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8082. Despite its failure, Oslo process contributed to our national security
- Author:
- Jerusalem Institute for Strategy and Security
- Publication Date:
- 09-2023
- Content Type:
- Policy Brief
- Institution:
- Jerusalem Institute for Strategy and Security (JISS)
- Abstract:
- At a heavy cost in blood, the Israeli public and its leadership now realize the reality that has been demonstrated time and again: the struggle cannot be resolved in the foreseeable future.
- Topic:
- Conflict Resolution, Treaties and Agreements, History, Oslo Accords, and Israeli–Palestinian Conflict
- Political Geography:
- Israel, Palestine, and United States of America
8083. Israel’s Priorities in the Eastern Mediterranean:The Tango with Turkey Has Limits
- Author:
- Eran Lerman
- Publication Date:
- 07-2023
- Content Type:
- Policy Brief
- Institution:
- Jerusalem Institute for Strategy and Security (JISS)
- Abstract:
- The first foreign minister to visit Greece after the swearing-in of Kyriakos Mitsotakis’ new government was Israel’s Eli Cohen – a sign that both countries see the importance of their relationship and the new alignment of forces in the Eastern Mediterranean. While new avenues of dialogue are opening between Jerusalem and Ankara – including a planned visit by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, officially confirmed by Erdogan – Israel’s priorities should remain firm. Pressure to agree to a gas pipeline to Turkey should be resisted. Regarding national security, the partnership with Greece and Cyprus is a game changer, giving Israel vital strategic depth during a conflict. Hence the importance of cooperation with both and support for Cyprus’s freedom to make its own foreign policy decisions.
- Topic:
- Foreign Policy, Diplomacy, National Security, Partnerships, and Regional Politics
- Political Geography:
- Turkey, Middle East, Israel, Greece, Palestine, and Eastern Mediterranean
8084. Israel’s relations with Morocco and the future of the Abraham Accords
- Author:
- Eran Lerman
- Publication Date:
- 06-2023
- Content Type:
- Policy Brief
- Institution:
- Jerusalem Institute for Strategy and Security (JISS)
- Abstract:
- The time is ripe for Israel to take the initiative rather than wait for pre-arranged reciprocal terms and remove the critical remaining obstacle to full and formal diplomatic relations with the kingdom.
- Topic:
- Diplomacy, Treaties and Agreements, Bilateral Relations, Normalization, and Regional Politics
- Political Geography:
- Middle East, Israel, Palestine, North Africa, and Morocco
8085. Israel must enhance its strategic value to the US
- Author:
- Efraim Inbar and Eran Lerman
- Publication Date:
- 05-2023
- Content Type:
- Policy Brief
- Institution:
- Jerusalem Institute for Strategy and Security (JISS)
- Abstract:
- The material and political support of the United States is an essential pillar in the national security of Israel.
- Topic:
- Foreign Policy, National Security, Strategic Interests, and Military Aid
- Political Geography:
- Middle East, Israel, Palestine, and United States of America
8086. Out of the Rubble? Turkey’s Post-Quake Diplomacy and Regional Opening
- Author:
- Hay Ertan Cohen Yanarocak
- Publication Date:
- 04-2023
- Content Type:
- Policy Brief
- Institution:
- Jerusalem Institute for Strategy and Security (JISS)
- Abstract:
- Two powerful earthquakes that struck Turkey’s southeast on February 6, 2023, have taken an enormous toll on lives and livelihoods, putting aside the economic and social damage of epic proportions inflicted on the country. Apart from the ensuing chaotic political atmosphere ahead of the general election in May, the tragedy also has implications for foreign policy.
- Topic:
- Foreign Policy, Diplomacy, Natural Disasters, Elections, and Earthquake
- Political Geography:
- Turkey and Middle East
8087. A Christian Nation? Understanding the Threat of Christian Nationalism to American Democracy and Culture
- Author:
- PRRI Staff
- Publication Date:
- 02-2023
- Content Type:
- Special Report
- Institution:
- PRRI: Public Religion Research Institute
- Abstract:
- The rising influence of Christian nationalism in some segments of American politics poses a major threat to the health of our democracy. Increasingly, the major battle lines of the culture war are being drawn between a right animated by a Christian nationalist worldview and Americans who embrace the country’s growing racial and religious diversity. This new PRRI/Brookings survey of more than 6,000 Americans takes a closer look at the underpinnings of Christian nationalism, providing new measures to estimate the proportion of Americans who adhere to and reject Christian nationalist ideology. The survey also examines how Christian nationalist views intersect with white identity, anti-Black sentiment, support of patriarchy, antisemitism, anti-Muslim sentiments, anti-immigrant attitudes, authoritarianism, and support for violence. Additionally, the survey explores the influence Christian nationalism has within our two primary political parties and major religious subgroups and what this reveals about the state of American democracy and the health of our society.
- Topic:
- Religion, Democracy, Survey, and Christian Nationalism
- Political Geography:
- North America and United States of America
8088. Abortion Attitudes in a Post-Roe World: Findings From the 50-State 2022 American Values Atlas
- Author:
- PRRI Staff
- Publication Date:
- 02-2023
- Content Type:
- Special Report
- Institution:
- PRRI: Public Religion Research Institute
- Abstract:
- In late June 2022, the Supreme Court’s decision in Dobbs v. Jackson overturned Roe v. Wade, reversing nearly five decades of precedent that had established a national right to abortion access. Republican-majority legislatures in several states had been chipping away at abortion rights for the past several years through increasingly strict regulations, but the Dobbs decision suddenly changed the policy landscape regarding reproductive rights, catapulting abortion to the forefront of American politics. The immediate impact of repealing Roe v. Wade was that control over abortion law reverted to the states. Some states had “trigger laws” in place to immediately impose abortion restrictions in the event that Roe was overturned, while others had protections in place to keep abortion policy as it was under Roe. In other states, lawmakers went to work crafting legislation in response to Dobbs. As of January 2023, the New York Times reports, 13 states have full abortion bans, some of which allow for exceptions if the life of the mother is in danger and in cases of rape or incest, and Georgia has a 6-week ban in place.[1] According to the Guttmacher Institute, abortion-access laws vary widely in the rest of the country, but all other states allow abortions at least up to 15 weeks into pregnancy.[2] Some state abortion laws have been challenged in court, and access has changed as court orders blocking or allowing restrictions have been put in place or lifted. Republicans in some states have made efforts to restrict reproductive rights a step further, pushing legislation that would limit people’s ability to receive abortion pills by mail or cross state lines to get abortion services, and would even label some forms of birth control as abortifacients.[3] Beginning in March 2022 and throughout the rest of the year, PRRI surveyed Americans about their views on abortion legality and related issues as part of our American Values Atlas. The scope of the project allows us to report results on some questions for all 50 states and the District of Columbia. In general, we found that most Americans support abortion legality in most or all cases and oppose the overturn of Roe. This report delves into the political, religious, and demographic correlates of various opinions on abortion access.
- Topic:
- Health, Politics, Religion, Survey, Reproductive Health, and Abortion
- Political Geography:
- North America and United States of America
8089. Religion and Congregations in a Time of Social and Political Upheaval
- Author:
- PRRI Staff
- Publication Date:
- 05-2023
- Content Type:
- Special Report
- Institution:
- PRRI: Public Religion Research Institute
- Abstract:
- The religious landscape of the United States has changed dramatically in the past few decades as the country has become more demographically diverse, more Americans than ever have disaffiliated with organized religion, and religious leaders have faced a cultural milieu increasingly polarized along racial and political lines. Churches are also transitioning back to in-person services following the COVID-19 pandemic and dealing with ongoing ripple effects from other major events, including national protests for racial justice, a divisive 2020 presidential election that resulted in a deadly insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, and renewed state legislative battles over reproductive and LGBTQ rights. This new survey examines the religious behaviors of Americans amid this uncertain cultural and political landscape. In addition to highlighting religious affiliation trends, we consider the importance of religion to Americans and look at how often they attend church and engage in religious activities such as prayer. We also look at trends in religious “switching”—leaving one religion for another—and consider the reasons Americans do so. We also analyze the political context that congregations face today. We ask regular churchgoers how often they discuss political and cultural issues in their churches, how well their churches address those issues, and the extent to which partisan divides are apparent in their congregations.
- Topic:
- Politics, Religion, Elections, LGBT+, and Reproductive Health
- Political Geography:
- North America and United States of America
8090. The Politics of Gender, Pronouns, and Public Education
- Author:
- PRRI Staff
- Publication Date:
- 06-2023
- Content Type:
- Special Report
- Institution:
- PRRI: Public Religion Research Institute
- Abstract:
- Political debates about gender identity have become heated in recent years, as some state legislatures have increasingly sought to restrict transgender rights. Battles over how — or even if — sexual orientation and gender identity should be discussed in public schools are also erupting at school boards nationally, amid larger frustrations with public education that have emerged in the wake of the pandemic and other social tumult. This new study of more than 5,000 Americans takes a closer look at Americans’ views on gender identity and what is appropriate to teach in public schools with respect to sexual orientation and gender identity. We also gauge Americans’ comfort levels with the idea of a friend using gender-neutral pronouns or pronouns that may not match the respondent’s perception of their friend’s gender. We also ask Americans their thoughts about the age at which children should receive sex education in public schools and what content is appropriate. We consider how partisanship, religion, media trust, parental status, and generation relate to people’s views on these matters. We also consider how knowing people who are LGBTQ influences such views.
- Topic:
- Politics, LGBT+, Transgender, and Gender Identity
- Political Geography:
- North America and United States of America