1. A Greek F-4 Phantom plane prepares to leave Aviano Air Base in northeastern Italy, March 19, 2007 (US Air Force/Bethann Caporaletti)

    Greek Euro Exit Would Prompt Geopolitical Realignment

    Abandoned by its European partners, Greece would be tempted to deepen ties with Israel and Russia.

  1. Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu talks during the weekly cabinet meeting in Jerusalem, September 11, 2011

    Expanded Coalition Gives Netanyahu More Leeway

    By bringing in his opponents, the Israeli prime minister has given himself an opportunity to show flexibility with the Palestinians.

  1. Sharm el Sheikh, Egypt, July 15, 2010 (Essexdiver)

    Israel Challenges Egypt Over Sinai Security Chaos

    Israel need to defend its citizens in the south while trying to avoid the collapse of the peace treaty with Egypt.

  1. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel in a meeting with the chairman of the American Joint Chiefs of Staff General Martin E. Dempsey, January 20, 2012 (D. Myles Cullen)

    Early Elections Could Strengthen Netanyahu’s Mandate

    The prime minister could run as the defender of Israel before having to deal with the aftermath of an attack.

  1. Prime Minister Manmohan Singh of India, 2009 (Reuters/Molly Reilly)

    India’s Iran Policy Starting to Mirror Its Israel Policy

    As is the case with Israel, India is beginning to hide its engagement with Iran behind hostile rhetoric.