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Israel faces a divisive battle over the path it should take – and Netanyahu is responsible for this

The country is split between the vision of secular, urbanised citizens and hardline Orthodox Jews.

David Mednicoff, The Conversation
· Jul 25, 2023 · 09:30 pm
Netanyahu has gone but Israel’s hard-line foreign policies will remain

His dark legacy includes undermining Palestinian statehood and bolstering his country’s military.

David Mednicoff, The Conversation
· Jun 16, 2021 · 09:30 pm
After decades of animosity, why are Arab nations warming up to Israel now?

The threat of Iran and the prevalence of anti-democratic politics is solidifying an alliance between Israel, Saudi Arabia and Saudi Arabia’s Arab partners.

David Mednicoff, The Conversation
· Sep 02, 2019 · 09:30 pm

Five years of war in Syria: Five lessons Western leaders haven’t learned

On February 11 a Syrian ceasefire was signed in Munich. Few are optimistic it will hold. Why? Because world leaders are ignoring key realities, argues one Middle Eastern scholar.

David Mednicoff, The Conversation
· Feb 19, 2016 · 06:30 am
Arab Gulf states can outlast low oil prices, but expect foreign policy to shift

American consumers may welcome lower gas prices, but the drop in oil revenues could impact Arab Gulf states and Middle East security. A scholar examines the realities of decreased oil revenues.

David Mednicoff, The Conversation
· Sep 02, 2015 · 06:31 am
Tunisia was attacked for its success, not its challenges

Tunisia has come further than any post-Arab Spring nation – so it's no wonder it drew Islamic State's ghastly attention.

David Mednicoff, The Conversation
· Mar 24, 2015 · 04:30 pm

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David Mednicoff, The Conversation

Israel faces a divisive battle over the path it should take – and Netanyahu is responsible for this

The country is split between the vision of secular, urbanised citizens and hardline Orthodox Jews.

David Mednicoff, The Conversation · Jul 25, 2023 · 09:30 pm

Netanyahu has gone but Israel’s hard-line foreign policies will remain

His dark legacy includes undermining Palestinian statehood and bolstering his country’s military.

David Mednicoff, The Conversation · Jun 16, 2021 · 09:30 pm

After decades of animosity, why are Arab nations warming up to Israel now?

The threat of Iran and the prevalence of anti-democratic politics is solidifying an alliance between Israel, Saudi Arabia and Saudi Arabia’s Arab partners.

David Mednicoff, The Conversation · Sep 02, 2019 · 09:30 pm

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Five years of war in Syria: Five lessons Western leaders haven’t learned

On February 11 a Syrian ceasefire was signed in Munich. Few are optimistic it will hold. Why? Because world leaders are ignoring key realities, argues one Middle Eastern scholar.

David Mednicoff, The Conversation · Feb 19, 2016 · 06:30 am

Arab Gulf states can outlast low oil prices, but expect foreign policy to shift

American consumers may welcome lower gas prices, but the drop in oil revenues could impact Arab Gulf states and Middle East security. A scholar examines the realities of decreased oil revenues.

David Mednicoff, The Conversation · Sep 02, 2015 · 06:31 am

Tunisia was attacked for its success, not its challenges

Tunisia has come further than any post-Arab Spring nation – so it's no wonder it drew Islamic State's ghastly attention.

David Mednicoff, The Conversation · Mar 24, 2015 · 04:30 pm

Video

Eco India: A shrinking habitat and overpopulation drive Gir lions into human settlements

2 hours ago

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Yesterday · 04:35 pm

Eco India: Why Kolkata faces a severe air quality crisis each winter?

Dec 15, 2024 · 08:55 am

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