American Foreign Policy

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Donald Trump and the rise of the Christian Zionists

Jewish Chronicle · 20 Nov

American Christian Zionists, strongly supportive of Israel, play a significant role in shaping U.S. policy towards Israel, as exemplified by figures like Vice President-elect J.D. Vance, former Governor Mike Huckabee, and Defense nominee Pete Hegseth within Donald Trump's administration.

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What Matters Now to Haviv Rettig Gur: Anti-Zionists misusing Jewish rituals in protests

What Matters Now · 23 Oct

Jewish Voice for Peace's use of Jewish Sukkot symbols with Palestinian iconography ignited controversy over misrepresenting and "propifying" Jewish rituals for political ends.

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Among pro-Israel conservatives, concern mounts over isolationism — and antisemitism — on the far right

Ron Kampeas in JTA · 2 Aug

Concern is growing within pro-Israel conservative circles due to the rise of isolationism and antisemitism on the far right.

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#195 - Lessons From My Father’s Life - Moon Landing & Affects of Rocket Science

Jewish History Uncensored · 8 Jul

Rabbi Arnie Wittenstein explores the historical significance of NASA's Apollo program against the backdrop of the 1960s cultural upheavals, highlighting his father's contributions to Apollo 8's success.

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Why Are Democrats Afraid to Fight for Freedom?

Peter Beinart in The Beinart Notebook · 1 Jul

The text discusses the lack of courage among Democrats in confronting various challenges, likening their hesitancy to the lack of courage in the Republican Party during the Trump era.

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Israel at War – America

For Heaven's Sake · 15 May

Donniel Hartman and Yossi Klein Halevi discuss the U.S. decision to pause a bomb shipment to Israel, examining its implications for Israel's military and psychological strategy.

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Biden’s two-pronged Israel strategy — with Bret Stephens

Call Me Back · 29 Mar

Bret Stephens discusses the Biden administration's recent abstention from a UN Security Council resolution calling for a ceasefire without demanding the release of hostages, signaling a potential shift in U.S.-Israel relations.

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Joseph Lieberman on American Jews and the Zionist Dream (Rebroadcast)

Tikvah · 29 Mar

Joe Lieberman, a prominent American Jewish figure and former senator from Connecticut, represented a unique era in American public life with his religious observance and support for Israel.

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America the Evil Dad?

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 13 Feb

The episode delves into Tucker Carlson's controversial comments labeling America as the world's 'evil dad' due to its interventionist policies, especially in regard to the Middle East.

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Is Biden Getting the Economy He Wants?

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 2 Feb

The podcast reviews President Biden's economic challenges and geopolitical decisions affecting his future election prospects.

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UNRWA Uncovered

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 30 Jan

The episode discusses the flaws in the United Nations Relief Works Agency (UNRWA), arguing it's essentially upholding rather than resolving the issues of Palestinian refugees, with alarming ties to Hamas.

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Antony Blinken Is Hardly the Next Kissinger

Gadi Taub in Tablet · 8 Dec 2023

The article discusses the similarities between the October 7 massacre committed by Hamas and the Yom Kippur War in 1973.

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Dead Wrong

Ted Cruz in Tablet · 28 Jul 2023

A recent article in Tablet magazine argues for an end to US aid to Israel, claiming that the Biden administration's policies towards Israel undermine its national security.

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Tablet Goes to Saudi Arabia

The Editors in Tablet · 22 May 2023

This article discusses the changing dynamics in the Middle East and the potential for an alliance between Israel and Saudi Arabia.

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Did DeSantis Just Go Isolationist?

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 14 Mar 2023

Jonathan Schanzer of the Foundation for the Defense of Democracies discussed Ron DeSantis characterizing the war in Ukraine as a territorial dispute where the U.S. should not intervene on a podcast.

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Can America Keep Failing Upward?

Jeremy Stern in Tablet · 7 Feb 2023

The article discusses the evolving dynamics of the United States' relationships with Germany and Japan.

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Three Big Questions That the American Establishment Got Wrong

Michael Lind in Tablet · 17 May 2022

In this article, the author discusses three major debates in the United States since the end of the Cold War: globalization, foreign policy, and the federal deficit.

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Ukraine’s Deadly Gamble

Lee Smith in Tablet · 25 Feb 2022

The author argues that the US has played a role in the conflict between Ukraine and Russia by using Ukraine as a weapon against Russia, destabilizing the region and putting Ukrainian lives at risk.

0 Politics Literature

Hostages Abroad and Hostage at Home

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 24 Aug 2021

Ben Shapiro discusses the deteriorating situation in Afghanistan, describing it as transitioning from a debacle to a hostage crisis.

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The Malley Test

Martin Peretz in Tablet · 8 Feb 2021

The appointment of Robert Malley as special envoy to Iran highlights a deepening divide within the Democratic Party.

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The View From Jerusalem: A Journalist's Perspective

Israel Policy Pod · 26 Jan 2021

New York Times Jerusalem Bureau Chief, David Halbfinger, reflects on the past four years in Israel, the Palestinian Territories, and American foreign policy.

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An Uncertain Time, in Israel and Beyond

Israel Policy Pod · 18 Oct 2019

Hosts Evan Gottesman and Eli Kowaz discuss the political uncertainty in Israel as Benjamin Netanyahu is expected to return the mandate to form a government.

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The Only Path to a U.S. Victory in the Middle East Is to Leave Now

Lee Smith in Tablet · 20 Feb 2019

The text argues that the United States' best course of action in the Middle East is to leave now, as continued military presence has not brought about the desired outcomes and is disconnected from American public opinion.

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AJC Passport: What’s Ahead for the State Department and the Iran Deal?

People of the Pod · 13 Apr 2018

AJC Passport discusses the Senate Foreign Relations hearings on CIA Director Mike Pompeo's nomination and its implications for US foreign policy.

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Desert eagles: American foreign policy in the Middle East

Tel Aviv Review · 29 Apr 2016

Professor Joel Migdal discusses his book "Shifting Sands: The United States in the Middle East" with host Gilad Halpern, highlighting how American foreign policy is reflected in the region.

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