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 views in this article are the authors’ own.

“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. The views in this article are the authors own.

“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?”

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

“The UK should follow the UAE’s lead in allowing a select group of AI companies to access the NHS’s wealth of data to train their models. The only way AI is going to bridge the gap from quirky consumer applications to transformative technology in the health service is by giving models relevant training data. Given the large number of AI applications within healthcare, the NHS has no chance (or funding) to realise the full potential of AI without the private sector. The government just needs to allow the private sector access to innovate.”

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

“The Biden administration has been avoiding any bold moves or significant changes to its earlier grand strategy. The administration’s failure to respond to changing dynamics and the failed results of their earlier policies need to be comprehended faster, as extended non-reaction has only led to a growth in tensions in the region. Biden needs a new grand strategy and a foreign policy rhetoric that is more adaptable to changes and focuses more on solving issues rather than trying to engage in short-term political manoeuvres.”

This article was written by Calista Toner, Policy Fellow 23-24, and originally appeared in ConservativeHome.

“The use of such soft power is not inherently good or bad. It is a tool, used by many countries across the world. American cinema, the British Royal Family, French wine and cheese, and even Eurovision all increase the stature of their respective home countries in the global community.

However, some malign actors can manipulate this tool to their own ends, with serious consequences. A perfect example of this unhappier trend is China.”

This article was written by Blerton Gerguri, Policy Fellow 23-24, and was originally published by the Pinsker Centre.

“Geopolitics, identity, and human rights in the Middle East have been loudly discussed topics on UK university campuses in recent years. At the heart of many such heated debates lies the ongoing conflict between Israel and Palestine, a subject that transcends geographical boundaries to find fervent echo in the intellectual arenas of the UK.”

This article was written by Jack Twyman, Policy Fellow 23-24, and originally appeared in the Times of Israel.

“The Western world is apprehensive as it looks towards the US Presidential election in November this year. The election shows the deep crisis pervading politics in the country regarded as the leader of the free world and makes it clear that US democracy is fundamentally broken. We have the two oldest candidates in the history of the Western world, neither of whom is certain to serve their full term.”

This article was written by Lucas Blasco Argullós, Policy Fellow 23-24, and originally appeared in PricedOut.

“For decades, the dream of home ownership was not merely an aspiration but a tangible and reachable goal. However, it is being put increasingly out of reach by a planning system that prevents homes from being built, and by political leaders championing short-term political goals rather than long-term sustainable solutions to the housing crisis.”