BI in Context [Old MOOS Additional References]

A look at one of those cases in which the intersectional left's anticolonial bifurcation of the world into oppressor and oppressed groups seems to make no sense.

For years, the Iranians have used fiery rhetoric about the destruction of Israel to mobilize support and deflect criticism. Following the most successful attack on Israel in decades, they now are having to decide whether they really mean it.

Thoughts about a little mentioned but critically important conflict — the conflict between Hamas and Palestinians who would like to take a different path.

An analysis of the many ways in which the politics of Western democracies is likely to be influenced by the surprisingly intense conflict over whether Israel or Hamas is most deserving of support.

An important and controversial argument worth considering: the political left has its own authoritarian streak -- one that is not driven by the grandiose narcissism of Donald Trump, but rather something different -- vulnerable narcissism.

A guide for those trying to evaluate the credibility of widely cited statistics about Gaza war casualties. Remember, we are in the midst of an information war and these statistics come from Hamas -- the party that started that war.

An enlightening essay the tries to understand what Hamas was thinking and hoping to accomplish when they launched their brutal attack on Israel.

A much-needed counterpoint to the widespread demonization and dehumanization of Gazans that has followed the October 7 attack.

A thoughtful exploration of the many ways in which global efforts to limit large-scale violence are eroding.

Thoughts on how to better cope with the turbulent and increasingly violent era in which we find ourselves from people who have struggled through vastly more dangerous times.