Democracy
Israel’s democratic backsliding follows an international pattern - opinion
Democracies can survive – but only if citizens, institutions, and leaders are willing to defend them before it is too late.
Syria's future: Can Ahmed al-Sharaa reconcile democracy, Islam, and minority rights? - opinion
Mistrust of Trump is reshaping the global order - opinion
Israeli voters deserve representatives they can trust - opinion
'It Takes Chutzpah': Jewish senator's memoir hopes to raise next generation of activists - review
It Takes Chutzpah is crisply and clearly written, intended to raise a new generation of can-do activists with the ability to build bridges and widen constituencies in order to achieve their goals.
Trump's danger to US Jewry: Living under autocracy never ends well for Jews - opinion
We must not let Trump’s policy of cracking down on far-Left antisemitism lull us into silence while his administration normalizes far-Right extremism and imperils our democracy.
How did Israel establish democracy? The answer is Jewish cultural tradition - opinion
Jews may not have had a state, but for centuries they had been practicing community politics in ways that closely resemble modern elective democracies.
If we don't take a stand, who will?
The Movement for Quality Government has been fighting corruption for 35 years. “This is a battle for Israel’s future as a democratic state ”says the movement’s founder, Eliad Shraga.
'Loyalist’ Shin Bet head could dismantle democracy, says Israel Democracy Institute VP - interview
"This could have dramatic, far-reaching implications for the independence and professionalism of the entire public service,” Navot wrote.
When the opposition becomes the enemy: How the US, Israel are failing at democracy - opinion
Consent of the governed comes at the ballot box, but effective governance depends on the support of ALL the people. Democracy will hold only if the opposition can be successful in this effort.
Not deep state, but dark state: When bureaucrats overrule Israeli democracy - opinion
Qatargate or Qatarfake? Could the suspicions of treason have been a smokescreen aimed more at Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who employed the supposed “traitors” in his office?
‘They’ve crossed a threshold of fear’: Turkey’s youth rise up
University students with no history of activism are now at the forefront of demonstrations against Erdogan’s increasingly authoritarian rule.
Trouble in Turkey: Erdogan’s arrest of Imamoglu is the first move in a power grab - opinion
When it comes to elections, Recep Tayyip Erdogan has consistently demonstrated the ability to intimidate his opponents and rally his supporters.
Israel in turmoil: Your guide to the internal conflicts shaking up the Jewish state - explainer
The Jerusalem Post delves into the key issues shaping Israel’s current turmoil, presenting perspectives from both sides of the argument.
