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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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Energy
Japan Nuclear Threat, Libya Oil Crisis, Highlight Need for Renewable Energy

Japan Nuclear Threat, Libya Oil Crisis, Highlight Need for Renewable Energy

Fears over possible nuclear reactor meltdowns have complicated Japan’s attempt to recover from the tsunami that hit northern prefectures on Friday. Japan, which has no […]

Juan Cole

Libya
More on Arab League Call for a Libya No-Fly Zone

More on Arab League Call for a Libya No-Fly Zone

Aljazeera English reports on the Arab League’s call for the UN Security Council to impose a no-fly zone on Libya. Most sources are calling the […]

Juan Cole

Libya
Arab League Requests UNSC to Impose No-Fly Zone

Arab League Requests UNSC to Impose No-Fly Zone

The Arab League has indeed called for the United Nations Security Council to impose a no-fly zone over Libya. It is also moving to recognize […]

Juan Cole

Libya
Arab League May support No-Fly Zone, as Qaddafi Retakes Territory

Arab League May support No-Fly Zone, as Qaddafi Retakes Territory

On Saturday morning, wire services are reporting that the Arab League has decided to back a no-fly zone over Libya. Earlier reports indicated divisions in […]

Juan Cole

Environment
Earthquake/Tsunami reminds us of Futility of War

Earthquake/Tsunami reminds us of Futility of War

Every once in a while, amidst our petty wars and squabbles with each other, Nature reminds us that the real threat to humankind comes from […]

Juan Cole

Libya
Rebels Hold out in Zawiya, Eastern Ra's Lanuf as Libyan Civil War Unfolds

Rebels Hold out in Zawiya, Eastern Ra’s Lanuf as Libyan Civil War Unfolds

I just want to signal that some caution is in order about reading the military and political situation in Libya. Muammar Qaddafi’s counter-attacks are creating […]

Juan Cole

Islamophobia
King’s Nixonian Hearings against American Muslims

King’s Nixonian Hearings against American Muslims

Rep. Peter T. King (R-NY)’s hearings on the alleged ‘radicalization’ of American Muslims are an affront to the brave Middle Eastern Muslims who have, during […]

Juan Cole

Libya
Qaddafi's Scorched Earth Policy, at Home and Abroad

Qaddafi’s Scorched Earth Policy, at Home and Abroad

Muammar Qaddafi is still trying to play the al-Qaeda card, arguing that his murderous regime is what stands between Europe and the emigration to it […]

Juan Cole

al-Qaeda
Pirio:  Military Offensive against Al Shabaab in Somalia

Pirio: Military Offensive against Al Shabaab in Somalia

Gregory Alonso Pirio writes in a guest column for Informed Comment: With the world’s eyes riveted to the unfolding civil conflict in Libya, little notice […]

Juan Cole

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