Israeli democracy
The delegitimization of Israel’s foundational idea.
The dangers of rhetorical hysteria.
Let politics sort things out.
Contrary to John Kerry’s insistence, Israel isn’t running out of time.
No swimwear problems in Tel Aviv.
They’re the product of media events, not any actual policies.
Most Israelis resent attempts to defame their military.
In praise of their “solidarity and clarity of purpose.”
A modest change might do much good.
The court has power without parallel in any other democracy.
A Jordanian political scientist thinks his country could benefit from actually understanding its neighbor.
As several great thinkers have observed, religion encourages a positive civic culture.
Congratulations to Mahmoud Abbas on the eleventh year of his four-year term!