Commentary
In The Art of War, Sun Tzu assures his readers that, “If you know yourself but not the enemy, for every victory gained you will also suffer a defeat.”
Viewpoints
Opinion
Looking Behind Hamas’ Recent Motivations
This genocidal hatred of the Jews predates the creation of the State of Israel.
People standing on a rooftop watch as Israel strikes the "Palestine Tower building,” which the IDF says was used by a number of Hamas units, including intelligence, weapon production, and offices of senior members, in Gaza City on Oct. 7, 2023. Mahmud Hams/AFP via Getty Images
Matthew Ogilvie
Ph.D.
Matthew Ogilvie, Ph.D., is an Australian-based academic and writer. For over 30 years, he has served at universities and colleges in Australia and the United States. He currently serves in leadership positions for the Western Australia State Council and the Federal Council of the Liberal Party of Australia. In his "spare time," he is a self-defense instructor and venomous snake catcher.
