Op-Ed

Ynetnews: New Partners in the Struggle Against Terrorism

In the wake of the terrorist attack in Denmark, Yohanan Plesner argues that the country should help lead the democratic struggle against terrorism.

From the Press

Haaretz investigates ads disguised as news

Dr. Tehilla Shwartz Altshuler's work with Israeli TV producer Mako developing standards for disclosing advertorials cited

Survey

January 2015 Peace Index

This month's survey of Israeli opinion covers voters priorities when casting ballots, US President Obama’s commitment to Israeli security, and more.

Survey

2014 National-Religious Sector Survey

Read highlights of the study

Analysis

The Electoral Threshold, Wasted Votes, and Proportionality

Will this higher hurdle deter voters from supporting small parties? Will it reduce the share of wasted votes?

Survey

Presentation of the 2014 Israeli Democracy Index

IDI presented the 12th annual survey to Israeli President Reuven Rivlin.

Op-Ed

How to Prevent the Recurrence of Early Knesset Elections

Yohanan Plesner lays out steps to prevent early elections.

Analysis

The Firing of Ministers in Israel: A Historical Overview

After a decade without use, the prime minister utilized his power to fire ministers in his coalition. How often is this power used, and when and how can it be exercised?

Op-Ed

23 Knesset Seats Is Not a Victory

Yehoshua Oz argues that pundits eager to crown a victor in the 2015 elections have lost sight of the fact that winning one-fifth of the Knesset seats is no victory.

Analysis

The 2015 Knesset Elections: Facts and Figures

Analysis

The Many Ways to Dissolve the Knesset