The Case for Israel’s Dissolution

The Case for Israel’s Dissolution

Applying Post-WWII Principles of Self-Determination Introduction The end of World War II ushered in a new era of international relations founded on principles of self-determination and freedom from colonial rule. These principles, enshrined in the Atlantic Charter and...
Beyond Ethno-Nationalism

Beyond Ethno-Nationalism

A Framework for an Inclusive Democratic State in Historic Palestine Abstract This thesis examines the potential for transforming the current ethno-nationalist paradigm in Israel/Palestine into an inclusive, secular democratic state that guarantees equal rights,...
Ishmael and Isaac’s Great Inheritance

Ishmael and Isaac’s Great Inheritance

How 1,400 Years of Historical Reinterpretation Created the Modern Middle East Crisis The modern State of Israel rests upon one of history’s most extensive acts of retroactive legal revision. Through careful examination of ancient inheritance law, religious...
When Genetics Meets Geopolitics

When Genetics Meets Geopolitics

Ethnogenesis and the Challenge to Ancestry-Based Territorial Claims The intersection of genetic research, historical analysis, and territorial disputes creates one of the most sensitive areas in modern political discourse. As our understanding of ethnic identity...
Manufactured Legitimacy

Manufactured Legitimacy

How Modern Groups Appropriate “Ancient Authority” Throughout history, groups seeking political power have discovered a fundamental truth: contemporary claims to resources, territory, or special status are far more convincing when wrapped in ancient...