Israel

Much of the world endorses a two-state solution. Why haven’t we moved to the next step? By Jasmin Habib.

While U.S. policy toward Israel is showing signs of change, Canada’s is unwavering. This year’s election provides our opportunity.

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?

Netanyahu thinks the deal would pave Iran’s path to the bomb. But negotiations are the only way to avoid nuclear trip wires.

Is there a place on earth with borders and real estate so highly contested? By Saeed Rahnema.

An interview with the head of the UN’s Gaza investigation, William Schabas.

Israel’s campaign will not destroy Hamas, argues Paul Scham. It will only reinstate the status quo.

Israel has the right to defend itself, says Paul Heinbecker. But it must do more to distinguish between civilians and legitimate military targets.

Nicholas Bishop on the plight of Israel’s African asylum seekers.

Could there be a bilateral thaw between Tehran and Tel Aviv? Navid Hassibi sees a number of hopeful signs.

Roland Paris on why John Baird calling the location of his controversial meeting in East Jerusalem “irrelevant” doesn’t add up.

Ideology isn’t something that any leader can turn on and off at will, but that does not necessarily lead to irrational policy making.

Claire Schachter on if the world should be focused on drawing a red line for Iran.

Paul Sedra on Canada’s poor standing in the Arab world.

People can be sadly ignorant about who their real friends are laments Steve Saideman.

Part of the OpenCanada series Stephen Harper’s Persian Problem.

An interactive timeline tracking the relationship between Canada and Israel.

A Q&A with Stockwell Day on Canada’s policy towards Iran.

A Q&A with Irwin Cotler on Canada’s policy towards Iran.

This week, OpenCanada asked six experts on the Middle East […]