The Gaps Between Western and Non-Western US Allies on the Ukraine War
For mid-level regional powers, avoiding non-essential friction with a major power like Russia is seen as an imperative, particularly in a situation where consistent support from their U.S. patron is by no means a given.
Defeating the Danger from Without
Self-reflection in the Jewish context all too often is an exercise in directing accountability inward, rather than where it belongs: squarely on the shoulders of Israel’s external enemies.
Loving Israel, from Left to Right
Israel’s supporters don’t have to love Israel the same way, but we can each have “a heart with many rooms.”
The Newest (and least known) Israeli Holiday and its Hidden Christian Connection
In 1897, Herzl was elected the president of the First Zionist Congress in Basel, Switzerland, a position he held until his death in 1904. Herzl visited Jerusalem for the first time in October 1898.
How Concerned Should We Be about the Iranian Drone Threat?
The US House of Representatives voted last week to pass the Stop Iranian Drones Act.
Why the Fed Will Fail to Fight Inflation Until the Recession Beats it Down
You cannot grow a turnip in a pile of dollar bills unless you let them rot first. Depending on the road the Fed takes, that could become the dollar’s highest value and the best the Fed can do to reduce food shortages.
Are Republicans Banned From New York’s Museum Of Jewish Heritage?
According to the non-profit Tikvah Fund, the New York Museum of Jewish Heritage has banned Florida’s Governor Ron DeSantis from the museum,
How Can New Saudi-Turkey Ties Impact the Middle East?
In a significant change, Turkey and Saudi Arabia are seeking to renew ties.
Sacrifice for Israel is Entirely Rational
To mark Israel’s Memorial Day for Fallen Soldiers and Independence Day, we discussed Prof. Aumann’s perspective on the rationality of loss and sacrifice. Prof. Aumann’s son Shlomo was killed in June 1982, during his service in the First Lebanon War.
Will the Real Nazi Antisemites Please Stand Up
I draw a distinction between someone who is antisemitic, and someone who says antisemitic things. The two are not mutually exclusive. Not everyone who says antisemitic things is necessarily antisemitic, but is definitely ignorant. Not every anti-Semite necessarily says antisemitic things, but is no less ignorant. Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has demonstrated that he […]