Opinion Articles
Will the IDF strike in Doha kickstart a hostage deal?
Did the strikes in Qatar move the country closer toward ending the war and bringing the hostages home, or did it push both goals further away?

Democracy
Democracy
Even against beasts, the IDF must uphold its character
The IDF must fight terrorism with unwavering determination, but it must also preserve its character and its values.
Geopolitics
Geopolitics
The double standard of Gaza’s migration ban
As Gaza faces catastrophic destruction, the international community’s opposition to voluntary migration raises questions about Palestinian rights and political motives.
Geopolitics
Geopolitics
Israel’s hostage negotiations cannot become political football
As political tensions threaten to derail negotiations, Israel faces a critical choice between partisan interests and saving lives.
Geopolitics
Geopolitics
Big problems require great leaps of creativity
Rump’s Gaza proposal sparked global outrage, but is it truly unthinkable, or just an overdue challenge to the status quo?
Democracy
Democracy
How Israeli leaders ignore accountability, hold contempt for citizens
Bereaved Israeli families are demanding answers, but their political leaders look the other way.
Identity
Identity
Let’s talk about God: Why studying religion helps understand conflict
Without employing critical historical perspectives to explore the role of religion and the construction of God, we cannot hope to fully grasp the complex interfaith dynamics at play in the world.
Geopolitics
Geopolitics
Trump’s outlandish Gaza plan may spare Middle East from past mistakes
The Arab world has no real interest in the people of Gaza, so while Trump’s idea is radical, it should not be dismissed as unrealistic.