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May 11, 2014, 8:16 AM

What Netanyahu should do in Japan

There are 5 key areas of economic and political cooperation including boosting trade and curbing Iran

Mar 16, 2014, 3:38 PM

World’s most complex land border?

A better template for Jewish enclaves in a Palestinian state can be found in India-Bangladesh

Feb 16, 2014, 5:14 PM

French Connection

"I do not know exactly why, but now it seems that the political horizon is clearing up, here and there, in the wide-open, friends can be seen lifting their heads, and instead of the utmost rage, there is a...

Dec 30, 2013, 7:13 PM

Elections in Bangladesh – Why do we care?

Bangladesh, a vibrant secular democracy of more than 160 million people, mainly-Muslim inhabitants, is facing instability in the wake of parliamentary elections scheduled to January 5th. The elections are set to determine who steers the country for the next...

Dec 4, 2013, 7:26 PM

Holy See v. Holy Land

Earlier this week, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu held his first meeting with Pope Francis, the leader of the worldwide Catholic Church. The discussions focused on the Israeli-Palestinian peace process, the civil war in Syria, Israeli worries about the Iranian...

Nov 14, 2013, 1:06 PM

Elections in Chile – Why Do We Care?

On November 17th, or in the runoff a month later, a new president will lead the Republic of Chile. It will most likely be Michelle Bachelet, who served as the President of Chile between 2006 and 2010, and whose government...

Nov 3, 2013, 2:07 PM

Elections in Tajikistan – Why Do We Care?

The Republic of Tajikistan is a Muslim country located in the heart of Central Asia. Tajikistan borders Afghanistan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyztsan, and China, and is entirely enclosed by land with no sea resources or direct access to seaborne trade. After...

Oct 21, 2013, 3:33 PM

Elections in Georgia – Why Do We Care?

The Republic of Georgia is a sovereign state in the Caucasus region, which obtained independence at the end of 1991 with the dissolution of the former Soviet Union. This country of 4.5 million people is located at the crossroads...

Oct 3, 2013, 5:11 PM

Elections in Azerbaijan – Why Do We Care?

The Republic of Azerbaijan is a Muslim country located west of the Caspian Sea, at the crossroads of Europe, Central Asia and the Middle East. The country possess significant oil and gas reserves, and enjoys a pivotal position, bordering...

Sep 23, 2013, 7:36 PM

Elections in the Maldives – Why Do We Care?

The Maldives is an archipelago state of around 370,000 inhabitants located in the Indian Ocean. The republic of Maldives, with its beautiful white palm beaches and high-end resorts, is the smallest Muslim country in the world. The government prohibits...

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About Me

Ohad Shpak is a Contributing Analyst for Wikistrat, the world's first crowdsourced consultancy. Ohad was part of the political team of the Israeli Embassy in Washington, D.C. and worked for the Israeli Ministry of Justice and the Middle East Media Research Institute. A StandWithUs fellow, he holds a law degree from Hebrew University and now lives in Jerusalem. Follow him on Twitter at @OhadShpak