- 15.06.2025
Unraveling the Paradox: Why Israel and Iran Clash Despite Their Shared Religious Roots
Noam leaned close to his console, as though the flickering screens were trustworthy confidants. In the low hum of the operations center, he felt the weight of each strategic move. “We’re stuck in an endless loop,” he muttered, eyes flicking over the latest data feeds. Around him, analysts typed and observed, each action feeding into a complex tapestry of cautious yet urgent decisions. Echoes of paradox filled the air—every defense called forth its opposing risk. In these moments, Noam recalled “kairos,” the Greek notion of a decisive, fleeting chance. Seizing it demanded a rapid cycle: step 1 – gather real-time intelligence, step 2 – negotiate swiftly, step 3 – adapt on the fly. One junior analyst joked they might need a step 4: “Ask the screens if they’d do a better job negotiating than us.”