Jordan
Falling Out
Israel and Jordan once worked together for peace. Now their alliance is collapsing, driven apart by the issue of refugee resettlement, and Jordan may be turning to Iran.
Daybreak: The Nuclear Talks Tease
Plus federations worried about aging donor base, and more in the news
Under Oath
Israel’s controversial new oath of allegiance reflects the reality of sectarian politics in the Middle East
Daybreak: Apparent Misfire Hits Jordan
Plus path to direct talks pursued, and more in the news
Jordan Rules
Amman’s ambassador to Washington talks about the possibilities for Middle East peace
Daybreak: Hopefully, They Didn’t Start the Fire
Plus de-linking ‘linkage,’ non-Ambassador Dershowitz, and more in the news
Daybreak: Jordan Wants More Palestinians
Plus Le Pen’s good day, go Vols, and more in the news
The Mideast Crack-Up
Robert Worth, David Goldman, Edward Luttwak, Amos Harel, Nathan Thrall, and Lee Smith on the new Arab map
When Berlin Meant Business
Berlin was once home to 50,000 Jewish-owned businesses. A historian is now obsessively reconstructing their demise.
In Praise of Dairy Restaurants
A visit to B&H Restaurant on Second Avenue brings back memories of milchig establishments of yore
Curse of the Survivor
Singer Vera Gran was haunted by allegations of Nazi collaboration. A new book asks if survival made her guilty.
