Creating a Palestinian State By: Jasmin Habib , / 8 June, 2015 Much of the world endorses a two-state solution. Why haven’t we moved to the next step? By Jasmin Habib.
Is it time for Canada to reassess Israeli relations? By: Hamed Mousavi , / 2 April, 2015 While U.S. policy toward Israel is showing signs of change, Canada’s is unwavering. This year’s election provides our opportunity.
Israel, Iran, and the bomb By: Ramesh Thakur , / 6 March, 2015 Israel and the US agree on stopping Iran from getting the bomb. But will leaving it with limited capability check or facilitate its nuclear ambition?
A nuclear deal with Iran: “A farewell to arms control?” By: Paul Meyer , / 5 March, 2015 Netanyahu thinks the deal would pave Iran’s path to the bomb. But negotiations are the only way to avoid nuclear trip wires.
Jerusalem: A city on edge By: Saeed Rahnema , / 11 November, 2014 Is there a place on earth with borders and real estate so highly contested? By Saeed Rahnema.
The right to know the truth on Gaza and Israel By: Eva Salinas , / 29 September, 2014 An interview with the head of the UN’s Gaza investigation, William Schabas.
Looking Back to the Future in Gaza By: Paul Scham , / 30 July, 2014 Israel’s campaign will not destroy Hamas, argues Paul Scham. It will only reinstate the status quo.
Israel and Gaza: With Rights Come Responsibilities By: Paul Heinbecker , / 30 July, 2014 Israel has the right to defend itself, says Paul Heinbecker. But it must do more to distinguish between civilians and legitimate military targets.
Prisoners of the Promised Land By: Nicholas Bishop , / 6 May, 2014 Nicholas Bishop on the plight of Israel’s African asylum seekers.
Small Steps Towards a Major Shift in Iranian-Israeli Relations? By: Navid Hassibi , / 26 February, 2014 Could there be a bilateral thaw between Tehran and Tel Aviv? Navid Hassibi sees a number of hopeful signs.
Baird’s Honesty Gap By: Roland Paris , / 16 April, 2013 Roland Paris on why John Baird calling the location of his controversial meeting in East Jerusalem “irrelevant” doesn’t add up.
Ideological Ceasefire By: Claire Schachter , / 23 November, 2012 Ideology isn’t something that any leader can turn on and off at will, but that does not necessarily lead to irrational policy making.
Behind the Line By: Claire Schachter , / 1 October, 2012 Claire Schachter on if the world should be focused on drawing a red line for Iran.
How To Lose Friends in the Middle East By: Paul Sedra , / 18 September, 2012 Paul Sedra on Canada’s poor standing in the Arab world.
Know Your Allies By: Stephen Saideman , / 21 June, 2012 People can be sadly ignorant about who their real friends are laments Steve Saideman.
Omar Alghabra: Harper’s Approach Lacks Nuance By: Omar Alghabra , / 6 April, 2012 Part of the OpenCanada series Stephen Harper’s Persian Problem.
A Short History of Canadian-Israeli Relations By: OpenCanada Staff , / 5 April, 2012 An interactive timeline tracking the relationship between Canada and Israel.
Stockwell Day: We Must Defend Israel’s Right To Defend Itself By: Stockwell Day , / 4 April, 2012 A Q&A with Stockwell Day on Canada’s policy towards Iran.
Irwin Cotler: Iran Represents a Critical Mass of Threat By: Irwin Cotler , / 4 April, 2012 A Q&A with Irwin Cotler on Canada’s policy towards Iran.
Benjamin Shinewald: Don’t Assume Jewish Opinion On Iran Is Monolithic By: Benjamin Shinewald , / 3 April, 2012 This week, OpenCanada asked six experts on the Middle East […]