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The Hawk vs. Dove debate

Should the defense budget be cut? Can it be cut? And if so, by how much?
Industry is not a dirty word

The new Minister of Industry, Trade and Labor, Naftali Bennett, is changing the name of the Ministry to the Ministry of Economy and Trade. It is not clear why Bennet is making this change but dropping the word “industry” runs contrary to current trends in the advanced western countries.
Start-up nation packs its bags

Many Israeli startups are choosing to launch in America, rather than in Israel. We must act to keep them at home.
For them, it costs more

Only large companies benefit from the production of natural gas. Traditional industries will be left behind
The debilitating brain drain

Israel must find a way to ensure that its brightest minds remain at home rather than seek greener pastures abroad.
Middle class under siege

Only coins and tadpoles have just a head and a tail; societies, in contrast, can’t survive and thrive without something in the middle
The Startup Nation’s Scorched Earth

Early exit often leaves scorched earth, because it allows knowledge buyers to easily complete the process of product transfer to a convenient environment for them – and disband the Israeli group.
Neophyte politicos, tried businessmen

Some fresh faces may help revitalize a Knesset that has lost respect and trust among ordinary Israelis.
Ideas from Nature

Scientists are drawing inspiration from the natural world, and using what they learn to help solve problems for humans
