In the book "Clear and Present Safety," authors Michael A. Cohen and Micah Zenko argue that the world is actually getting better, contrary to common belief.

Prof. Hanna Yablonka, a historian at Ben-Gurion University, explores the lives of a distinct cohort of Israelis who were born alongside the establishment of the state in her book "Biography of a Generation."

Mark Lilla, a Columbia University Professor, shares insights from his book "The Once and Future Liberal: After Identity Politics" at the Global Forum of the National Library of Israel, discussing past failures of progressive politics and suggesting ways the liberal left can reinvent itself.

Dr. Nir Arielli, an Associate Professor of International History at the University of Leeds, talks about his book "From Byron To Bin Laden: A History of Foreign War Volunteers" in a Tel Aviv Review episode sponsored by The Van Leer Jerusalem Institute focusing on promoting humanistic, democratic, and liberal values in Israeli social discourse.

Dr. Nir Arielli, from the University of Leeds, explores the history of foreign war volunteers in his book "From Byron To Bin Laden."

Prof. Oren Harman, a historian of science at Bar-Ilan University, explores themes from his book "Evolutions: Fifteen Myths that Explain Our World" and his lecture series "Talking about Science in the 21st Century" at the Van Leer Jerusalem Institute.

Psychologist Nurit Novis-Deutsch suggests that individuals with a multifaceted identity may demonstrate greater tolerance towards those perceived as different, offering a potential solution to current societal divisions.

Professor Yoav Alon discusses his book "The Shaykh of Shaykhs: Mithgal al Fayiz and Tribal Leadership in Modern Jordan," highlighting tribal leadership in contemporary Jordan.

Prof. Yoav Alon delves into his book "The Shaykh of Shaykhs: Mithgal al Fayiz and Tribal Leadership in Modern Jordan," focusing on tribal leadership in Jordan.

Dr. Hagai Boas, from the Van Leer Jerusalem Institute, addresses the topic of bioethics and biopolitics in Israel in a co-edited volume titled "Bioethics and Biopolitics in Israel: Socio-Legal, Political and Empirical Analysis."

Israeli film scholar Dan Chyutin notes a shift in Israeli cinema from a focus on secular society to highlighting religion, particularly ultra-orthodox Judaism.

Israeli film scholar Dan Chyutin notes the shift in Israeli films over recent decades where religion, particularly ultra-orthodox Judaism, has taken a prominent role, moving away from its earlier depiction as mere background scenery in secular Israeli society.

Einat Wilf, a former Member of Knesset, emphasizes in her book "War of Return" the importance of recognizing that Palestinian refugees, as traditionally defined, do not have the right to return to their pre-1948 homes.

Dr. Shira Klein, a modern history professor at Chapman University, challenges the belief that Italians have always been supportive of Jews in her book "Italy's Jews from Emancipation to Fascism."

Arie Dubnov, a history professor at George Washington University, delves into his book "Partitions: A Transnational of Twentieth-Century Territorial Separation" in an episode of the Tel Aviv Review.

Arie Dubnov, a professor at George Washington University, shares insights from his book "Partitions: A Transnational History of Twentieth-Century Territorial Separation" in an episode of the Tel Aviv Review supported by The Van Leer Jerusalem Institute and the Israel Institute.

Eran Kaplan, an Israel Studies professor at San Francisco State University, reflects on the phenomenon of Post-Zionism in his book "Beyond Post-Zionism."

Dr. Lee Perlman explores the potential of joint Jewish-Arab theater productions in fostering peace building in his book "But Abu Ibrahim, We're Family!".

Dr. Lee Perlman from Tel Aviv University's Tami Steinmetz Center for Peace Research delves into his book "But Abu Ibrahim, We're Family!" in which he examines various theater productions involving both Jews and Arabs as a means of fostering peace.

Eviatar Zerubavel explores the concept of how the ordinary and unremarkable aspects of life hold significant power in shaping our perceptions and reinforcing cultural norms, as discussed in his book Taken for Granted: The Remarkable Power of the Unremarkable.

Professor Erica Chenoweth, an international relations scholar, posits that there has been a notable increase in non-violent protests globally, as she meticulously tracks and analyzes their effectiveness.

Dr. Keith Kahn-Harris, a British sociologist and commentator, delves into the rise of denialism in his new book "Denial: The Unspeakable Truth," exploring how it has overshadowed healthy skepticism and evidence-based discussions.

Dr. Keith Kahn-Harris delves into the topic of denialism in his latest book, "Denial: The Unspeakable Truth," shedding light on its rise as a pervasive force that undermines healthy skepticism and evidence-based discussions.

David Bilchitz, a law professor, suggests in his book "Building a Treaty on Business and Human Rights" a legal framework to align business development with the protection of human rights.

Professor Eva Jablonka from Tel Aviv University explores the concept of conscience and its development within the evolution process in her upcoming book "The Evolution of the Sensitive Soul."