Alex Grinberg, Author at Mida

Relationship Crisis? Russia and Iran at a Crossroads

Alex Grinberg | 26/06/201816/07/2018

In light of the reports of the understandings between Israel and Russia regarding the military situation in Syria, Tehran fears that Putin is moving away from them and closer to the Riyadh-Jerusalem axis

Only American Resolve in Syria will Deter the Russians

Alex Grinberg | 01/03/201813/03/2018

The harsh incident at Dir ez-Zor illustrates once again the bitter truth: with all due respect to aggressive speeches at the UN, Russia only understands brute physical force

The Polish Holocaust Law is Poland’s Problem, Not Israel’s

Alex Grinberg | 04/02/201813/02/2018

While the Polish law calling for punishment of those accusing Poland for the Holocaust is problematic and undemocratic, it is more foolish than it is antisemitic.

In Gaza, There’s Nothing “Worse” Than Hamas – Not Even ISIS

Alex Grinberg | 20/08/201421/11/2014

ISIS is vicious, brutal and barbaric, but it is no more dangerous than Hamas when it comes to real capabilities.

Nukes, Nooses, Sanctions and Bread: Everything’s Negotiable at the Iranian Bazaar

Alex Grinberg | 20/03/201421/11/2014

Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei is a master at manipulating and appeasing political factions in the country. The Iranian citizen is nothing more than a pawn in this complex game of chess.

A Saudi-Israeli Silent Partnership? Unofficial Signals Indicate “Yes”

Alex Grinberg | 12/03/201421/11/2014

A major semi-official Saudi newspaper has been making pro-Israel noises, indicating a Saudi desire for greater - if silent - ties with Israel. Will anyone in Israel listen?

Pragmatism and Openness – Saudi Style

Alex Grinberg | 06/03/201421/11/2014

Saudi Arabia is internally religiously extreme and pragmatic in its foreign policy, even towards Israel. Yes, it makes sense.