Publications
Geopolitics
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.
Democracy
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.
Religion and State
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.
Democracy
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.
Geopolitics
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.
Identity and Education
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.