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Forward Should we fear that Trump is this generation's Neville Chamberlain? In a word, yes. 18 Aug 2025
Robert Zaretsky critiques the parallels between Neville Chamberlain's 1938 appeasement of Hitler and Donald Trump's recent summit with Vladimir Putin in Alas...
18 Aug 2025
Forward Which school of philosophy provides the best guide for how to think about Gaza? 9 Aug 2025
In an exploration of philosophical perspectives on the moral implications of the Gaza conflict, Robert Zaretsky reflects on teachings from the Torah and comp...
9 Aug 2025
Forward Recognizing Palestinian statehood, Emmanuel Macron once again reveals himself a master of bad timing 29 Jul 2025
French President Emmanuel Macron's decision to recognize Palestinian statehood is seen as poorly timed amid ongoing political tensions. Initially aspiring to...
29 Jul 2025
Forward In a time of fear and despair, we can still feel and inspire awe 27 Jul 2025
The reflection by Robert Zaretsky explores the multifaceted nature of awe, particularly in the context of the Jewish High Holidays, known as the Yamim Noraim...
27 Jul 2025
Forward In a time of xenophobia, displacement and distraction, we need Homer's 'Odyssey' more than ever 22 Jul 2025
In an era marked by xenophobia and distraction, re-engaging with Homer's 'Odyssey' through contemporary translations can offer fresh perspectives on timeless...
22 Jul 2025
Forward A Trumpian farce to make the ghosts of Jefferson, Madison and Vichy France's victims weep 3 Jul 2025
In this opinion piece, Robert Zaretsky draws parallels between the resignation of the University of Virginia president under pressure from the Trump administ...
3 Jul 2025
Forward A great Jewish historian guided America away from war — is there no one to guide Donald Trump? 25 Jun 2025
Robert Zaretsky draws a parallel between the Cuban Missile Crisis and the contemporary situation involving a hypothetical Iranian nuclear crisis. He emphasiz...
25 Jun 2025
Forward Bombing Iran, Donald Trump is triggering a tragedy that Thucydides foretold long ago 22 Jun 2025
Amidst escalating tension between Israel and Iran, President Donald Trump delivered a consequential decision by launching airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facil...
22 Jun 2025
Forward Eventually, the French turned against their government — when will Americans turn against Trump? 18 Jun 2025
Robert Zaretsky draws parallels between the Trump administration's controversial immigration policies and the Vichy regime's collaboration in the Nazi Final ...
18 Jun 2025
Forward A Trumpian parade with soldiers, jets and military vehicles? No tanks. 11 Jun 2025
In a provocative comparison, Robert Zaretsky contrasts the motivations and historical contexts behind military parades in the United States and France. He br...
11 Jun 2025