Israel vs. Iran: What Drives Tehran’s Strategy? Dr. Ori Goldberg joins The Focus to decode ideology, deterrence, and the risks of a wider Middle East war.
Show Notes:
X: @ori_goldberg
Bluesky: @origoldberg.bsky.social
Ori’s Top Publications:
Selected Articles (2024)
- “Why Israelis Do and Don’t Want War with Hezbollah” – New Lines Magazine, September 2024
- “Israel’s Attack on Hezbollah’s Communications Network Is Not the Victory It Claims” – New Lines Magazine, September 2024
Faith and Politics in Iran, Israel, and the Islamic State: Theologies of the Real (2017)
Published by Cambridge University Press, this book examines how religious worldviews shape political action across diverse ideological contexts.
Understanding Shiite Leadership: The Art of the Middle Ground in Iran and Lebanon (2014, co-authored with Shaul Mishal)
This work explores how Shi‘ite leaders balance ideological commitments with pragmatic governance in both Iran and Lebanon.
Shi‘i Theology in Iran: The Challenge of Religious Experience (2011)
Published by Routledge, this book investigates the role of religious experience in shaping revolutionary Shi‘i political theology.
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