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Removing Syria Sanctions is a Win for the People, Whatever Trump’s Motives
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Removing Syria Sanctions is a Win for the People, Whatever Trump’s Motives

Juan Cole

Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) – Syrians are rejoicing at the announcement on Tuesday by President Donald J. Trump that he will lift U.S. economic sanctions […]

Syria faces renewed Sectarian Violence as Government Fails to deliver Inclusivity

Syria faces renewed Sectarian Violence as Government Fails to deliver Inclusivity

05/14/2025 By The Conversation

Can we Even Remember it? How America was Disappeared before our Eyes

Can we Even Remember it? How America was Disappeared before our Eyes

05/14/2025 By Karen J. Greenberg

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Guerrillas In Karada Baghdad Directed

Guerrillas In Karada Baghdad Directed

*Guerrillas in Karada, Baghdad directed small arms fire from their vehicle at two US soldiers from the 1st Armored Division on Wednesday night, killing one […]

Juan Cole

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Bombing Of Marriott In Jakarta By Al

Bombing Of Marriott In Jakarta By Al

*The bombing of the Marriott in Jakarta by the al-Qaeda-linked Jemaah Islamiyya is very bad news. It will hurt Indonesia’s tourism and foreign investment, which […]

Juan Cole

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Three Us Soldiers Were Slightly Injured

Three Us Soldiers Were Slightly Injured

*Three US soldiers were slightly injured in Falluja on Tuesday along with 3 Iraqi policemen, according to AP. The Americans had joined Iraqi police in […]

Juan Cole

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Five Us Soldiers Were Wounded In Iraq

Five Us Soldiers Were Wounded In Iraq

*Five US soldiers were wounded in Iraq Monday, along with an Iraqi translator, according to AFP. In one attack, guerrillas gutsily fired an anti-tank rocket […]

Juan Cole

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People In Baghdad Are Still Suffering

People In Baghdad Are Still Suffering

*People in Baghdad are still suffering with a crime wave that includes kidnappings, burglaries, car jackings and assassinations. Kidnappers demanded $100,000 for the return of […]

Juan Cole

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Iraqi Guerrillas Killed One Us Soldier

Iraqi Guerrillas Killed One Us Soldier

*Iraqi guerrillas killed one US soldier and wounded three others over Friday night/ Saturday morning. They fired a rocket propelled grenade at their convoy as […]

Juan Cole

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Seven Us Troops Were Wounded In Various

Seven Us Troops Were Wounded In Various

*Seven US troops were wounded in various attacks on Friday, some only lightly. There were 8 attacks in 24 hours west of Baghdad, suggesting new […]

Juan Cole

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As Usual I Have To Republish Yesterdays

As Usual I Have To Republish Yesterdays

As usual, I have to republish yesterday’s post here if I want it archived. [ Fri Aug 01, 08:25:52 AM | Juan Cole | edit […]

Juan Cole

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Guerillas Killed Us Soldier With Small

Guerillas Killed Us Soldier With Small

*Guerillas killed a US soldier with small arms fire and wounded two others at a base northeast of Baghdad near Baquba. A truck carrying ammunition […]

Juan Cole

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