New Challenges from Israel’s East and North
(Previously published in the Jerusalem Post) Even if Israel and the West prop up the carcass of a failed Jordanian monarchy, how long can it last, as it will appear…
Cognitive Bias and UNSC Resolution 2334
(Previously published in The Jerusalem Post) Israeli Amos Tversky and his colleague Nobel Laureate Daniel Kahneman are famous for their research regarding systematic human cognitive bias. Cognitive bias often leads…
What US Ambassador David Friedman Should Do in 2017
{Previously published in The Jerusalem Post} If Friedman were interested in my advice, I would recommend he use the ambassador’s pulpit to clearly articulate why the new administration has chosen…
Will Trump be Seduced by ‘Ultimate Deal,’ the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict?
(Previously published in The Jerusalem Post) Trump would be wise to keep in mind a few bits of advice. “I would love to be able to be the one that…
Thank You Senator Mark Kirk
A great debt of gratitude is owed this fine man and his talented staff. Thank you Mark, for your six years in the Senate, which truly made a difference. With…
Which Course Will New Admin. Set for US-Israel and US-Iran Relationships?
{Previously published in The Jerusalem Post} What is needed from the new president is a clear articulation of a coherent foreign policy, for America to show leadership for its allies,…
Prophetic vs. Protective American Jews: What Constitutes ‘Pro-Israel’?
(Previously published in The Jerusalem Post) Prophetic pro-Israel Jews need to be more realistic about Israel’s security concerns. I recently listened to a sermon by Elliot Cosgrove, a leading Conservative…
What the Next American President Needs to Understand About the Middle East
(Previously published in The Jerusalem Post) A change in America’s Iran policy is the key to promoting American national security interests. When the absurdity of the 2016 US presidential race…
To Combat BDS, You Need to Understand Intersectionality
(Previously published in Forward) Over the last few years I have been asked countless times to explain why supporters of women’s and gay rights ally with an intolerant Palestinian Arab…
What Will the U.S. Do if Hamas Wins the Upcoming Palestinian Elections?
A Hamas victory could destabilize the entire region. This October will mark the first Palestinian election in over a decade. The previous election, 10 years ago, was a parliamentary election…