Tag: Democracy

In this episode, Professor Milan Svolik of Yale University examines the phenomenon of citizens voting for political leaders who threaten or undermine democracy.
Israeli political scientist Gayil Talshir, in her book "Governability or Democracy," delves into the concerning erosion of democratic institutions and values in Israel, such as attacks on the judiciary, prioritizing the majority over minorities, loyalty tests, corruption, and illiberalism.
In this video lecture by Rabbi Shmuel Phillips, the question of whether the Torah prefers theocracy, democracy, or dictatorship is explored.
The article criticizes the Abraham Accords, a peace agreement between Israel and the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain, as a publicity stunt rewarding Israel despite human rights abuses and breaches of international law.
In "Disinformation Smells Bad," the authors of "Calling Bullshit: The Art of Scepticism in a Data-Driven World," Carl Bergstrom and Jevin D. West, delve into the importance of critical thinking in the face of disinformation.
In "Calling Bullshit: The Art of Scepticism in a Data-Driven World," authors Carl Bergstrom and Jevin D. West discuss the importance of recognizing and combating disinformation to maintain healthy democracies.
Professors Nancy Rosenblum and Russell Muirhead, in their book "A Lot of People are Saying", discuss how new conspiracy theorists in America, particularly during Donald Trump's presidency, lack evidence and coherent arguments, undermining democracy.
Professors Nancy Rosenblum and Russell Muirhead highlight the dangers of new conspiracy theorists in America, particularly during Donald Trump's presidency.
Peter Beinart, a prominent Jewish American commentator, recently wrote two essays advocating for a one-state, bi-national solution to the Israeli-Palestinian crisis.
Prof. Jan Werner Muller delves into the topic of populism and its impact on democracy in his book, questioning how constitutions can safeguard against populist threats, exploring the intersection of Christian democracy, conservatism, and populism, and addressing how democratic societies can handle outliers.
In this podcast episode, Prof. Jan Werner Muller explores the topic of populism and its implications for democracy.
In a discussion led by Prof. Dani Filc from Ben Gurion University, the uniqueness of Israeli political populism is explored in comparison to global populist movements.
In this episode of Tel Aviv Review, Prof. Dani Filc from Ben Gurion University explores the topic of populism in Israel.
Dr. Zohar Maor, a history lecturer at Bar Ilan University and co-editor of the book "Nationalism and Secularization," reviews new perspectives on political modernity and reexamines older ideas on the subject.
David Simon, known for his work on shows like "The Wire" and "The Deuce," reflects on his adaptation of Philip Roth's novel "The Plot Against America," which imagines an alternate history where Charles Lindbergh, a hero and anti-Semite, becomes president and pushes isolationist and anti-Semitic policies.
The text emphasizes that individuals feeling disillusioned by the current political landscape should not give up on democracy.
On January 31, 2020, after 47 years of membership, the United Kingdom officially left the European Union following the Brexit referendum in 2016.
Scholars Cristbal Rovira Kaltwasser and Cas Mudde offer an accessible overview of populism for a broad audience, covering its various manifestations across the political spectrum.
Scholars Rovira Kaltwasser and Mudde offer an accessible overview of populism for a broad audience, discussing its various forms across the political spectrum and regions, highlighting its impact on democracies.
Dr. Yaniv Roznai, an Israeli law scholar, discusses the threat populist leaders pose to democracy, particularly the constitution.
Dr. Yaniv Roznai, an Israeli law scholar, examines the challenges posed by populist leaders to democracy, particularly their tendency to undermine constitutional principles.
The UN Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Religion or Belief, Dr. Ahmed Shaheed, recently released a significant report focusing on the alarming rise of antisemitism and its detrimental impact on democracy and the Jewish community.
Susan Glasser, a staff writer for The New Yorker, discusses the challenges facing American media in the era of Trump on the Tel Aviv Review.
Susan Glasser, a staff writer for The New Yorker, discusses the challenges facing the American media in the era of Trump and its role in safeguarding democracy amidst increasing hostility.
The discussion explores a new Brookings Institute Policy Brief titled "Is Israel in Democratic Decline?" by Tamara Cofman Wittes and Yael Mizrahi-Arnaud, questioning whether Israel is facing a decline in its democracy's quality.