How David Ben-Gurion Sowed the Seeds of the Start-Up Nation
And the drawbacks of a tech-focused military.
September 11, 2023
The Biden Administration’s Ransom Payment to Iran, and the Unnamed Nuclear Deal It Is Part Of
The average price of an American hostage has increased steeply.
Last month, the White House confirmed that it had secured the release of five U.S. citizens being held hostage by the Islamic Republic, in exchange for $6 billion. Richard Goldberg, in conversation with Dan Senor, explains why this swap is likely to encourage more hostage-taking—not only by Tehran, but also by Moscow. Moreover, Goldberg fears that the ransom payment is likely part of the administration’s attempt to negotiate a new and ill-conceived nuclear agreement with Iran while avoiding congressional review. The two also touch on the possibility of normalization between Saudi Arabi and Israel. (Audio, 1 hour.)
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The Biden Administration’s Ransom Payment to Iran, and the Unnamed Nuclear Deal It Is Part Of
The average price of an American hostage has increased steeply.
September 11 as Viewed from the Israeli Embassy
“You don’t understand, there isn’t going to be a visit.”
How a Jewish Composer Inspired an Unusual Poem by Lord Byron
“The Destruction of Sennacherib.”
The Benefits, and Dangers, of Rational Religion
“It is not in heaven.”