Mad Men

The recent massacres in Oslo, Norway, and Hama, Syria, were both carried out by heartless sociopaths. Why does one of them—Syria’s Bashar al-Assad—continue to enjoy diplomatic relations with Washington?

Today on Tablet

Music that tastes like chicken, Pesach on the beach, and more

Oslo Discord

Once staunch supporters of Israel, Norwegians have shifted to a pro-Palestinian stance. What changed?

Daybreak: First Hearing for Museum Shooter

Good reasons for low hopes in the Mideast, and more in the news

Sundown: To the Rescue!

Batwoman for D.C. mayor, Norway compartmentalizes, and praying via Twitter

Fighting Words

Can literature help bring peace to the Middle East?