democracy

The challenge of finding the right leaders is nothing new

For any democracy to succeed, there needs to be broad agreement that their form of government has the consent of the governed and that it is good for people individually as well as for their nation.

By ROGER O. CRANVILLE
12/05/2024

History repeats itself, and we cannot forget the mistakes that our democracies made

Who could have imagined that at leading American universities, administrators, professors, and students would stand with Hitler’s disciple – Hamas. 

By MARVIN HIER
12/05/2024

Passover: Universal lessons from the environment

What instruction does our shared environment teach us about creating healthier and more vibrant democracies derived from a communal understanding of freedom?

 Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei reviews armed forces during a graduation ceremony

Iran's fork in the road: Continuing its rhetoric of war or a regime change? - opinion

Not only has Tehran jeopardized the safety of its own people, but it has also endangered global peace.

By ERFAN FARD
15/04/2024

Kohelet’s Moshe Koppel reflects on the judicial reforms a year later

He believes that Israel’s judicial system assumed excessive power over the years, which should be given back to the executive and legislature. But what has changed, Koppel said, is his perspective.

Few Israelis believe government will last full term

The poll also showed declining optimism about the future of both democracy and security in Israel.

Protest leader: Netanyahu is causing Israel to crumble

Following the demonstration and arson at the Prime Minister's Residence in Caesarea, protest leader clarifies: 'No intent to approach or break-in.'

By 103FM
26/03/2024

Iran's take on democracy and the Iranians that refused to play along

The election results indicate that conservative politicians will dominate the next parliament, which is scarcely surprising given the tightly controlled procedures.

Second round of municipal election held in 35 cities

Haifa was the biggest city to be holding a second round. Other cities include Ariel, Beit Shemesh, Harish, Rehovot, Ramle, Kiryat Gat, Pardes Hannah–Karkur, Nes Tziyona, and Binyamina-Givat Ada.

WZO bars candidates opposing a Jewish, democratic Israel

Supporters of the proposal said that the constitutional changes would prevent non-Zionist factions from influencing or controlling WZO budgets and institutions.

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