Democracy and the Secret “Rule of Law” in Israel
There is much misunderstanding in the Diaspora and even in Israel about Israel’s system of government—an assortment of institutions that endow a few men with
Category : Constitution & Rights
Something to Ponder and Something to Do
For thirty years—ever since the September 1978 Camp David Accords—not a day passes that warnings are not issued or published by Zionist-oriented individuals in Israel
Toward Respectable Political Parties
The classic definition of party was set forth by that great 18th century philosopher-statesman Edmund Burke: “Party is a body of men united, for promoting
Jewish Roots of the American Constitution
Introduction Although many of the framers of the American Constitution were not devout, their political mentality was shaped in universities whose curriculum was based very
Electoral Rules Matter: Part II
Part I cited the renowned expert on electoral rules professor Rein Taagepera. Perhaps his most telling point is this: “As the number of actors increases,
Electoral Rules Matter: Part I
Professor of social sciences Rein Taagepera and political scientist Matthew Soberg Shugart are renowned experts on electoral systems. Israeli politicians should study their book Seats
Olmert Abandons Israel’s Citizens—A Letter
Anyone still believe that Israel is a democracy? But do you see how the myth of Israeli democracy colors Israel’s ruling elites with legitimacy? -P.E.
Civil Disobedience Versus Sedition
MK Aryeh Eldad, responding to Prime Minister Olmert’s ban on further construction in Judea and Samaria is calling for “civil disobedience.” I wonder whether he
An International Jewish Parliament
Overcoming Israel’s Fatal Flaw: Plan III—An International Jewish Parliament “The majority of the people living in a Jewish State must be Jewish. We must prevent
A Political Dictionary for Israelis and Immigrants: Part I
A. Democracy: Two Types “Normative” or classical democracy: based on the idea of man’s creation in the holy image of God. This provides democracy’s basic