2024’s big surprises in Middle Eastern politics
Nasrallah’s end, Netanyahu’s warrant, and Assad’s fall.
The ICC issued arrest warrants for Israeli and Hamas leaders
Benjamin Netanyahu’s domestic standing might be boosted by the international legal effort.
In foreign policy, leaders’ emotions matter a great deal
The research in international relations suggests emotions and emotional responses can promote confrontation – or cooperation.
Anti-Jewish attitudes have increased among anti-Israel Americans
But pro-Palestinian Americans still rate Jews more favorably than supporters of Israel rate Muslims.
How Israel sees the ICC potential warrants against its leaders
The news that the ICC is considering arrest warrants for Israeli leaders affects how Israel sees itself in the world.
Israel’s assault on Gaza is about more than a fight with Hamas
How collective memories of historical trauma factor into Israel’s response to the Oct. 7 attacks.