What kind of constitution works best for Israel, and why it must be done now
Israel is more polarized than ever, which is why many are skeptical of the initiative to establish a…
New round of talks on Syria begins with focus on new constitution
A new round of talks focusing on a new constitution for war-torn Syria began Monday in Geneva, with…
‘Battle for the center’: Large majority of Israelis already know how they’ll vote — poll
Several months ahead of the October 27 national elections, the vast majority of Israelis have already decided whom…
Israel’s post-war elections demand a vision for the country’s future
Over more than a thousand days of war, policy makers and analysts have asked repeatedly: What is the…
First session of Syria’s parliament convenes after Assad’s ousting
Syria’s transitional parliament began its first session on Sunday, tasked with drafting the country’s new constitution and laying…
Netanyahu’s government is turning court rulings into political choices
In an unprecedented move, the government on Sunday approved a unanimous decision declaring it would disobey a High…
Congress’s failure to stop Trump on Iran betrays the Founders’ intentions
On Tuesday, the Senate briefly asserted its constitutional prerogative over war and peace. In a 50–48 vote, with…
Israel: What Went Wrong? Omer Bartov on Zionism, Genocide Warnings and the Crisis of Israeli Democracy
Zionism in practice turned into settler-colonialism and Israel became an outpost of Western colonial oppression. This is a…
Peace forces win war powers resolution vote, but Iran war isn’t over yet – People’s World
Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson was not pleased that four members of his party broke ranks to vote…
Future Israel: Structure of government
This is the second of a three-part series. In Part I, I suggested implementing broad parameters to create…
At the 60-Day Mark, the Iran War is Triply Illegal
Today, May 1st, marks 60 days since President Donald Trump notified Congress that he initiated a war against…
An Urgent Call to Break the Cycle of Division and Exclusion in Syria
Introduction The fall of Bashar Al-Assad on Dec. 8, 2024 is perhaps the most consequential moment in Syria’s…