democracy

If we don't take a stand, who will?

The Movement for Quality Government has been fighting corruption for 35 years. “This is a battle for Israel’s future as a democratic state ”says the movement’s founder, Eliad Shraga.

By TALIA LEVIN , IN COLLABORATION WITH THE MOVEMENT FOR QUALITY GOVERNMENT
09/04/2025

'Loyalist’ Shin Bet head could dismantle democracy, says Israel Democracy Institute VP

"This could have dramatic, far-reaching implications for the independence and professionalism of the entire public service,” Navot wrote.

When the opposition becomes the enemy: How the US, Israel are failing at democracy

Consent of the governed comes at the ballot box, but effective governance depends on the support of ALL the people. Democracy will hold only if the opposition can be successful in this effort.

Not deep state, but dark state: When bureaucrats overrule Israeli democracy

Qatargate or Qatarfake? Could the suspicions of treason have been a smokescreen aimed more at Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who employed the supposed “traitors” in his office?

  Protesters hold a banner with an image of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, in Istanbul’s Sarachane S

‘They’ve crossed a threshold of fear’: Turkey’s youth rise up

University students with no history of activism are now at the forefront of demonstrations against Erdogan’s increasingly authoritarian rule.

By GIORGIA VALENTE/THE MEDIA LINE
01/04/2025

Trouble in Turkey: Erdogan’s arrest of Imamoglu is the first move in a power grab

When it comes to elections, Recep Tayyip Erdogan has consistently demonstrated the ability to intimidate his opponents and rally his supporters.

Israel in turmoil: Your guide to the internal conflicts shaking up the Jewish state

The Jerusalem Post delves into the key issues shaping Israel’s current turmoil, presenting perspectives from both sides of the argument.

Ex-deputy chief justice: ICC, UN clapping over gov’t tearing down judicial independence

"We are a democracy, but with the situation now, we are doing an injustice to this term, this was a knife in the back of democracy.”

Accusations of ‘Deep State’: What is this entity Netanyahu claims controls Israel?

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu claims that an alleged Deep State controls the country. What is this mysterious entity?

By TOVA HERZL
27/03/2025

Time to quit: Netanyahu, Bar, and all of Israel's leaders failed and must step down

Israel's failed leaders should step aside and make room for new leaders who will renew and rebuild the country.

27/03/2025
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