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Dr. Jesse Weinberg is a Researcher at the INSS and the coordinator of the Israel and the Global Powers research program. He received his Ph.D. from Tel Aviv University, where he wrote his dissertation on U.S. relations with Syria from 1977 to 1988.
Dr. Weinberg’s current research focuses on U.S.–Middle East relations, U.S. foreign policy, great power competition, and the Middle East within the international system. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in History and Political Science and a Master’s degree in History from Tufts University, as well as an M.Sc. in the History of International Relations from the London School of Economics and Political Science, awarded with distinction.

Jesse R. Weinberg
Researcher
Publications
All PublicationsNATO Summit June 2025—A Victory for Trump and Security Challenges for Europe
The American commitment—and the European price: What are the outcomes of the military alliance summit held in The Hague—and how will they affect Israel?
16 July, 2025What Can We Learn from Israel’s Attack on Iran
Israel’s swift strike on Iran was marked by precision and maximum surprise. While it has secured significant gains including degrading Iran’s ballistic missile capabilities, Israel must remain focused on its primary objective: delivering a decisive blow to Iran’s critical nuclear infrastructure. To achieve this, Israel should leverage its military campaign—alongside the credible threat of American involvement—to pursue a sustainable diplomatic outcome that denies Iran the capacity to have a nuclear weapon for many years to come.
19 June, 2025An Overview of the First Weeks of the Trump Administration—Implications for Israel
The opportunities and challenges for Israel inherent in the far-reaching changes implemented by the American president since he entered the White House about a month and a half ago
16 March, 2025BRICS+: The Awakening of the Non-Aligned States
What is the secret to the appeal of BRICS, led by China and Russia, and what does its strengthening mean for Israel?
2 December, 2024Trump Victory
Domestic and Foreign Policy—and Relations With the Middle East in Times of War: What Might the Trump Administration Focus on Starting January 2025, and What Are the Recommendations for Israel During the Transition Period and Afterward?
6 November, 2024Is Our Hope Lost? A Snapshot of Tribalism in Israeli Society
2025-04-22 All magazine articles