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In 2025, 65% of Americans view Muslims Favorably,  85% view Jews Favorably
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In 2025, 65% of Americans view Muslims Favorably, 85% view Jews Favorably

Juan Cole

It is a paradox that Americans at some points say they like Muslims, but take a dim view on the whole of their religion.

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From Sykes-Picot to Silicon Valley: Why Middle East Fault Lines now run through American Tech

From Sykes-Picot to Silicon Valley: Why Middle East Fault Lines now run through American Tech

12/19/2025 By Jasim Al-Azzawi

“We cannot Negotiate with the Melting Point of Ice:” World’s Ice Sheets shed 640 bn. Tons in 12 Months

“We cannot Negotiate with the Melting Point of Ice:” World’s Ice Sheets shed 640 bn. Tons in 12 Months

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How Horse-Riding in Eurasia advantaged Huns, Mongols over Farmers

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Largest Israeli raids on Syria in Years hit ‘Iranian’ Targets after Rocket Fire

The incident came after weeks of rising tensions and followed US President Donald Trump’s decision to withdraw from the Iran nuclear deal

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Trump Warmonger moves on Iran are from Iraq Playbook

Trump Warmonger moves on Iran are from Iraq Playbook

The stage is set.

Juan Cole

Iran
Iran’s Rouhani:  Will watch Russia, China and Europe in deciding on Nuclear Program

Iran’s Rouhani: Will watch Russia, China and Europe in deciding on Nuclear Program

President Hassan Rouhani also said Iran could resume uranium enrichment “without limit” in response to Trump’s announcement

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Donald Trump
Even though we keep Bombing Weddings, Americans can't See the extremist in the Mirror

Even though we keep Bombing Weddings, Americans can’t See the extremist in the Mirror

They are the extremists. If you need proof, look no further than the Afghan capital, Kabul, where the latest wave of suicide bombings has proven […]

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Israel/ Palestine
At 70, as Apartheid Sets in, Israel faces a new Threat: Itself

At 70, as Apartheid Sets in, Israel faces a new Threat: Itself

Novelist David Grossman calls Israel a ‘fortress’ rather than a home

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No, Iran and Hizbullah haven't taken over Lebanon: it is a multiparty Election

No, Iran and Hizbullah haven’t taken over Lebanon: it is a multiparty Election

Saudi Arabia’s weird kidnapping of Sunni leader hurt him at polls

Juan Cole

CIA
Trump fears CIA nominee will fail because of, like, Torture and Cover-up

Trump fears CIA nominee will fail because of, like, Torture and Cover-up

More than 100 former top generals and admirals signed a letter urging senators to reject Haspel

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Our Dirty Air is Killing us, and dumping Coal, Diesel is the Cure

Our Dirty Air is Killing us, and dumping Coal, Diesel is the Cure

The obvious answer is strong climate change policy

Melissa C. Lott

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