Affirming Civilization, United Arab Emirates and Israel גרסה בעברית Civilization is currently facing the greatest threats since the rise of Nazism. Coronavirus and its social and economic byproducts have resulted in global waves of populism, accompanied by violent demonstrations initiated from...
The World Jewish Congress shames us The World Jewish Congress purports to represent Jewish communities throughout the world. Although its president (and prime funder), Ronald Lauder, at times feels free to ignore governance on issues related to Israel, the WJC has successfully...
Broad lessons to be learned from the Polish imbroglio Emotions and realpolitik do not mix. Jews with any connection to the Holocaust tend to harbor prejudice against Poles. Despite their 1,000-year sojourn in Poland, Jews were often discriminated against. In the Middle Ages, they were prohibited from...
U.S. President Trump: A balance sheet U.S. President Donald Trump’s meeting with Russian leader Vladimir Putin served to increase the paranoia about him to an all-time high. He was accused of “failing America,” acting “shamefully” and “disgracefully,” and even committing...
Accusing Putin of anti-Semitism A very significant portion of my life has been devoted to personally combating Russian anti-Semitism. I experienced firsthand the extent of hatred against Jews which was basically ingrained in most Soviet leaders and bureaucrats. I will never forget...
Discretion in dealing with Europe’s populist parties Populist and nationalist parties are emerging as powerful political forces. They are likely to profoundly influence domestic and foreign policies in virtually every European country. There are many, including a substantial number of Jews, who,...
Storm clouds gathering over the region The volatility of political activity in the Middle East region is dizzying. The Syrian civil war is almost at an end. President Basher Assad remains in power and Iran and its surrogate Hezbollah have emerged as the clear victors. Disconcertingly,...
Commemorating the ANZAC liberation of Beersheba Today Australia is indisputably Israel’s best friend in the world – in every respect. The origins of this relationship have their genesis a century ago with the spectacular victory of Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC) that liberated...
The enemy of my enemy The dramatic swing to the right in the recent Austrian elections is likely to have widespread repercussions throughout Europe. It will also oblige Israel to reconsider its current approach to far right-wing groups. While many readers may strongly...
Europe begins to appreciate the reality of Islamic terrorism Until recently, most European governments avoided confronting the reality and true nature of Islamic terrorism by burying their heads in the sand. The usual government response after each terrorist incident was to appease their Muslim constituents...
