"Iron Swords" War (October 2023)

Joshua Krasna examines the economic progression which, although showing significant bilateral progress, had thus far failed to rise to the challenge of “regionalism” and produce multi-state collaborations, despite those being planned. 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.

Mohammed Al Sayed looks at both traditional media and social media in the Arabic language, examining how organizations, influencers, and other social media trends have shaped the discourse surrounding the war. 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.

Najat AlSaid analyzes the region’s various textbooks and educational philosophies, examining how they contribute to the political agendas and visions of the states in question. 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.

Eldad Pardo examines education and its role in shaping the new era of regionalism. 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.

Dr. Nir Boms and Sarah Aweidah propose a new paradigm for discourse on a possible solution for the Israeli-Palestinian question. 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.

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.

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.

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.