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All the Ways US Support for Israeli Expansionism Freed Russia’s Hands
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All the Ways US Support for Israeli Expansionism Freed Russia’s Hands

Juan Cole

Russian leaders are clearly taking delight in the way in which Iran is turning into a quagmire for Washington, gleeful at their significant wins

The US-Israeli Strikes on Tehran Oil Depots unleash Invisible Health Threats

The US-Israeli Strikes on Tehran Oil Depots unleash Invisible Health Threats

03/17/2026 By The Conversation

Imperial Decline in the Straits of Hormuz

Imperial Decline in the Straits of Hormuz

03/17/2026 By Alfred W. McCoy

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Top Ten Ways Ariel Sharon Ruined Israel and the Middle East

Top Ten Ways Ariel Sharon Ruined Israel and the Middle East

(By Juan Cole) Arik Scheinerman, who became Ariel Sharon, was from a Russian family that emigrated to Palestine at a time when Palestinians had been […]

Juan Cole

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40 prominent Journalists Call for Release of Detained Colleagues

40 prominent Journalists Call for Release of Detained Colleagues

Sharif Abdel Kouddous: In a strong show of solidarity, nearly 40 correspondents and editors representing 29 international media organizations are calling for the immediate release […]

Juan Cole

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Fossil Fuels causing Antarctic Glacier to Melt Irreversibly, raise Sea Levels

Fossil Fuels causing Antarctic Glacier to Melt Irreversibly, raise Sea Levels

(By AFP) Giant Antarctic glacier beyond point of no return (via AFP) Antarctica’s Pine Island Glacier, one of the biggest single contributors to world sea-level […]

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Top Ten Things wrong with NSA Surveillance of Americans

Top Ten Things wrong with NSA Surveillance of Americans

(By Peter Van Buren) The debate Edward Snowden envisioned when he revealed the extent of National Security Agency (NSA) spying on Americans has taken a […]

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Human Rights
Ariel Sharon should have been Tried for War Crimes: Human Rights Watch

Ariel Sharon should have been Tried for War Crimes: Human Rights Watch

(By Human Rights Watch) (Jerusalem) – Ariel Sharon died without facing justice for his role in the massacres of hundreds and perhaps thousands of civilians […]

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Did Ariel Sharon get a pass on War Crimes because he was White?

Did Ariel Sharon get a pass on War Crimes because he was White?

(By Juan Cole) It is shameful that Vice President Joe Biden should be attending the funeral of Ariel Sharon today, given that the former Israeli […]

Juan Cole

Iran interim nuclear deal to begin January 20

Iran interim nuclear deal to begin January 20

A landmark interim nuclear deal between Iran and world powers will begin on January 20.

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Iran Negotiations Breakthrough: Reduction of 19.25% Enriched Uranium Stock begins Jan. 20

Iran Negotiations Breakthrough: Reduction of 19.25% Enriched Uranium Stock begins Jan. 20

(By AFP) White House confirms Iran nuclear deal to take effect Jan 20 (via AFP) The White House confirmed Sunday that a nuclear agreement with […]

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Iran
New Congressional Sanctions on Iran Will Backfire  . . . on Congress

New Congressional Sanctions on Iran Will Backfire . . . on Congress

(By Farhang Jahanpour) Despite strong opposition by the White House and the States Department and despite the pleadings of some of the most prominent bipartisan […]

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