Marrying Late: Young Adults and the Marriage Crisis in Iran

The reasons for Iran’s marriage crisis run deeper than the economy: they are also tied to growing exposure to Western values, primarily through new media and social networks. The regime’s failure to raise the birth rate in recent years attests to the limits of its power over its citizens, and especially the younger ones.

Mahmoud Abbas and Zionism: From Struggle to Acceptance

Israelis often hear it said that Palestinian President Abbas calls for peace in English but...

Jaysh al-Islam: Rebels at the Gates of Damascus

Jaysh al-Islam (The Islam Army) is one of the largest and most important militias among...

Fear and Faith: the Strengths, Weaknesses and Delusions of Isis

Western rhetoric has become a weapon in ISIS’ arsenal. If Western pundits and politicians wish...

A historic opportunity to become part of the problem

Why did Labor Chairman Herzog get so excited over the Egyptian president’s speech?

The Allure of Military Leaders in the Middle East

Military leaders enter politics in response to real needs, but may perpetuate flawed military-civilian relations...

An Olive Branch In My Hand, A Coffin On My Shoulder

Young Arab-Palestinians in Israel belong to the alienated, disappointed “Stand-Tall” generation that is fighting against...

Israel and Iran: From Rivalry to Shared Interests?

It is time for Iran and Israel to seek out a formula to protect their...

Arab-Palestinian Politics in Israel Harming Promising Young Leaders

The uproar in Arab-Palestinian political circles in Israel over Ayman Odeh’s visit in the US...

On Manipulation and the Northern Branch

The official Israeli narrative of a terrorist Palestinian Intifada is intended to thwart criticism of...

What Else was There in Abu-Mazen's Speech

While Abbas' lies are damaging, one should not expect Israel's Palestinian "security contractor" in the...

Undermining The Military And Diplomatic Talks With Hamas

In recent months, Israel-Hamas talks over releasing captives have broadened into negotiation of an agreement...

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אם אתם באזור | New in The Region

A monthly newsletter dedicated to analyzing Israel’s relations in the Middle East from diverse perspectives, edited by Dr. Eli Osheroff

זמן שמ”ש | Partnership-Based Peace

A regular publication by the Shemesh Center for Partnership-Based Peace at the Van Leer Institute, exploring global conflicts and developing language and ideas for Israeli-Palestinian reconciliation grounded in partnership and equality.

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