Archive - Pieter’s Newsletter

How the story of one hostage tells us how our moral universe has collapsed

Aug 1 •

July 2025

Recognize What?

Deep global cultural and moral forces are shaping the war in Gaza. Narratives that bring further discord and violence to our streets.

Jul 30 •

How political motivations, humanitarian optics and security frame the Gaza crisis

Jul 25 •

How framing the news informs foreign policy and demonizes Israel

Jul 22 •

A Year After Majdal Shams

The Druze are in the crosshairs again. Israel steps up while waiting for a hostage deal.

Jul 17 •

Trying to understand the negotiations and what can unwind the Gordian knot

Jul 9 •

June 2025

The Whirlwind Week

New York may be a harbinger of things to come, a possible deal in the Middle East and a victory lap in The Hague

Jun 27 •

Another disturbing tale of antisemitism in Canada finds its way into a book

Jun 24 •

So a quick assessment after the US bombed nuclear sites in Fodrow, Natanz and Isfahan only a few hours ago:

Jun 22 •

Crossing the Rubicon

From pro-Hamas to pro-Iran: the protests start to undermine western democracies

Jun 20 •

Uncharted Territory

Israel's mission is not complete, Trump wants a piece and Iranians need to step up

Jun 18 •

War, Values and Naivety

I'm your beauty

Jun 15 •

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