This article was written by Ava Grainger-Williams, Policy Fellow 24-25, and originally appeared in Modern Diplomacy.

“As global competition in the Arctic heats up, Greenland’s future is more important than ever. However, it should be decided by its people, not foreign powers.

While American acquisition may seem strategically appealing, it fundamentally undermines Greenland’s right to self-determination. Under its 2009 Self-Government Act with Denmark, Greenland has the right to declare independence following a successful referendum — a goal recently reaffirmed by Prime Minister Múte Bourup Egede in his New Year’s address.”

This article was written by Gavriel Sacks, Policy Fellow 24-25, and originally appeared in the Times of Israel.

“Holocaust inversion – the practice of comparing Israeli policies to that of Nazi Germany – is one of the most harmful forms of contemporary antisemitism. Whilst Holocaust comparisons appear in many public discourses, their employment against the Jewish state is particularly dangerous. The deliberate misappropriation of an unparalleled historical trauma distorts our understanding of past and present, serves to delegitimize Israel, and trivializes the Holocaust. Amidst a dangerous rise in global antisemitism, these comparisons have become much more widespread, reflecting both traditional antisemitic tropes and newer forms of anti-Jewish hatred masked as ‘political criticism.’ “

This article was written by Eliana Wolfson, Policy Fellow 24-25, and originally appeared in Modern Diplomacy.

“After sitting out the 2020 election, Jill Stein emerged from hibernation this year to run once again as the presidential candidate for the American Green Party.

The real lesson of Jill Stein’s embarrassingly low support on an anti-Israel ticket is that Israel is not as salient an issue as media tend to suggest. Polling in the lead-up to the election suggested a majority of voters felt the US should be demanding a ceasefire, yet this sentiment does not seem to be reflected in their voting behaviour.”

This article was written by Ava Grainger-Williams, Policy Fellow 24-25, and originally appeared in Modern Diplomacy.

“In the intricate web of Middle Eastern politics, few rivalries are as fraught or consequential as the long-standing, ideologically charged standoff between the United States and Iran. The two nations hold conflicting strategic intentions, driven by distinct interests and ideologies, which continue to shape regional dynamics and conflicts. U.S. foreign policy toward Iran has shifted significantly over the years with each change in administration.”

This article was written by Lynn Dascha Engelhardt, Policy Fellow 24-25, and originally appeared , both online and in print, in the Jerusalem Post.

“In Germany, history, demographics, and the left-right political divide are colliding in unexpected ways as the conflict in the Middle East intensifies.

Growing Arab and Muslim communities and a more vocal segment of the political Left sympathetic to the Palestinian cause now share space with Germany’s deep-rooted responsibility to Israel. This shift has led to increasing tension, as the German government continues its staunch support for Israel, while public sentiment has become far more divided.”

This article was written by Sophia Lieuw-Kie-Song, Policy Fellow 24-25, and originally appeared in Europinion.

“The UK’s response to these unpredictable practices is the Online Safety Act (OSA). Passed in 2023, it broadens the scope for what is deemed inappropriate online content, lowering the threshold for removal to ‘harmful, but legal’ content.

The goal was to streamline platforms’ efforts to mitigate hate speech, but the new standard has already proven difficult to realise. The same exasperating difficulties in moderating online speech recur, and the OSA continues to give platforms too much freedom in regulating users’ speech, ultimately failing to protect them and effectively combat antisemitism.“

This article was written by Szymon Sawicki and Ewan Woods, part of our 2023 Cambridge University delegation to Israel, and originally appeared in The Jewish Chronicle.

“The need for well-informed, respectful voices on campus has never been greater. To win the generational battle of ideas, pro-Israel advocates must rise above provocations, holding themselves to the highest standards of patience, respect, and intellectual depth. Resorting to inflammatory tactics only mirrors the conduct of their opponents and undermines their cause.”

This article was written by Laura Butcher, Policy Fellow 2024-2025, and originally appeared in Jewish News.

“We must simultaneously challenge extremism and antisemitism, advocate for Israel, and create spaces for nuanced discussion. This requires resilience and strategy. We must build coalitions, engage with open-minded peers, and be unafraid to challenge bad-faith actors on all sides. This is our responsibility, and it is one we must embrace with seriousness and resolve.”

This article was written by Sophie Seitler, Policy Fellow 24-25, and originally appeared in Modern Diplomacy.

“The overlapping threat of hostile states and their terrorist allies were scoffed at in 2002 but reading between the lines of Bush’s speech lies the wise and trainset insights that must be repurposed. Bush’s warning worked to instil vigilance against the perilous threats of hostile states and their terrorist allies – a message now strikingly relevant given how Bidens ailing policies have emboldened Iran’s nuclear ambitions.”

This article was written by James Abrahams, Policy Fellow 24-25, and originally appeared in the Times of Israel.

“Israel can and should learn from MASHAV’s long history and take it seriously as a diplomatic tool – increasing its funding and integrating it into regional diplomatic strategies would be natural first steps. It may well be that the demonstration of who the Jewish people really are, the performance of Tikkun Olam, will be Israel’s diplomatic saving grace.”

This article was written by Noah Arazi, Policy Fellow 24-25, and originally appeared in ConservativeHome.

“The UK’s future relationship with the EU must not be driven by a political impulse. It must be a purely strategic relationship which seeks to stand up to the Russian threat. Furthermore, it should complement rather than undermine the pre-existing defensive relationships we already have with our NATO allies. The Foreign Secretary should not treat European integration as an inward-looking measure which seeks to realign us with the cliquey politics of the EU.”

This article was written by Charles Aldous, Policy Fellow 24-25, and originally appeared in the Times of Israel.

“As the Middle East succumbs to the ill effects of climate change, Israel is in the unique position that it can work with its Arab neighbors to improve regional water security. These actions would hopefully start a geopolitical reset.”

This article was written by Alexander McDermott, Policy Fellow 23-24, and originally appeared in Reaction.

"NATO’s failure to lend substantive political support – permitting the strongest possible attacks on Russian territory outside of occupied Ukraine – must be corrected immediately. Ukraine has just enough means to square up to Russia in the aerial domain. In fact, July was the first month when Ukraine fired more drones than Russia: Russia attacked with 426 Shahed-type drones, whille Ukraine responded with 520."

This article was written by Baran Ayguven, Policy Fellow 23-24, and originally appeared in The Times of Israel.

"This past month has marked a significant shift in Israeli foreign policy. The Israeli strike on the Houthis in Yemen is momentous. This decision places Israel in a position where, rather than merely defending itself against attacks by Iranian proxies, it is now proactively taking the fight to its enemies. ... These moves demonstrate the increasing assertiveness of Israel’s foreign policy, which has previously been constrained by concerns from allies like the United States."

This article was written by Lucas Blascos Argullós Policy Fellow 24-25, and originally appeared in Modern Diplomacy.

“In March 2023, many in the West looked with surprise and unease as China brokered an agreement to resume diplomatic relations between Iran and Saudi Arabia. Whilst China’s role was mostly ceremonial, it indicated that Beijing was vying to fill in the vacuum of power and influence that the US left after its withdrawal from Afghanistan. This prospect should worry us in the West.”

This article was written by Blerton Gerguri, Policy Fellow 24-25, and originally appeared in Reaction

“Political shockwaves resulting from Israel’s war in Gaza, triggered by the Hamas attack which killed 1,139 Israelis on October 7 last year, have permeated throughout society, from parliaments to university campuses alike, but the signatories of the Accords have remained steadfast. 

Why, then, are the Abraham Accords proving so resilient?”

This article was written by Jonathan Gibson, Policy Fellow 24-25, and originally appeared in Europinion.

“With a general election fast approaching, immigration is sure to remain high on the policy agenda. Pledges to ‘stop the boats’ and ‘secure our borders’ are sure to raise the eyebrows of voters, as the fiery debates regarding Rwanda and refugees have certainly raised the hackles of many across the House.

Yet misperceptions and miscommunications have led to ineffective democratic procedures, stifling the debate and preventing effective communication between politicians and the public.”

This article was written by Eleonora Guaschi, Policy Fellow 23-24, and originally appeared in Modern Diplomacy.

“With the rise of China have come questions surrounding the intentions of the Dragon. As Beijing becomes more assertive in the South China Sea, many question whether China’s foreign policy is compatible with the rules-based international order. Why does Beijing seemingly ignore shared understandings of state sovereignty and territorial claims? Our current order is defined by Westphalian sovereignty, which stresses mutual recognition of territorial inviolability as granted by international law. Sun Tzu famously warned to ‘know thy enemy’.”

This article was written by Matthew Brooker, Policy Fellow 23-24, and originally appeared in Modern Diplomacy.

“Politics and government in South Africa have been a one-party affair since 1994; the ANC has held majorities in both houses of Parliament for the past 30 years.”

This article was written by Maximillian Kanter, Policy Fellow 23-24, and originally appeared in The Times of Israel.

“Turkey’s Recep Tayyip Erdogan has emerged as one of the most vociferous critics of Israel’s military response to the October 7 atrocities. Such bellicose anti-Israel rhetoric marks a decisive shift from Ankara’s long-standing rapport with Jerusalem. Indeed, Turkey was the first Muslim-majority nation to recognize the fledgling Jewish state as early as 1949, and the two countries enjoyed a robust partnership for decades. What, then, explains Erdogan’s latest tirades?”