He meticulously observes the limits of his position, does not act as a gatekeeper, does not stand above the people or beyond the law, and leaves the last word on complicated social, economic and political questions to the legislature. The conservative judge: A portrait.
The conception of the Civil Service assumed that the professional expert is a neutral and unbiased individual, thus suitably tasked with shaping public policy. The reality is that within bureaucracy there is a distinct lack of expertise and impartiality; bureaucrats...
Realism centered around military force, and the willingness to use it, is most effective in understanding the chaotic world order; it is the most moral form of realism we know....
The atrocities of October 7th not only shattered our understanding of Israel's adversaries and Islam, but also our fundamental faith in human goodness. Were we mistaken? Are humans inherently predisposed towards evil? Moreover, how does the classical Western perspective on...
As tragic as current events may be, they serve as yet another reminder that the Palestinian rejectionist doctrine remains the primary barrier to peace. Confronting it directly is not just necessary—it is the key to both winning the conflict and...
Two millennia in the diaspora left an indelible imprint on the Jewish people. It was believed that the establishment of Israel would uproot the debilitating effects of statelessness. While its War Of Independence marked the most profound manifestation of Jewish...
Political concerns about the global Evangelical movement are primarily unfounded. Expanding collaboration with hundreds of millions of believers who support Israel is crucial, particularly amidst geopolitical turmoil....
Organizers of the "Kaplan Protests" and similar movements have woven a rich social fabric to fill the void left by fading communal ties. The Right, falling behind in this regard, has important lessons to draw...
Despite significant military successes and exceptional dedication, Israel struggles to achieve any semblance of lasting victory against its Palestinian enemies. The cause of this puzzling phenomenon is clear: Israel lacks the drive to decisively win; instead striving towards a fantasy...
Nihilism has often facilitated sociocultural radicalization. Across different times, places, and societies, there is a recurring correlation between nihilist ideologies, political extremism, and antisemitism. This toxic alliance was starkly evident in the U.S. following the October 7 massacre in Israel....
The day after the Oct. 7th massacre, significant parts of American academia appeared to either support Hamas or remain indifferent to the group's brutal actions. Before any response from Israel, pro-Hamas demonstrations had already sprung up on numerous U.S. college...
Zionism's dream of a harmonious Lebanon was shattered by its turbulent birth, fragmented society, and eventual dominance by the PLO and Hezbollah, a dramatic saga echoing along the Litani River....
Iran’s strategy of funding, training and arming proxy forces is the fundamental cause of the current multi-front war with Israel. Countering Iran’s influence across the region, as well as its nuclear ambitions, is a strategic imperative of the highest order...

In 1953, five years after the establishment of the State of Israel, its first prime minister, David Ben-Gurion, wrote what is known as the “Eighteen Point Document,” which has come to be Israel’s only official national security document. In it,...

Israel’s political quagmire might be subdued due to the ongoing war in Gaza and Lebanon. Responsible leaders and citizens should use the unrest and push for a responsible constitutional reform....
While military efforts on both fronts are far from being resolved, Israeli leadership must develop a clear and decisive plan for the inevitable status quo shifts that will become apparent in the post-war reality....