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Despite New Western Recognition of Palestine, the Israeli Gov’t is Coming for the West Bank
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Despite New Western Recognition of Palestine, the Israeli Gov’t is Coming for the West Bank

Mohammed Samaana

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 […]

An Unquenchable Thirst: The coming Water Scarcity

An Unquenchable Thirst: The coming Water Scarcity

09/24/2025 By Frida Berrigan

Middle East Studies Assn. Statement Concerning Trump’s 2025 Travel Bans

Middle East Studies Assn. Statement Concerning Trump’s 2025 Travel Bans

09/24/2025 By Middle East Studies Association

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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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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 […]

Juan Cole

Donald Trump
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

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