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Archives for May 2018

Donald Trump
Trump Collusion: How afraid should we be of Mohammed Bin Zayed of the UAE?

Trump Collusion: How afraid should we be of Mohammed Bin Zayed of the UAE?

Juan Cole

The crown prince of Abu Dhabi has a suspicious relationship with Vladimir Putin

Iran
After Trump stab in Back, Will Iran withdraw from the Non-Proliferation Treaty?

After Trump stab in Back, Will Iran withdraw from the Non-Proliferation Treaty?

Reese Erlich

Angry Iranians, feeling betrayed, have demonstrated in large numbers against Trump

Syria
With Palestinian help, Syria forcing ISIL Terrorists from last pocket near Damascus

With Palestinian help, Syria forcing ISIL Terrorists from last pocket near Damascus

AFP

The evacuation of jihadists from southern Damascus follows intense fighting with Syrian regime forces

Iran
Europe must stand up to Trump bullying its Companies on Iran investments

Europe must stand up to Trump bullying its Companies on Iran investments

Jeffrey Sachs

Europe’s security depends on defending the agreement with Iran

Donald Trump
The Bolton Administration Has Already Begun

The Bolton Administration Has Already Begun

John Feffer

His next target? The North Korea talks

Israel/ Palestine
Yes, you can stand for Palestinian rights without being Antisemitic

Yes, you can stand for Palestinian rights without being Antisemitic

Jill Richardson

It needs to be said once again

Islamophobia
Review of Bernard Lewis’ “What Went Wrong: Western Impact and Middle Eastern Response”

Review of Bernard Lewis’ “What Went Wrong: Western Impact and Middle Eastern Response”

Juan Cole

What Went Wrong? is a very bad book from a usually very good author

Featured
The Royal Wedding and the End of Whiteness?

The Royal Wedding and the End of Whiteness?

Juan Cole

People may finally be waking up to the fact that race is a construct

Featured
Gun Epidemic: Pakistani Exchange Student killed by Santa Fe, TX, Shooter was no Safer in US than at Home

Gun Epidemic: Pakistani Exchange Student killed by Santa Fe, TX, Shooter was no Safer in US than at Home

Juan Cole

Statistically, she was no more safe in the US than she was in Pakistan

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