Yoram Ettinger
ARTICLES BY: Yoram Ettinger
The Saudi-Palestinian Labyrinth
The shift in the Saudi attitude towards Israel has been reflected by a reduction of foreign aid to the Palestinians, partially due to the rift...
The Trump Effect
The initial two and a half years of President Donald Trump’s national security policy have departed sharply from those of President Barack Obama, his predecessor...
The Unique US Mindset on Israel
The US mindset on Israel -- unlike the US attitude towards other countries -- is a bottom-up phenomenon: a derivative of the US public worldview,...
Israel Has Extended America’s Strategic Reach in the Middle East
JNS.org - In 2019, the inherently unpredictable and violent Middle East has driven pro-US Arab regimes -- all of which face lethal domestic and external threats...
A Shavuot Guide for the Perplexed
Here are some observations on Shavuot and the roots of the special US attitude toward Israel: The holiday of Shavuot (Pentecost) -- which commemorates the receipt...
Passover’s History in America: A Guide for the Perplexed
1. The early Pilgrims and Founding Fathers of the US were inspired by Passover's message of optimism while facing severe challenges and threats. Moses and...
A Tu BiShvat Guide for the Perplexed, 2019
1. The Jewish Arbor Day, Tu Bishvat (ט"ו בשבט) highlights human gratitude for the creation of fruit-bearing trees. Jewish tradition stipulates a one-sentence blessing before...
Comparing Obama in 2009 with Pompeo in 2019
The January 10, 2019 Cairo speech by Secretary of State Mike Pompeo -- which was cleared by the White House -- was a course-setting presentation...
The Oman-Israel-Palestinian Connection
Oman’s unique geo-strategic location has led to China’s recent $10 billion dollar investment in an industrial park at Oman’s southern port of Duqm. Moreover, the...
Hanukkah’s Legacy in America
The legacy of Hanukkah has played a major role in shaping the American ethos and state of mind, from the early Pilgrims through the Founding...
How Will the 2018 Elections Impact US National Security Policy?
While national security and foreign policy did not play a role in the November 2018 Congressional elections, the outcome of that election will impact President...
Antisemitism: An Abhorrent Aberration in the USA
The October 27, 2018 massacre at the Tree of Life Synagogue, in Pittsburgh, PA, was an egregious reminder that since the early 17th century, antisemitism...
Yom Kippur Guide for the Perplexed, 2018
1. The Yom Kippur-matchmaking connection. According to Rabbi Simeon ben Gamliel, the 6th President of the Sanhedrin (the ancient Jewish Supreme Court of 71 Sages), during...
What Role Should the US Play in the Peace Process?
All US Israeli-Palestinian peace initiatives -- initiated by Democratic and Republican presidents -- have failed. They were doomed to failure by the tendency to downplay the complex intra-Arab/Muslim...
