The text discusses the potential for Israel to be viewed as a pariah state in light of recent events, particularly in relation to Western attitudes and policies.

The author reflects on their experiences at Columbia University, where they encountered a double standard in the way their classmates treated injustice and suffering.

The article discusses the film "Carlos," a biopic about the terrorist Carlos the Jackal.

The text discusses the ongoing debate surrounding statues of individuals with a history of oppressing specific groups, particularly focusing on monuments to anti-Semites.