Juan Cole

Juan Cole is the founder and chief editor of Informed Comment. He is Richard P. Mitchell Professor of History at the University of Michigan He is author of, among many other books, Muhammad: Prophet of Peace amid the Clash of Empires and The Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam. Follow him on Twitter at @jricole or the Informed Comment Facebook Page

200 Luminaries from the Arts and Business World demand release of “Palestinian Mandela”

The star-studded list of signatories includes Margaret Atwood of “The Handmaid’s Tale” fame; Mark Ruffalo a.k.a. the Incredible Hulk

Ember finds that solar power-generating capacity grew Q1-Q3 ’25 by an unprecedented 31% over the same three quarters in 2024

What I like about Pope Leo’s remarks is that he openly admitted that the Israeli government is die-hard opposed to a two-state solution

It wasn’t until the era of the foundation of Rome, however, than any significant number of Europeans began being lighter complected.

This original does not question the value of the master’s teaching but shows regret and nostalgia for old school days

appeared to be more democratic compared to other political parties when it comes to their internal administration

Israeli officials responsible for orchestrating, overseeing and materially committing genocide remain in power

it was used by Stanley Mouse and Alton Kelley for a Grateful Dead poster in 1966, and for the cover of the group’s second live album in 1971

How long will sages debate if this world is eternal or created? / Once I have left it, why should I care, either way?