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Conflict in Mecca: The Prophet Muhammad and Soft Power
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Conflict in Mecca: The Prophet Muhammad and Soft Power

Juan Cole

I believe that the earliest source we have for the life of the Prophet is the Quran itself. And I believe the Quran is early.

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“Into this Universe:”  Heidegger and FitzGerald’s The Rubáiyát of Omar Khayyám 1:29

“Into this Universe:” Heidegger and FitzGerald’s The Rubáiyát of Omar Khayyám 1:29

12/14/2025 By Juan Cole

“Identity is never fixed:” Interview with Iranian-American Artist Soraya Sharghi

“Identity is never fixed:” Interview with Iranian-American Artist Soraya Sharghi

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UN Halts Relief Work in Gaza; Driver Killed by Israeli Fire; Starvation Looms for Civilians

UN Halts Relief Work in Gaza; Driver Killed by Israeli Fire; Starvation Looms for Civilians

The UN is halting its relief works in Gaza, after an Israeli tank fired on a UN truck, killing the driver: ‘ “The IDF knows […]

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Kucinich: Israeli Violation of Congressional Arms Restrictions

Kucinich: Israeli Violation of Congressional Arms Restrictions

Rep. Dennis Kucinich (D-OH) argues that Israel cannot claim self-defense when fighting a weak enemy with no air force, navy or army. If Israel is […]

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Kucinich: Israeli Violation of Congressional Arms Restrictions

Kucinich: Israeli Violation of Congressional Arms Restrictions

Rep. Dennis Kucinich (D-OH) argues that Israel cannot claim self-defense when fighting a weak enemy with no air force, navy or army. If Israel is […]

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The Neoconservative Style & Weblog Awards

The Neoconservative Style & Weblog Awards

Michael J. Totten has surged way ahead in the voting online for the best Middle East weblog. The way he has done this is very […]

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Sadr: Kill US Troops for Gaza; Rockets Hit Israel from Lebanon; Heavy Israeli Bombardment of Gaza

Sadr: Kill US Troops for Gaza; Rockets Hit Israel from Lebanon; Heavy Israeli Bombardment of Gaza

Iraqi cleric Muqtada al-Sadr called on Iraqis to kill US troops in Iraq in revenge for the Israeli assault on the people of Gaza. “I […]

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Sadr: Kill US Troops for Gaza; Rockets Hit Israel from Lebanon; Heavy Israeli Bombardment of Gaza

Sadr: Kill US Troops for Gaza; Rockets Hit Israel from Lebanon; Heavy Israeli Bombardment of Gaza

Iraqi cleric Muqtada al-Sadr called on Iraqis to kill US troops in Iraq in revenge for the Israeli assault on the people of Gaza. “I […]

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Schmidt: It is 3 Crises, Not One

Schmidt: It is 3 Crises, Not One

Soren Schmidt writes in a guest op-ed for IC Analysis. The fighting in Gaza is closely linked to two other conflicts: Israel’s relationship with Syria […]

Juan Cole

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Schmidt: It is 3 Crises, Not One

Schmidt: It is 3 Crises, Not One

Soren Schmidt writes in a guest op-ed for IC Analysis. The fighting in Gaza is closely linked to two other conflicts: Israel’s relationship with Syria […]

Juan Cole

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Cole in Salon: Gaza and the End of Neoconservatism

Cole in Salon: Gaza and the End of Neoconservatism

My column is out in Salon.com, “Neoconservatism dies in Gaza: The recent Israeli offensive has put the final nail in the coffin of the Bush […]

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