Dr. Ilan Zvi Baron

Dr. Ilan Zvi Baron is a lecturer of International Political Thought at Durham University. His publications include, ‘Risking One’s Life for the State: The Missing Just War Question?’ in the Review of International Studies. Vol. 36, no. 1 (2010): 215-234; ‘The Problem of Dual Loyalty: Usage, History and Politics’, in the Canadian Journal of Political Science. Vol. 42, no. 4 (2009): 1025-1044; and Justifying The Obligation to Die: War, Ethics and Political Obligation with Illustrations from Zionism. (Lanham, MD: Lexington Books, 2009). His current research is on identity, political obligation and security.

The Palestine Papers

It is highly plausible that the Palestine Papers will only serve to prolong the conflict. But it is also possible that their publication could change things.

By Dr. Ilan Zvi Baron

/ 25 Jan 2011

Dual loyalty: Jews, Muslims and the history of national-identity politics

Accusing minority groups of being a security risk because they are a minority group is not a new practice. Although most religious groups have been accussed of dual loyalty at some point we don't seem to learn from history.

By Dr. Ilan Zvi Baron

/ 14 Jan 2011

A Reluctant Zionist

Most articles about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict take a side. This piece is different. The future of Israelis and Palestinians is together.

By Dr. Ilan Zvi Baron

/ 17 Dec 2010