Israel’s President Is More Complex Than You’d Think
2014-10-27
Reuven Rivlin epitomizes the reality of Israeli politics that sometimes the right is a lot more reasonable than the leftContinue Reading
The Occupation Won
2013-01-25
Advertisements In this week’s column at Souciant, I take a closer look at the outcome of the Israeli election. Particularly, I examine the idea that Yair Lapid’s surprising showing and the broader split between the nationalist and religious camps and the so-called center now makes a resolution of the Israel-PalestineContinue Reading
Next Year in Jerusalem
2012-12-21
Advertisements With the year ending, many writers will do their reviews of 2012. I look at where we are and what that might mean for 2013 for Israel and the Palestinians and the outside players, the US and EU.Continue Reading
Making Europe Responsible
2012-12-14
Advertisements The United States may be easing up its customary pressure on Europe to go along with it in its blanket protection of Israel no matter how far Israel pushes the envelope. Early indications are that Europe just doesn’t need the pressure, they’re not going to pressure Israel anyway, despiteContinue Reading
How Israel Lost
2012-11-23
Advertisements In this week’s column at Souciant, I do a rundown of the winners and losers in the so-called “Operation Pillar of Defense.” I examine a number of different actors, not just Israel and Hamas, as well as some of the regional implications. Hope you find it interesting.Continue Reading