Publications
Tel Aviv: Institute for National Security Studies, 2013
The book includes thirteen analytical essays written by INSS and outside researchers. Focus is on Israel’s strategic environment, particularly the challenges and the opportunities that await Israel in 2013. The chief issues are: the Iranian nuclear threat; renewal of the politcal process with the Palestinians; preservation of the peace treaties with Egypt and Jordan; the increasing instability among Israel’s neighbors, especially Syria; and preservation of Israel’s international stature.
Part I: Regional Developments, Global Implications
The United States in the Middle East: The Year in Review / Oded Eran
Iran and the International Community, 2012: New Nuclear Game or More of the Same? / Emily B. Landau and Shimon Stein
Toward a Nuclear Middle East? / Yoel Guzansky and Gallia Lindenstrauss
Domestic Upheavals and Changes in the Regional Strategic Balance / Mark A. Heller
The "Arab Spring" and External Military Intervention / Shlomo Brom
Part II: Israel and the Middle East
Israel and the Political Dead End: The Need for New Paradigms / Anat Kurz and Udi Dekel
Jordanian Spring, Hashemite Winter: The Weakening of the Regime and the Implications for Israel / Assaf DavidThe Future of the Peace between Israel and Egypt / Ephraim Kam
The Crisis in Syria: Threats and Opportunities for Israel / Eyal Zisser
The Arab Awakening and the Rise of Political Islam / Benedetta Berti
Al-Qaeda and Global Jihad in Search of Direction / Yoram Schweitzer
Part III: Israel: The Domestic Arena
The Israeli Public Debate on Preventing a Nuclear Iran / Yehuda Ben Meir
Defense Expenditure and Israel’s Social Challenges / Shmuel Even
Conclusion
Israel's National Security Challenges 2012-2013: The Need for Proactive Policy / Amos Yadlin