Elections this year hold out the promise that the state can change policies in a way to recover some international good will.

The best-selling author of “Sapiens” and “Nexus” discusses the core delusions deranging our politics.

We must use our leverage to end Israel’s occupation and establish two states with full political and legal rights for all.

The Times offers answers to some of the pressing questions raised.

Feeding narratives to the credulous isn’t speaking truth to power.

Readers respond to a column by Nicholas Kristof. Also: Imposing religion.