As a whole, i'm relatively optimistic about north america compared to the rest of the world. The issue as its geo politically secure right because it can't be invaded. But i am increasingly worried about the possible collapse of geo political stability in places such as tyan ukraine and parts of africa.
Can Israeli society survive the loss of universal military service? Will the deregulation of Israel's kosher supervision spell the end of its Jewish character? And, speaking of Israel, what is it that makes its television dramas so good? Tyler Cowen discusses these and other subjects with EconTalk host Russ Roberts, new immigrant to Israel and unabashed fan of the Prisoners of War miniseries and Homer's Odyssey.