Opinion: Americans would do well to drop the Euro-snobbery

By Raphael J. Sonenshein
Published on January 18, 2012

Sitting here in Paris, where I am spending a month as a visiting professor at the Université Paris 8, Institut Français de Géopolitique, I’m struck by how, once again, American presidential candidates are denigrating their opponents simply by calling them “French” or “European.”

The Fifth District in the Arena

By Raphael J. Sonenshein
Published on March 6, 2009

Are Democrats Ready to Return to Power?

By Raphael J. Sonenshein
Published on August 17, 2006

The American political system is on the verge of a major change. The Republicans are in danger of losing to the Democrats in the November congressional elections. Foreign affairs will be central to the outcome. Are the Democrats ready for their big curtain call?

Jewish Voters to Play Key Primary Role

By Raphael J. Sonenshein
Published on June 1, 2006

Democratic districts on Los Angeles' Westside and in the Valley, next week's primary will not only determine the Democratic winner but also the person who will almost certainly win in the fall's general election. And Jewish voters, who are overwhelmingly Democratic, will play a key role in the outcome.

Israel: Between Iraq and a Hard Place

By Raphael J. Sonenshein
Published on May 25, 2006

The intensifying crisis of Iran's nuclear program is bringing into sharp relief the problems created for Israel by the radical foreign policy of the Bush administration.

No Boxer Rebellion

By Raphael J. Sonenshein
Published on October 14, 2004

The latest Field Poll shows U.S. Sen. Barbara Boxer coasting toward re-election to a third term. She leads her Republican challenger, former California Secretary of State Bill Jones 48 to 32 percent.