Publications Regarding Liberalism
Articles
Israel and the Freedom in the World Report: A Pattern of Continuing Decline
Written By: Dr. Assaf Shapira, Prof. Ofer Kenig
In just over a decade, Israel’s score in the report published by Freedom House has fallen by 8 points, a decline that now puts it alongside countries such as Brazil and Namibia.
The Two Coalitions Israel Needs Now
Written By: Yohanan Plesner
It is increasingly clear that Israel’s future depends on the forging of two coalitions. One is a multinational alliance determined to turn the Palestinian issue from a driver of conflict into an engine of peace. The other, is an internal Israeli coalition ready to pursue a series of bold social, economic, and political reforms.
The Sanctions Against Israelis
Written By: Prof. Amichai Cohen
The US, the UK, France and other states have announced the imposition of economic sanctions on Israeli residents who are believed to be complicit in 'settler violence.' This document aims to outline the framework of international economic sanctions and contextualize the sanctions imposed on Israelis.
The Liberal-Democratic Camp Will Keep on Losing Elections
Written By: Dr. Shuki Friedman
Change will come only by engaging in an extended struggle over values, and by offering a true Jewish-democratic alternative in which both components are strong and complement one another
Whatever Happened to the Likud's Liberal Values?
Written By: Dr. Amir Fuchs
Dr. Amir Fuchs looks at how far removed today’s Likud is from the Likud of yesteryear, both in terms of personalities and ideologies
No, Democracies Don't Have "Cultural Loyalty" Laws
Written By: Adv. Edna Harel Fisher
The truth is that the bill was designed to castrate expression and creativity, and induce self-censorship by artists and cultural institutions.
Beit Shemesh and Tel Aviv
Written By: Prof. Yedidia Z. Stern
How despicable is a mob that calls for non-partisanship but is unwilling to listen to a voice that speaks for a majority of Israelis today?
What Might Jabotinsky Say About the Actions of the 20th Knesset?
Written By: Dr. Amir Fuchs
Some 76 years ago, on August 4, Ze'ev Jabotinsky, one of the most prominent Zionist thinkers and leaders, founder and head of the Revisionist movement, Betar youth group and the Irgun paramilitary organization, died prematurely. It is interesting to explore his views on matters related to democracy and liberalism.
