Mitchell PlitnickAbbas’ Demands from Saudis are shamefully weakBarak Ravid reported today that three months ago, the Palestinian Authority had given the Saudis their asks for either endorsing or at…·4 min read·Aug 30, 2023----
Mitchell PlitnickExamining Israel’s Security ConcernsIsrael’s security concerns are used to justify many of its violent actions. How real are those concerns?·8 min read·Jul 28, 2023--2--2
Mitchell PlitnickCornel West Is a Great Presidential Candidate, But His “People’s Party” Run Is a Big MistakeThe list of public intellectuals I admire with a full, unqualified heart is not a long one. Dr. Cornel West is absolutely among them. Dr…·13 min read·Jun 9, 2023--22--22
Mitchell PlitnickWhat’s So Funny About Peace For Ukraine?Continuing the debate or at least trying to.·1 min read·Apr 23, 2023--3--3
Mitchell PlitnickBiden’s disdain for diplomacy in Ukraine is a deadly mistakeThe folks over at Responsible Statecraft published an interesting piece last week from a former U.S. analyst and adviser, George Beebe. He…·12 min read·Mar 30, 2023--38--38
Mitchell PlitnickEvery David Bowie Album RankedI’ve been meaning to write this for years.·24 min read·Jan 10, 2023--6--6
Mitchell PlitnickFrom Outrage to Outreach: Thoughts on the Kyrie Irving IncidentLike so many, I have some thoughts on the Kyrie Irving debacle.·9 min read·Nov 7, 2022--1--1
Mitchell PlitnickWhat’s Really Behind the OPEC+ Price Hike?OPEC+ decision to cut production was not primarily aimed at helping Russia, despite US rhetoric. The real story is much more important.·7 min read·Oct 13, 2022----
Mitchell PlitnickWe need to discuss how Biden is handling Ukraine, not stifle the debateDebating how the Biden admin has handled Ukraine is crucial. We need to engage, not demand a certain line of support.·13 min read·Jul 12, 2022--1--1
Mitchell PlitnickTime’s Up. We Can’t Compromise Our Values Any LongerWe can’t wait any longer for real leadership from these Democrats. We need to vote in leaders who reflect our values.·16 min read·Jun 28, 2022--6--6