Author: David

anti-Semitism, The I/P conflict

An open letter to the University of Southampton

I write in connection to the upcoming conference under the auspices of the Southampton Law School titled “International Law and the State of Israel: Legitimacy, Responsibility and Exceptionalism” to be held over the weekend of 17-19th April. I have no doubt given the subject matter you have received ample communication on the subject. Indeed, I am sure you were warned in advance by those that … Continue reading An open letter to the University of Southampton

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ISIS runaways – time to take responsibility

That three more families have been torn apart by the ISIS menace is tragic. That everyone seems to be blaming external factors is wrong. This isn’t because of an internet connection (although it clearly assists), nor because of a previous runaway. This is home grown. Putting aside that minors managed to get on a plane and leave the country without anyone asking “where are the … Continue reading ISIS runaways – time to take responsibility

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The I/P conflict

It isn’t just Netanyahu the Israelis are fighting – it’s the system

“This election will be everyone against Netanyahu. The vast majority of voters, all of the other parties, the entire media, the US, Europe and the vast majority of users on social media; all standing against a single man. The absolutely heart-breaking fact is, that given the political system that Israel employs, the Israeli public’s shift to the right and the current lack of a viable … Continue reading It isn’t just Netanyahu the Israelis are fighting – it’s the system

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The I/P conflict

Bounded rationality, cognitive dissonance and the Gaza conflict.

Let’s take a journey. Gaza is under siege and innocent civilians are being killed in one of the most populated areas on earth. Israel’s civilians for the most part, lay protected in bunkers or by the mystical ‘Iron Dome’ that eliminates many of the rockets before they reach the intended target. Looking at the news or browsing the internet, it isn’t too difficult to feel … Continue reading Bounded rationality, cognitive dissonance and the Gaza conflict.

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