How Benjamin Netanyahu is resetting Israel-Africa relations
Graduate fellow Francis Abugbilla explains how Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's push to reconnect with African nations is shifting Israel's status on the continent.
The good goods: Smuggling between Israel and the Palestinian Territories
Graduate fellow Bret Windhauser explains the economic underpinnings of smuggling between Israel and the Palestinian Territories — and why the most commonly smuggled goods may not be what you think.
The joy of Hebrew grammar
Opportunity grant winner Samuel Cantor explains why learning Hebrew grammar will teach you to "think in a brand new way."
Feministing language, feministing learning: Rethinking language and gender by learning Hebrew
Why learning Hebrew led opportunity grant winner Ellen Perleberg to think more deeply about how language genders the world.
Why Israeli farmers are struggling — and government policies aren’t helping
The number of farmers in Israel is shrinking dramatically, and government policies are hurting, not helping, writes graduate fellow Hayim Katsman.
Working (or not working) for a government you disagree with: Challenges for today’s diplomats
At a time when it's needed most, dissent from state departments is less heard than ever by strongman governments, writes graduate fellow Berkay Gülen. What should diplomats do?
Reimagining Zionism through Israeli reggae
Drawing on reggae's progressive vision of "Zion," Israeli musical groups offer a new way of thinking about Zionism, writes graduate fellow Hayim Katsman.
Learning about counterterrorism in Israel
Opportunity grant winner Graham Harper's key takeaways from a summer study-abroad program on counterterrorism.