Analysis
BICOM Analysis: The significance of President Bush’s Middle East tour
In just 45 days between November 2007 and January 2008, President Bush will not only have played host at Annapolis...
BICOM Analysis: Balfour’s legacy – Britain and Israel today
Ninety years ago, on 2 November 1917, then-British foreign secretary Sir Arthur Balfour issued a statement on behalf of the...
BICOM Analysis: Israel’s leadership transition and the future of the Annapolis process
Summary Political upheaval in Israel, deep divisions within Palestinian society, and the forthcoming US presidential election campaign together create a...
BICOM Analysis: The diplomatic fallout of Israel’s political turmoil
Executive summary Prime Minister Ehud Olmert is under police investigation for allegedly receiving illegal funds from an American businessman, and...
BICOM Analysis: Israel and Syria launch indirect talks – background and prospects
Introduction The announcement by Israeli, Turkish and Syrian officials on Wednesday that indirect negotiations between Israel and Syria are set...
BICOM Analysis: The latest rocket attacks and Israel’s options
Executive Summary No major attack such as the one carried out on Ashkelon would have taken place without at least...