Dahlia Scheindlin

Dahlia Scheindlin is a political scientist, public opinion expert and author. She is a policy fellow at Century International, a columnist for Haaretz newspaper and a political campaign adviser who has worked in over a dozen countries.

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Argument

Middle East

April 10. 2026

Does Israel Prefer Weak Neighbors?

Why does Israel so often seem to be pursuing tactics aimed at weakening states in the Middle East, particularly in Lebanon, Syria and now Iran? Israel might not have a consistent weak-state doctrine, but its actions give the appearance that it does — with far-reaching negative consequences.

Dahlia Scheindlin