The Settlers With Their Sights on Gaza
A hard-line Israeli movement, featured in a new BBC documentary, expects to benefit from the current war—and meets no resistance from the U.S.
Ideas
Trump’s Un-American Parade
What looks like an excess of strength may really be a deficit of liberty.
Why Israel Struck Now
As Iran’s deterrence eroded, the risks of conflict climbed.
Israel’s Bold, Risky Attack
The Israeli campaign may be necessary, but preventive wars carry great moral and practical risks.
New York Is Not a Democracy
Too few voters are choosing the next mayor.
Dare to Act Differently and Be Happier
What seems the safe option is not necessarily the best one in challenging times.
The Supreme Court’s Inconsistency Is Very Revealing
Justices are supposed to apply principles evenly.
A Parade of Ignorance
President Trump is sending tanks rolling through the streets of the capital not to honor service, but to celebrate power.
Why Trump Is Losing His Trade War
He picked a stupid fight with the whole world. The bad results are all on him.
This Is What Trump Does When His Revolution Sputters
His military deployment in Los Angeles follows a long, disturbing tradition.