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A New Security Structure for the Persian Gulf:
What Does the United States Have in Mind?
Secretary of State Baker's idea of developing "a new security structure" for the Middle East has been the subject of much attention. What specifically does the U.S. have in mind? The most honest answer is not much. It appears that, in raising the idea, Secretary Baker was for the most
Sep 13, 1990
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  • John Hannah
Brief Analysis
Meeting in Amman:
The Perils of Negotiation
As UN Secretary-General Perez de Cuellar begins diplomatic contacts in Amman with Iraqi Foreign Minister Tariq Aziz, the Gulf crisis moves, at least temporarily, into a phase of negotiations. But negotiations can be as dangerous as battle -- leading to escalation, defeat, or even disaster. U.S. policy must be flexible
Aug 30, 1990
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  • Barry Rubin
In-Depth Reports
'The Sword of the Arabs':
Iraq's Strategic Weapons
Since the conclusion of the Iran-Iraq war, Iraq has intensified, expanded, and diversified its effort to enhance its strategic capabilities, including efforts to develop or acquire unconventional weapons, long-range strike systems, and strategic reconnaissance systems. Iraq has traditionally aspired to be a regional power and its new strategic capabilities provide
Aug 1, 1990
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  • Michael Eisenstadt
In-Depth Reports
The Future Battlefield and the Arab-Israeli Conflict
The revolution now taking place in the technology of war is one with potentially dramatic implications for the Arab-Israeli military balance. In this important book. two Middle East military experts assess the impact of technological innovation on Israeli and Arab military forces. They concentrate primarily on Israel and Syria, since
Jan 1, 1990
In-Depth Reports
Unaffordable Ambitions:
Syria's Military Build-Up and Economic Crisis
In the last decade, Syria has forcefully opposed U.S.-supported peace initiatives for Lebanon and the Arab-Israeli conflict. Syria’s inflexibility has persuaded many observers that little can be done to influence its president, Hafez al-Assad. In fact, much can be done once his vulnerabilities are understood. In this Policy Paper, Patrick
Oct 1, 1989
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  • Patrick Clawson
In-Depth Reports
Security for Peace:
Israel's Minimal Security Requirements in Negotiations with the Palestinians
The Palestinian uprising in the occupied territories has undermined the status quo that Israel has tried to preserve in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. In so doing, the uprising has created an opportunity for the parties to resume the peace process and re-examine a number of basic premises. Like the situation after
Aug 1, 1989
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  • Zeev Schiff
In-Depth Reports
Toward Israeli-Palestinian Disengagement
Executive Summary Israel's proposal for Palestinian elections stems from a realization that the status quo is not tenable and a fear that the intifada could escalate to a more violent pattern of confrontation. Despite continued controversy over its details, the elections proposal indicates several new elements in Israel's position: recognition
Aug 1, 1989
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  • Ehud Yaari
In-Depth Reports
The Genie Unleashed:
Iraq's Chemical and Biological Weapons Production
The unrestricted use of chemical weapons during the last stages of the Iran-Iraq war shocked the international community. In a belated response, the world’s industrialized countries, led by the United States, have initiated a campaign to halt the proliferation of chemical and biological weapons. International efforts have concentrated on stopping
Jun 1, 1989
In-Depth Reports
Chemical Weapons in the Middle East
Executive Summary The proliferation of chemical and biological weapons in the Middle East is an accomplished fact. It is too late to prevent the spread of either type of weapon. This poses a potential threat to the United States and to its allies in the region. Fortunately, there are operational
Dec 1, 1988
In-Depth Reports
Missiles in the Middle East:
A New Threat to Stability
Surface-to-surface missiles (SSMs) have begun to assume a central role in the military forces of the Middle East. Not only do 10 countries in the region possess them, but five countries are trying to develop their own independent missile capabilities. In the early 1988 "War of the Cities," Iran and
Jun 1, 1988
In-Depth Reports
Between Two Administrations:
A U.S.-Israel Strategic Dialogue
President Reagan was motivated by a concern for Israel's security. He believed that we should commit ourselves to Israel's defense. He understood Israel's deep-seated and justified fear of attack and wanted to contribute to relieving it. Until Israel felt secure, he believed it unlikely that Israel would be willing to
Jun 1, 1988
In-Depth Reports
Army and Politics in Mubarak's Egypt
Among the most important facets of Egypt under Mubarak has been the creating of a new dynamic between army and politics. Though the military has been the backbone of Egypt’s government since the revolution, it rarely receives the analytical attention due such a powerful player in Egypt. In this Policy
May 1, 1988
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  • Robert Satloff
In-Depth Reports
Formalizing the Strategic Partnership:
The Next Step in U.S.-Israel Relations
Over the past eight years, relations between the United States and Israel have benefitted from the addition of a new and vital strategic dimension. American defense and foreign policy officials have begun to appreciate the potential for Israel’s contribution to U.S. and Western interests in the Middle East as evidenced
Mar 1, 1988
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  • Stuart Eizenstat
In-Depth Reports
NATO, Israel, and the Tactical Missile Challenge
Notwithstanding the current INF negotiations, the threat posed by tactical ballistic missiles to NATO and Israel will not diminish in coming years. In fact, many military experts feel that the threat will grow. The new generation of missiles, typified by the Soviet SS-21 and SS-23, are about ten times more
May 1, 1987
In-Depth Reports
U.S.-Israel Strategic Cooperation
This Policy Focus presents the highlights of The Washington Institute's Conference on Strategy and Defense in the Eastern Mediterranean, held in Jerusalem, July 9-11, 1986. More than fifty American and Israeli policymakers, journalists and military analysts attended the conference, which was the first academic gathering to examine the development of
Sep 1, 1986
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  • Bart Aronson
  • Samuel Lewos
  • Menachem Meron
In-Depth Reports
Strategy and Defense in the Eastern Mediterranean:
An American-Israeli Dialogue
In 1982 the United States deployed the Sixth Fleet off the shores of Lebanon in support of the Marines' ill-fated peacekeeping mission in that nation. In October 1985, carrier-based aircraft intercepted the hijackers of the Achille Lauro over the Eastern Mediterranean. In September 1986, the U.S. bombed Muammar Qaddaffi's headquarters
Jul 1, 1986
In-Depth Reports
Israel's Strategic Reality:
The Impact of the Arms Race
Executive Summary Israeli military planners must prepare for potential conflict in a strategic environment that is growing increasingly hostile. Forced to deal with worst-case scenarios spread over a 10-year planning horizon, Israeli planning must account for the ebb and flow of inter-Arab alliances. Therefore, Israel must not only ready itself
Jan 1, 1986
In-Depth Reports
Israel's Eroding Edge in the Middle East Military Balance
Executive Summary The supply of sophisticated American weapons to Arab states -- particularly Jordan -- is more disturbing to Israel in 1985 than ever before. This is because Israel's edge in the military balance is steadily eroding. * The Arabs' quantitative advantage continues to grow as their armies garner strength
May 1, 1985
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  • Zeev Schiff

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