From Ukraine to Gaza and Iran, today’s conflicts reveal competing political systems, alliances, and visions for the international order.
Israel articles on Democracy Chronicles
News about the struggle for better democracy in Israel. According to Freedom House, Israel is an electoral democracy where the "vote threshold for a party to win parliament seat is the world’s lowest leading to regular formation of niche parties". Also see our articles on Palestine and the Middle East.
The Iran War… Reframed
Critics decry the war in Iran, yet its strategic gains, notably weakened nuclear threat and alliances, are reshaping global power.
An Inspiring Africa-Middle East Story: Somaliland
Despite limited recognition, Somaliland is forging bold alliances and using its strategic position in the Horn of Africa to defy isolation.
Why is the Media and Mob so Anti-Israel?
How the anti-Israel narrative has become so dominant in our era needs explaining, whatever our feelings on the Middle East. Even if you dislike Israel, what if your cause or people are twisted by liars?
Is Australia or the USA More Antisemitic? A Data Challenge.
This is your mission, should you accept: Where is antisemitism worse – the USA or Australia? Suggested paths of enquiry: google engrams of headlines, twitter polls, Pew etc., media coverage and the like.
Somaliland: Excellent News from the Horn of Africa
There are rumors about in the diplomatic sphere and in the Somaliland capital of Hargeisa, that Trump might just be about to recognise Somaliland.
Israel and Moving Forward in Gaza
I understand Hamas is not a trustworthy partner, but Israel has long since been an innovative technology center and needs to bring that innovation into politics.
Why Pursuing Peace with Iran is Critical for Global Stability
Fostering peace with Iran could prevent devastating global consequences from a broader Middle East conflict.
The Last Moments of Sinwar
He’ll never know his actions personally destroyed the possibility, hoped for by peacenik Israelis and too comfortable and too secular Europeans and Americans, of any form of Palestinian state.
Worst Houseguests Ever: The Palestinians
Arab states hesitate to accept Palestinian refugees, citing historical conflicts, strained relations, and concerns about regional instability.