Wrecking NATO

The Washington Post headline blared, “Trump is bent on wrecking NATO. Prepare for catastrophe.” The Post fears that President Trump’s diplomacy will benefit Vladimir Putin to the detriment of American and European interests.
“Widespread Self-Righteousness”

What happened to the Europe Americans loved to love? Ancient and modern, “like us” but not too much, clean, good food, low-crime, democratic, and friendly. Was it ever so?
Why Democrats are Turning Anti-Israel

Since President Donald Trump entered the White House, hardly a day has gone by without Israel receiving a warning from a Democratic politician or a liberal American Jewish leader that it had better curb its enthusiasm and be reticent in its support for Trump and his policies.
Column One: Why the Concern for UNRWA?

UNRWA and its supporters present the agency as an organization dedicated to supporting Palestinian refugees.
How Sun Tzu Might Approach US Nuclear Strategy

Ancient Chinese general and military strategist Sun Tzu’s The Art of War should be studied by US President Donald Trump’s senior military advisors.
Much Ado About Something

Over the years, many dismissed the Right’s criticism of the Supreme Court as mere carping. But it turns out that the negative appraisals of the High Court were truly much ado about something.
Reaching Young Evangelicals in the Language of Digital Culture

The passionate support of millions of Evangelical Christians in the United States for Israel is valued by the people and government of Israel.
Israel Victory Gains Strength

What do Israelis think of the idea of Israel winning and the Palestinians losing?
An Israeli Soldier to American Jews: Wake Up!

I urge the organized Jewish community and its members to wake up and stand up for the Jewish state of Israel, and for all it represents, and for all it works to achieve.
Lamed-Vav and the Danger of Donald

Whatever else Donald Trump might believe, the state of our American union is deeply intertwined with the state of our world.