democracy

South Africa quietly excludes citizens in Israel from voting amid growing tensions

SAZF noted that while DIRCO criticized Israel for denying Palestinians their rights, “it is ironic that the SA government is willing to deny their own citizens’ rights..." when beneficial for them.

Putting democracy under the microscope

The Center for Applied Research on Risks to Democracy opens its doors at Tel Aviv University.

What stands in the way of Israel's national unity?

The question is whether we can somehow remain united despite our real differences in positions on many pertinent issues.

After the next election: Let the government govern

Too often, Israel’s policies depend on what the Americans will agree to, what Palestinians will say, and how the Saudis will react. But you can’t achieve what you don't define.

The challenge of finding the right leaders is nothing new

For any democracy to succeed, there needs to be broad agreement that their form of government has the consent of the governed and that it is good for people individually as well as for their nation.

By ROGER O. CRANVILLE
12/05/2024

History repeats itself, and we cannot forget the mistakes that our democracies made

Who could have imagined that at leading American universities, administrators, professors, and students would stand with Hitler’s disciple – Hamas. 

By MARVIN HIER
12/05/2024

Passover: Universal lessons from the environment

What instruction does our shared environment teach us about creating healthier and more vibrant democracies derived from a communal understanding of freedom?

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