Courtesy of both President Trump and the "facts on the ground", Israel and Palestine seem to be headed for a one-state solution. Is it time to accept that outcome and focus on making it work?
Category: United States
Switzerland says yes to immigrants
Switzerland's strict citizenship laws are relaxed slightly following a very convincing referendum victory. It's one sign that the power of xenophobia might be waning.
Mr Putin cashes in
Eastern Ukraine could be the first big test of just where appeasement of Russia will lead.
Australia’s missing conscience
The Australian government baulks at condemning Donald Trump's barbarism, for fear that its own barbarism should be undermined.
Trump is the rearguard, not the vanguard
A study of opinion shifts during Obama's time in office argues against the idea that Trump and the Republican Party have history on their side.
Update on fake news
Three points to make as a supplement to Monday's post on fake news and free speech.
Fake news and free speech
Peter Singer suggests a partial remedy for the "fake news" epidemic, but it raises some deep problems.
What does Israel want?
The season of peace and goodwill has produced little of either in the Middle East. But as a negotiated peace between Israelis and Palestinians looks ever more remote, no-one seems willing to spell out the alternatives.
The republic and the Republicans
A republic threatened by the tensions of empire and the rise of authoritarian demagogues. Now, where have we seen that before?
America keeps counting
Hillary Clinton's victory keeps getting bigger in terms of votes. But America seems stuck with a system where votes don't matter.
The World is Not Enough 