Can the retreat of democracy be reversed?
For the Summit for Democracy to succeed, the US must work closely with NATO and the EU to take concrete measures to stop the erosion... Read More
Fighting the last (Cold) War
Don’t misuse analogy to whistle past the graveyard. By David B. Kanin The argument goes as follows: The United States lost the war... Read More
The danger to our democracy is the Republican Party
As for me, I still have strong faith in the American enterprise. We have fought civil and world wars, faced depressions, corrupt administrations, social unrest,... Read More
Why is Trump litigating over the US General Election?
There is soon to be an explosion of litigation, under the moniker Trump v Biden, the purpose of which is to alter the outcome of... Read More
Trump is the antithesis of American greatness
In at least 10 areas, Trump has inflicted a severe injury on the American public, on the country as a whole, and on America’s reputation... Read More
2020 will be more turbulent than 2019, unless…
The year 2020 will most likely be as turbulent if not more so than 2019 due mainly to the lack of American leadership and the... Read More
Ending US-Iran impasse rests only on face-to-face negotiations
A new deal with Iran would inhibit proliferation of nuclear weapons in the region, pave the way for finding a solution to the war in... Read More
The butcher of Ankara’s visit to the house of lies
To be sure, the Turkish butcher Erdogan and the notorious liar Trump found their match, and they have no shame and no remorse about the... Read More
Trump’s disgraceful letter to Erdogan
“I will call you later.” This is how Trump ends the letter. Call Erdogan for what, just to tell him ‘Don’t worry, I still believe... Read More
An act of betrayal and infamy
It is no secret that Trump’s decision was also largely motivated by his financial interest in Turkey, which goes back many years to 2012, with... Read More
Trump’s embrace of white supremacy is poisoning America’s soul
Trump will be damned by history for tearing the country apart, and as long as he is in power, we should expect that America’s values... Read More
The Democrats’ victory can save the Republican Party
The Democrats’ victory in the House offers Republicans in the Senate an opportunity to redeem themselves by collaborating with Democrats on major issues that face... Read More
Trumpism and the value of truth
The onslaught of post-truth is something we must resist with everything in our power, and every means at our disposal – in courts, and classrooms... Read More
Arms race redux
The logic of the second arms race is that, drones aside, seldom will this equipment be used one against the other. Instead this equipment is designed,... Read More
How should a modern democracy select its judges?
The chaos and agonies of a partisan Justice Kavanaugh confirmation process may be outweighed by the benefits of political transparency that a public procedure adds... Read More
American energy policy in the Middle East
In the medium term, the United States must diversify its reliance upon international oil markets. Energy independence was never a credible policy, because energy prices... Read More
Should the US stop enabling Israel?
Given that only the US can persuade, pressure, or coerce Israel to agree to a two-state solution, the US must bear the moral responsibility to... Read More
What should the United States do with the United Nations?
The United Nations cannot be disciplined just by cutting budgets, and there is (marginally) more to be lost by withdrawing than by staying in. While... Read More
The future of the EU in the wake of Trump’s betrayal
Trump has become a marionette manipulated by a master puppeteer, Putin. He can no longer be trusted to serve either America’s or our allies’ interests.... Read More
Trumpism and the value of truth
The onslaught of post-truth is something we must resist with everything in our power, and every means at our disposal – in courts, and classrooms... Read More
Why US must expand, not withdraw, forces from Syria
The US cannot impact the development of events in Syria without a credible and strong military backing to deter any adversary from acting in any... Read More
Decertifying the Iran deal is dangerously reckless
Revisiting the Iran deal would have provided a golden opportunity to change the regional dynamic, as long as Iran is ready and willing to play... Read More
Trump and Kim Jong Un – sailing on uncharted waters
The changing dynamic of the conflict in favor of Kim, and Trump’s aspiration to reach an agreement that his predecessor failed to achieve, offer a... Read More
Donald and Bibi – the Blues Brothers
The following is a satirical would-be conversation between Prime Minister Netanyahu (Bibi) and President Trump (Donald) during Netanyahu’s upcoming visit to the White House on... Read More
Murder by Congress
Every legislator who does not act on gun control is complicit in all murders and atrocities committed by the barrel of a gun. They are... Read More
