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By Ron Raskin For many years, people in the West took free speech for granted. They became so accustomed to it that they stopped being cautious. And, as often happens, the moment they lowered their guard, free speech began to disappear, swallowed up by the heat of global politics. It began with the “wild west” […]
Censorship is already here — free speech is dying Read More »
By Ron Raskin There is much debate over whether the current wave of hate against Jews and Israelis is truly antisemitism or simply anti-Israelism. Let me try to bring some order to this discussion. First, politicians always prefer simple messages for the public—for example, “Free Palestine” slogan, as if the one and only reason for
So, is it Antisemitism, Anti-Zionism or Government Criticism? Read More »
By Ron Raskin The US progressive movement has really stepped into the spotlight in recent years, influencing not only domestic debates but also America’s approach to international relations. It’s been around since the early 2000s, and over the years, more and more young people have joined in, fueling its growth. But, as with most ideologies,
Progressive Movement: The Good The Bad And The Ugly Read More »
By Ron Raskin In these times, when it has become fashionable to criticize Israel—no matter what it does or doesn’t do—even the UK is now pressuring Israel, threatening to recognize a Palestinian state without any peace agreement or concessions from the Palestinians in return. The big question is: Why? Doesn’t Europe understand the situation? And
What Is the European Political Tsunami Really About? Read More »
By Ron Raskin Now that the Ayatollah regime in Iran has taken a serious blow, what options does the country have left? There are, of course, two main and obvious paths it could take: One option is to rebuild from scratch—modernizing, using advanced technology, and strengthening ties with Russia and China. This path would take
The Future of Iran: Start Over, Peace or Joining Forces With Sunni Islamists Read More »
By Ron Raskin On June 21, 2025, the U.S. sent its Air Force to finish the job and destroy what remained of Iran’s nuclear program. This attack was one of the clearest signals of a shift in America’s global strategy. Until recently, America saw itself as the world’s policeman. But now, things are changing in
The Game of the Century: Rules Are Changing Read More »
by Ron Raskin As more and more people outside Israel call for an immediate ceasefire, and debates inside Israel heat up as well, it’s time to lay out all the options for ending the war in Gaza — and consider what each one really means There are basically 4 main ways this war could end:
Total Victory: What Are the Real Options on the Table? Read More »
By Ron Raskin Different parts of the Western world see global threats in different ways. Europe tends to see Russia as its biggest threat, followed by Radical Islam and then China. On the other hand, the United States seems to view China as the main concern, then Radical Islam, with Russia as the least important.
The Game of the Century: Is the U.S. Fighting the Wrong War? Read More »
By Ron Raskin Never in the history of modern diplomacy, war, peace, whatever, have I ever, ever, ever seen anything like it, Christiane Amanpour, CNN No doubt, Trump’s second term started like a storm, and on February 28, 2025, the world changed forever. This wasn’t just about Ukraine—it was about the entire West. The shift
Trump’s Games: The New Sheriff in Town Read More »
By Ron Raskin Trump’s plan for Gaza, his talks with Putin, and Vance’s speech at the Munich Conference shocked European officials, who mostly stick to long-standing political views. It’s no surprise that the internet is full of heated debates, with each side convinced they are 100% right and the other side is completely wrong. But,
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