Policy Papers

Carsten Ovens

A New Government, A Renewed Commitment – by Carsten Ovens

ELNET-Germany publishes a new briefing by ELNET-Germany Fellow Prof. Dr. Shlomo Shpiro which sheds light on the cooperation between Israel and NATO, analyzes potential areas for deepening cooperation, and summarizes key lessons learned from previous military engagements.

Iran Set to Become More Dependent on Russia – Dr. Meir Javedanfar

Despite its vast gas reserves, Iran struggles with energy shortages due to sanctions, outdated infrastructure and a brain drain in its energy sector. Growing reliance on Russia poses significant security concerns for the EU and Israel, as it strengthens Iran’s strategic capabilities and deepens Russian-Iranian cooperation, also militarily.

Israel, Europe and the Russia-Iran Axis – Dr. Emmanuel Navon

With the world divided between a U.S.-led order of democracies on the one hand, and a cartel of aggressive autocracies – China, Russia, Iran and North Korea – on the other, that is challenging America and its allies, Europe has an important role to play in Israel’s war against Iran and its proxies.