Peter Berkowitz, a senior fellow at the Hoover Institution, joins Jonah to discuss academics' aversion to the English language, the significance of ideas, and what the nationalist right gets wrong about freedom.

Peter Berkowitz, a guest with a new book on Israel and the laws of war, discusses the abuse of the laws of war by Israel's critics, focusing on the Goldstone Report and the Gaza Flotilla controversy. He also explores the flaws in the Goldstone Report and the legality of investigating war crimes. Additionally, he delves into the role of courts in war and the importance of liberal democracies complying with international laws of war.

RealClearPolitics Takeaway: Guests include Tom Bevan, Carl Cannon, Peter Berkowitz, and Mary Kissel. Topics discussed include recent attack on Israel, Biden's approach to Iran, Trump's controversial remarks, Israel's unity amidst conflict, the role of the Secretary of State, and the impact of current events on elections.

Peter Berkowitz, a contributor to RealClearPolitics and a columnist with the Hoover Institution, discusses the human rights movement's future in relation to American values. He emphasizes the need for the State Department to galvanize world opinion on inalienable rights. The conversation also touches on the challenges facing the Democratic Party in regaining middle-class support and the potential elimination of the Department of Education driven by figures like Elon Musk. Berkowitz offers insights into the delicate balance of domestic priorities amidst international concerns.

Hoover Institution scholar Peter Berkowitz talks about his new book, Israel and the Struggle Over the International Laws of War.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/lawfare. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.