israeli-palestine conflict
trying to understand. cards are not endorsements - just opinions to process
Alara and
israeli-palestine conflict
we need moral imagination
On the moral and ethical “confusion” of our times
What are the best books about the Israeli / Palestinian conflict? And more generally the modern history of the Middle East region?
andrew chenx.comhighly recommended movie to understand what is happening
The doctrine of deterrence has taken a beating. Few doubt that Israel can strike back at Gaza in a very powerful way, and yet that wasn’t enough to stop the attacks. I am still trying to digest this one.
Tyler Cowen • A few implications - Marginal REVOLUTION
Either side can easily be portrayed as the underdog, because victimhood is limited only by imagination. So we must consider the question not in terms of who is most oppressed, but who is most reasonable? Who is most willing to compromise, and whose goals will, overall, benefit Israelis and Palestinians most?
Gurwinder • Debunking Myths About Israel & Palestine
Overall, Israel, like all countries, has committed some crimes and many mistakes. But it has offered more opportunities to the Palestinians than the Palestinian leaders have. And it has proven less tyrannical than any of its Arab neighbors would be if they’d had the same military might and were subjected to the same 75 years of constant existential... See more