Columnist

Author

Yossi Mekelberg

Yossi Mekelberg is professor of international relations and an associate fellow of the MENA Program at Chatham House. He is a regular contributor to the international written and electronic media.

Twitter: @YMekelberg

Latest published

The enemy of my enemy could be my enemy as well

Not every proverb that sounds plausible is necessarily universally true, and “the enemy of my enemy is my friend,” which is thought to originate from an Indian Sanskrit treatise, the Arthasastra, dating back to around the 4th century B.C., is no exception.

June 14, 2025

This Israeli government thrives on provoking the global community

Some prefer to hear the good news first, others the bad, but does it really matter? The good news about the Israeli government is that it no longer tries to hide its true intentions regarding the Palestinians.

June 07, 2025

Trump’s new agenda leaves Israel marginalized

When Air Force One left the tarmac in Abu Dhabi after US President Donald Trump concluded a whirlwind four-day visit to the Gulf this month, the general consensus was that it was a major success that brought the region and the US closer than they have been for a long time.

May 28, 2025