In recent years, it has become trendy to say that the Israeli-Palestinian conflict has no solution. I beg to differ. Here’s a thought experiment to prove my point: Two hundred years from now, the situation in the Middle East will unquestionably be radically different. There could be two states, a single bi-national state, or a…
Many factors prop up the conflict, allowing it to persist for so many decades. Here’s a thought experiment that can help elucidate the core one. What is the one factor that, if eliminated, will make the conflict significantly easier to resolve? None of the often-discussed issues, if solved on its own, will end the conflict….
When discussing the conflict, both sides choose to minimize or ignore the root cause and instead point the finger at more recent events. Here’s an example and some food for thought: Why did a war break out in the Gaza Strip in October 2023? The Hamas attacks of October 7th. That’s where Israelis would prefer…
Imagine you are on the ground in the region. Look around you. What do you see? Depending on your whereabouts, you may see hills, trees, fields, buildings, or people. Almost everyone around you is religious, whether or not it is evident from the way they dress, talk, or associate. Now imagine that all these people…
What would happen if a developed European country enacted an apartheid government that discriminated against a portion of the population? It would not be the first time this happens, of course, but let’s imagine it taking place in the twenty-first century. What if Italy, for example, decided that the entire Campania region – with Naples…