Natan Sharansky, a renowned human rights activist and former Soviet dissident, shares his gripping life story of resilience and fight for freedom. He discusses pressing issues like the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and rising anti-Semitism on college campuses, detailing the harassment of Jewish students. Reflecting on historical moments such as the Oslo Accords, he emphasizes a principled approach to diplomacy. Sharansky also addresses Iran's nuclear ambitions and the importance of faith and identity in overcoming adversity.
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Flawed Peace Strategy
The wrong belief that peace comes from agreements with dictators started 30 years ago with the Oslo Accords.
Giving dictators power and money while expecting them to control their people is a flawed approach.
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University Anti-Semitism
Universities have become hotbeds of anti-Semitism, fostering a dangerous understanding that liberal revolution starts with violence.
The progressive woke movement is not part of liberal society but its enemy.
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Soviet Control
Dictatorial regimes maintain power through fear, making every free thinker a threat to their stability.
The KGB's focus on individual suppression aimed to prevent the 'virus of freedom' from spreading.
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And Other Secrets to Success, One Relationship at a Time
Keith Ferrazzi
In 'Never Eat Alone,' Keith Ferrazzi shares his insights on networking and relationship-building, emphasizing the importance of genuine connections and mutual success. The book outlines specific steps and an inner mindset for connecting with others, highlighting principles such as generosity, constant communication, and reciprocity without keeping score. Ferrazzi draws from his own experiences and those of highly connected individuals to provide practical advice on handling rejection, attending events, and maintaining long-lasting connections in both personal and professional settings.
The case for democracy
Natan Sharansky
Ron Dermer
Anatoly Shcharansky
In this book, Natan Sharansky and Ron Dermer make a compelling case for the spread of democracy as essential for overcoming tyranny and terror. Sharansky, drawing from his experiences as a Soviet dissident, argues that democracy can thrive even in societies previously deemed unsuitable for it, citing examples from post-WWII Germany and Japan, as well as his own experiences in the USSR. The authors emphasize the importance of freedom and democratic principles in achieving peace and stability, particularly in the context of Arab-Israeli relations and global politics.
Fear No Evil
Natan Sharansky
Fear No Evil is a memoir by Natan Sharansky that chronicles his experiences as a Jewish refusenik in the Soviet Union. The book describes his arrest in 1977, his trial on charges of espionage, and his subsequent imprisonment in the Soviet gulag. Sharansky recounts the physical and mental tortures he endured, as well as the strategies he used to maintain his dignity and resist his captors. The narrative highlights his love for his wife and family, his solidarity with fellow dissidents, and the role of his faith and intellect in surviving the harsh prison conditions. The book also reflects on the broader context of Soviet repression and the international campaign for his release, culminating in his liberation in 1986 and his aliyah to Israel[1][2][5].
Natan Sharansky is a renowned human rights activist, former Soviet dissident, Israeli politician, and author. In 1977, Sharansky was sentenced to 13 years of hard labor in a Soviet prison for the crime of advocating for human rights and the right for Soviet Jews to emigrate to Israel. After nine years of imprisonment, under harsh conditions and including long periods of solitary confinement, Sharankly was released in 1986 as part of a political prisoner exchange between the Soviet Union and western nations. Upon his release, he emigrated to Israel, where he became a prominent figure in Israeli politics and global Jewish advocacy.
In this wide-ranging interview, Sharansky discusses pressing geopolitical issues, including the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, the nature of anti-Semitism on university campuses, and the role of the United States in supporting Israel and the broader free world. He also reflects on the 1977 Oslo Accords, the resilience of Israeli society amid ongoing threats, and the enduring significance of freedom and identity in Sharansky’s life and worldview. Sharansky also examines America’s responsibility as a leader in the free world, the challenges posed by Iran’s nuclear ambitions, and the deeper cultural and spiritual threads that unite the Jewish people.
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