State-Level Anti-BDS Legislative Initiatives
In a feature policy paper in the Jewish People Policy Institute's (JPPI) Annual Assessment for 2016, I examine the recent trend of anti-BDS state-level legislative initiatives in the United States. To date, 11 states have passed binding pro-Israel and anti-BDS legislation, another state (New York) passed an executive decision, 3 more states passed non-Israel specific anti-discrimination laws that block BDS and another state is close to passing similar legislation. Most of the
Media Appearance: Interviewed on CBN
The Christian Broadcasting Network asked me how the American presidential elections are viewed by Israelis and their importance to Israel. I note that Israelis pay close attention to American politics, especially presidential elections, due to the importance of America's role in the world and Israel's close relationship with America. I suggest that while in general, more Israelis would feel comfortable with a Republican than with a Democrat due to the former's high level of s
Why Is Iran Testing Ballistic Missiles After the Nuclear Deal?
In this analysis piece featured in the July issue of The Tower Magazine, I explain why after the nuclear deal between Iran and the US/EU, Iran continues to test ballistic missiles. Is this a violation as some claim or permissible as others do? The answer is somewhere in between. I explain that Iran is testing missiles for domestic as well as conventional military reasons, but that is not to say it should get a free pass. I suggest that the US and international community shoul
From Rojova to Ramallah: The Trappings of Statehood
In this op-ed in the Jerusalem Post, which I wrote together with my father Bob Feferman, we offer a new paradigm for the Palestinian challenge. We claim that rather than seek the trappings of statehood, the Palestinians could learn from the Kurds of Syria and Iraq, who have eschewed formal statehood for a democratic and functioning society. Only then, will Israelis feel confident that a Palestinian state would not crumble into chaos and terror on their borders. For the articl
The Limits of Diplomacy: Why a "Better Iran Deal" may not be Possible
Read my latest in the Jerusalem Post. Although the emerging Iran deal is by no means a "good deal" nor will it "solve" the Iranian problem, as the White House claims, a "better deal" may not be possible for two main reasons: Iran's economy was stronger and more resilient than most think; and more worryingly the international community was not willing to cooperate with the sanctions' regime much longer, especially since the deal on the table achieved at least a delay in Iran's
