democracy

  Clarens Renois, Haitian presidential candidate.

'We need to create a Middle class': Clarens Renois shares vision to save Haiti from gangs

In an exclusive interview, Clarens Renois about his own life story and his determination to take control of Haiti - which is, by United Nations standards, a failed state.

By MORDECHAI BECK
31/08/2024

Sde Teiman riots: Threatening the checks and balances key to our survival

The Broad Perspective: It is shameful to see representatives of this ultra-right-wing coalition take part in such violent, heinous riots to defend criminals.

 ‘THE MONK and the Gun’ – a political satire with a deeper meaning.

'The Monk and the Gun': A look at culture clash in Bhutan's democratic transition

The Monk and the Gun is a political satire with a deep meaning, but the spiritual message behind the story sneaks up on you, or rather, you understand and embrace it gradually.

With an overwhelming majority, Meretz and Labor approve merge, becoming the Democrats

The Labor Party conference approved a merger with Meretz, strengthening Yair Golan’s control. Despite criticism, the agreement passed with an overwhelming majority.

12/07/2024
(L-R) Benjamin Netanyahu; Itamar Ben-Gvir

Right-wing voters already marking Ben-Gvir as Netanyahu's potential successor

In a post-Netanyahu era, Itamar Ben-Gvir leads right-wing candidate support. The National Camp and Likud see minor seat changes. Survey includes 500 respondents.

By MOSHE COHEN
12/07/2024

For Western students, Israel is a code word for US imperialism

American and European institutions of higher learning harbor academics promoting the idea of the West as a sinful civilization, irremediably guilty of the most horrific crimes.

By MICHAEL PARTEM
10/07/2024

The Torah sets a blueprint for the importance of 'bottom-up democracy' - opinion

The Jewish people are more unified today than any other nation in the world, primarily because of the Torah and our system of Jewish education.

By LEO DEE
07/07/2024

When stakes are high, Judaism doesn’t place all responsibility on a single charismatic leader

How might Judaism influence and shape democracy, either in Israel or in the US?

By RABBI JUSTUS BAIRD/JTA
03/07/2024

Why antisemitism is an American problem

This is not just a fight for Jewish Americans – it’s a fight for the soul of America itself and of Western democracies at large.

By ERAN SHAYSHON , DOR LASKER
02/07/2024

Iran to hold run-off presidential election, interior ministry says

Low-key moderate Massoud Pezeshkian got 10,415,991 million of the 24,535,185 million votes counted, while his hardline rival Saeed Jalili got 9,473,298 million, according to a ministry spokesperson.

By REUTERS
29/06/2024
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