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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 PublicationsThe 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, 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 May, 2026America First? The Relevance of the BRICS in Trump’s New World Order and its impact on the Middle East.
4 May, 2026Interactive Map: Operation Roaring Lion (Epic Fury) in Iran
This interactive map provides a strategic situational overview of the Middle East theater during the joint Israeli-American operation against Iran. It features Israeli and U.S. strikes across the region, Iranian strikes within Arab nations, U.S. force deployments, and Iranian military facilities and bases. Additionally, users can enable an optional layer displaying strikes from Operation Rising Lion for comparative analysis. The map is updated continuously with the highest possible precision, based on open-source intelligence (OSINT) and media reports.
28 February, 2026Strategic Assessment: Scenarios for US Intervention in the Unrest in Iran and Possible Iranian Responses
The options available to the US administration in dealing with Tehran, Iran’s possible responses to these measures—and the implications for Israel
19 January, 2026Is Our Hope Lost? A Snapshot of Tribalism in Israeli Society
2025-04-22 All magazine articles