Geopolitics
Get off the Trumpoline
Israel-Diaspora Relations
Can AIPAC and J Street coexist? The shrinking middle ground in US-Israel support
JPPI’s Voice of the Jewish People Index for May: Troubled by the “Normalization” of Antisemitism
Publications
Geopolitics
Geopolitics
The espionage affair: Who is driving a wedge between the US and Israel?
Since the Jonathan Pollard affair, Israel has largely avoided espionage activities on US soil, making the latest allegations all the more striking given that the leaked DIA document reportedly cites concerns rather than concrete forensic evidence.
Identity and Education
Identity and Education
Israeli society must reclaim the Torah’s moral core
Violence, extremism, and division are distorting Torah values in parts of Israeli society and religious life.
Middle East
Middle East
IDF recaptures Beaufort in Lebanon, is this a tactical win or a strategic illusion?
From such high ground, the IDF can improve observation, strengthen forward defense of Israeli communities, and complicate Hezbollah’s efforts to move fighters, anti-tank teams, and snipers.
Geopolitics
Geopolitics
Podcast: Is the Iran war destroying the ‘unbreakable’ US-Israel bind?
Jacob Laznik talks with Yisrael Klitsner, JPPI fellow, former Diaspora Affairs Advisor to PM Bennett, about whether Israel can run an election in the middle of a two-front war, and whether the US-Israel bond survives the aftermath.
Geopolitics
Geopolitics
Study: EU’s negative statements about Israel increased post-October 7
The European Union’s rhetoric towards Israel has become significantly more critical since October 7, study finds, with more criticism directed towards the Jewish state than any other country except Iran.
Geopolitics
Geopolitics
The DNC autopsy doesn’t mention the Jewish state
The postmortem seems to have raised more questions than it answered—and the role of pro-Israel policy may only be one of them.
Geopolitics
Geopolitics
The US-Israel alliance reached a military peak, but its political future is under threat
There’s no denying the historic trust and battlefield cooperation during the recent war with Iran. Yet future prospects for Washington’s support are bleak.
Middle East
Middle East
Striking Iran without US green light strengthened Israeli deterrence
It’s possible this is exactly what was agreed upon quietly between Jerusalem and Washington. Trump has an interest in ensuring Tehran understands that dragging out talks and exploiting his desire for an agreement comes at a price.
Geopolitics
Geopolitics
Get off the Trumpoline
Israel is the 'bestie' of the king of the world. For now. But that comes at a price, and the Jewish state must put itself first for the long-term.
Israel-Diaspora Relations
Israel-Diaspora Relations
Can AIPAC and J Street coexist? The shrinking middle ground in US-Israel support
Israel is either an apartheid genocidal state, or it can do no wrong. The result is that the political currency of being a bridge-builder has depreciated.
Geopolitics
Geopolitics
The espionage affair: Who is driving a wedge between the US and Israel?
Since the Jonathan Pollard affair, Israel has largely avoided espionage activities on US soil, making the latest allegations all the more striking given that the leaked DIA document reportedly cites concerns rather than concrete forensic evidence.
Identity and Education
Identity and Education
Israeli society must reclaim the Torah’s moral core
Violence, extremism, and division are distorting Torah values in parts of Israeli society and religious life.
Middle East
Middle East
IDF recaptures Beaufort in Lebanon, is this a tactical win or a strategic illusion?
From such high ground, the IDF can improve observation, strengthen forward defense of Israeli communities, and complicate Hezbollah’s efforts to move fighters, anti-tank teams, and snipers.
Geopolitics
Geopolitics
Podcast: Is the Iran war destroying the ‘unbreakable’ US-Israel bind?
Jacob Laznik talks with Yisrael Klitsner, JPPI fellow, former Diaspora Affairs Advisor to PM Bennett, about whether Israel can run an election in the middle of a two-front war, and whether the US-Israel bond survives the aftermath.
Geopolitics
Geopolitics
Study: EU’s negative statements about Israel increased post-October 7
The European Union’s rhetoric towards Israel has become significantly more critical since October 7, study finds, with more criticism directed towards the Jewish state than any other country except Iran.
Geopolitics
Geopolitics
The DNC autopsy doesn’t mention the Jewish state
The postmortem seems to have raised more questions than it answered—and the role of pro-Israel policy may only be one of them.
Geopolitics
Geopolitics
The US-Israel alliance reached a military peak, but its political future is under threat
There’s no denying the historic trust and battlefield cooperation during the recent war with Iran. Yet future prospects for Washington’s support are bleak.
Middle East
Middle East
Striking Iran without US green light strengthened Israeli deterrence
It’s possible this is exactly what was agreed upon quietly between Jerusalem and Washington. Trump has an interest in ensuring Tehran understands that dragging out talks and exploiting his desire for an agreement comes at a price.