‘WhatsApp revolution’ reveals cracks in Iran’s soft-power strategy Since 1979, Tehran has been trying to brand itself as the epicenter of the Islamic Revolution. That notion is being challenged not by Lebanese tanks and Iraqi bullets, but by citizens armed with smartphones. Shay Attias Dec. 8, 2019
Russian soft power in the Middle East Russia’s efforts in the Middle East are bearing fruit; many young Arabs now view Moscow as an ally and the United States as unreliable. Shay Attias July 28, 2019
Israel needs American Jewry, now more than ever American Jewry's devotion to the Democratic Party—a party vocally and increasingly critical of Israel—raises concern over what will happen when the United States elects another Democratic president. Shay Attias June 12, 2019
The barring of Eurovision from Jerusalem is a win for BDS Eurovision 2019 is, of course, a “mega” event, and as such provides a window of opportunity for BDS activists. Shay Attias May 14, 2019