Iranian unrest/ Syria’s narco-dictatorship
July 24, 2021 | AIJAC staff
This Update looks at the growing unrest in Iran over recent weeks, sparked mainly by electricity and water shortages, and the wider international implications. It also features a fascinating piece on the increasing reliance of the dictatorial Assad regime in Syria on narcotics production and trafficking to keep itself afloat.
Biden Administration JCPOA hopes fading?
July 17, 2021 | AIJAC staff
This Update is devoted to analysis of reports that the US Biden Administration may be coming to the conclusion that its declared policy of restoring the 2015 JCPOA (“Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action”) nuclear deal with Iran, and then negotiating a “longer and stronger” agreement, may not be achievable – and the reasons why.
Lebanon’s crisis, Hezbollah and Iran
July 10, 2021 | AIJAC staff
This Update is devoted to the severe economic and political crisis in Lebanon, and how this is affecting Hezbollah, the Iranian proxy which effectively controls most of the country, as well as Iran’s larger regional plans.
West Bank unrest after dissident killed
July 3, 2021 | AIJAC staff
This Update deals with the unrest that has erupted across the West Bank following the June 24 death of prominent Palestinian dissident Nasir Banat after he was arrested and reportedly beaten by Palestinian Authority (PA) security forces.
Iran’s new hardline president and his alleged human rights abuses
June 26, 2021 | AIJAC staff
This Update is devoted to the selection last Friday of hardline cleric Ebrahim Raisi as Iran’s next president – in an “election” which looked rigged to virtually guarantee him victory.
Strength through diversity? Israel’s new “coalition of change” government
June 19, 2021 | AIJAC staff
This Update offers some analysis and comment on the complex new eight party governing coalition that was sworn in in Israel last Sunday – with a particular focus on the diversity of the new cabinet, with its record number of women, two Arab members, religious and secular ministers, and immigrants from various countries among its members.
New Israeli government to be sworn in/ Netanyahu’s legacy
June 12, 2021 | AIJAC staff
It now looks all but certain that a new eight party “coalition of change” government will be installed in Israel following a vote scheduled in the Knesset for Sunday – hopefully ending two years of political deadlock, including four inconclusive elections.
A new “change coalition” government for Israel?
June 5, 2021 | AIJAC staff
It is now looking very likely that a new “coalition of change” government will be able to take office in Israel within a week or two, ousting long-serving PM Binyamin Netanyahu and hopefully ending more than two years of political deadlock, including four inconclusive elections.
An explosion of antisemitism in the wake of the Gaza conflict
May 29, 2021 | AIJAC staff
The past few weeks have witnessed an explosion of antisemitic attacks and events around the world, which started during the Israeli-Hamas conflict, but has not abated even after the ceasefire. Incidents have been up an estimated 75% in the US, while in Britain, they are said to be up nearly 500% over an 11 day period.
After the Hamas-Israel ceasefire
May 21, 2021 | AIJAC staff
After 11 days of fighting, a Hamas-Israel ceasefire was declared last night, thanks to US and Egyptian mediation, and appears to be holding. Given this is the fourth round of conflict between Israel and Hamas-ruled Gaza since 2008, this Update focuses on analysis and opinion concerning what can and should be done in the aftermath of the ceasefire to prevent yet another round of violence in a few years’ time.
