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November 23, 2016

The U.S. Can, and Should, Move Its Embassy to Jerusalem

It would have a positive effect on prospects for peace.

During his campaign, Donald Trump stated his intention to relocate the American embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem—a promise likewise made, but never implemented, by Bill Clinton and George W. Bush. The State Department will no doubt advise the new president to refrain from such a move, claiming it would provoke Arab rioting and prejudge an issue best left to negotiations between the parties. Max Singer argues that, on the contrary, such a move could advance the interests of peace:

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November 23, 2016

  1. The U.S. Can, and Should, Move Its Embassy to Jerusalem

    It would have a positive effect on prospects for peace.

  2. A Religious Conservative Reflects on the U.S. Election

    Fighting the deterioration of political debate.

  3. Making the Islamic Case for Religious Liberty

    Muslim thinkers can find ample precedent in the Quran.

  4. Does Jewish Literature Have to Be Depressing?

    What else should it be?