Dr. Yuval Bustan

Use of force is a negotiation tool. Trump (left) and Khamenei

You Can’t Buy Deterrence: Trump’s Iran Trap

Donald Trump returned to office promising to restore American deterrence. Iran is now testing whether he means it. So far, the confrontation has exposed a familiar Western weakness: the tendency to end wars before their goals are met, trade momentum for endless negotiations, and tell itself that economic pressure can tame an ideological enemy. Israel learned the cost of that illusion on October 7. Trump may now be learning it in the Gulf

Israeli war planes over Iran | photo: IDF

Iran Ceasefire: Civilian War Fatigue, Military Gains, Absent Allies

After 30 months of warfare, public exhaustion is understandable. The problem begins when ending the war replaces achieving its objectives, or worse, becomes a reflexive opposition to government. The war has not achieved all its objectives, but it certainly inflicted damage that is difficult to overstate, both on the Iranian regime and on the broader China–Russia axis

Trump (left) and Netanyahu at the White House | Photo: Avi Ohayon, GPO

From the End of History to the End of Theory

The post-Cold War era, once heralded as “the end of history” and marked by American global dominance, has culminated in a profound crisis for the West. The United States must pivot and reclaim its deterrence against unchecked anti-Western forces. While Trump’s initial actions and the compliance of world leaders signal a promising start, they do not guarantee long-term success.

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Israel Under Attack

From Fake Profiles to Malicious Flower Bouquets – Iran’s Psychological Warfare Against Israel

Exceptional leadership. Winston Churchill | Illustration: Shutterstock

When did Churchill Become Churchill?

The man once deemed an extreme warmonger became a celebrated world leader and national hero when it was revealed he was right all along. Could it happen again?

American soldiers in Afghanistan | Photo: Shutterstock

The Flexible Morality of the West

The West struggles to uphold its own moral principles, as political and economic interests clash with moral ideals

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The Assault on the West: New Axis Countries Launch Multi-Front Attacks; Western Democracies Struggle

In the last two decades, the new Axis has emerged – China, Russia, Iran and North Korea have been waging a war against the West • Their goal: weakening Western society to the point of collapse • The means: fueling internal tensions and divisions through influence operations, flooding the streets with immigrants that burden the economy and fuel social tensions, and engaging in military provocations and full-scale wars • The West reluctance to retaliate in kind demonstrates weakness and increases the risk of a new world war.

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A Superpower Tested: Why America’s Future Could Hinge on Helping Israel

In the first presidential debate ahead of the November elections, President Biden’s demeanor raised concerns. His performance, marked by confusion and lack of clarity, seemed to reflect the current state of U.S. foreign policy—disjointed and lacking vision. This perceived weakness is being exploited by America’s adversaries, which makes a strong, assertive policy essential for regaining Washington’s global dominance. Supporting Israel and taking the lead in the struggle with Iran, could be the first step to tilt the balance in favor of the west.

The army had to reinvent itself | Photo: IDF spokesman

The First Jointness War: A Glimpse To The Future Of Warfare

The IDF’s evolution over the last two decades reflects a seismic shift from confronting traditional state rivals to facing non-state actors in urban warfare. This transformation has already spurred the development of cutting-edge technologies and innovative strategies. The current war in Gaza pushes the IDF to the next level.

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Putin’s War: Two Years Since the Russian Incursion into Ukraine

These days mark two key anniversaries in the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia – a decade since the Russian incursion into the Crimean Peninsula, and two years since the invasion of Ukraine. For Ukrainians, this is the true War of Independence, while Russians see it as a historic battle to curb Western expansion eastward. Meanwhile, Americans view it as a dramatic effort to push back against the Russian-Iranian-Chinese axis.

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