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Brent Sasley is Assistant Professor of Political Science at the University of Texas at Arlington, where he teaches Israeli and Middle East politics. He blogs at Mideast Matrix. Follow him on Twitter at @besasley.

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Pew Survey Raises More Questions About American Jewry

Raw Data

The new Pew Research Center survey of U.S. Jews pulls from tons of raw data and raises tons of questions about American Jewish identity. Brent E. Sasley poses five of his own.

Brent E. Sasley | Published Oct 03, 2013

What’s Different at J Street This Year?

#JST2013

Brent Sasley explains why this year’s J Street conference demonstrated the vitality of the organization.

Brent E. Sasley | Published Sep 30, 2013

Implications of AIPAC’s Lobbying on Syria

Jewish Advocacy

Why is AIPAC lobbying so publicly on Syria? What will the effects be on that organization after the dust settles? And what does it say about Jewish advocacy on Middle East issues? Brent Sasley investigates.

Brent E. Sasley | Published Sep 12, 2013

AIPAC’s Position (Or Lack of One) on Syria

Why So Silent?

In the debate over Syria intervention, the voices of Jewish pro-Israel lobby groups have been conspicuously missing. Brent Sasley explains why we shouldn't expect AIPAC to play a prominent role in this debate.

Brent E. Sasley | Published Sep 02, 2013

Bibi's Settlements and Kerry's Restraint

Very Frank

When Israel announced new settlements on the eve of talks with the Palestinians, the U.S. reacted with a restrained admonishment. Brent E. Sasley on why.

Brent E. Sasley | Published Aug 13, 2013

Academic Israel Programs and Their Critics

No Indoctrination

Academic Israel programs are not so bad and critics should not worry, says Brent E. Sasley.

Brent E. Sasley | Published Aug 07, 2013

Peace Talks Play Well at the Israeli Polls

Winners So Far

The Israeli Labor Party and Netanyahu's Likud both see a bump in the polls as the latter gets in on the former's turf of leading peace talks, writes Brent E. Sasley.

Brent E. Sasley | Published Aug 02, 2013

What’s Different This Time Around?

Two Steps Forward

Announcing the resumption of formal talks between the Israelis and Palestinians, John Kerry made clear two important steps forward, writes Brent E. Sasley.

Brent E. Sasley | Published Jul 30, 2013

Why Release Terrorists?

Prisoner Release

Brent E. Sasley writes that the security and political price of Netanyahu releasing prisoners was relatively small and easily absorbable.

Brent E. Sasley | Published Jul 29, 2013

What Would A Referendum on Peace Ask?

Canadian Lesson

Figures on the Israeli right are pushing a referendum to put any peace agreement to a referendum. Brent E. Sasley on the arguments for and against.

Brent E. Sasley | Published Jul 24, 2013

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