Operation Roaring Lion: Understanding the Region and Israel’s Role

As developments continue to unfold across the Middle East, Tel Aviv University invites you to a special webinar briefing offering expert insight into the regional dynamics surrounding Operation Roaring Lion.

The session will bring together leading scholars from the Moshe Dayan Center for Middle Eastern and African Studies and the Alliance Center for Iranian Studies to analyze current developments and their broader geopolitical implications.

Join the webinar to gain a deeper understanding of:

• The strategic landscape of the Middle East and shifting regional alliances

• The internal dynamics within Iran and their regional implications

• The role of Arab Gulf states, Lebanon, and the United States in the evolving situation

• Possible scenarios for the future of the region

Featuring TAU Experts

• Prof. Amos Nadan, Director, Moshe Dayan Center — A Geopolitical Overview

• Dr. Brandon Friedman, Director of Research, Moshe Dayan Center — The Arab Gulf States

• Dr. Liora Hendelman-Baavur, Alliance Center for Iranian Studies — Iran

• Prof. Eyal Zisser, Moshe Dayan Center — Lebanon and Israel

• Prof. Meir Litvak, Director, Alliance Center for Iranian Studies — Iran

• Dr. Chelsi Mueller, Moshe Dayan Center — The United States and Israel

When?

Date: March 5, 2026

Time: 12:00 pm EST | 5:00 pm UK | 7:00 pm Tel Aviv

Register for the webinar briefing

If you are interested in studying regional politics and diplomacy in greater depth, explore related international programs offered by Tel Aviv University through the Lowy International School:

• The Regional Politics of the Middle East. From the Arab Uprisings to the Iran–Israel War: An intensive online summer course taught by Dr Brandon Friedman, one of the featured speakers in the webinar and the Director of Research at the Moshe Dayan Center for Middle Eastern and African Studies at Tel Aviv University. The course examines the historical foundations, key actors, and current dynamics shaping the Middle East.

• MA in Security and Diplomacy: A graduate program focused on contemporary global security challenges, strategic thinking, and the evolving landscape of international relations

• MA in Conflict Resolution and Mediation: An interdisciplinary program preparing professionals to address complex conflicts through negotiation, mediation, and peacebuilding.