Jimmy Carter: A Jewish Tragedy
Among many other time-tested attributes, the Jewish people have a long memory. Aid us in…
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Michael Oren is an American-Israeli diplomat, essayist, historian, novelist, and politician. He is a former ambassador to the United States.
From the Archives: The Shared Roots of Hanukkah and Christmas
Though many of the most famous Christmas songs—”White Christmas,” “Silver Bells,” and “Rudolph the Red-Nosed…
Lawrence of Syria
Sixty-two years ago, cinemas were filled with audiences watching the epic film Lawrence of Arabia. Although…
Diplomacy of Peace at Any Price
Last month, as Syrian rebels advanced on Damascus, the United States, Great Britain, Germany, and…
Guest Post: Creating Worlds with Words
Twice a week, Dr. Michael Oren and I get together to record a new podcast…
The Fallout of Assad’s Fall
The IDF has acted swiftly and effectively in responding to the fall of the Assad…
The Cold War Arms Race Redux
While Iran battles Israel directly or through its proxies, another, more discreet but no less…
Subscriber Announcement
Dear Clarity reader, A little more than a year and 81 articles ago I opened Clarity. With your…
The Diplomatic Whiplash of Ronald Reagan and Donald Trump
President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration this January will signal a tectonic shift in American foreign policy unmatched…
The Altneu Antisemitism: Part II
Ancient antisemitic tropes have now thoroughly, if often unconsciously, entered acceptable daily discourse. Part I of The…