JPost.com - Reuven Ben-Shalom Reporter

Scales and yardsticks

Thu, 16 May 2013 22:18:29 GMT

Scales are essential to our situational awareness and serve as a reference for decision making, from the personal to the national level.

One last flight

Thu, 02 May 2013 22:17:18 GMT

I will always be proud of serving in the Israeli Air Force, and flying alongside extraordinary people in one the most amazing aircrafts ever built.

Responsibility and accountability

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 20:53:35 GMT

Accountability should not mean automatic decapitation when a mistake is made. If we oust our leaders when they err, we will end up with inexperienced leaders, making worse mistakes.

Realistic unreality

Thu, 21 Mar 2013 22:03:25 GMT

It seems that the modern world has brought openness, candidness and realism. Our lives are more and more exposed to the true state of things, right?

My learned and distinguished colleague

Thu, 21 Feb 2013 20:14:57 GMT

In Israel, you learn early on that you must butt-in and speak out, and if you don't act like the herd, you will not be heard.

A high price tag for ‘Price Tags’

Thu, 31 Jan 2013 21:05:08 GMT

We must take the appropriate measures to fight and eradicate these acts perpetrated by rotten apples from among us, by using a coordinated perceptional and physical campaign.

White sells

Thu, 27 Dec 2012 22:07:24 GMT

What has happened to the famous exotic Israeli beauty? Yemenite, Indian and Ethiopian woman are stunningly beautiful. Who decided that we consider only white to be presentable and appealing?

A sad, sad day

Thu, 06 Dec 2012 21:21:32 GMT

On November 29, I realized that peace is further away from us than ever before, but we cannot lose hope.

‘This was nothing’

Thu, 22 Nov 2012 21:35:06 GMT

Every now and then the sirens sounded, and we all rushed to the bomb shelter and waited, speculating if the explosions were interceptions or impacts.

History has taken its course

Thu, 08 Nov 2012 21:26:19 GMT

No matter how friendly and moderate our future neighbors may seem, we have learned that the only stable thing in the Middle East is instability.

Slippery slopes and red lines

Thu, 04 Oct 2012 21:36:39 GMT

Will the government define and firmly implement new red lines, and moreover – will we, the Israeli people, allow them to do so by demonstrating resilience and strength?

Flip-flops and flip-flopping

Thu, 20 Sep 2012 21:26:31 GMT

I am amazed at the polarization in US politics and quite frankly disappointed that the debate deals less with values and ideas, and more with disqualifying and slandering of the other side.

Good job!

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 21:34:48 GMT

We should promote an inspirational leadership model that uses personal example, partnership and unity of purpose to motivate people.

Disobedience and city policing

Thu, 16 Aug 2012 21:40:40 GMT

We should rethink, restructure and resize the force, and give our citizens an environment of law, order and security.

‘Like’ if you don’t like Facebook

Thu, 02 Aug 2012 21:56:51 GMT

I believe we should change our habits, and enjoy the positive features while keeping in mind basic principles of safety, modesty and privacy.

Techno-warriors – our new heroes?

Thu, 19 Jul 2012 22:20:45 GMT

Modern battlefields will see swarms of unmanned, autonomous, robotic machines. The more of them around, the less we humans will be called upon to demonstrate old fashioned bravery and heroism. Who are going to be our future heroes and how should we prepare them for their duties?

Cross-cultural awareness and int’l cooperation

Thu, 05 Jul 2012 21:53:32 GMT

Many Israelis do understand the importance of international cooperation and value the resulting professional dividend