Connor Tomlinson argues that Israel has lost support from both the left and right, particularly among younger generations in the West. He suggests that the Jewish state’s model of ethnonationalism – rooted in shared history, identity, and purpose – offers lessons for Western nations facing demographic and cultural decline. If Israel wants allies, it must show how its example can be replicated.

John Mac Ghlionn explores why musical genius often fades with age. Unlike painters, writers, or actors – whose later works can grow richer – popular music demands immediacy, youthful energy, and physical stamina. Aging artists struggle to match the vitality of their prime, creating technically polished but creatively diminished work. In music, the clock runs faster – can brilliance ever truly last?