In Defense of Nationalism
Liat Natovich Koshizky
Yoram Hazony's new book provides a welcome defense of Herzl's sophisticated understanding of Zionism and its relevance today.
No True Nationalist
Yair Wallach
Yoram Hazony's latest book distorts Herzl's ideas to provide cover for the author's exclusivist nationalism.
The Past, Present and Future of Shas
Batia Siebzehner/David Lehmann
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?
Israel’s Very Own ‘Illiberal Democracy’
David N. Myers
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.
The Prime Ministers: Chronicles of Failure
Benjamin Kerstein
Two autobiographies, written by Israel’s only living former prime ministers, are uneven attempts to come to terms with their unremarkable legacies.
The Maverick Israeli Intellectual You’ve Never Heard About
Hanan Harif
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.
The Prime Ministers: The Juggler
Hirsh Goodman
What is the secret of the enduring success of Benjamin Netanyahu, soon to be Israel's longest-serving prime minister?
Illiberal Neoliberalism
Asher Schechter
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.
‘Duel Review’: What Happened to the Israeli Left?
Ben-Dror Yemini Naomi Chazan
Two reviews, separately written, analyze the factors behind the chronic weakness of the Israeli Left.