BI in Context [Old MOOS Additional References]

A comparison of the war in Gaza with other "similar" military campaigns and an argument that this war is, in many important respects, unprecedented in human history.

From the Atlantic, links to three articles outlining ways in which we can discuss controversial issues more constructively.

From Israel, an attempt to correct some of the misperceptions that Americans have about the war.

A look at the larger context surrounding stories of Israeli settler violence on the West Bank and ongoing efforts to defend against Palestinian terrorism.

From the President of El Salvador, a complaint how western democracies are trying to impose their "solutions" on his country -- solutions that he thinks are unworkable.

More information about how threats of physical violence against Members of the British Parliament are influencing national policy (something that is starting to happen in the US).

A simple and really creative writing assignment (or introspective thought experiment) that helps people see across the deepest of our political divides.

A critical look at the Israeli campaign in Gaza and, especially, plans for the invasion of Rafah.

An essay exploring the sociology of "luxury beliefs" and the way in which those beliefs signal status and virtue while undermining societal problem solving.

A look at global history and the current geopolitical situation from the perspective of someone who has spent a career studying great power conflict.