Shas, the Sephardi Ultra-Orthodox party, has been part of Israel’s ruling coalition since 1984. What’s been the secret of their success, and what does their future hold?
Zionism is rightly celebrated as a democratic movement, but the liberal element in it has often been sidelined and contested. Netanyahu's authoritarian tendencies seem to echo global trends, but in fact they tell a very local story as well.
Two autobiographies, written by Israel’s only living former prime ministers, are uneven attempts to come to terms with their unremarkable legacies.
Boas Evron, who died last year aged 91, held unusual views on the nature of Jewish Nationhood, the State of Israel and its relationship with the diaspora. A new book revisits his unorthodox political thought.
What is the secret of the enduring success of Benjamin Netanyahu, soon to be Israel's longest-serving prime minister?
Israel's transition into a global economy is a textbook example of how a country can practice globalization without subscribing to any of its stated values.
Two reviews, separately written, analyze the factors behind the chronic weakness of the Israeli Left.