Why the “Allen Plan” and Palestinian Demilitarization Could Never Protect Israel
Prime Minister Netanyahu’s acceptance of Palestinian statehood has always been premised upon prior Palestinian demilitarization. Nonetheless, any ostensibly legal promise that such a condition could be met is contradicted by pertinent international law.
To be a Jew for a Day
Are you ready to wear the Star or a kippah to identify as a Jew, even for a day?
The North Korean Crisis as Competitive Risk Taking
On increasingly urgent matters concerning North Korean nuclear weapons and corresponding missile development, the US and its pertinent allies should focus not on proliferating ordnance per se, but rather on underlying analytic and intellectual orientations to effective control.
Israel and Hizballah: The Battle Before the Battle
During the 2006 war between  Israel and Hizballah, Israeli military actions were limited by the broader diplomatic situation.Â
Why Bibi?
Bibi’s strong, politically, despite years of police inquiries, and reports suggesting that he might be on the edge of a criminal indictment.
Israelis Want Victory
It’s time for a shift in focus away from hopeless and counterproductive negotiations to ending the conflict the time-proven way: Through victory.
Vietnam, Palestine, and Israel
The comparison can fuel at least a bit of optimism for Israel’s capacity to maneuver among dangers and opportunities.
Comey’s Leaked Memos: Who Will Guard the Guardians?
President Trump has accused former FBI director James Comey of illegality in leaking memos that may have contained classified information.
Who Do We Trust?
Despite our leaders’ daily exclamations of relying on the US and a few others, it’s hard to believe that Israelis feel a great deal of trust in anyone.
Why Would Anyone Destroy the Ten Commandments?
Reed’s act is seen by many as reflecting the sentiments of a growing number of Americans who do not want the Ten Commandments or God, who gave them, in their midst.