Iran, its adversaries and the Middle Corridor With traditional trade-shipping routes under threat from the Houthis and impacted by the Russia-Ukraine war, a new channel presents opportunities for Israel. Mordechai Kedar March 16, 2025
Why Azerbaijan is important for Israel’s security From Israel’s perspective, Azerbaijan is not just another friendly country or a “simple” ally; it is Jerusalem's most important ally in the Middle East and the second most important ally overall. Mordechai Kedar Feb. 9, 2025
An Israeli view of the Middle East following its attack on Iran Israel should empower minority groups in Iran to overthrow the mullahs, replacing Iran with homogenous, ethnic countries that enjoy friendly relations with the rest of the world. Mordechai Kedar Nov. 6, 2024
What has changed with Iran’s new reformist Azerbaijani president? Tehran is still a repressive system, and no reformist is permitted to implement true reform. Mordechai Kedar July 24, 2024
Why did Armenia recognize a potential Palestinian terror state? It is not a coincidence that Armenia is the most antisemitic country in the post-Soviet space. Mordechai Kedar July 8, 2024
The Armenian front in Iran’s war on Israel and the West The Islamic Republic is using the Armenian Church and the Armenian lobby in the United States to further its regional ambitions. Mordechai Kedar May 21, 2024
Azerbaijani-Iranian rapprochement is unlikely In the wake of Israeli President Isaac Herzog's visit to Azerbaijan, Iranian rhetoric against Baku has only worsened. Mordechai Kedar June 15, 2023
Is Azerbaijani-Iranian rapprochement realistic? In the wake of Israeli President Isaac Herzog's visit to Azerbaijan, Iranian rhetoric against Baku has only worsened. Mordechai Kedar June 14, 2023
‘Death to Israel’: The Iranian plan to attack Israel If the Israeli public wants to survive, it must prepare—mentally and physically—for war with the Iranian octopus. Mordechai Kedar April 13, 2023