Columnist Mana Baresky writes in Maariv that if Israel demonstrates political flexibility and prevents the IMEC trade corridor from bypassing it, the move would deal a severe strategic blow to Iran. Conversely, allowing the trade axis to shift to Turkey would hand Tehran a prize that perpetuates Israel's regional isolation, she argues.
Columnist Mana Baresky, writing in the Maariv daily, argues that Israel's handling of the India-Middle East-Europe (IMEC) trade corridor is a critical strategic lever. According to the column, if Israel shows political flexibility and secures its role in the corridor, it would deal a 'deadly strategic blow' to Iran. Conversely, allowing the corridor to shift to Turkey would offer Tehran a prize that perpetuates Israel's regional isolation. The IMEC corridor, designed to bypass the Strait of Hormuz, has been a topic of extensive discussion in Israeli strategic circles, with multiple analysts weighing in on its potential to reshape regional alliances. Baresky's column adds a specific warning about the consequences of failing to secure Israel's position.
2 developments
- DevelopingIsraeli CEO of Ecopeace Middle East says IMEC trade corridor can sideline Iran, stabilize region
- DevelopingSecurity expert Amit Yagur calls for rapid IMEC corridor to counter Iran deal
- DevelopingMinister Miri Regev warns PM: Turkish trade corridors are a real strategic risk to Israel
- DevelopingN12 analyst: Turkey, Israel in all-out race over rival IMEC trade corridors
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