מאמרים

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?
Will the IDF strike in Doha kickstart a hostage deal?
President Donald Trump, along with the emir of Qatar, Tamim bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, is in the background on a computer screen. Photo by Shutterstock
Geopolitics

Germany’s election signals a rejection of passive decline

AfD is not merely a nationalist movement. Their appeal lies not in ideological extremism but in its ability to capitalize on widespread discontent, particularly regarding immigration.
Geopolitics
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.
Democracy
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?
Geopolitics
Democracy

How Israeli leaders ignore accountability, hold contempt for citizens

Bereaved Israeli families are demanding answers, but their political leaders look the other way.
Democracy
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.
Identity
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.
Geopolitics
Religion and State

Who was Rabbi Abraham Isaac Kook?

Did Rav Kook promote an inclusive, moderate religious Zionism or was he the conservative Haredi nationalist father of the extreme right? The answer is far from simple
Religion and State