Netanyahu and Obama: Name-Calling and its Discontents
2014-10-31
Ultimately, the name-calling is amusing and makes for good copy, but it’s irrelevant. What matters, as always, is policy. Continue Reading
The Cold Realities of US Policy in Israel-Palestine
2014-10-15
The power of the pro-Israel lobby is undeniable, but the image of the US being forced into policies it would otherwise abhor by that lobby is absurd and inaccurate. The real roots of US policy remain entrenched in perceived national interests and geo-strategic concerns. Continue Reading
If a Two-State Solution Fails, What Next?
2014-03-04
Advertisements The failure of peace talks between Israel and the Palestinians could lead to a significant shift in public opinion in the United States regarding Israel’s future, according to a new poll released Monday. When asked about two options in the event the two-state solution to the Israel-Palestine conflict wasContinue Reading
New York Jews Blast De Blasio Over AIPAC Speech
2014-01-29
Advertisements A group of prominent Jewish leaders in New York have sent a letter to the city’s new mayor, Bill De Blasio sharply criticizing him for the fawning and kowtowing speech he secretly made to AIPAC. It’s short and to the point–AIPAC doesn’t speak for these Jews and, I’ll add,Continue Reading
2013 Brings No Change to US Policy On Israel-Palestine
2013-12-30
Advertisements This article originally appeared at LobeLog. When it comes to the tedious dance between the United States, Israel and the Palestinian Authority, the more things change, the more they stay the same. As 2013 draws to a close, we have another proof of that cliché. As 2013 dawned, PresidentContinue Reading