How to End a War: Iranian Researchers Challenge Tehran’s Strategy
Conclusions from a discussion among Iranian experts, in which criticism was voiced against Tehran's war strategy
14/10/26The Wealth Paradox: The Effectiveness of Gulf Militaries Put to the Test
Why have the Gulf states' massive investments in military power failed to prove themselves on the battlefield?
13/10/26Israel’s National Security Balance
A comparative analysis of Israel's situation on the eve of October 7 and after three years of war
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All PublicationsIsrael’s International Standing: Between Delegitimization, Criticism, and Israeli Responsibility
This policy paper examines the severe decline in Israel’s international standing and emphasizes that international legitimacy is not merely a matter of image, but a crucial strategic asset. The study rejects the simplistic view that “the whole world is against us” and that Israel’s conduct therefore does not matter, proposing instead to distinguish between a hostile core, ideological critics, audiences that are not hostile to Israel but have grown distant from it, and supporters. The document calls for adopting a differentiated policy that combines countering hostile elements with taking accountability and rectifying Israeli conduct in specific areas, in order to preserve and restore Israel’s international standing.
13/10/26The "New" National Security Concept: Conceptualization and Questions for Discussion
Does the security concept that took shape informally after October 7 reflect a fundamental change in the identity of the state?
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The Collapse of Hamas's Concept of Victory and the Erosion of the 'Armed Resistance' Ethos
How are cracks in the Palestinian public's support for Hamas's strategy of resistance being expressed—and how should Israel capitalize on this situation?
11/10/26A “Traffic Light” Model for Implementing the Board of Peace Framework in the Gaza Strip: Policy Recommendations for Israel
How can the Board of Peace plan for the future of the Gaza Strip be implemented in a way that does not jeopardize Israel’s security?
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Accelerate or Hit the Brakes? AI's "Prisoner's Dilemma" and Recommendations for Israel
The Conclusions Israel Must Draw from the Global Debate over the Pace of AI Development
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Israel’s National Security Conference: The Iranian Nuclear Threat
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National Security Conference: Israeli-Palestinian Conflict - If Not Conflict Management, Then What?
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Israel-China Policy Center - The Diane and Guilford Glazer Foundation
Read MoreIn 2022, the Diane and Guilford Glazer Foundation and INSS jointly established the Israel-China Policy Center as one of the Institute’s leading programs. The Center strives to be a national hub of knowledge and policy-oriented research on Israel-China relations, seeking to enhance Israel’s policy, advance its capability and skills, nurture its community of knowledge and practice, promote professional training, develop knowledge and disseminate it in Israel and overseas, and raise public and official awareness of the subject.