Rosner's Domain

Calling for a Nuke-Free Israel

rosnersdomain — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 05:54:21 +0000

Today, the Israeli media is quoting a new paper put out by the Institute for Science and National Security in Washington . Of particular interest is this controversial recommendation: The Obama administration should make a key priority of persuading Israel to join the negotiations of a universal, verified treaty that bans the production of plutonium and [...]

So, Bush wasn’t so bad after all?

rosnersdomain — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 05:09:55 +0000

Couple of updates: 1. Add this to my list of forbidden Obama-clichés: No, he is not Superman of the Arabs: There are already some worrying signs that on the key issue of Israel, Obama will be following in the footsteps of his pro-Israeli predecessor. The recent appointment of Rahm Emanuel as Obama’s Chief of Staff deflated some [...]

Nonsense watch: Israel doesn’t need an Obama, and Obama is not an Arab

rosnersdomain — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 12:35:53 +0000

Here’s the list of clichés to be avoided in the coming months (and, if possible, years): Tzipi Livni is Israel’s Obama: I was foolish enough to be one of many writers comparing the two. But no, Livni is not really Obama. For starters, Obama has the charisma that Livni lacks – but there are also many [...]

No Rebranding

rosnersdomain — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 05:05:50 +0000

This article includes some of the most sensible paragraphs I’ve read in the days since Barack Obama won. “I never viewed eliciting delight from non-Americans a reason for choosing a president, including one of color”, writes columnist Froma Harrop. The article’s main argument? Criticism of all things American abroad (especially in Europe) is based on [...]

Israel’s Left Realigns

rosnersdomain — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 05:03:46 +0000

Israeli media is apoplectically busy with the possible emergence of a new lefty political front. The Meretz Party is reportedly discussing the establishment of such a thing with two prospective groups of candidates. One is active Labor defectors, like former General and MK Ami Ayalon and former Minister MK Ophir Pines. The other is former [...]