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Israel's Crisis
Israel's crisis is about judicial reform, but about deeper issues as well. Religion and state issues, and the role of the fast-growing haredi population, are at the heart of the matter. Read More
Implications of the Russia-Ukraine War
The Russia-Ukraine war has implications for the Middle East, Europe, and Asia and of course for U.S. foreign policy. In this speech I addressed them briefly.
Israel's Election: What to Think About Religious Zionists, Netanyahu, and Tales of Doomsday
Doomsday predictions about the consequences of Israel's election are overwrought. Some of the proposed legal reforms would bring Israel's system closer to the U.S. model.
Why “Reforming” the United Nations Security Council Is a Bad Idea
President Biden has embraced "reforms" of the United Nations Security Council that are impractical and would undermine U.S. interests.
Amnesty International's Attack on Ukraine
Amnesty International's recent attack on Ukraine raises yet again the issue of how the size, governance, and influence of the largest human rights organizations may damage the cause of human rights.
The "Two-State Solution" as Panacea Never Fades Away
President Biden showed strong support for Israel during his recent visit, but never explained how the "two-state solution" would be possible without damaging Jordanian and Israeli security.
The Partisan Gap in Support for Israel Seems Permanent
Polls taken in 2021 and 2022 show a significant gap between Republicans and Democrats in their levels of support for Israel and for the Palestinians.
Human Rights NGOs: "Quis custodiet ipsos custodes?"
International human rights NGOs are important champions of basic human rights, but must be subject to careful assessment themselves.
The Ukraine War, China, and Taiwan
What lessons will Xi Jinping learn from the war in Ukraine?
The Heroism of Vladimir Kara-Murza
The Russian democracy activist Vladimir Kara-Murza has been imprisoned, and his heroism must be saluted.
The Biden Administrations Flirts With Dangerous Moves to Weaken U.S. Veto Power in the United Nations
The U.N. General Assembly is debating a move to weaken veto power in the Security Council, and the Biden administration is supporting the draft. But weakening the veto is clearly against U.S. interests.
