By SETH J. FRANTZMAN One of the remarkable outcomes of the recent Hamas war on Israel was the use of terminology that illustrates a larger goal designed to create conditions […]
The Covid pandemic is about big numbers. How many are vaccinated, how many have tested positive, how many have died, how long will lockdowns continue. We were told early on […]
An introduction to the future of conflict By SETH J. FRANTZMAN This is based on a talk given to the Florida Society for Middle East Studies, January 27, 2021. Key […]
By SETH J. FRANTZMAN Remember John Kerry’s 2016 speech about a UN Resolution condemning Israel’s role in the West Bank. He said the administration was “deeply committed to Israel and […]
The UAE-Israel bilateral agreement to establish normalized relations was announced on August 13, 2020. Washington Post “access to previously off-limits U.S. weaponry, such as advanced drones.” New York Times: Dennis […]
By SETH J. FRANTZMAN Israel is moving ahead with an “annexation” plan for the West Bank. It is convoluted and unclear and comes amid chaos in the US and the […]
By SETH J. FRANTZMAN Netanyahu is going to run yet another government in Israel, as his foes look even weaker than in the past. What primarily remains in opposition is […]
By SETH J. FRANTZMAN Since the battle against the coronavirus began in Israel the government has sought out various methods to contain the virus. Many of these have blended initiatives […]
For day 1 click here. I had a restless sleep last night. At one point I dreamt that I had two computer screens and was working on some article, typing […]
Millions of people are now finding themselves at risk of being quarantined due to the coronavirus. Already many tens of thousands are in quarantine or have been subjected to it. […]
Seth J. Frantzman - author - analyst 