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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 PublicationsLess Present, Less Influential? The War in Iran and the Future of U.S. Involvement in the Middle East
Between reducing military presence and preserving political influence: The emerging regional order and the test for Israel
29 October, 2026From Military Force to Economic Isolation: The New Phase in Trump's Iran Policy
The complete guide to the Trump administration’s economic campaign against Iran—and the implications for Israel
27 August, 2026Live Dashboard: The Hormuz Crisis - Global Economic Impact
This dashboard report presents ten charts documenting the global economic effects of the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. From surging oil, gas, and jet fuel prices, to disruptions in aluminum and fertilizer supply chains, and mounting pressure on the global food price index, the charts together point to a single vulnerability in the global economy that evolved into a catalyst for a multidimensional crisis. The charts will be updated weekly and will continue tracking effects likely to persist well after the fighting subsides, as disruptions to global supply chains do not disappear the day after a ceasefire.
31 July, 2026The Crisis in Hormuz: The American Strategy, Trump's Dilemmas, and the Implications for Israel
Escalation in the Gulf: What is the current state of the intensifying conflict between Iran and the United States, what is driving Trump’s strategy, and how should Israel act as long as it remains outside the conflict?
26 July, 2026America First? The Relevance of the BRICS in Trump’s New World Order and its impact on the Middle East.
4 May, 2026Is Our Hope Lost? A Snapshot of Tribalism in Israeli Society
2025-04-22 All magazine articles