democracy

Is journalism under existential threat from AI?

Technology is moving faster than we are and is already so far ahead that some experts are concerned that it may be impossible to catch up. 

Concerns rise for journalistic freedoms in Pakistan after reporters summoned for defaming judiciary

The US State Department recently expressed its concerns over the restrictions on freedom of expression in Pakistan.

By ARSHAD MEHMOOD/THE MEDIA LINE
31/01/2024

'The Tyranny of the Minority': How US democracy is under threat - review

Pro-democracy forces prevailed in the United States in 2020 and 2022, the authors acknowledge. But just barely.

By GLENN C. ALTSCHULER
27/01/2024

Can a unified Israel rise from the ashes of the Hamas war?

While we entered this war more divided than ever – and with large numbers even saying that they believed civil war to be a possibility – Israelis today are united in their determination to win.

Israel's 'day after' Gaza is about saving its democracy - opinion

The ruling of the High Court presents an opportunity to reimagine, reengineer, and reform Israel’s governance and institutional framework.

By GILAD WIENER
06/01/2024

Israel-Hamas War: What is Hamas's end game strategy? - opinion

Hamas's goal, despite all the losses they incur fighting Israel, is to destroy the trust that the Israelis have in their army and leaders.

By DAVID PASSIG
06/01/2024

How can Israel stay Jewish and democratic? - opinion

Israel has yet to decide if it wants to be a Jewish state, beholden to tradition, however that is defined, or a secular democracy in which “everyone did as he saw fit.”

By MORDECHAI BECK
05/01/2024

Let's finish our enemies before returning to judicial reform debate

"All of these debates will be had in good time; there is no urgency now. We must first defeat our enemies."

Netanyahu’s government marks year anniversary amid Israel-Hamas War

DIPLOMATIC AFFAIRS: One-year anniversaries are typically occasions when governments boast about all their accomplishments, but these are far from normal times.

22/12/2023

Can Ben-Gvir ensure personal security for Israelis? - opinion

Given Ben Gvir’s ideological background and the statements he has made, it may be foolish to ignore the direction in which he is leading his ministry and the dangerous impact it could have.

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