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Geopolitics

How Long Does a War Take?

It’ll be over by Christmas” is an old saying from the first months of World War I. That war lasted from July 1914 to November 1918—almost four and a half years. To Israel’s leaders’ credit, they have never said such a thing about our war. When it began a year ago, with the brutal attack on October 7, neither Christmas nor any Jewish holy day was mentioned as a possible end date. The war started on a holy day, and when it ends it will be a different type of holy day—that is, if Israel ends up winning it.
Geopolitics
Democracy

The government’s decisions only worsen the divide in Israel

The government is making a mockery of Israeli law and reviving its push for significant changes to the justice system, creating a divide in the country.
Democracy
Swords of Iron

Failure of key officials to resign after Oct. 7 has proven costly

The prevailing opinion was that “you don’t change horses in midstream.” It turns out that this was a costly mistake.
Swords of Iron
Antisemitism

Germany’s political shift: AfD’s victory and rise of left-wing populism

As Germany's far-right AfD secures regional victories and the left-wing BSW rises, new challenges for Israel's relationship with its key European ally and the Jewish community within it emerge.
Antisemitism
Israel-Diaspora Relations

The Cost of the American Jewish Vote

I realize this program of action may be uncomfortable for many American Jews. Still, the cost of the American Jewish vote for the Democratic party must include policies that will advance Jewish security and identity for the future.
Israel-Diaspora Relations
Geopolitics

Netanyahu hasn’t cared about Philadelphi Corridor for 16 years

Israel's emotional whiplash: from war's edge to hostage tragedy. Netanyahu's strategy speech sparks controversy. Is prioritizing security over hostage rescue the right call?
Geopolitics
Democracy

Yariv Levin and his judicial reform have failed. Here’s why

With the justice minister blocking Supreme Court appointments and ministers defying the attorney general, Israel's democracy faces a critical test.
Democracy
Geopolitics

Israel is in desperate need of a hostage deal and strategy

A deal is the order of the day, to be followed by the main task: elections, so that the elected leadership can finally formulate what Israel is lacking: a national strategy.
Geopolitics
Geopolitics

The briefing Netanyahu did not give

An attempt to understand Netanyahu's decision-making process regarding the Tehran assassination through an imagined briefing with a trusted journalist exploring the rationale and strategic considerations that may have influenced this bold move
Geopolitics