October 7 exposed the West’s dangerous illusion about Iran - opinion
The belief that economic incentives can moderate jihadist regimes collapsed on October 7, 2023; Iran may prove the next test.
The belief that economic incentives can moderate jihadist regimes collapsed on October 7, 2023; Iran may prove the next test.
That is the point. Israel didn’t try. It rarely does. And that, right now, is the story of Israeli public diplomacy in a single sentence: Israel is not even in the game. The question is why.
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Violence, extremism, and division are distorting Torah values in parts of Israeli society and religious life.
From Israel to South Asia, fears are growing that Iran’s ideological influence is fueling extremism and instability.
A deal that provides sanctions relief to Tehran ensures the regime will remain in power.
Behind Doha’s image as a neutral mediator lies a regime accused of empowering Iran, exporting extremist narratives, and undermining religious freedom at home and abroad.