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Tag: Geopolitics

0 Politics Israel

Unholy: Two Jews on the News · 8 Nov

Yonit and Jonathan explore significant geopolitical shifts, including Donald Trump's return to U.S. presidential politics and the dismissal of Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant.

0 Politics Communities

Roncesvalles Minyan

Bonjour Chai · 7 Nov

Amidst turmoil over the Giller Prize's association with Scotiabank, which has financial ties to an Israeli arms dealer, pro-Palestinian writers are boycotting the prize, raising questions about anti-Semitism.

0 Politics Israel

"If we have a regional alliance with Saudi Arabia, it may well be through Bibi and Trump."

Israel: State of a Nation · 6 Nov

On the "State of a Nation" podcast, Eylon Levy discusses the potential for a regional alliance between Israel and Saudi Arabia, highlighting the possible diplomatic roles of former leaders Benjamin Netanyahu and Donald Trump in facilitating such an initiative.

0 Politics Israel

Israel's fight is the Western world's fight, says

Israel: State of a Nation · 5 Nov

In a discussion with Josh Frydenberg, the former Treasurer of Australia, the argument is put forth that Israel's defense struggles represent a broader conflict shared by Western nations.

0 Politics Antisemitism

The Official United Nations Dictionary (Parody)

Daniel Clarke-Serret in Future of Jewish · 1 Nov

Daniel Clarke-Serret's satirical article critiques the perceived bias and ineffectiveness of the United Nations, particularly in its treatment of Israel and Palestine.

0 Politics Israel

Israel is fighting a genocidal enemy

Israel: State of a Nation · 1 Nov

In a compelling discussion, Josh Frydenberg, the former Treasurer of Australia, highlights the existential threat faced by Israel from groups he identifies as genocidal enemies.

0 Culture Politics

How Much Can a Heart Break in One Year?

Mikhal Weiner in Lilith · 31 Oct

Mikhal Weiner's poignant essay explores a year marred by violence, loss, and profound grief.

0 Politics Israel

Americans should know that Hamas and Hezbollah are backed by the Iranian regime

Israel: State of a Nation · 31 Oct

Peter Berkowitz, former Director of Policy Planning at the State Department, underscores the critical point that Hamas and Hezbollah receive backing from the Iranian regime.

0 Politics Israel

The Gulf Arab states see themselves in more danger from Iran than even Israel

Israel: State of a Nation · 30 Oct

In recent years, the geopolitical dynamics of the Middle East have shifted, with Gulf Arab states increasingly perceiving Iran as a greater threat than Israel.

0 Education Politics

Most of the Hamas terrorists who participated in the October 7 Massacre were graduates of UNRWA

Israel: State of a Nation · 29 Oct

In the first episode of "State of a Nation," Marcus Sheff, CEO of IMPACT-SE, discusses concerning findings about the curriculum taught in UNRWA schools.

0 Politics Israel

US hasn't digested Turkey's support for Hamas terrorism

Israel: State of a Nation · 29 Oct

The video discusses the complexities in US-Turkey relations, particularly in light of Turkey's support for Hamas as perceived by the United States.

0 Politics Israel

Where Does the Israel-Iran Conflict Go Now?

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 28 Oct

The episode discusses the strategic and operational implications of Israel's recent strike on Iran, with insights into the potential geopolitical consequences and media reactions.

0 Politics History

How Israel Succeeds While Annoying Its Critics

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 27 Oct

Joshua Hoffman's article explores the evolution of Israel from an underdog in its early Zionist days to a global power that continues to ruffle the feathers of its critics.

0 Politics History

Iran is the puppet master of the Middle East

Israel: State of a Nation · 27 Oct

Gregg Roman, the director of the Middle East Forum, argues that Iran plays a dominant and manipulative role in the Middle East by exercising significant influence over a range of regional actors and events.

0 Politics Israel

The Iranian regime fills every power vacuum in the Middle East, says this geopolitical analyst.

Israel: State of a Nation · 26 Oct

Seth Frantzman, a geopolitical analyst, discusses the strategic movements of Iran within the Middle East, noting how the regime exploits power vacuums in the region.

0 Politics Jewish Law

My Controversial Vision for the Jewish People

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 25 Oct

Joshua Hoffman presents a bold argument regarding the identity struggles faced by Jews in Western countries amid geopolitical tensions involving Israel.

0 Politics Israel

the International Court of Justice has a different set of standards for judging the State of Israel

Israel: State of a Nation · 22 Oct

Natasha Hausdorff, an international lawyer, discusses how the International Court of Justice (ICJ) applies different standards to cases involving the State of Israel compared to other nations.

0 Politics Ethics

Natasha Hausdorff tells Eylon Levy about the key principles of international humanitarian law.

Israel: State of a Nation · 21 Oct

Natasha Hausdorff, an expert in international law, discusses the foundational principles governing international humanitarian law with Eylon Levy.

0 Philosophy Politics

The Painful Consequence of Narrative in the Modern Middle East

Daniel Clarke-Serret in Future of Jewish · 21 Oct

The essay by Daniel Clarke-Serret explores the complex role of narratives in shaping socio-political realities, specifically in the context of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

0 Politics Israel

The Latest Aggression Against Israel

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 16 Oct

The U.S. has issued a controversial ultimatum to Israel, threatening to cut military aid if Israel does not ease restrictions on aid to Gaza—a move perceived as shockingly bold given Israel's current focus on conflict with Lebanon.

0 Culture Politics

The “Peace & Desist” Edition

Promised Podcast · 16 Oct

The podcast episode delves into the challenges and tensions in Israel, discussing Hamas's strategic plans and the waning influence of the peace narrative in Israeli culture.

0 Politics Israel

The View from Jordan Amidst Middle East Turmoil with Taylor Luck and Nadine Epstein

Moment in Moment · 15 Oct

Jordan has managed to maintain stability despite its proximity to turbulent neighbors like Iraq, Syria, and Israel.

0 Politics Israel

Defense experts got Israel wrong.

Joshua Hoffman in Future of Jewish · 14 Oct

Joshua Hoffman critiques defense experts for consistently underestimating Israel's military strategies and overlooking deeper geopolitical complexities in the Middle East.

0 Politics Israel

Geopolitical Stakes | Seth Frantzman on What Israel’s Fight Means for the Entire World

Israel: State of a Nation · 14 Oct

In an episode of "Israel: State of a Nation," Middle East analyst Seth Frantzman discusses the ramifications of the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, sparked by the October 7th massacre.

0 Politics History

'Expect Hezbollah to keep attacking Israel until its last missile'

Haaretz Weekly · 14 Oct

Orna Mizrahi, a senior researcher, discusses the evolving Israeli military strategy against Hezbollah following attacks initiated on October 8, 2023, suggesting that Israel must deal with the northern and southern threats separately.