Two years after the worst massacre in its modern history, Israel stands in a dramatically different strategic position. While Western capitals focus on condemnation and moral outrage, the balance of power inside the Middle East has shifted.

In this wide-ranging conversation, Professor Dan Schueftan — one of Israel’s most blunt and strategic thinkers — explains why October 7th did not weaken Israel, but accelerated a consolidation of power across the region.

He argues that: