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"Israel's Strategic Shift: Confronting Hamas and the Netanyahu Dilemma"

The article argues that Israel's military approach to defeating Hamas in Gaza is not enough to secure long-term peace and international support. It suggests that Israel needs to adopt a diplomatic track that revives the goal of a two-state solution and change its leadership to demonstrate commitment to a negotiated settlement. The author emphasizes that a two-state solution is not a defeat for Israel but a victory, and it is the only way to truly weaken Hamas and ensure Israel's long-term security.

1 year ago•Source: Foreign Affairs Magazine

"2024: A Pivotal Year for Global Leadership, Democracy, and Financial Futures"

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6.555 min•2 years ago

"2024: A Pivotal Year for Global Leadership, Democracy, and Financial Futures"

Andrew Neil expresses concern that 2024, a year with elections in over 60 countries, may be a crisis point for democracy rather than a celebration. He highlights the likelihood of undemocratic elections in Russia, India, and Pakistan, and the potential negative impacts of a Trump re-election on Ukraine and NATO. Neil also notes the threats posed by China towards Taiwan, North Korea's aggressive stance, and Iran's regional disruptions. He criticizes the lack of strong democratic leadership and the complacency of Western nations in defense spending and geopolitical strategy, drawing parallels to the 1930s and the rise of autocrats, suggesting that democracies may struggle before finding the resolve to confront authoritarianism effectively.

via Daily Mail