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Geopolitics

The National Intelligence Estimate under a predatory right-wing government

Along with government pressure to stifle criticism and intimidate civil servants, the dilemma facing the drafters of the National Intelligence Estimate intensifies.
Geopolitics
Jewish Communities Worldwide

JPPI Webinar: The Ongoing Unrest in France

Violence in France is not deemed antisemitic, but concerns about a potential right-wing backlash arise.
Jewish Communities Worldwide
Israel-China Relations

Yes, Bibi should go to Beijing. In fact, he must

China has taken major strides into the Mideast arena, and the Prime Minister needs to go and make Israel’s case
Israel-China Relations
Jewish Communities Worldwide

What does the far-right’s success in Germany imply for European Jews?

In Europe, Jews often serve as the canary in the coal mine, the first to recognize threats that affect all German citizens.
Jewish Communities Worldwide
Democracy

Interview: Prof. Yedidia Stern on a “Thin Constitution” for Israel

Prof. Yedidia Stern suggests Jewish Business News a “Thin Constitution.” “Israel is not ready for major judicial reform, full constitution, or canonization.”
Democracy
Jewish Communities Worldwide

Germany will provide $1.4 billion to Holocaust survivors globally in 2024

Stuart Eizenstat, JPPI’s Co-Chair and the lead reparations negotiator since 2009: “I am inspired that the German government and its people continue to feel a deep responsibility to provide additional care to Holocaust survivors."
Jewish Communities Worldwide
Thin Constitution

Can equality be enshrined in an Israeli constitution now?

The protest movement seems to have succeeded in preventing the situation from worsening. But there is a significant difference between “avoiding evil” and “doing good.”
Thin Constitution
Haredim

Barlev understood the message

The boycott of Angel Bakery was a spontaneous grassroots response to the trampling of The ultra-Orthodox community’s most cherished symbols.
Haredim
Haredim

Freedom of speech at risk for haredi critics

A possible result is that the criticism will become even more incendiary, rather than softened or silenced entirely.
Haredim