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The Inevitable Transition in Iran
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The Inevitable Transition in Iran

Bernard Hourcade

Economic grievances are now directly tied to the functioning and political structure of the Islamic Republic itself

The Use of Military Force in Iran could Backfire on Trump

The Use of Military Force in Iran could Backfire on Trump

01/14/2026 By The Conversation

Racing toward a Mad Max World

Racing toward a Mad Max World

01/14/2026 By Stan Cox

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Cole & Colbert Report in the Blogosphere

Cole & Colbert Report in the Blogosphere

Was traveling, but finally getting time tonight to post the video of my appearance on the Colbert Report to promote Engaging the Muslim World, which […]

Juan Cole

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Israeli Excesses in Gaza Revealed

Israeli Excesses in Gaza Revealed

A discussion among Israeli veterans of the past winter’s military campaign against Gaza has become public, embarrassing the Israeli military and the politicians who launched […]

Juan Cole

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More Reactions to "Engaging the Muslim World"

More Reactions to "Engaging the Muslim World"

With regard to my argument in Engaging the Muslim World that the Iraq War was fomented by an unusual alliance of oil interests (Dick Cheney) […]

Juan Cole

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Blogging Colbert

Blogging Colbert

So I was on the Colbert Report, hosted by Stephen Colbert at Comedy Central, on Wednesday night, to promote my new book, Engaging the Muslim […]

Juan Cole

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Cole on the Charlie Rose PBS Interview Show

Cole on the Charlie Rose PBS Interview Show

Charlie Rose is kindly taping an interview with me on Thursday, March 19. I do not know if it will air that day, or later. […]

Juan Cole

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Armstrong on Moyers

Armstrong on Moyers

Karen Armstrong on Bill Moyers. Moyers says, “BILL MOYERS: While working on a film in Jerusalem, the ancient city where Islam, Judaism and Christianity converge, […]

Juan Cole

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Schechtman Interview

Schechtman Interview

Catch my interview with Jeff Schechtman today here.End/ (Not Continued)

Juan Cole

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Will Khatami’s Withdrawal Spoil Obama’s Iran Plans?

Will Khatami’s Withdrawal Spoil Obama’s Iran Plans?

The rapidly changing political scene in the Middle East is presenting kaleidoscopic challenges to President Barack Obama as a policy-maker. It is of some moment […]

Juan Cole

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Cole on Colbert Report Tonight; New Reviews of "Engaging the Muslim World"

Cole on Colbert Report Tonight; New Reviews of "Engaging the Muslim World"

Remember to check in with Stephen Colbert’s “Colbert Report tonight, Wednesday, at 11:30 ET, 10:30 Central for his interview of me regarding “Engaging the Muslim […]

Juan Cole

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