Can the Eastern German Center Hold?
The center managed to keep the far right at bay in most of eastern Germany’s recent state elections, but the victory may be short-lived.
4 Articles by: Assaf S. Bondy
Assaf S. Bondy is a lecturer at University of Bristol Business School.
Why Israel’s General Strike Failed
In September, Israel’s largest union called a general strike in support of a hostage deal and cease-fire. Opposition from conservative members, the judiciary, and Benjamin Netanyahu swiftly put an end to it.
Israel Is Also Waging an Economic War Against Palestinians
Since October 7, 2023, Israel has been depriving hundreds of thousands of Palestinians of access to work and wages. This has created a crisis that has driven millions of Palestinians in Israel and the West Bank into poverty.
Understanding the Politics of Israel’s General Strike
Last week, Israel’s largest union called a general strike in support of a hostage deal and cease-fire. Opposition from conservative members, the judiciary, and Benjamin Netanyahu put an end to the strike, which exposed deep fissures within Israeli society.