democracy

Freedom forgone: The concerning rise of censorship in Israel

What justification would we have as a humanitarian society if we did not preserve the rights of those we disagree with just because we disagree with them?

War Diary: The IDF is not a moral army, Israel is cast as a blight unto the nations

Like it or not, the State of Israel is expected to be better than other nations, a light unto the nations. Unfortunately, at this moment in time Israel is often cast as a blight unto the nations.

By MORDECHAI BECK
01/03/2025

'Takeover': A look at pre-Nazi Germany's last months of democracy

The author takes the reader through these last months of democracy, minute by minute, day by day, blow by blow.

By COLIN SHINDLER
23/02/2025

America’s democracy is at a crossroads, a collapse could have global impact

As we watch this unfold, we must remember that democracy isn’t just a system of government – it’s a daily practice of civic engagement and responsible citizenship.

By MICHAEL J. SALAMON
18/02/2025
 Yair Golan holds a press conference in Tel Aviv, on February 13, 2025

Israel must return to be a home for ‘all Jews,’ Golan tells US Jewish leaders

Golan declared that the coming year will be a “year of decisiveness.” This decisiveness will include a series of decisions that will decide the “destiny” of Israel, Golan said.

Israel ranked last in 2024 Nation Brands Index, launches rebranding plan

In response to the ranking, Brand IL launched a $100m rebranding campaign to reverse negative perceptions of Israel.

Lack of voting opportunities, calls for reforms to strengthen Israel’s democracy

The study notes that Israel stands apart from developed democracies by offering citizens only two direct voting opportunities.

How to pave Iran's path to freedom

With careful planning, a transition commission has the potential to inspire confidence and contribute to a more democratic and prosperous Iran, benefitting the Middle East and the wider world.

By NAZANIN AFSHIN-JAM MACKAY
16/01/2025

Israel's soldiers are selfless, civil, patriotic. Israel's politicians are the opposite

Is this the kind of politics we want? Are these the kind of leaders we deserve? What kind of moral maggots represent us?

08/01/2025

Knesset's streak of anti-democratic legislation goes against the public's will

Are Israelis interested in legislation that threatens to violate fundamental rights and undermine the functioning and independence of various institutions and organizations?

By ASIF EFRAT
07/01/2025
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