There are hyper-controversial subjects, and there are emotionally charged ones. Then there’s the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. It is both. And that’s something of an understatement. In my new book, What Justice Demands: America and the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict, I offer an argument about the essential nature of the conflict, what has fueled it for so long, and … Continue reading Tackling Top 5 Objections to “What Justice Demands” | New Ideal
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Would you recognize the signs of an incipient tyranny? Would you know how to oppose it? Timothy Snyder’s incisive book, On Tyranny, aims to distill enduring lessons from the twentieth century on the rise and functioning of tyranny — and to help us preserve our freedom. Read: Crisis, Lies and Morality: Snyder’s Lessons in “On … Continue reading Crisis, Lies and Morality: Snyder’s Lessons in “On Tyranny” | New Ideal
The Afghanistan war is America’s longest war, longer even than Vietnam. Why is the United States, the world’s lone superpower, mired in these “forever” wars — against adversaries that are far, far weaker militarily? Continue reading
For decades the United Nations has been deeply involved in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict — and through its many studies, reports, and resolutions, it has impacted people’s view of that issue. Read on: The UN’s Unscrupulous Attacks on Israel
Late last year, Donald Trump made history by announcing that the United States would formally recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel. Read on: Palestine and Our President, Tips for Trump
Tom Nichols is right to warn us about “the death of expertise.” What he means is not that there are fewer genuine experts, nor that they sometimes get things wrong. Rather, he argues that there’s diminished recognition for the idea of expertise — especially, scientific and intellectual expertise — in the culture. Read on: What … Continue reading What We’re Reading: Googling It Does Not Make You an Expert | New Ideal
Weird family dynamics. Messed-up relationships. Difficult people. A culture that makes no sense. The particulars are always unique, but the question is universal. I was neither the first, nor the last, to ask some variation of it: How do I navigate a rational path in my life? Read on: Rand on How to Understand the … Continue reading Rand on How to Understand the World and Live in It | New Ideal
Any rational attempt to deal with an external threat must begin with a clear conception of the enemy’s nature and goals. That's required for defining an effective plan for ending the menace. What, then, is the cause of the jihadist threat? Who is the enemy? We should be able to answer these vital questions. Read … Continue reading Jihadists: Understanding the Nature of the Enemy | New Ideal
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