Israel's Survival Strategy

The near-crises created by a meeting with the Palestinian president and a tree-planting project bode ill for the ideologically diverse coalition's long-term survival.

A more pragmatic Israeli approach to a possible limited nuclear deal with Iran could extend the life of any JCPOA breakthrough.

If nuclear talks fail, ransomware attacks could enable Tehran to disrupt U.S. critical infrastructure and key sectors as part of an aggressive escalation campaign.

The pact could be the first of many that help Arab states prepare for a hotter and drier future by fusing Isreal’s technological expertise with the UAE’s wealth.

Any unrest triggered by the new settlements could finally push the U.S. to take action against Israel’s aggressive behavior toward Palestinians.

A fresh peace process with the Palestinians could contribute to normalization with Gulf Arab states like Qatar, Saudi Arabia and Oman.

Policy changes will have to wait for future U.S. elections in 2022 and 2024 that could produce enough progressive seats to force deeper changes to U.S.-Israeli relations.

Apart from boosting the West Bank’s economy, there’s little Israel can do to stop militants from taking advantage of the PA’s deteriorating popularity.

The increasing allure of Israel’s water- and energy-saving technologies could pave the way for normalization in major holdout countries like Oman.

Continued rocket fire from Lebanon is increasing pressure on Israel’s new government to secure its northern border.