Tag Archives: Middle East

22Jan/25

Damascus’ Jihadist Ruler : Regional Implications

While one important governmental transition ended yesterday, having global implications, another one with regional repercussions is still ongoing, and there is a connection between the two. The new, post-Assad regime in Damascus under Ahmed al-Shara is still being organised, with simultaneous efforts being undertaken in foreign policy as well as domestic realignment. Al-Shara and his lieutenants have met with Arab and European counterparts from Berlin to Paris to Gulf capitals. Al-Shara himself changed his attire, from battle fatigues to a suit and tie. But can a Jihadi predator truly change his spots? This will probably become known only after the Trump administration unveils its Mideast policy, part of which will relate to Syria.

Joining us for the discussion: Panel:

Dr. Nir Boms : Research fellow, Moshe Dayan center , Tel Aviv University

Host : Jonathan Hessen : Senior Fellow, Hudson Institute and Host of TV7 Israel News

Analyst : Amir Oren : TV7 Editor at Large and Host of Watchmen Talk

BG (Ret.) Relik Shafir : former IAF Commander and Chief of the IDF Cyber Staff

02Dec/18

Israel and the Arab world – Jerusalem Studio 373

Israel’s relations – with what is considered to be, the moderate Arab world, had recently been upgraded from an open secret to public display, which raises questions vis-à-vis the visibility of Israel’s acceptance in the pre-dominantly Arab region.

Panel:
-Jonathan Hessen, host.
-Amir Oren, analyst.
-Mr. Danny Ayalon – Israel’s Former Deputy Foreign Minister and Ambassador to the United States.
– Dr. Nir Boms – Research fellow, Moshe Dayan center at Tel Aviv University
– Lt. Col. Res. Reuven Ben Shalom – Cross-cultural strategist and columnist at the Jerusalem Post.

17Dec/17

The Middle East and the ‘arms market

With a substantial demand of military hardware, the conflict-ridden Middle East has become one of the most significant regions in the world’s arms market. Guests: 1. Dr. Ely Karmon, Senior researcher – The Institute for Counter Terrorism, IDC Herzliyah 2. Dr. Nir Boms – Research fellow, The Moshe Dayan center at Tel Aviv University Analyst: Amir Oren

10Mar/17

Jerusalem Studio: “Growing tensions amid Iranian violations”

On the 10th of February, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani urged his country’s elite to unite in the face of threats by Washington, since the new US Administration, under President Donald Trump, increasingly demonstrates a new, and tougher range of options to be used against the Islamic Republic, pertaining to Tehran’s ongoing violations.

To discuss the growing tension between the two countries and the implications on the Middle East, I’m join here in the studio by:

Guests:

Dr. Nir Boms, Research Fellow, Moshe Dayan Center – Tel Aviv University
Dr. Ephraim Kam, Senior Researcher – INSS
Analyst: Mr. Amir Oren