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Since the Six-Day War, Israelis have been entrenched in a national debate over whether to keep the land they conquered or to return some, if not all, of the territories to Palestinians. In a balanced and insightful analysis, Micah Goodman deftly sheds light on the ideas that have shaped Israelis' thinking on both sides of the debate about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Contrary to opinions that dominate the discussion, he discovers that the paradox of Israeli political discourse is that both sides are right in what they affirm - and wrong in what they deny.

The Great Barrier Reef is dying. Extreme weather is becoming all too familiar. And the Coalition government is divided and paralysed. In this vivid, urgent essay, Anna Krien explores the psychology and politics of a warming world.

El movimiento estudiantil del 68, nadie lo duda, cambió para siempre a México. Paco Ignacio Taibo II ha rescatado sus notas de entonces y las reflexiones que han venido después, para evitar que el tiempo desgaste el detalle de lo ocurrido y mantener viva la memoria de una generación con la voluntad de cambiar este país a través de la movilización social. En 68 Taibo II busca dar respuesta a algunas preguntas que, a más de cuatro décadas, rondan en la cabeza de quienes vivieron los sucesos, y de las generaciones posteriores que no quieren ignorar de dónde venimos.

What ever happened to good government? What are the signs of bad government? And can Malcolm Turnbull apply the lessons of the past in a very different world? In this crisp, profound, and witty essay, Laura Tingle seeks answers to these questions. She ranges from ancient Rome to the demoralised state of the once-great Australian public service, from the jingoism of the past to the tabloid scandals of the Internet age.

There's the Freedom of Information Act, and then there's Ventura's way. The official spin on numerous government programs is flat-out bull, according to Jesse Ventura. In this incredible collection of actual government documents, Ventura, the ultimate nonpartisan truth-seeker, proves it beyond any doubt. He and Dick Russell walk listeners through 63 of the most incriminating programs to reveal what really happens behind the closed doors.

In Essay 63, with characteristic wit and acuity, Don Watson takes us on a journey into the heart of the United States in the year 2016. Plunging into the apparent chaos of the presidential campaign and tracing America's recent past, he puts Hillary Clinton, Donald Trump, and Bernie Sanders in a larger frame. He considers the irresistible pull - for Americans - of American exceptionalism, and asks whether this creed is reaching its limit.

Australia is on the brink of momentous change, but only if its citizens and politicians can come to new terms with the past. In this inspiring essay, Mark McKenna considers the role of history in making and unmaking the nation. From Captain Cook to the frontier wars, from Australia Day to the Uluru Statement, we are seeing fresh debates and recognitions. McKenna argues that it is time to move beyond the history wars and that truth-telling about the past will be liberating and healing. This is an urgent essay about a nation’s moment of truth.

Our region is experiencing a momentous transition. The US-led order is fading, and China has become ever more powerful. Today the question we face is not whether we fancy living in an Asia in which power is shared between the United States and China. It is how we feel about living in an Asia in which America no longer plays any significant strategic role. In this controversial and gripping essay, Hugh White looks at what has happened to the US globally.

David Marr has written for the Sydney Morning Herald, The Age and The Monthly, been editor of the National Times, a reporter for Four Corners, presenter of ABC TV's Media Watch and now writes for the Guardian. His books include Patrick White: A Life, The High Price of Heaven, Dark Victory (with Marian Wilkinson) and five Quarterly Essays: 'His Master's Voice', 'Power Trip', 'Political Animal', 'The Prince' and 'Faction Man'.

Que faire de l'héritage de 68 ? Le liquider, répond Nicolas Sarkozy. Il fallait donc s'adresser au principal protagoniste.

Stefan Reusch nimmt uns mit auf der Suche nach der verlorenen Zeit...

Was bringt Menschen dazu, ihr Heim fluchtartig zu verlassen? Wenn die Hütte brennen sollte, zögert keiner wohl sehr lang, sofern er es denn mitbekommt. Ist das absehbar, gilt es, Vorsorge zu treffen. Manche finden auch andere Gründe dafür: Sie haben nichts zu essen oder sind ganz beseelt von der Vorstellung, dass es anderswo nur besser werden kann. Wie einst die legendären Stadtmusikanten ziehen sie los, allen Widrigkeiten zum Trotz, um ihr Glück zu finden.

"Record 65 Million Displaced by Global Conflicts, UN Says" is from the June 20, 2016 World section of The New York Times. It was written by Somini Sengupta and narrated by Caroline Miller.

"That's Right, $63 Million for a Football Stadium … for High Schoolers" is from the May 11, 2016 Sports section of The New York Times. It was written by Mike Mcphate and narrated by Corey M. Snow.

"Kobe Bryant Ends Career with Exclamation Point, Scoring 60 Points" is from the April 14, 2016 Sports section of The New York Times. It was written by Tyler Kepner and narrated by Caroline Miller.

"Zaha Hadid, Groundbreaking Architect, Dies at 65" is from the March 31, 2016, US section of The New York Times. It was written by Michael Kimmelman and narrated by Fleet Cooper.

Carrie Fisher, the actress, author and screenwriter who brought a rare combination of nerve, grit and hopefulness to her most indelible role, as Princess Leia in the “Star Wars” movie franchise phenomenon, died Tuesday. She was 60.

"Carrie Fisher, 60, Child of Hollywood and 'Star Wars' Royalty, Dies" is from the December 27, 2016 Arts section of The New York Times. It was written by Dave Itzkoff and narrated by Fleet Cooper.

"Montana Judge Is Criticized for 60-Day Incest Sentence" is from the October 21, 2016 US section of The New York Times. It was written by Niraj Chokshi and narrated by Corey M. Snow.

"Democrats Have a 60 Percent Chance to Retake the Senate" is from the August 24, 2016 The Upshot section of The New York Times. It was written by Josh Katz and narrated by Caroline Miller.

"Garry Shandling, Star of Groundbreaking Sitcoms, Dies at 66" is from the March 24, 2016, Entertainment section of The New York Times. It was written by Peter Keepnews and narrated by Kristi Burns.