Tel Aviv Notes - Contemporary Middle East Analysis

Tel Aviv Notes is the Moshe Dayan Center's bi-monthly analytical update on current affairs and regional developments in the Middle East. It has a regular distribution schedule on the 10th and 26th of each month. On occasion, as events in the region become breaking news, research fellows provide special editions of Tel Aviv Notes to keep our subscribers updated as events unfold. Currently, we have archived issues dating back to 2011. If you are looking for an older article, please contact us and we will be glad to assist.

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Sudan: Bashir Weathers the Storm

Date

October 10, 2018

Ambassador Haim Koren investigates the longevity of Sudan President Omar al-Bashir, in sharp contrast to the leaders of many neighboring countries.

The Shiʿi Revolution in Iraq: A Retrospective

Date

September 15, 2018

Senior Research Fellow Prof. Ofra Bengio analyzes the background behind the recent protests in Basra, Iraq.

Tunisia, Summer 2018: Challenges and Questions

Date

August 14, 2018

Daniel Zisenwine examines recent developments in Tunisian politics, and the nature of its "success" seven years after the Arab Spring.

Turkey Post-Election Analysis: An Incomplete Victory

Date

July 26, 2018

MDC Amira Margalith intern Ariella Kahan recaps the results of June 2018 Turkish elections and analyzes the road ahead for Erdoğan’s new government.

Israel and the Southern De-escalation Zone: A Closer Look at the Israeli-Syrian Border

Date

July 12, 2018

MDC Researcher Nir Boms and Karolina Zielińska discuss shifting demographics and humanitarian concerns in light of recent developments on the Israeli-Syrian border.

Iraq Elections: Iraqis Vote "Iraq First"?

Date

June 28, 2018

MDC Researcher Ronen Zeidel discusses the political uncertainty facing Iraq in the aftermath of the recent parliamentary elections.

The Kurds and the 2018 Iraqi Parliamentary Elections

Date

June 19, 2018

Professor Michael Eppel analyzes the implications of the May 2018 Iraqi parliamentary elections for the Kurdistan region of Iraq.

Hizballah's Influence in Lebanon and the Syrian Refugee Crisis

Date

May 30, 2018

MDC Researcher Joel Parker discusses Hizballah's influence in Lebanon in light of the recent elections.

Nuclear Development in the Arabian Peninsula: The United Arab Emirates – A Harbinger of Things to Come?

Date

May 16, 2018

Yoel Guzansky examines the United Arab Emirates' (UAE) civilian nuclear energy program, and the broader potential for nuclear proliferation in the region in light of recent developments with the Iranian nuclear deal.

Iran and Turkey: Between Cooperation and Conflict

Date

April 30, 2018

MDC Researcher Brandon Friedman analyzes how Turkish and Iranian interests in Syria and Iraq are diverging, despite their recent diplomatic "entente."