Ran Baratz

Ran Baratz teaches military history and strategy in the IDF’s War Colleges. In 2016-2017 he served as the prime minister’s public diplomacy director. He is also the founding editor of the Hebrew-language website Mida, and the managing director of the Israeli NGO El Haprat. He writes a weekly column in Makor Rishon.

What’s Wrong with the Postmodern Military?

After fifteen months of war, and brilliant Israeli operations, Hamas and Hizballah have managed to avoid total defeat, and the IDF has not yet managed to secure total victory.

Jan. 6 2025 12:30AM

Podcast: Ran Baratz on the Roots of Israeli Angst

The Israeli journalist stops by to talk about the deeper emotions at play on all sides of the current civil crisis, and how they can be addressed.

Aug. 25 2023 12:01AM

Will Israel Have What It Takes?

Thanks to a mix of old values—mutual responsibility—and new ones—individual freedom—Israel is thriving; but challenges loom.

April 9 2014 7:05PM

It's Only Natural

Why Israel is the foundation upon which the house of Jewish culture can be most safely built.

Nov. 20 2013 9:55PM