The War of Interests: Iran, Saudi Arabia, the US and Israel
Regional interests shaping confrontation with Iran, ammunition shortages and the case for producing affordable, intelligent weapons at scale.
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Regional interests shaping confrontation with Iran, ammunition shortages and the case for producing affordable, intelligent weapons at scale.
WatchOn the need for a new security doctrine, the limits of prediction and principles for making decisions under uncertainty.
WatchOn laser interception, its relationship to existing air-defense systems and the need for precision when discussing military capabilities.
WatchA second Geekonomy appearance, examining the changing Middle East and assessing security developments.
WatchA June 2025 discussion of Iran’s nuclear program, missile threats and home-front protection during the campaign.
WatchAn excerpt on using military pressure to achieve diplomatic outcomes, and the distinction between an agreement that stops a threat and one that merely postpones it.
WatchAn excerpt on probabilistic risk assessment and the assumptions behind nuclear-attack damage scenarios.
WatchAn examination of US policy toward Iran in the context of competition with China and Israel’s interests.
WatchAn analysis of the Lebanon ceasefire agreement from the perspective of Israel’s security interests.
WatchAn examination of the proposed arrangement on the northern front and its implications for Israel.
WatchA conversation with Smadar Hila Shmueli about cross-border tunnels from Lebanon and the gap between identifying a threat and preparing for it.
WatchA discussion of possible underground threats in the West Bank and how to prepare when uncertainty remains.
WatchAn examination of a possible Israeli strike on Iran and the responses that could follow.
WatchA conversation with Dr. Mordechai Kedar on the differences between intelligence operations in Lebanon and Gaza, and the relationship between intelligence and operational readiness.
WatchA rebroadcast examining potential damage in Israel from a Hezbollah missile attack and assessing the northern threat.
WatchA discussion of Iranian recruitment methods and foreign-agent activity.
WatchA conversation with Elazar Shturm about the tension between recovering hostages and defeating Hamas, and the need to discuss the associated tradeoffs honestly.
WatchA discussion with Ziv Maor about the General Staff, decision-making and strategy.
WatchAn April 15, 2024 interview on Israel’s response to the Iranian attack and the need to connect military action with a broader strategy.
WatchAn April 2024 discussion of Iran’s nuclear program and its implications for Israeli policy.
WatchAn analysis of Iran’s April 2024 attack and its implications for Israeli strategy and regional deterrence.
WatchAn analysis of Hezbollah war scenarios: how an attack might unfold and what the assumptions behind damage forecasts reveal.
WatchAn examination of Yossi Cohen’s proposal for postwar Gaza and the security implications of different arrangements for governing the territory.
WatchOn Hezbollah’s weapons capabilities and their implications for Israeli preparedness and the northern campaign.
WatchA discussion of possible American responses to regional attacks, and the relationship between deterrence, escalation and US interests.
WatchAn examination of historical comparisons used to describe the Gaza war, and the differences between fighting a conventional army and a guerrilla organization.
WatchA discussion of Hezbollah’s weapons and their implications for assessing threats on Israel’s northern front.
WatchAn analysis of Iranian involvement and the possibility of greater freedom of action for its regional partners.
WatchOn the duration of the Gaza campaign, the distinction between political objectives and military operations, and the competing demands of security, displaced residents and hostage recovery.
WatchAn examination of the northern threat and what postponing action against Hezbollah’s military buildup means for northern communities and Israeli security policy.
WatchA long-form conversation with Dr. Roy Yozevitch on tactical versus strategic threats, the role and structure of military intelligence, and the costs of action against Hezbollah.
WatchAn excerpt from the intelligence-reform conversation, focusing on Hezbollah and diplomatic efforts on the northern front.
WatchAn appearance on Channel 14’s Israel at War panel, during the Swords of Iron war.
WatchA conversation with Tamir Dortal about the gap between Israeli security doctrine and the limits of intelligence prediction, and possible changes to reduce the risk of another strategic surprise.
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