How Israel can use soft power without compromising security - opinion
Israel can strengthen its standing in the world without sacrificing its national security.
Israel can strengthen its standing in the world without sacrificing its national security.
As global rivalry intensifies and the post–Cold War order fades, Israel must navigate a dangerous and tricky new era shaped by antisemitism and regional threats.
The mistake of the international community in recent decades has been its exclusive focus on the security or economic dimension: But without deep de-radicalization nothing will truly change.
The Israel-Hamas War began when the Muslim Brotherhood founded Hamas in 1988, during the First Intifada. Hamas’s primary and immediate goal was to prevent any acceptance of Israel.
Jews are not the instigators, motivators, or causes of Palestinian violence; the tragic cycle of violence and terrorism stems entirely from the Palestinians’ own choices.
Between daily life and existential threat, Israel is in an anxious twilight zone, with its citizens living without stability.
Zionism means more than politics - it’s identity, home, and belonging in Israel.
The Bashan is knocking, awaiting the return of its children, the Jewish people. Israel must now decide whether it hears it as noise or as a call.
Jews are returning to the Temple Mount, reconnecting prayer, memory, and faith in the place their hearts have longed for.
China reaffirms the one-China principle, highlights cross-strait ties, and stresses the need for peaceful reunification.
A month where diplomacy, conflict, and culture reveal how power now blends identity and symbolism.