The fatal flaw in Israeli deterrence
It has not been accompanied by a more positive political strategy.
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Fear and loathing in Israel
In the wake of the horrific 7 October attack, many Israelis are grappling with trauma and a desire for revenge.
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Oil’s five decades as ruler of the world
The political scientist Randall Hansen argues that the 1973 Opec embargo changed economies for ever and fuelled mass migration.
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Labour and Israel: a fraught history
Keir Starmer’s woes over the Middle East recall those of Tony Blair in 2006.
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The Cloud of Unreason
The Israel-Hamas war is fuelling conspiracies, lies and misinformation.
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The great unravelling
The Hamas pogrom against Israeli citizens was the day when the Western-led international order expired.
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Letter of the week: World leaders must show the way forward
Write to letters@newstatesman.co.uk to have your thoughts voiced in the New Statesman magazine.
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My role in the BBC’s Hamas controversy
Also this week: Margaret Thatcher’s candour and the loss of a wise friend.
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