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America may have invaded Iraq for its Oil, but Solar Power is what Iraqis now Want
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America may have invaded Iraq for its Oil, but Solar Power is what Iraqis now Want

Juan Cole

Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) – Iraqi farmers, tired of high electricity bills and frequent blackouts, are turning to solar panels, according to Khalid Al-Mousuly at […]

Despite Efforts to Shift the Blame, Israeli Policies Are Starving Children

Despite Efforts to Shift the Blame, Israeli Policies Are Starving Children

08/21/2025 By Human Rights Watch

We’ll all Feel the Abrupt Changes Striking Antarctica Sea Ice and Ocean Currents

We’ll all Feel the Abrupt Changes Striking Antarctica Sea Ice and Ocean Currents

08/21/2025 By The Conversation

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North Korea
A Second Korean War, this Time with Nukes?

A Second Korean War, this Time with Nukes?

( Tomdispatch.com) | – – Most people intuitively get it. An American preventive strike to wipe out North Korea’s nuclear bombs and ballistic missiles, or […]

Rajan Menon

Afghanistan
12 Strong. The Inside Story on the Making of a (Refreshingly Accurate) Hollywood War Epic

12 Strong. The Inside Story on the Making of a (Refreshingly Accurate) Hollywood War Epic

By Brian Glyn Williams (with Julie Romei) | (Informed Comment) | – – When I received a phone call from a representative for famed producer […]

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Internet
Thanks to all our Generous Supporters for an Amazing Fundraiser

Thanks to all our Generous Supporters for an Amazing Fundraiser

By Juan Cole | (Informed Comment) | – – Many, many thanks to all our very generous and committed contributors for another successful fundraiser! Your […]

Juan Cole

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Trump Admin Commits to Forever War in Syria against Iran

Trump Admin Commits to Forever War in Syria against Iran

By Juan Cole | (Informed Comment) | – – Secretary of State Rex Tillerson gave a talk Wednesday at the right wing Hoover Institution that […]

Juan Cole

Palestine
Despite Challenges, Palestine Plans Solar Energy in 500 Schools

Despite Challenges, Palestine Plans Solar Energy in 500 Schools

TeleSur | – – While the U.S. and its leader dismiss climate change, the Palestinian government is endorsing renewable energy sources. Despite mounting pressure on […]

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Arab Spring
Tunisia is back on a knife edge – here's why

Tunisia is back on a knife edge – here’s why

By Pamela Abbott and Andrea Teti | (The Conversation) | – – While celebrating the seventh anniversary of the ousting of president Zine al-Abidine Ben […]

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Iran
Rouhani: Iran won’t allow unfair pressure on Qatar

Rouhani: Iran won’t allow unfair pressure on Qatar

Middle East Monitor | – – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said Tuesday that his country does not accept “unjustified and unfair pressure” exerted on the […]

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Donald Trump
As US throws Kurds under the Bus, Is Turkey preparing to invade Syria?

As US throws Kurds under the Bus, Is Turkey preparing to invade Syria?

By Juan Cole | (Informed Comment) | – – The BBC reports that Turkish armed forces are massed on the border with Syria in preparation […]

Juan Cole

Israel/ Palestine
Its Central Council calls on PLO to de-Recognize Israel, cease Security Cooperation

Its Central Council calls on PLO to de-Recognize Israel, cease Security Cooperation

IMEMC News | – – The second-highest decision-making body of the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) decided Monday to call on the executive committee to suspend […]

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