Understanding Real Israeli Politics
“Can’t anybody here play this game?”
--Casey Stengel, New York Yankees’ manager
By Barry Rubin
Stengel’s complaint is the precise description of Israeli politics nowadays. To a remarkable extent—and this has nothing to do with his views or policies—Bibi Netanyahu is the only functioning politician in Israel today. No wonder he is prime minister, will finish his current term, and will almost certainly be reelected in 2013.
Consider the alternatives. The number one such option is Shaul Mofaz who is head of Kadima. Mofaz was a competent general but is a dreadful politician. He may be the least charismatic man I’ve ever met. Tsippi Livni, his predecessor, was a disaster as leader of the self-described centrist party. Here is a list of her major failures:
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Sunday, July 29, 2012
Barry Rubin: Understanding Real Israeli Politics
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