Neither Washington nor Tehran Want Escalation—Yet
America is trying to stop Iran from regaining the upper hand.
November 4, 2026
Could the U.S. cut the Gordian knot of Israeli coalition negotiations?
As Americans focus on the midterms, Israelis are still waiting to find out whether their own elections will produce a new governing coalition. Michael Doran gives a thorough run-down of the two major players, and argues that President Trump should step in to shape the outcome.
America is trying to stop Iran from regaining the upper hand.
Reports show a network of donors that has spent millions on anti-Israel candidates.
Could the U.S. cut the Gordian knot of Israeli coalition negotiations?
The Arch of Titus, the Colosseum, and Jewish history.
The world of Irving Howe’s fathers.
As Americans focus on the midterms, Israelis are still waiting to find out whether their own elections will produce a new governing coalition. Michael Doran gives a thorough run-down of the two major players, and argues that President Trump should step in to shape the outcome.
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