Publications

Geopolitics

Iran war is huge success for Israel – but it is not a victory, yet

For too long, Israelis were sold on the wrong expectation. Politicians deceived the public into believing that everything could be achieved quickly and decisively through military force alone.
Geopolitics
Democracy

Israeli Liberals Must Understand: The Courts Will Not Save Democracy

American history shows that reliance on courts as engines of liberal reform is problematic both in terms of norms and strategy. Israel should take note.
Democracy
Religion and State

The real life or death matter: The struggle between religious and civil judiciaries

This declaration of war is not over any concrete dispute. Its purpose is to undermine the legitimacy of a parallel state judicial institution – to challenge its composition, authority, and decisions.
Religion and State
Democracy

Palm Sunday Ban Triggers Church Outrage

When freedom of worship is not upheld—especially for minorities—even when doing so clearly serves the state’s own interests, something is profoundly wrong.
Democracy
Geopolitics

How religion and faith shapes the Israel-Iran war

Even in an age of advanced weapons and secular institutions, many of the world’s most consequential decisions are still made and understood under the shadow of God.
Geopolitics

Voice of the Jewish People Index – March 2026: Declining Support for Iran War

Connected U.S. Jews on the War with Iran, Confidence in World Leaders, and Relations with the Palestinians.
Identity and Education

I Promise You: This Will Not Be the Last War

We may be able to win this war – in Gaza, in Lebanon, and against Iran. But when we are surrounded by fundamentalist enemies that, like cancer cells, keep growing back, the promise of a "last war" is probably just wishful thinking.
Identity and Education

A Special JPPI Webinar: 30 Days of War — What’s Next?

The JPPI held a timely and in-depth live webinar examining one of the most pressing strategic questions facing Israel and its allies: Have the objectives of the current war been met, and what challenges and opportunities lie ahead?
Antisemitism

Jews Begin to Wonder: Is Anywhere Safe?

Dr. Sara Hirschhorn, a JPPI fellow, was interviewed for an extensive Wall Street Journal article regarding the surge in hostility against Jews in Western countries.
Antisemitism

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