MDC Research and Analysis

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New Syria in the Making – Challenges and Opportunities for Israel

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Dr. Nir Boms and Stephane Cohen analyze the recent events in Syria following Bashar Al-Assad’s departure from Damascus on December 7, 2024. This article is part of "Regional Cooperation in the Midst of Regional Conflagration: Examining the Partnership Agenda in the Shadow of October 7th", a joint MDC's Forum for Regional Cooperation/KAS publication, that focuses on the regional partnership agenda.

Hizballah’s Identity Crisis in the Wake of Nasrallah's Assassination

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This new edition of Tel Aviv Notes examines Hizballah's actions during the "Iron Swords" war. The Author Eitan Ishai analyzes Hassan Nasrallah's strategy in the conflict, arguing that the identity dilemma inherent in Hizballah's existence led its Secretary-General to misjudge the situation and misinterpret Israel's moves. This critical miscalculation resulted in a devastating blow to Hizballah, raising concerns about its status in Lebanon and ultimately leading to Nasrallah's demise.

Introduction: Assessing Regionalism in the Midst of a Regional Crisis

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This article, written by Dr. Nir Boms and Louis Tuchman from MDC, alongside Dr. Ahmed Khuzaie, is the introduction to "Regional Cooperation in the Midst of Regional Conflagration: Examining the Partnership Agenda in the Shadow of October 7th", a joint MDC's Forum for Regional Cooperation/KAS publication, that focuses on the regional partnership agenda.