Isaac Bashevis Singer and the 20th-Century Novel
A writer with a great subject.
April 30, 2025
Qatar Is a Terrorist Outpost with a Grip on America
From harboring Hamas and al-Qaeda to funding universities and hiring American firms.
Israeli news outlets recently reported that Qatar, which has played a crucial role as a mediator in hostage negotiations since October 7, 2023, encouraged Hamas to reject the latest offer put forth by the Egyptians—in favor of digging in its heels and waiting for better terms. The revelation simply confirms what readers of this newsletter already know: that Doha sees itself not as a neutral party, and certainly not as a U.S. ally, but as a protector of Hamas’s interests. Yet Washington continues to treat the emirate as, in the words of Secretary of State Marco Rubio, “a reliable partner.” Jonathan Schanzer takes a closer look at this wealthy monarchy’s perfidy:
April 30, 2025
Qatar Is a Terrorist Outpost with a Grip on America
From harboring Hamas and al-Qaeda to funding universities and hiring American firms.
If Europe Wants a Palestinian State, They Have to Help Build One
The dangers of trying to wish Palestine into existence.
The Supreme Court Has a Chance to Apply Its Broadened Conception of Religious Freedom
Restoring the First Amendment.
The Holocaust, Fallen Soldiers, and Past and Present Jewish Catastrophes
From slaughter to sacrifice and from degradation to dignity.