The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/center-for-strategic-and-international-studies/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Sat, 26 Sep 2026 17:44:57 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Center for Strategic and International Studies | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/center-for-strategic-and-international-studies/ 32 32 As Trump heads to UN, other nations adjust to his ‘America first’ policy https://www.timesofisrael.com/as-trump-heads-to-un-other-nations-tadjust-to-his-america-first-policy/ Fri, 21 Sep 2018 12:52:12 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1929012 Many leaders have 'gamed out how to deal with president,' says one analyst. 'They'll be nice to him in person, but create coalitions to undermine initiatives they see as misguided'

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]]> Islamic State is losing ground but still a threat https://www.timesofisrael.com/islamic-state-is-losing-ground-but-still-a-threat/ Mon, 07 Nov 2016 11:01:29 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1493577 While the West's military campaign reduced the threat of complex operations, experts warn of 'lone-wolf' attacks

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]]> Obama to try to ease Gulf’s Iran fears https://www.timesofisrael.com/obama-to-try-to-ease-gulfs-iran-fears/ Sun, 10 May 2015 19:20:55 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1180636 Arab leaders meeting president Thursday want written security guarantee that the US has their back against Tehran, Islamic extremism

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]]> PM to Hagel: Iran is fooling int’l community on nukes https://www.timesofisrael.com/pm-to-hagel-iran-is-developing-icbms-fooling-intl-community/ Fri, 16 May 2014 09:08:40 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com?p=982050&preview_id=982050 US defense secretary promises Netanyahu that Tehran will not be allowed to achieve nuclear weapons

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]]> Pentagon chief reassures Gulf allies on Iran https://www.timesofisrael.com/pentagon-chief-reassures-gulf-allies-on-iran/ Thu, 15 May 2014 01:03:39 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=980824 But Hagel makes no mention of US military aid to Syria, underlining Saudi concerns about Washington's reluctance to counter Iranian influence

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]]> NATO may send US troops to Eastern Europe https://www.timesofisrael.com/nato-may-send-us-troops-to-eastern-europe/ Thu, 10 Apr 2014 01:26:22 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=947266 Top general mulling 'land, air and maritime measures' to allay the concerns of alliance countries nearest Russia

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]]> Hagel: US to maintain robust presence in the Gulf https://www.timesofisrael.com/hagel-us-to-maintain-robust-presence-in-the-gulf/ Thu, 07 Nov 2013 02:33:14 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=739984 Speaking to CSIS, defense secretary cites need to deter Iran, protect allies in the region

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]]> Iraq seeks help from US amid growing violence https://www.timesofisrael.com/iraq-seeks-help-from-us-amid-growing-violence/ Sun, 18 Aug 2013 03:43:11 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=639658 Troubled country's foreign minister notes renewed interest in Washington as al-Qaeda makes gains

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]]> US-Turkey ties strained by protests https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-turkey-ties-strained-by-protests/ Tue, 11 Jun 2013 11:26:23 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=546974 President Obama is the 'only one man in this world that Erdogan listens to,' analyst says

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]]> US Navy ships form a first line of missile defense https://www.timesofisrael.com/navy-ships-form-first-line-of-missile-defense/ Thu, 30 May 2013 05:31:08 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=528520 With mounting threats from Iran and North Korea, Aegis radar system gets its day in the sun

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]]> Iran, not Israel, faces an existential threat, says top US analyst https://www.timesofisrael.com/iran-not-israel-faces-an-existential-threat/ Fri, 26 Apr 2013 09:11:30 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=477564 Anthony Cordesman claims all of Islamic Republic's population centers now within range of Israeli missiles with thermonuclear warheads

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]]> Economy, military shape Washington’s moves on Iran https://www.timesofisrael.com/economy-military-shape-uss-iran-moves/ Mon, 04 Feb 2013 06:55:54 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=363342 In wake of Israeli elections, Netanyahu too weak to successfully lobby the US for a 'green light to attack,' expert says

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]]> Clinton: US must stick by Arab world’s democracies https://www.timesofisrael.com/clinton-us-must-stick-by-arab-worlds-democracies/ Sat, 13 Oct 2012 00:45:30 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=248924 Secretary of state defends administration's handling of the Benghazi attack, says 'perfect security' unattainable

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]]> Iran nuclear sites deemed vulnerable to bunker-busters http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/national-security/experts-irans-underground-nuclear-sites-not-immune-to-us-bunker-busters/2012/02/24/gIQAzWaghR_story.html Wed, 29 Feb 2012 15:56:26 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=23110 Washington Post: Defying conventional wisdom, some US authorities say Iran's sites could be destroyed

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