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Global Solar skyrockets 64% in H1, as Trump SecEnergy Wright gets Schooled
Climate Crisis

Global Solar skyrockets 64% in H1, as Trump SecEnergy Wright gets Schooled

Juan Cole

Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) – The Ember energy consultancy reports that in the first half of 2025, the world put in 380 gigawatts of new […]

“But come with old Khayyam and leave the Lot,” FitzGerald’s Rubáiyát of Omar Khayyám 1:9

“But come with old Khayyam and leave the Lot,” FitzGerald’s Rubáiyát of Omar Khayyám 1:9

09/04/2025 By Juan Cole

The full Seizure of Gaza: A Path toward Isolation and Collapse

The full Seizure of Gaza: A Path toward Isolation and Collapse

09/04/2025 By Middle East Monitor

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Energy
Top 5 Signs cheap Renewable Energy is taking the World by Surprise

Top 5 Signs cheap Renewable Energy is taking the World by Surprise

By Juan Cole | (Informed Comment) | – – 1. Vice News points out that a new report from the Paris-based International Energy Agency estimates […]

Juan Cole

Drones
How Syria is becoming a test bed for high-tech weapons of electronic warfare

How Syria is becoming a test bed for high-tech weapons of electronic warfare

David Stupples | (The Conversation) | – – The relationship between Russia and the West is becoming increasingly dangerous with potential flashpoints developing in both […]

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Human Rights
Violence in Israel & Palestine:  It's the Occupation, Stupid!

Violence in Israel & Palestine: It’s the Occupation, Stupid!

Dena Takruri | (AJ+ Video Report) | – – “When you think of the Israeli–Palestinian conflict, you probably think of clashes, rockets, checkpoints and Gaza […]

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Environment
Climate Change “Tipping Points” and the Fate of the Earth

Climate Change “Tipping Points” and the Fate of the Earth

By Michael T. Klare | Tomdispatch.com Not so long ago, it was science fiction. Now, it’s hard science — and that should frighten us all. […]

Juan Cole

Democratic Party
Hillary Ad: GOP has admitted Benghazi Investigation Bogus

Hillary Ad: GOP has admitted Benghazi Investigation Bogus

Cenk Uygur and John Iadarola | (The Young Turks) | – – “Hillary Clinton responded to Kevin McCarthy’s recent gaffe admitting the political motivations for […]

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In final Failure for Bush/Cheney, many in Iraq seek Russian Alliance

In final Failure for Bush/Cheney, many in Iraq seek Russian Alliance

By Juan Cole | (Informed Comment) | – – The Iraqi government in Baghdad, threatened by Daesh (ISIS, ISIL) and frustrated by the Obama administration’s […]

Juan Cole

Islam-hatred
Armed Extremists plan "Global Rally" to Stalk American Mosques

Armed Extremists plan “Global Rally” to Stalk American Mosques

Bridge Initiative Team | (Tracking islamophobia) Against the backdrop of increasing anti-Muslim rhetoric, a coalition of online activists is calling on “patriots” to organize protests […]

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What is Russia's Strategy in Syria & Why does Egypt Approve?

What is Russia’s Strategy in Syria & Why does Egypt Approve?

By Juan Cole | (Informed Comment) | – – Russian MiGs for the first time on Wednesday gave close air support to the Syrian Arab […]

Juan Cole

Afghanistan
If Russia is Region’s new Gun for Hire, Afghanistan Warlord wants to Bring it In

If Russia is Region’s new Gun for Hire, Afghanistan Warlord wants to Bring it In

By Frud Bezhan | (RFE/ RL) | – – With the Taliban threatening to overrun large parts of Afghanistan, First Vice President Abdul Rashid Dostum […]

Juan Cole

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