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All the Ways US Support for Israeli Expansionism Freed Russia’s Hands
Donald Trump

All the Ways US Support for Israeli Expansionism Freed Russia’s Hands

Juan Cole

Russian leaders are clearly taking delight in the way in which Iran is turning into a quagmire for Washington, gleeful at their significant wins

The US-Israeli Strikes on Tehran Oil Depots unleash Invisible Health Threats

The US-Israeli Strikes on Tehran Oil Depots unleash Invisible Health Threats

03/17/2026 By The Conversation

Imperial Decline in the Straits of Hormuz

Imperial Decline in the Straits of Hormuz

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The Fossil Fuel Era is Coming to an End, but the Lawsuits are Just Beginning

The Fossil Fuel Era is Coming to an End, but the Lawsuits are Just Beginning

By Kyla Tienhaara | – “Coal is dead.” These are not the words of a Greenpeace activist or left-wing politician, but of Jim Barry, the […]

The Conversation

Qur'an
History and Essentializing Muslims as Violent: More on “Kirby’s” attack on my “Muhammad: Prophet of Peace”

History and Essentializing Muslims as Violent: More on “Kirby’s” attack on my “Muhammad: Prophet of Peace”

As I noted here, an anonymous operative going by “Stephen M. Kirby” who is otherwise a ghost on the internet attacked my book at a […]

Juan Cole

Constitution
ACTION ALERT: Tell Congress to Protect Your Right to Free Speech for Palestine!

ACTION ALERT: Tell Congress to Protect Your Right to Free Speech for Palestine!

Washington, D.C. | www.adc.org | December 18, 2018 – ADC condemns in the strongest terms the unconstitutional bill, SR. 70, The Israel Anti-Boycott Act. Senator […]

ADC

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Why Airbnb is not backing Down on Boycotting Israeli Squatter Housing in Palestinian West Bank

Why Airbnb is not backing Down on Boycotting Israeli Squatter Housing in Palestinian West Bank

Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) – The living space- sharing company Airbnb on Monday denied an allegation by the Israeli tourism minister that it had suspended […]

Juan Cole

Christianity
Can we Make Christmas Sustainable?

Can we Make Christmas Sustainable?

By Sharon George – Moderation is the last thing on people’s minds at Christmas. Shopping, travelling and eating reach peak levels – putting pressure on […]

The Conversation

Israel/ Palestine
Israeli PM Netanyahu's Son Banned from Facebook after Call to Expel 2 mn. Muslims

Israeli PM Netanyahu’s Son Banned from Facebook after Call to Expel 2 mn. Muslims

Yair Netanyahu, the son of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, was yesterday banned from Facebook for posting anti-Muslim content. The saga began on Thursday after […]

Middle East Monitor

Arab Americans
1st Palestinian-American Congresswoman will Wear Traditional Dress for Swearing In

1st Palestinian-American Congresswoman will Wear Traditional Dress for Swearing In

Rashida Tlaib, the Palestinian-American congresswoman-elect, said she will wear a traditional Palestinian gown for her swearing-in ceremony in the United States House of Representatives next […]

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Syria
Defeated by Russia and Iran, US Throws in Towel on Syria Regime Change

Defeated by Russia and Iran, US Throws in Towel on Syria Regime Change

Washington, DC | AFP | – The United States said Monday it was no longer seeking to topple Syrian President Bashar al-Assad but renewed warnings […]

AFP

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Global Islam and Australia: Why Recognition of ‘West Jerusalem’ Capital is bad news for Israel

Global Islam and Australia: Why Recognition of ‘West Jerusalem’ Capital is bad news for Israel

Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) – The decision of the Australian government of PM Scott Morrison to recognize “West Jerusalem” as the capital of Israel but […]

Juan Cole

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