Louis René Beres

1 week ago | jns.org | Louis René Beres

(May 31, 2025 / JNS)President Donald Trump announced earlier this month that the United States will cease sanctions against Syria “to give them a chance at greatness.” As part of that statement, Trump chortled to Saudi Arabia’s Mohammed bin Salman: “Oh, what I do for the crown prince.” But does any of this ad-hoc commentary make tangible policy sense for Israel? It’s not a hard question.

1 week ago | algemeiner.com | Louis René Beres

Israel and Its Jihadist Adversaries Have Different Concepts of Time; Here’s Why That Matters [contact-form-7 404 "Not Found"] Whether the objective is war-winning, war-avoidance, or counter-terrorism, Israel should always assess its survival options “in time.”In essence, the Jewish State’s policy makers need to consciously distinguish their own preferred ideas of time from the ideas of its foes.

2 weeks ago | jewishpress.com | Louis René Beres

Israel’s war against jihadist terror stems from the universal right of self-protection. This right is intended to benefit not only the state defending itself against terror, but also the wider community of nations. International law is also focused on the idea of “justice in war”.

3 weeks ago | algemeiner.com | Louis René Beres

Why a ‘Demilitarized’ Palestinian State Will Not Work and Conflicts with International Law [contact-form-7 404 "Not Found"] On May 6, 2025, National Unity leader Benny Gantz reaffirmed the obvious: the establishment of a Palestinian state would seriously undermine Israel’s security. Gantz concluded correctly, “… anyone who talks about a Palestinian state or [Gaza] withdrawal is simply delusional.” Most importantly, the idea of a “demilitarized” Palestinian state seems absurd given current...

4 weeks ago | jurist.org | Louis René Beres

“Credo quia absurdum”—”I believe because it is absurd.”—Tertullian, early Christian theologianIt’s conspicuous. Despite impressive technological advances, the United States remains a proud bastion of anti-reason. Though approval numbers trend downward, President Donald J.