In 2025, key figures on the global right—including Netanyahu and the Trump administration—are drawing fresh inspiration from ancient Sparta. This Greek city-state, long mythologized for its strict discipline and formidable military focus, offers a symbolic vision that resonates with modern leaders seeking historical legitimacy.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office is embroiled in a new scandal as police arrest two of his close associates on suspicion of accepting money from Qatar to promote the Gulf state’s image in Israel.