Status Quoism Is a Temperament, Not an Ideology
Israel should maintain the status quo in the West Bank, and insist that it’s temporary.
To Save Itself from International Isolation, Israel Must Hold On to the West Bank
The diplomatic case against territorial concessions.
Maintaining the Status Quo Is a Choice
When every available cure has catastrophic side effects, it can be reasonable to prefer chronic illness.
What the Demographics of Israel's Fallen Soldiers Reveal about the Country
Many on the Israeli right claim that the soldiers who fight and die for the country no longer belong to the old secular elite but to a rising national-religious one. Are they correct?
The Death of Evidence-Based Two-Statism
After October 7, the possibility of a diplomatic resolution of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict has receded from view.
The Sources and Size of Israeli Polarization
Israelis really are now deeply polarized by secular or religious identity. Admitting that truth is the first step to fixing it.
The Looming War Over Israel’s Law of Return
Over the coming years, Israel’s most famous law will become an object of political gamesmanship and a potential tool for demographic engineering—no matter who will be in power.