Israel on the Legal Battlefield: Why an International Court’s “War Crimes” Charge is Misguided.

Lawfare—using litigation to upend political leaders and causes—is suddenly prominent in both the United States and Israel. Indeed, the current corruption trial in Tel Aviv involving Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is cut from the same cloth as Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s bid to upend Donald Trump’s presidential aspirations. Both men face charges for events that …

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An Evenhanded Analysis of Trump’s Economic Policies (Mickey D. Levy)

Expect offsetting impacts of deregulation, lower tax rates, and tariffs—but also great uncertainty. Assessments of the impacts of President-elect Trump’s economic policies are just as polarized as the political arguments of the recent campaign. Trump’s detractors provide deeply negative economic estimates of his policy statements on tariffs and immigration. The Trump camp sees only clear …

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Clan System: US History Before 1865.

The clan system is a social structure prevalent among many Native American tribes, characterized by groups of related families who share a common ancestor. This system often dictated social relationships, governance, and cultural practices, creating a strong sense of identity and belonging among its members. Clans played a critical role in the organization of tribal …

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Scientists making significant progress in advancing climate-smart crops (Anders Lorenzen)

A study released by the Chinese Academy of Sciences has unveiled that a new breeding strategy to create climate-smart crops rapidly has seen significant progress. The new varieties created using this strategy show higher yields under normal climatic conditions and when being exposed to heat stresses they rescue and limit yield losses both for staple grain and …

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The Middle East’s Dangerous New Normal: Iran, Israel, and the Delicate Balance of Disorder (Suzanne Maloney)

On October 3, 2023, Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei addressed a large crowd of government officials and international visitors in Tehran. As he approached his conclusion, Khamenei’s remarks turned to Israel—the Islamic Republic’s self-proclaimed nemesis. Invoking a verse from the Koran, Khamenei insisted that the Jewish state would “die of [its] rage.” He reminded the …

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