Leveraging the Abraham Accords for Israel’s relations with Europe With the war in Ukraine, some European diplomats and think tanks have started noticing the potential of the Abraham Accords for Europe’s security and energy needs. Emmanuel Navon Sept. 29, 2022
The EU is reluctantly getting tougher with Putin Europeans surely remember what happens when you let an autocrat get away with grabbing territories hoping that this bite will be the last one. Emmanuel Navon Feb. 15, 2022
Israel and the new ‘Old Europe’ The new German government and the upcoming elections in France create challenges and opportunities for Israel’s foreign policy, which must adapt to Europe’s evolving political map. Emmanuel Navon Nov. 28, 2021
From Saigon to Kabul: Losing the battle, winning the war America’s decision to leave Afghanistan makes sense only if the plan is to cut losses in an unwinnable war and redirect resources and energies toward a winnable strategy against Iran. Emmanuel Navon Aug. 25, 2021
Why Peter Beinart’s Judaism is doomed Moshe Koppel’s new book, “Judaism Straight Up: Why Real Religion Endures,” explains why powerless, diasporic Judaism has no future. Emmanuel Navon June 7, 2021
Israel and the Palestinian issue in the Biden era The next Israeli government would be well-advised to come up with its own proposals for improving the life of Palestinians. Emmanuel Navon Feb. 23, 2021
‘The Star and the Scepter: A Diplomatic History of Israel’ The astounding survival of the Jewish people throughout the centuries, after the Roman destruction of Jewish sovereignty in 70 CE, defies logic. Emmanuel Navon Nov. 17, 2020
Realpolitik and sanctimoniousness There is no country in the world whose foreign policy is based strictly on moral considerations. The question is: Do ties with “rebel” governments in Europe serve Israel’s interests? Emmanuel Navon Dec. 10, 2018
