This essay was first published in January 2017. It seems even more prescient 8 and a half years later. At that time I could not […]
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Russia in Iran: The Times and Life of Diplomat Ivan Jakolevich Korostovetz
“Russia’s role in Iranian history since the nineteenth century is well known, to be sure. But especially for the period until World War I, it […]
A Two-State Solution is gaining Momentum again for Israel and the Palestinians. Does it have a chance of success?
By Andrew Thomas, Deakin University (The Conversation) – As Israel’s devastating war in Gaza has ground on, the two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict was […]
The Freedom Flotilla: Bravely Breaking the Siege Against Gaza
A dozen unarmed activists are standing up against one of the world’s most powerful militaries. By Margaret Knapke ( Foreign Policy in Focus ) – […]
Avatar of Chaos, Cruelty and Death: Elon Musk’s Reign of Terror isn’t Over
Chicago (Special to Informed Comment) – Serving as gangster President Trump’s hatchet man, Musk promised a lean efficient government but gave us chainsaw-massacre firings that […]
Lethal “Humanitarianism:” why Violence at Gaza aid Centers should not come as a Surprise
By Irit Katz, University of Cambridge (The Conversation) – At least 27 Palestinians were reported to have been killed on the morning of June 3 […]
The War on Trans People: White Christian Nationalism in the Age of Trump
By Aaron Scott, Liz Theoharis and Moses Hernandez McGavin ( Tomdispatch.com ) – This year, Pride Month arrives at an especially dire moment for the […]
Will Israelis Repent for Gaza Genocide? Re-Humanization Takes Courage
Montréal (Special to Informed Comment; Feature) – The genocide in Gaza continues unabated as I write these lines. Belatedly, a few Israelis have begun decrying […]
This Federal Budget Will Widen the Racial Wealth Divide
By LaToya B. Parker, Dedrick Asante-Muhammad | ( Otherwords.org) – The House recently passed a massive Trump budget bill that will cut trillions in taxes […]
Two Visions Collide on Ocean Use: Nationalist Raptors and Multilateral Environmentalists
The ocean holds the answer. By Shafraz Rasheed | May 27, 2025 ( Foreign Policy in Focus) – The rise of nationalist leaders epitomized by […]
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