Democracy
The reality check we can no longer ignore: Why saving our democracy is up to all of us
Democratic freedom has never been a spectator sport. Australians must raise their voices to meet the immense responsibility of this moment.
When journalism fails, democracy fails - opinion
Israel cannot call itself a democracy while excluding Arabs from political power - opinion
Disqualifying Ra'am from Israeli elections: It’s good for Zionism, bad for democracy - opinion
Israel recognized Somaliland – African nations like Ethiopia, Kenya should be next - opinion
Israel recognized Somaliland after decades of patience and Africa can no longer afford to look away.
Is Army Radio a threat to Israel’s democracy? - opinion
We were, and still are, concerned over the undemocratic elements in Galatz broadcasting and the proven biased media personnel involved.
Why is the West still turning a blind eye to the Islamic challenge? - opinion
We’re fed that the threat is imaginary even while schools censor themselves, police hesitate, courts bend, and citizens whisper what they won’t say aloud.
Israelis still believe in the country, but not its institutions, IDI survey reveals
Only about a quarter of Jewish respondents described Israeli democracy as “good” or “excellent,” continuing a downward trend in recent years, with ratings among Arab respondents even lower.
Double temptation of exodus: Diaspora Jews mull aliyah as Israelis consider leaving - opinion
Western democracy no longer knows how to protect its Jews, and the Jewish state no longer knows how to protect their democratic rights.
Israel won't be democratic without equality for all citizens, including Palestinians - opinion
Most Palestinian citizens of Israel accept Israel being the democratic nation-state of the Jewish people but demand it should also be the state of all its citizens.
Antisemitism is an enduring conspiracy theory, and October 7 proved it's not going away - opinion
After five decades working in the Jewish world, former AJC CEO David Harris describes his journey documenting antisemitism in his new book.
The real war is Islamism's infiltration of Western democracies - opinion
Born in Jerusalem and raised in Malmö, Sweden, I watched firsthand the quiet surrender of a liberal Western city to Islamist intimidation.
US democracy's decline is a warning to Israel - opinion
America is being tested as to whether it can keep its republic, just as we are being tested as to whether we can retain our democracy. Let us all hope that both of us can pass the test.
Israel is not a democracy, US envoy to Syria Tom Barrack suggests at Doha Forum
"In this region, what's worked the best, whether you like it or you do not like it, is a benevolent monarchy," Barrack said.
