All articles tagged with #opinion analysis
Recent opinion polls of Israelis and Palestinians reveal distressing results, highlighting the need for leadership to offer a way out of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The article emphasizes the futility of seeking salvation from the conflict in opinion polls and criticizes the lack of leadership from Netanyahu. It urges for a shift towards genuine leadership to address the ongoing crisis.
Marshall Brain, a futurist and author, presents a grim outlook for 2024 in his "Doomsday Bingo," highlighting potential global catastrophes ranging from extreme weather events like heatwaves and hurricanes to societal and technological crises such as mass migrations, wars, AI job displacement, and environmental disasters. The article serves as a cautionary compilation of the various threats humanity may face in the near future, emphasizing the urgency for proactive measures to mitigate these risks.
The article from Novaya Gazeta Europe suggests that the West's perception of Russia as either a villain or a weak state has been misguided, especially in the context of the Ukraine war. While the West expected Russia to quickly succumb to sanctions and military setbacks, Russia has instead adapted, showing resilience and maintaining public support. Western backing for Ukraine is waning, with the EU and US struggling to provide promised financial and military aid. The author proposes three scenarios for the future: the West could increase its support for Ukraine, NATO could intervene directly, or the West could seek realistic diplomatic engagement with Russia. The article argues for bolstering Ukraine's defenses while being open to negotiations, acknowledging that Ukraine may not recover all its territory and that Russia, under Putin, is not close to collapse.
The article from Haaretz questions Israel's choice of Alan Dershowitz to defend it against charges of genocide, given his focus on self-promotion and questionable international law credentials. It suggests that Israel's international image problems stem from more than just poor messaging and that relying on figures like Dershowitz may not be the best strategy to improve its standing. The piece reflects on the broader context of Israel's diplomatic challenges and the perception of its actions in conflict situations.