I'm thinking
by Micah Halpern
Issue of March 12, 2010/ 26 Adar 5770 The Palestinian Authority is passing new laws.
From now on, Palestinians are forbidden to work in Israeli settlements. …
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3/10/10
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By Micah Halpern
Issue of August 28, 2009 / 8 Elul 5769
President Hosni Mubarak wrapped up a successful trip to Washington, DC. He proved to the Obama administration that he is worth the …
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8/26/09
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I'm thinking
By Micah Halpern
Issue of July 2, 2010/ 20 Tammuz, 5770
Israel has become the scapegoat for nearly all problems in the Muslim world. Certainly, Israel is the scapegoat for …
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6/30/10
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I'm thinking
by Micah D. Halpern
Issue of July 9, 2010/ 29 Tammuz, 5770 Much of foreign affairs is about re-inventing the wheel. The same can be said about much of politics, in general. One …
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7/7/10
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I'm thinking
by Micah D. Halpern
Issue of December 11, 2009/ 24 Kislev 5770
The trial of John Demjanjuk is underway in Germany. The proceeding will not run smoothly if for no other reason …
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12/8/09
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by Micah D. Halpern
Issue of September 4, 2009 / 15 Elul 5769
Anyone who denies the Holocaust has an agenda. The agenda is never about the truth, never about correcting …
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9/2/09
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I'm thinking
by Micah Halpern
Issue of March 19, 2010/ 4 Nissan 5770
They are all variations on a theme.
How could Bibi have let this happen?
What kind of banana republic is Israel …
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3/17/10
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I'm thinking
by Micah D. Halpern
Issue of July 16, 2010/ 5 Av 5770 The travel plans of world leaders are diplomatic Morse code. When the leader of one country pays an official visit to …
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7/14/10
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I'm thinking
by Micah D. Halpern
Issue of December 18, 2009/ 1 Tevet 5770 As a rule I have no sympathy for politicians. I respect the positions they hold and the mantles of leadership they …
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12/16/09
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I'm thinking
by Micah Halpern
Issue of March 26, 2010/ 11 Nissan 5770
Message for the Obama administration: Diplomacy is made of tactics and strategy — not wishful thinking.
A golden …
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3/24/10
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