I'm thinking by Micah Halpern Issue of March 12, 2010/ 26 Adar 5770 The Palestinian Authority is passing new laws. From now on, Palestinians are forbidden to work in Israeli settlements. … more

By Micah Halpern Issue of August 28, 2009 / 8 Elul 5769 President Hosni Mubarak wrapped up a successful trip to Washington, DC.  He proved to the Obama administration that he is worth the … more

I'm thinking By Micah Halpern Issue of July 2, 2010/ 20 Tammuz, 5770 Israel has become the scapegoat for nearly all problems in the Muslim world. Certainly, Israel is the scapegoat for … more

I'm thinking by Micah D. Halpern Issue of July 9, 2010/ 29 Tammuz, 5770 Much of foreign affairs is about re-inventing the wheel. The same can be said about much of politics, in general. One … more

I'm thinking by Micah D. Halpern Issue of December 11, 2009/ 24 Kislev 5770 The trial of John Demjanjuk is underway in Germany. The proceeding will not run smoothly if for no other reason … more

by Micah D. Halpern Issue of September 4, 2009 / 15 Elul 5769 Anyone who denies the Holocaust has an agenda. The agenda is never about the truth, never about correcting … more

I'm thinking by Micah Halpern Issue of March 19, 2010/ 4 Nissan 5770 They are all variations on a theme. How could Bibi have let this happen? What kind of banana republic is Israel … more

I'm thinking by Micah D. Halpern Issue of July 16, 2010/ 5 Av 5770 The travel plans of world leaders are diplomatic Morse code. When the leader of one country pays an official visit to … more

I'm thinking by Micah D.  Halpern Issue of December 18, 2009/ 1 Tevet 5770 As a rule I have no sympathy for politicians. I respect the positions they hold and the mantles of leadership they … more

I'm thinking by Micah Halpern Issue of March 26, 2010/ 11 Nissan 5770 Message for the Obama administration: Diplomacy is made of tactics and strategy — not wishful thinking. A golden … more