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Scientists Prove Justinian’s Plague, which Continued through the Rise of Islam, was Caused by Y. Pestis
Archaeology

Scientists Prove Justinian’s Plague, which Continued through the Rise of Islam, was Caused by Y. Pestis

Juan Cole

Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) – The first recorded world-historical pandemic took place in the Roman Empire and Sasanian Iran, as well as neighboring areas such […]

Beyond Diplomacy: Qatar’s strategic posture redraws the regional Map of Resistance

Beyond Diplomacy: Qatar’s strategic posture redraws the regional Map of Resistance

09/15/2025 By Juan Cole

Back to 1984? Trump Sees World Power through Petroleum-colored Glasses

Back to 1984? Trump Sees World Power through Petroleum-colored Glasses

09/15/2025 By Michael T. Klare

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Israel/ Palestine
EU:  Israeli Squatter Settlements in Palestine could Lead to all-out War

EU: Israeli Squatter Settlements in Palestine could Lead to all-out War

Ma’an News Agency | – – BETHLEHEM (Ma’an) — An EU high representative said during a UN Security Council briefing on Monday that the prospective […]

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Democracy
Welcome to the Party, America!  11 Muslim women who have been PM or President

Welcome to the Party, America! 11 Muslim women who have been PM or President

By Juan Cole | (Informed Comment) | – – Hillary Clinton gave a victory speech Tuesday night positioning herself as the logical conclusion of the […]

Juan Cole

racism
Sen. Lindsey Graham:  Can't Support Trump b/c of 'Un-American' Racism re: Latino Judge

Sen. Lindsey Graham: Can’t Support Trump b/c of ‘Un-American’ Racism re: Latino Judge

NBC News | (Video News Report) | – – “The former GOP presidential hopeful and current Senator form South Carolina speaks with NBC News’ Hallie […]

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Turkey
Turkey's Foreign Policy: From 'Zero Problems' To 'Nothing But Problems'

Turkey’s Foreign Policy: From ‘Zero Problems’ To ‘Nothing But Problems’

By Abbas Djavadi | ( RFE/RL ) | – – For years, former Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu’s policy of “zero problems with neighboring countries” […]

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Europe
France: White Terrorist not investigated for Terrorism even when he Vows attacks

France: White Terrorist not investigated for Terrorism even when he Vows attacks

By Juan Cole | (Informed Comment) | – – So Gregoire Moutaux, 25, was arrested last month by Ukraine. The French national had a large […]

Juan Cole

Bernie Sanders
Media calls Election for Hillary before California: Superdelegate System under Fire

Media calls Election for Hillary before California: Superdelegate System under Fire

TeleSur | – – The prediction is likely to stir controversy among Sanders supporters and critics of the superdelegate system, which has been branded “anti-democratic.” […]

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Authoritarianism
Dear Graduates: We're Leaving you a Trumpian America; Please Fix It

Dear Graduates: We’re Leaving you a Trumpian America; Please Fix It

By Tom Engelhardt | ( Tomdispatch.com ) | – – I’ve long had a weakness for commencement addresses, or at least for what they might […]

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Climate Change
Crisis and Climate Change Driving Unprecedented Migration

Crisis and Climate Change Driving Unprecedented Migration

By Manipadma Jena | (Inter Press Service) | – – Manipadma Jena interviews the director general of the International Organization for Migration, Wiliam Lacy Swing. […]

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Reproductive Choice
Turkish President:  Muslims who use Birth Control are Traitors

Turkish President: Muslims who use Birth Control are Traitors

By Arzu Geybullayeva | (GlobalVoices.org) | – – In the past 72 hours, international media coverage of Turkey has been replete with headlines such as […]

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