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“Real Estate Bonanza:” The Sordid U.S. Plan for the Post-Genocide Gaza
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“Real Estate Bonanza:” The Sordid U.S. Plan for the Post-Genocide Gaza

Dan Steinbock

When the bombing of Gaza will finally cease, the U.S. administration will push the post-genocide opportunity for property development. In this quest, Tony Blair is […]

“In this batter’d Caravanserai:” FitzGerald’s translation of the Rubáiyát of Omar Khayyám 1:16

“In this batter’d Caravanserai:” FitzGerald’s translation of the Rubáiyát of Omar Khayyám 1:16

09/22/2025 By Juan Cole

As Gaza bleeds, Israel plans its next move: Annexing the Palestinian West Bank

As Gaza bleeds, Israel plans its next move: Annexing the Palestinian West Bank

09/22/2025 By Middle East Monitor

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Iraq War
What if the U.S. had not invaded Iraq in 2003?

What if the U.S. had not invaded Iraq in 2003?

By Peter Van Buren | (Tomdispatch.com) | – – What if the U.S. had not invaded Iraq in 2003? How would things be different in […]

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First US Soldier Killed in Combat with Daesh/ ISIL as 70 Hostages Freed

First US Soldier Killed in Combat with Daesh/ ISIL as 70 Hostages Freed

By Juan Cole | – – A joint operation by US Delta force and Iraqi Kurdish freed 70 captives on Thursday, led to killing of […]

Juan Cole

Democratic Party
Did Hillary just Win the Presidency because Biden couldn't Raise $2 bn. this Fall?

Did Hillary just Win the Presidency because Biden couldn’t Raise $2 bn. this Fall?

Patty Culhane | (Aljazeera English) | – – “United States Vice President Joe Biden has said will not run for president in 2016, ending months […]

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US-Russia wrangle over Iraqi Sphere of influence: Parliament to Weigh In

US-Russia wrangle over Iraqi Sphere of influence: Parliament to Weigh In

By Juan Cole | (Informed Comment) | – – Iraqi Prime Minister Haydar al-Abadi is alleged to be under “enormous pressure” from Shiite militiamen and […]

Juan Cole

Israel/ Palestine
Armed Israeli Squatters Attack Palestinian Hebron Homes as Fateh calls General Strike

Armed Israeli Squatters Attack Palestinian Hebron Homes as Fateh calls General Strike

By IMEMC News | – – Armed Israeli settlers — under Israeli military protection — attacked Palestinian homes with stones and empty glass bottles to […]

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Russia
The Real Reason al-Assad Met Putin in Moscow

The Real Reason al-Assad Met Putin in Moscow

By Charles Recknagel | ( RFE/ RL ) | – – Three weeks after the start of Russia’s bombing campaign, Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has […]

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Iran
Could Nuclear Deal hand power to Reformists inside Iran?

Could Nuclear Deal hand power to Reformists inside Iran?

By Farhang Jahanpour | (Inter Press Service) | – – OXFORD, Oct 19 2015 (IPS) – As in most countries, in Iran too there are […]

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Bernie Sanders
Is Hillary Clinton Copying Bernie Sanders – And Why Does It Matter?

Is Hillary Clinton Copying Bernie Sanders – And Why Does It Matter?

AJ+ | (Video report) | – – “Bernie Sanders has rubbed off on Hillary Clinton. Not only has she stopped combing her hair, she’s railing […]

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The Aleppo Strategy against Daesh/ ISIL: Can it Work?

The Aleppo Strategy against Daesh/ ISIL: Can it Work?

By Juan Cole | (Informed Comment) | – – The Washington Post was the first to broach the issue of Russo-Iranian grand strategy in Syria. […]

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