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“Real Estate Bonanza:” The Sordid U.S. Plan for the Post-Genocide Gaza
Donald Trump

“Real Estate Bonanza:” The Sordid U.S. Plan for the Post-Genocide Gaza

Dan Steinbock

When the bombing of Gaza will finally cease, the U.S. administration will push the post-genocide opportunity for property development. In this quest, Tony Blair is […]

“In this batter’d Caravanserai:” FitzGerald’s translation of the Rubáiyát of Omar Khayyám 1:16

“In this batter’d Caravanserai:” FitzGerald’s translation of the Rubáiyát of Omar Khayyám 1:16

09/22/2025 By Juan Cole

As Gaza bleeds, Israel plans its next move: Annexing the Palestinian West Bank

As Gaza bleeds, Israel plans its next move: Annexing the Palestinian West Bank

09/22/2025 By Middle East Monitor

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Iraqi Kurdistan defiant in face of Baghdad sanctions, threats

Iraqi Kurdistan defiant in face of Baghdad sanctions, threats

By Juan Cole | (Informed Comment) | – – The Kurdistan Regional Government on Thursday rejected the decisions of the Iraqi parliament and government. It […]

Juan Cole

Donald Trump
We Get Sick, They Get Rich

We Get Sick, They Get Rich

by Sam Pizzigati | ( Inequality.org ) | – – Our ‘free market’ health care system gives CEOs the freedom to squeeze us. Blogging Our […]

Juan Cole

Saudi Arabia
Saudi decree allowing women to drive cars is about politics, not religion

Saudi decree allowing women to drive cars is about politics, not religion

By Haifaa Jawad | (The Conversation) | – – In an unexpected move that surprised everyone, including his own people, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud […]

Juan Cole

Arab Americans
What it means to raise the Palestinian flag in today's America

What it means to raise the Palestinian flag in today’s America

Arab-Americans deal with stereotypes

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Iraq strikes Back: Kurds under air travel ban, Turkey blocks Oil

Iraq strikes Back: Kurds under air travel ban, Turkey blocks Oil

By Juan Cole | (Informed Comment) | – – The Iraqi parliament on Wednesday passed a resolution demanding that the Iraqi army take control of […]

Juan Cole

Afghanistan
Taliban target SecDef Mattis Helicopter in Kabul, hit Airport

Taliban target SecDef Mattis Helicopter in Kabul, hit Airport

TeleSur | – – U.S. forces responded with an airstrike but one of the missiles went off course in a “malfunction,” causing several casualties. Kabul’s […]

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Feminism
The Biggest Impediment to Saudi Women Was Never the Driving Ban

The Biggest Impediment to Saudi Women Was Never the Driving Ban

By Medea Benjamin | (Foreign Policy in Focus) | – – No matter their age, Saudi women are treated like minors — to the point […]

Juan Cole

Democratic Socialism
UK: Is Corbyn's call to Nationalize Utilities the end of Neoliberalism?

UK: Is Corbyn’s call to Nationalize Utilities the end of Neoliberalism?

Is Labour Leader’s Brighton Speech a Turning Point in Western Democracy?

Juan Cole

Democratic Party
Incredibly Superficial: Too much Hillary- and Trump-bashing is about mere Appearance

Incredibly Superficial: Too much Hillary- and Trump-bashing is about mere Appearance

Our politics has descended below the horse race to the pageant

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