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Removing Syria Sanctions is a Win for the People, Whatever Trump’s Motives
Donald Trump

Removing Syria Sanctions is a Win for the People, Whatever Trump’s Motives

Juan Cole

Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) – Syrians are rejoicing at the announcement on Tuesday by President Donald J. Trump that he will lift U.S. economic sanctions […]

Syria faces renewed Sectarian Violence as Government Fails to deliver Inclusivity

Syria faces renewed Sectarian Violence as Government Fails to deliver Inclusivity

05/14/2025 By The Conversation

Can we Even Remember it? How America was Disappeared before our Eyes

Can we Even Remember it? How America was Disappeared before our Eyes

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Islamic State of Iraq and Syria
The ISIS Trap - Will You Fall Into It?

The ISIS Trap – Will You Fall Into It?

AJ+ | (Video Report) | – – “ISIS has a pretty black-and-white view of the world. Either you’re with them, or you’re with people they […]

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Espionage
American Traitor who spied on US Navy for Israel Released; Netanyahu 'longed for this day'

American Traitor who spied on US Navy for Israel Released; Netanyahu ‘longed for this day’

Ma’an News Agency | – – BETHLEHEM (Ma’an) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Friday addressed American Jonathan Pollard who was released on parole […]

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History
Lessons for the West on Immigrants & Exclusion from the Age of the ‘Bomb-throwing Anarchist’

Lessons for the West on Immigrants & Exclusion from the Age of the ‘Bomb-throwing Anarchist’

By Akil N. Awan | (The National Interest) | – – The bearded young terrorist furtively slipped amongst the oblivious theatergoers. Glancing around to ensure […]

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Immigration
Ben Carson compares Syrian Refugees to Rabid Dogs

Ben Carson compares Syrian Refugees to Rabid Dogs

Don Dahler | CBSN | (Video News Report) | – – “GOP presidential candidate Ben Carson stirred up controversy after he likened Syrian refugees to […]

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If Trump can track Muslims, close Mosques, what can he do to You?

If Trump can track Muslims, close Mosques, what can he do to You?

By Juan Cole | (Informed Comment) | – – GOP presidential hopeful Donald Trump, having said earlier that he might seek to close down mosques […]

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Displaced and Refugees
Dear GOP: France is still Taking in Syria Refugees so who is the Coward?

Dear GOP: France is still Taking in Syria Refugees so who is the Coward?

AJ+ | (Video report) | – – “While U.S. governors say no to refugees in response to the Paris attacks, France says it will take […]

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Government surveillance
After Paris, it's good detective work that will keep us safe, not mass surveillance

After Paris, it’s good detective work that will keep us safe, not mass surveillance

By Pete Fussey | (The Conversation) | – – Before the dust has even settled from the attacks on Paris, familiar calls for greater surveillance […]

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European Union
Can European Union, Russia & US team up to defeat ISIL?

Can European Union, Russia & US team up to defeat ISIL?

By Georgi Gotev & Aline Robert | (EurActiv.com) | – – Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker has teamed up with French President François Hollande in seeking […]

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Bill of Rights
Why the National Security State Relishes our being Trolled by Muslim Radicals

Why the National Security State Relishes our being Trolled by Muslim Radicals

By Tom Engelhardt | Tomdispatch.com) | – – Honestly, I don’t know whether to rant or weep, neither of which are usual impulses for me.  […]

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