Decision Points podcast

Decision Points

Decision Points is a Washington Institute podcast hosted by David Makovsky on key moments in Israel’s history and present. The first season focused on the history of U.S.-Israel relations, the second season examined key Israeli and Arab leaders, the third season explored Israel's contemporary policy dilemmas, and the fourth season highlighted books essential to understanding Zionism, Israel, and U.S.-Israel relations. Season 5 dives into the Gaza war and explores the long-term implications for Israel, U.S.-Israel relations, and the Middle East region. In each episode, distinguished scholars, analysts, journalists, and officials will put the current conflict in perspective and discuss the road ahead. Makovsky is the Ziegler Distinguished Fellow at the Washington Institute for Near East Policy and Director of its Koret Project on Arab-Israel Relations. He is a former senior advisor to the U.S. Special Envoy for Israeli-Palestinian Negotiations, as well as a sought-after expert on U.S.-Israel diplomatic relations and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Decision Points is both a history lesson and an exploration of contemporary policy decisions impacting Israel, the United States, and the broader Middle East. Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Decision Points is a Washington Institute podcast hosted by David Makovsky on key moments in Israel’s history and present. The first season focused on the history of U.S.-Israel relations, the second season examined key Israeli and Arab leaders, the third season explored Israel's contemporary policy dilemmas, and the fourth season highlighted books essential to understanding Zionism, Israel, and U.S.-Israel relations. Season 5 dives into the Gaza war and explores the long-term implications for Israel, U.S.-Israel relations, and the Middle East region. In each episode, distinguished scholars, analysts, journalists, and officials will put the current conflict in perspective and discuss the road ahead. Makovsky is the Ziegler Distinguished Fellow at the Washington Institute for Near East Policy and Director of its Koret Project on Arab-Israel Relations. He is a former senior advisor to the U.S. Special Envoy for Israeli-Palestinian Negotiations, as well as a sought-after expert on U.S.-Israel diplomatic relations and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Decision Points is both a history lesson and an exploration of contemporary policy decisions impacting Israel, the United States, and the broader Middle East. Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

 

#65

Israel into 2025: Building on Regional Successes, Avoiding Domestic Fractures

Israeli society has been through the gambit of emotions in 2024: from the national trauma ... more

23 Dec 2024

46 MINS

46:14

23 Dec 2024


#64

After Assad: Navigating Syria's Power Vacuum and Regional Fallout

After just a few days of fighting, Bashar al-Assad's regime has fallen, and Assad has fled... more

16 Dec 2024

1 HR 03 MINS

1:03:43

16 Dec 2024


#63

Inside the Middle East: How War, Ceasefires, and Trump’s Arrival Are Reshaping the Middle East

The past few weeks in the region have been some of the most eventful in recent history. Hi... more

09 Dec 2024

52 MINS

52:04

09 Dec 2024


#62

Will the Israel-Lebanon Ceasefire Hold?

After more than a year of intense fighting between Israel and Hezbollah, President Biden r... more

02 Dec 2024

40 MINS

40:13

02 Dec 2024


#61

Israel and Iran Tensions: Calculating Risk Amid Conflict

Since October 1st, tensions between Israel and Iran have reached new heights. In recent we... more

11 Nov 2024

52 MINS

52:36

11 Nov 2024


#60

Post-Sinwar: Hostages, Succession & Thwarting Hamas Revival

On October 16th, the world was shocked to learn that thearchitect of the October 7th attac... more

04 Nov 2024

58 MINS

58:56

04 Nov 2024


#59

Trump & Harris Senior Advisors Contrast Visions for US Middle East Policy

On November 5th, Americans will head to the polls to make a decision that will shape U.S. ... more

28 Oct 2024

1 HR 11 MINS

1:11:57

28 Oct 2024


#58

Hezbollah Decapitated?: The War with Israel and Lebanon's Future

The past few weeks have been some of the most pivotal in Israel’s modern history with Leba... more

21 Oct 2024

52 MINS

52:33

21 Oct 2024


#57

Iran, Israel & Missiles: Roots of Iran's Enmity & Military Escalation

Iran's recent ballistic missile attack on Israel marks a significant escalation in their l... more

14 Oct 2024

55 MINS

55:38

14 Oct 2024


#56

30 Years of Peace Under Pressure: Israel and Jordan in Regional Turmoil

October marks the 30th anniversary of the Israel-Jordan Peace Treaty, a key moment in Midd... more

30 Sep 2024

46 MINS

46:48

30 Sep 2024


#55

Ring of Fire: Iran’s Proxy Network Against Israel and How to Disrupt It

Since Israel’s founding in 1948, it has never faced a reality quite like this: seven activ... more

23 Sep 2024

54 MINS

54:29

23 Sep 2024


#54

Israel's Wartime Economy: Navigating Crisis and Beyond

Since October 7th, Israel has been grappling with the immense economic toll of a prolonged... more

16 Sep 2024

44 MINS

44:25

16 Sep 2024


#53

Back to School: Lessons from New Study on Israel and Campus Narratives

In the wake of rising campus tensions over the Israel-Hamas war, Jewish students have face... more

09 Sep 2024

1 HR 02 MINS

1:02:12

09 Sep 2024


#52

Evolution of Hamas: Terror, Policy and Politics

On October 7th, 2023, Hamas launchedthe most significant and deadliest terror attack again... more

02 Sep 2024

52 MINS

52:39

02 Sep 2024


#51

Middle East Crisis Moment: Stakes for the US-Israel Security Relationship

The Middle East is at a crucial moment. Dual retaliatory attacks by Iran and Hezbollah aga... more

19 Aug 2024

1 HR 03 MINS

1:03:15

19 Aug 2024


#50

Can the Gaza War Bridge the Secular-Haredi Military Draft Divide?

The Gaza War is Israel’s longest battle since its War of Independence in 1948. Wartime dem... more

12 Aug 2024

1 HR 00 MINS

1:00:39

12 Aug 2024


#49

How Has Israeli Society Changed After 300+ Days of War?

Israeli society underwent a massive shock on October 7 that upended deeply held conviction... more

05 Aug 2024

50 MINS

50:00

05 Aug 2024


#48

A New Calculus for War? Understanding Israel-Hezbollah Dynamics

In recent weeks, the mid-intensity conflict on Israel’s northern border with Hezbollah, th... more

29 Jul 2024

58 MINS

58:15

29 Jul 2024


#47

Allies Under Pressure: The Gaza War and U.S.-Israel Relations

The ten months since October 7th have revealed both the profound strengths and strains of ... more

22 Jul 2024

53 MINS

53:08

22 Jul 2024


#46

The Judiciary Debate and the Future of Israeli Democracy

Host David Makovsky is joined by Prof. Yedidia Stern, president of the Jewish People Polic... more

09 Feb 2023

1 HR 10 MINS

1:10:33

09 Feb 2023


#45

Grappling with the Direction of the New Netanyahu Government

In the season finale, David is joined by Ben Caspit, columnist and author of The Netanyahu... more

23 Jan 2023

1 HR 04 MINS

1:04:42

23 Jan 2023


#44

Combating Anti-Semitism in the Middle East and Beyond

David is joined by acclaimed historian Deborah Lipstadt, appointed by President Biden as t... more

16 Jan 2023

39 MINS

39:48

16 Jan 2023


#43

Rabbi Kook: Founding Religious Zionism and Those Who Seek to Subvert His Legacy Today

In this episode, host David Makovsky welcomes Yehudah Mirsky, professor of Near Eastern an... more

09 Jan 2023

54 MINS

54:49

09 Jan 2023


#42

Too Much History and Too Little Geography: A Conversation Across the Israeli-Palestinian Societal Di...

Yossi Klein Halevi, Shalom Hartman Institute fellow and author of Letters to My Palestinia... more

19 Dec 2022

48 MINS

48:53

19 Dec 2022


#41

An Insider's View of the Carter White House: Negotiations with Sadat, Begin, and Assad

David Makovsky hosts veteran diplomat Stuart Eizenstat, who served as Jimmy Carter’s chief... more

12 Dec 2022

56 MINS

56:33

12 Dec 2022