Dr. Alon Ben-Meir

When Geopolitical Conditions And Moral Values Converge

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The geopolitical developments in the Middle East over the past fifteen years have created new political and security dynamics engendered by the violent turmoil and profound concerns over the Iranian threat, shared by Israel and the Arab states.

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Trump’s Recognition Of Jerusalem

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Trump’s Recognition Of Jerusalem As Israel’s Capital And The Prospect Of A Two-State Solution
I was in Israel when Trump made his announcement recognizing Jerusalem as Israel’s capital.

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Time To Kick Turkey Out Of NATO

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The egregious violation of freedom of the press in Turkey has reached a mammoth proportion that places Turkey among the most oppressive nations for journalists.

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Self-Determination Is An Inalienable Right

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The Iraqi Kurds’ referendum that was conducted several weeks ago won an overwhelming majority in favor of independence, but was rejected by much of the international community, es

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Child Poverty In America Is Indefensible

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The Trump administration’s proposals on the annual budget, the efforts to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare), and restructuring of the tax system all point to a sad and even tragic conclusion.

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Annulling The Iran Deal: A Dangerous Strategic Mistake

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To hear an audio version of this article, click here. The concern that Iran will pursue the development of nuclear weapons once the current Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) deal expires in ten y

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The Demise Of Turkey’s Democracy

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Dear Mr.

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The US Has To Accept North Korea As A Nuclear Power

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Although President Trump is not responsible for the complete failure of the US to stop North Korea from becoming a nuclear power, his bellicose threats against North Korea and the

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Yemen’s Calamity Is Of Damning Proportions

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It is hard to imagine that along with the catastrophe that has been inflicted on Syria for the past six years, another calamity is unfolding in Yemen of damning proportions while

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Israeli And Palestinian Women Must Raise The Banner Of Revolt

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On the sad occasion of the fiftieth year of the Israeli occupation of the West Bank, I will be writing a series of articles that will propose a number of peaceful people-to-people measures—which have been largely missing—that Israelis and Palestinians must take to bring an end to the occupation.

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