PinnedTheCommon WordinThought and WorldMisconceptions about Israel and international law, part 1Israel’s legal borders and alleged occupation of the West Bank and GazaDec 15, 202310Dec 15, 202310
PinnedTheCommon WordinThought and WorldMisconceptions about Israel and international law, part 3Israel’s war in Gaza, its alleged war crimes against the PalestiniansDec 25, 202320Dec 25, 202320
PinnedTheCommon WordinThought and WorldMisconceptions about Israel and international law, part 5The crime of apartheid under the Rome StatuteJan 52Jan 52
TheCommon WordinThought and WorldTwo features shared by the far right and leftThough doubtless far removed from his intentions, some good may actually come out of Tucker Carlson’s latest — and perhaps most unsavory —…1d ago11d ago1
TheCommon WordThe transition to electric vehicles is fraughtThe headline: Countries with high debt, aging populations, substantial social welfare systems and miniscule militaries look out onto an…6d ago26d ago2
TheCommon WordThree causes of increased inequality in Western countriesOver the last fifty years, inequality has significantly increased in Western countries. The causes of this change are many. But three that…Sep 82Sep 82
TheCommon WordKissinger on Nixon and Indira GandhiA good memoirist should skill as a writer and interesting life experiences; Kissinger earns high marks in both categories, as the following…Sep 71Sep 71
TheCommon WordinThought and WorldTwo claims about the Philadelphi corridorBitter controversy now rages about a small strip of land the name of which conjures up imagery of brotherhood and love. I refer, of course…Sep 61Sep 61
TheCommon WordIsrael needs a bit more of Britain and a little less AmericaLooking at the events in Israel this week, I was struck by a thought which the events in Britain during the past few days admittedly render…Sep 53Sep 53
TheCommon WordKnow your “ally:” QatarBack in the 1940s, the United States army put out an informational film to help American troops understand Britain and ensure that their…Sep 31Sep 31