The Mistakes Israel Can’t Afford to Repeat
If it wants to win its third war in Lebanon, it will need to learn from the last two.
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Leo Correa This War Isn’t Like Israel’s Earlier Wars
The parallels between this crisis and the Yom Kippur War of 1973 are striking, but superficial. The differences are what will shape the conflict to come.
Illustration by The Atlantic. Source: Keystone/Getty; OREN ZIV/AFP /Getty. Israel’s Tectonic Struggle
Both those protesting in the streets and those remaining at home believe they’re defending democracy.
Jalaa Marey / AFP / Getty The Case Against the Iran Deal
Reviving the JCPOA will ensure either the emergence of a nuclear Iran or a desperate war to stop it.
Mohammad Berno / Iranian Presidency Office / AP The Many Holocausts
In the aftermath of the Shoah, different nations embraced different narratives of the tragedy. Today, though, the world needs to hear all of these complementary messages.
Axel Schmidt / Reuters The Coming Middle East Conflagration
Israel is bracing itself for war with Iranian proxies, as Tehran escalates its provocations. But what will the United States do if conflict comes?
Ali Hashisho / Reuters Israel’s Prince of Paradoxes
If Avigdor Lieberman ascends to power, it could change everything—but it’s unclear how.
Amir Cohen / Reuters The Three Myths of the Iran Deal
Any solution to the current crisis will require a clear-eyed understanding of the challenges posed by the regime.
Leonhard Foeger / Reuters
