Institute for National Security Studies
Coverage of Institute for National Security Studies in the Nexus archive.
- Iranian strikes surprise Israel and raise concern of strategic setback
Iranian strikes on Israel caught the country by surprise, escalating tensions after an Israeli military action in Beirut. Politicians and analysts criticized Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's reliance on US influence, while experts labeled the recent Israeli-US campaign against Iran a strategic failure.
- 'Bibi's hair on fire': Trump-Netanyahu public 'rift' masked unified front against Iran, analyst says
Analyst Kobi Michael suggests that public tensions between U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over Iran were a strategic ploy to mislead Tehran. The coordinated leaks and eventual alignment between the leaders aimed to maintain pressure on Iran while projecting diplomatic unity.
- Who is Ahmad Vahidi? Iran’s new IRGC chief tied to global attacks and ‘Death to America’ ideology
Ahmad Vahidi, Iran’s newly appointed Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) chief, is a hardline figure with a history of involvement in global attacks and repressive tactics. Analysts warn his rise signals a shift toward increased militarization and potential conflict, as U.S.-Iran tensions escalate amid a fragile ceasefire.