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76 Years after Colonial Britain Scheduled a Palestinian State, UK to Recognize Palestine
Colonialism

76 Years after Colonial Britain Scheduled a Palestinian State, UK to Recognize Palestine

Juan Cole

Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) – Nadeem Badshah at The Guardian reports that British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is expected to recognize a Palestinian state today, […]

Clear Conclusions: A UN Commission finds Israel Responsible for Genocide in Gaza

Clear Conclusions: A UN Commission finds Israel Responsible for Genocide in Gaza

09/21/2025 By Binoy Kampmark

Ghosts of E. Germany’s Stasi: How technology is used to supercharge Monitoring and Control

Ghosts of E. Germany’s Stasi: How technology is used to supercharge Monitoring and Control

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"For Paris" on Russian Missiles hitting Syria as ISIL Oil Facilities Targeted

“For Paris” on Russian Missiles hitting Syria as ISIL Oil Facilities Targeted

By Juan Cole | (Informed Coment) | – – the Syrian observatory said that the Russian strikes on the eastern province of Deir al-Zor killed […]

Juan Cole

Counter-Terrorism
How to lose the war on terror: panic and feed ISIL's narrative

How to lose the war on terror: panic and feed ISIL’s narrative

By Daniel Baldino | (The Conversation) | – – Terrorism’s goal is principally psychological. So, in the wake of events like those in Paris, a […]

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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 […]

Juan Cole

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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