In Israel, a Victory for Netanyahu’s Protégés
A full-spectrum coalition includes prominent figures from the right.
June 3, 2021
After a Century, Jordan Has Outlived Expectations, but Remains Precarious
Its deep-seated problems can’t be solved easily.
In the past several days, the Israeli defense minister Benny Gantz has mentioned repeatedly the importance of Jerusalem’s strategic relationship with Amman. While observers have been predicting Jordan’s imminent demise since at least the 1950s, the kingdom recently celebrated its 100th anniversary and, compared to neighboring Iraq and Syria, appears stable and successful. Even the still-mysterious conflict between King Abdullah and his half-brother that came to the surface in April seems to have been resolved, at least for now. Asher Susser takes stock:
June 3, 2021
After a Century, Jordan Has Outlived Expectations, but Remains Precarious
Its deep-seated problems can’t be solved easily.
Turkey, the Belarusian Hijacking, and the Implications for NATO and the Middle East
Erdogan stands with Lukashenko.
A Rare Volume of the Talmud Appeared at a White House Ceremony
The Avot of 1492.
In Britain, Jewish Actors Fear Blacklisting
While their union sides with the anti-Semites.