Caesars are back, big Caesars and little Caesars, in big countries and small countries, in advanced nations and developing nations. The world seems to be teeming with self-proclaimed strongmen strutting their stuff or waiting in the wings, plotting a comeback after a humiliating fall. And we thought this couldn’t happen here. How can these uncouth …
Over the past six months, Israel has been a chaotic and tumultuous place, resembling a massive political protest and a never-ending traffic jam. It has become a battleground for bad ideas and a glimpse into the future of Western democracy in the age of social media. As someone who has lived and written here for …
The recent passage of legislation by the Knesset to limit the authority of Israel’s Supreme Court signifies a significant shift for the country. This development goes beyond the legal implications and highlights the damage caused to Israeli society. The bill, which focuses on curtailing the Court’s power in administrative review, restricts its ability to overturn …