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Foreign policy
Jared Kushner's peace plan that nobody loves
The World
May 10, 2019
Jared Kushner has been working on a peace plan for Israel and the Palestinians — a "deal of the century" is how President Donald Trump has referred to it. Almost no one is impressed. And it's not clear if the plan will even see the light of day.
Arts, Culture & Media
'World Heritage' site selection is Eurocentric – and that shapes which historic places get love and money
The Conversation
May 24, 2019
Among the 845 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, a surprisingly high number are located in just a few European countries, and even more are based off European influence. This has serious implications about the cultural preservation for the history of much of the rest of the world's people.
Israel faces new vote as Netanyahu fails to form government
Reuters
May 30, 2019
Israeli lawmakers voted to dissolve parliament on Thursday, paving the way for a new election after veteran Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu failed to form a coalition government before a midnight deadline.
Identity
What Israel's new election reveals about the struggle over Jewishness
The Conversation
May 30, 2019
In Israel, secular and religious social practices and lifestyles have continued to clash. Israel's most recent election and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's recent failure to form a coalition highlighted some of these struggles that continue to divide Israel's citizens.
Foreign policy
Kushner, in Jerusalem to push peace plan, faces new political hurdle
Reuters
May 30, 2019
Jared Kushner and US Middle East envoy Jason Greenblatt met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during a visit to the region to drum up support for an economic conference in Bahrain next month.
Politics
Legal recognition of West Bank settlements could 'kill off' hope of two-state solution, says former US ambassador
The World
November 19, 2019
Former US ambassador to Israel, Dan Shapiro, spoke with Marco Werman about the US' decision to recognize Israeli settlements in the West Bank as legal. He explains the ramifications this decision could have for peace in the region.