Democracy
Grapevine, March 20, 2026: A legislative battle against Jews
Movers and shakers in Israeli society.
Israelis believe in peace with the Iranian people - opinion
Why it’s hard for American Jews to talk about democracy, and why they absolutely must - Opinion
Israel needs a national 'time out' to focus on existential threats - opinion
A new path after Khamenei: West must embrace Pahlavi's roadmap to a democratic Iran - opinion
Reza Pahlavi’s realistic democratic roadmap deserves the support of Western countries and Israel.
Israel’s justice minister is undermining judicial independence and the rule of law - opinion
Israel faces an unprecedented constitutional crisis as Justice Minister Yariv Levin undermines the courts, threatening judicial independence and democracy.
Israel's opposition shapes a narrative of authoritarianism - opinion
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's opposition portrays him as a threat to democracy, stoking public anxiety over Israel’s future.
How Israel can use soft power without compromising security - opinion
Israel can strengthen its standing in the world without sacrificing its national security.
Role of the media in Israel’s national security psychological crisis - opinion
Israel’s media may be eroding the psychological resilience that underpins its national security.
The fatal illusion of moral symmetry - opinion
In a region where threats are declared openly and acted upon decisively, moral symmetry is not restraint. It is an invitation.
Israel’s democratic backsliding follows an international pattern - opinion
Democracies can survive – but only if citizens, institutions, and leaders are willing to defend them before it is too late.
Syria's future: Can Ahmed al-Sharaa reconcile democracy, Islam, and minority rights? - opinion
Ahmed al-Sharaa clearly does not believe his twin aspirations are mutually incompatible, though they may be. Where is an Islamic state that is truly democratic?
Mistrust of Trump is reshaping the global order - opinion
Global trust in America is eroding while erratic leadership, private power, and strategic uncertainty are reshaping the world order.
Israeli voters deserve representatives they can trust - opinion
Reform is needed to make Israeli democracy meaningful as voters don't have enough influence over Knesset members.
