Podcast Episodes

Briefing: The US-Iran MOU vs. Israel's New Security Doctrine

Season 7 Episode 13

In this situational briefing, Yaakov Lappin explains why Israel is entering the period of the newly announced US-Iran Memorandum of Understanding fro…

2 months, 4 weeks ago

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BRIEFING: ISRAEL’S NEW REGIONAL EQUATION

Season 7 Episode 12

In this situational briefing, Yaakov Lappin, analyzes the highly dramatic events of the past 24 hours in the Middle East. 

Recently, the Iranian-led S…

3 months, 1 week ago

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Briefing: Countering Iran, Hezbollah, and the Fate of Gaza

Season 7 Episode 11

In this situational briefing, I sit down with John Spencer, Senior Analyst at The MirYam Institute. 

We analyze recent US naval engagements in the Str…

3 months, 3 weeks ago

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BRIEFING: CAMPAIGN AGAINST IRAN TO RESUME? | ISRAEL'S UNRESOLVED FRONTS

Season 7 Episode 10

In this situational briefing, I am joined by Ruth Wasserman-Lande, In-House Analyst at The MirYam Institute.

Together, we assess the likelihood of a r…

3 months, 4 weeks ago

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SITUATIONAL BRIEFING: ISRAEL’S MILITARY TRIUMPH VS. NARRATIVE DEFEAT

Season 7 Episode 9

In this situational briefing, Yaakov Lappin, In-House Analyst at The MirYam Institute, explains the paradox of Israel’s growing strategic strength am…

4 months ago

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SITUATIONAL BRIEFING: IS ISRAEL SAFER TODAY?

Season 7 Episode 8

In this situational briefing, I sit down with John Spencer, Senior Analyst at The MirYam Institute. Recorded on April 21, 2026, as Israel celebrates …

4 months, 3 weeks ago

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SITUATIONAL REPORT: LEBANON & YOM HASHOA

Season 7 Episode 7

In this situational briefing, Yaakov Lappin, In-House Analyst at The MirYam Institute, focuses on what has now become the primary war arena; Lebanon,…

5 months ago

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Briefing: Pres. Trump Deadline & Regional Impact Of Escalation Or Ceasefire

Season 7 Episode 6

In this situational briefing, I speak with Ruth Wasserman-Lande; formerly a Member of Knesset, Deputy Ambassador for Israel to Egypt and current Anal…

5 months, 1 week ago

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Situational Briefing: War Against Iran

Season 7 Episode 5

In this situational briefing, I sit down with John Spencer, Senior Analyst at The MirYam Institute, to assess the Iran war.

We examine:

U.S. deployment…

5 months, 2 weeks ago

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Iran War Turning Point: Is It Too Soon to End It?

Season 7 Episode 4

In this situational briefing, I sit down with Yaakov Lappin, In-House Analyst with The MirYam Institute to explore whether the Iran war is reaching a…

5 months, 3 weeks ago

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