Israel’s New Government
Providence College Associate Professor of Political Science Ruth Ben-Artzi joins host William Hudson to discuss the formation of a new Israeli government formed last spring. We discuss the March election (the fourth Israeli election in two years) and how its outcome led the long and complicated process that produced the new coalition government. This government, under Prime Minister Natali Bennett, consists of eight parties representing diverse ideological points of view and interests. Professor Ben-Artzi analyzes the challenges facing the new government and discusses the changes for this diverse party coalition to hold together. We discuss, as well, the fate of former Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, his legal troubles, and the possibility of his return to power. In addition, we look at other developments in the Middle East, including the return to power of the Taliban in Afghanistan.
Providence College Associate Professor of Political Science Ruth Ben-Artzi joins host William Hudson to discuss the formation of a new Israeli government formed last spring. We discuss the March election (the fourth Israeli election in two years) and how its outcome led the long and complicated process that produced the new coalition government. This government, under Prime Minister Natali Bennett, consists of eight parties representing diverse ideological points of view and interests. Professor Ben-Artzi analyzes the challenges facing the new government and discusses the changes for this diverse party coalition to hold together. We discuss, as well, the fate of former Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, his legal troubles, and the possibility of his return to power. In addition, we look at other developments in the Middle East, including the return to power of the Taliban in Afghanistan.
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Bill Hudson
Beyond Your News Feed: Understanding Contemporary Politics is a podcast of the Providence College Political Science Department. On the podcast, we provide analysis of political issues and events featuring the expertise of Providence College faculty members. Our episodes seek to offer in depth discussion of contemporary events that go beyond what typically is covered in the media. In particular, our guests draw on the most up to date research in political science and other fields to throw light on world events. Our episodes cover political events in all regions of the world and in the United States. The issues and events analyzed include elections, public policy, domestic and international crises, political ideologies, racial and ethnic relations, prominent political figures, and many other topics.