Belfast (Special to Informed Comment; feature) – As a native Palestinian, visiting my homeland is not just about seeing family and friends. It’s also about […]
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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Iran says planned US-backed force inside Syria would fan war
Middle East Monitor | – – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said on Tuesday a new US-backed, 30,000-strong force inside Syria constituted a breach of international […]
Trump as the Termite-in-Chief boring away at Global American Influence
By Alfred W. McCoy | (Tomdispatch.com) | – – As 2017 ended with billionaires toasting their tax cuts and energy executives cheering their unfettered access […]