israel

The Thinking Behind Beijing's Israeli-Palestinian Peace Plan
David Cohen offers possible reasons behind China’s efforts at Middle East peace.

Israel’s Target in Syria Was Hezbollah, Not Assad
Reports indicate that strikes targeted short-range missiles that were awaiting transfer to Hezbollah.

"Red Lines" On Iran: Not So Black and White
Amid the proliferation of red lines, the important ones are at risk of being opaque or even unintelligible in Tehran.
China: Middle East Peace Broker?
Chinese and U.S. leaders have both said they want to create a new type of relationship. The Middle East is the perfect place to start.

America's Middle East Addiction
Zachary Keck explains that “shuttle diplomacy of the kind Kissinger undertook belongs to the dustbin of history.”

One Size Does Not Fit All: The Limits of Iron Dome
Despite the recent success of the Iron Dome defense system against Hamas, Iranian missiles would prove a much tougher challenge.

Sorry Folks: Israel’s Iron Dome Won't Work in Asia
Despite the apparent success of Israel’s missile defense system, its application in Asia seems unlikely.

The Obama "Doctrine", Conflict in the Middle East, and China's Future
Ian Bremmer talks America’s new role in Asia, how conflict in the Middle East could challenge such a role, and China’s future.

Opening Pandora's Box: If Israel Strikes Iran, What About Hezbollah?
Hezbollah, through direct strikes or terrorism, could complicate Israel’s decision to attack Iran and spark an even greater regional crisis.

India's Israeli-Palestinian Balancing Act
No longer guided by zero-sum calculations or outdated ideologies, can India befriend both rivals?

Why Iran Doesn’t Believe U.S. and Israeli Threats
Iranian leaders don’t believe that the U.S. or Israel will attack them, and history says they’re right.

Why Israel Won't Attack Iran
While many believe leaders in Tel Aviv are bluffing, the Jewish state gains a lot by threatening to strike Tehran.