Jewish Policy Center podcast

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President Trump’s plan for Gaza was, not unexpectedly, shocking. UAE Ambassador to Washington, Yousef al-Otaiba, called it “difficult,” but said, “We’re all in the solution-seeking business, we just don’t know where it’s going to land yet. I don’t see an alternative to what’s being proposed. I really don’t.” After a burst of negative reaction from […]…

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Video: Presidents and Big Business – History and a Look Forward 59:20

5 weeks ago59:20

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Since the rise of American industry after the Civil War, the titans of American business have wrestled with the very difficult question of how to deal with an increasingly powerful federal government. In his superb new book, The Power and the Money: The Epic Clashes Between Commanders in Chief and Titans of Industry, presidential historian […]…

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Video: Understanding Israeli Perspectives Post 10/7 59:32

6 weeks ago59:32

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On October 7, 2023, the world witnessed events that significantly reshaped the security landscape in Israel and beyond. This webinar will delve into how Israelis perceive global dynamics and navigate the complex security challenges that have emerged in the aftermath. Join us as Dan Diker, President of the Jerusalem Center for Security and Foreign Affairs […]…

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Video: A New Era in Israel’s Neighborhood 58:55

7 weeks ago58:55

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Hamas started the war against Israel long before 10/7. But Israel’s response since that date has delivered extraordinary blows to Hamas, Hezbollah, Houthis, and the Iranian government. Iran’s proxy Bashar Assad has fallen to Turkish-supported, ISIS-aligned HTS. Russia has been removing military assets from Syria, while the US have been striking ISIS bases and Israel […]…

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Video: Post-Assad Syria – What to Worry About Next 59:48

10 weeks ago59:48

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There was a moment of relief that the murderous war criminal Bashar Assad was ousted. It was followed by awe at the IDF’s ability to deny the rebels Assad’s stocks of chemical weapons, Russian and Iranian military equipment, and air defense capabilities. But then, the next round of worry started. Who does the “interim government” […]…

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Video: The Ceasefire – Survival Isn’t Victory 59:58

12 weeks ago59:58

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The “ceasefire” agreement between the US and Israel, and between the US and Lebanon, along with a “designated” interlocutor for Hezbollah, is complicated to say the least. And questions arise. Start with: What did Israel gain? Will the agreement last? Who will enforce it? What happens if one party tries to enforce provisions and another […]…

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Video: Who is Coming Across our Borders? 58:08

14 weeks ago58:08

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Last month, an identifiably Jewish Chicago man was shot while walking to synagogue on the Sabbath. While attacks against American Jews have generally been prosecuted as “assaults” or “hate crimes,” this time the assailant was charged with “terrorism.” A native of Mauritania, he had been “encountered by US Border Patrol at the California border in […]…

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Video: Sinwar is Gone; Now What? 56:58

19 weeks ago56:58

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Hamas, Hezbollah, the Houthis, and, of course, Iran are interlocking parts of Israel’s security picture. Iraq and Syria have to be accounted for as well. Alongside those are Egypt, Jordan, and the Abraham Accords countries – and the United States. How to manage the disparate elements while fighting a hot war for the shape of […]…

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Video: The People of Israel Since Oct 7 – More United than Divided 55:40

21 weeks ago55:40

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Approaching the Hebrew calendar anniversary of the unimaginable horrors of October 7, Israelis are dealing with tragic losses, the continuing plight of hostages in Gaza, a horrific barrage of rockets launched by Iran, and the ensuing wars to protect and defend Israel from Iran and its proxies. Israeli society has been stressed almost beyond measure. […]…

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Video: Post-Nasrallah, Whats Next for the Lebanese People? 55:24

22 weeks ago55:24