Rising Israeli–Iranian tensions. Issue 3 (16th March 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Is Part Of: Strategic comments. Volume 24:Issue 3(2018)
• Page Start: vii
• Page End: viii
• Publication Date: 2018-03-16
• Subjects: World politics -- 1989- -- Periodicals; Security, International -- Periodicals; Strategy -- Periodicals; Military policy -- Periodicals; 320.9
• DOI: 10.1080/13567888.2018.1462944
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1356-7888

Abstract

Abstract : Tensions between Israel and Iran have increased since 10 February, when Israel shot down an Iranian-made drone launched from Syria and attacked military targets there, including Iranian installations. Policymakers in both Israel and the United States believe that Iran's strategy is to make Syria a platform for war against Israel, and broadly favour rolling back Iran in Syria. In this light, the prospect of a regional war looms larger.