The Legacy of the First Zionist Congress in Modern Israel

Number of words: 320 In 1897 the first Zionist Congress assembled in Basle. The transactions of that historic gathering were perhaps less significant than the gathering itself. For the first time in Jewish history, representatives from Jewish communities throughout the world had assembled to discuss a programme of action for the Jewish people. Zionism, they … Read more

The Transformation of Indian Statecraft in Turbulent Times

Number of words: 1,208 The broad outline of the story will be familiar to most Indian readers. The last great Mughal emperor, Aurangzeb—a capable general and dogmatic ruler—died on 20 February 1707. His death created a power vacuum in the subcontinent. A number of local rulers started asserting their autonomy by delaying or refusing outright … Read more