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“Real Estate Bonanza:” The Sordid U.S. Plan for the Post-Genocide Gaza
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“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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Saudi King seeks Recognition for letting Women Drive, a basic right

Saudi King seeks Recognition for letting Women Drive, a basic right

By Juan Cole | (Informed Comment) | – – Saudi Arabia’s King Salman issued a decree on Tuesday permitting women to drive as of June […]

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After Hurricane, Trump Reminds Puerto Rico of 'Massive Debt'

After Hurricane, Trump Reminds Puerto Rico of ‘Massive Debt’

TeleSur | – – “Maria has left behind her a trail of devastation and a humanitarian crisis,” said the mayor of San Juan, Puerto Rico’s […]

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China
Is Trump setting US course toward War with China?

Is Trump setting US course toward War with China?

Is a conflagration in East Asia coming by 2030?

Juan Cole

Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia: Official Hate Speech Targets Minorities

Saudi Arabia: Official Hate Speech Targets Minorities

Shiites, others, demonized by official clerics

Juan Cole

Extreme Weather
If Trump were really President, he'd Forgive Puerto Rico's Debts and Rescue it

If Trump were really President, he’d Forgive Puerto Rico’s Debts and Rescue it

Washington owes it to 3.4 mn US citizens to help them rebuild

Juan Cole

Iraq
Iraq: Kurdish Independence Vote Spurs Mideast Tension

Iraq: Kurdish Independence Vote Spurs Mideast Tension

Ankara and Baghdad decry Destabilization

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Germany: Will strong Neo-Fascist showing push Merkel to the Right?

Germany: Will strong Neo-Fascist showing push Merkel to the Right?

Social Democrats vow to withdraw from ruling Coalition

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Donald Trump
Why Black Athletes might be Protesting: Racial Inequality Growing

Why Black Athletes might be Protesting: Racial Inequality Growing

By Dedrick Asante-Muhammad and Chuck Collins. | ( Inequality.org ) | – – As our country becomes more diverse, our racial wealth gap means it’s […]

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How Arab Nationalism & Fundamentalism pushed away the Kurds

How Arab Nationalism & Fundamentalism pushed away the Kurds

By Juan Cole | (Informed Comment) | – – The Kurdistan referendum held today is probably not as likely to produce immediate turmoil in the […]

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