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Ultra-Orthodox Jews in Israel Rally against Military Conscription, with one Killed after they attack Bus
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Ultra-Orthodox Jews in Israel Rally against Military Conscription, with one Killed after they attack Bus

Juan Cole

An Israeli police statement blamed the demonstrators, saying that they had disturbed the peace, closed off streets, damaged buses

With Maduro Abduction, the US Addiction to Regime Change is now farcical

With Maduro Abduction, the US Addiction to Regime Change is now farcical

01/07/2026 By Ibrahim Al-Marashi

Trump’s War on Women: Bodies, Roles, and Futures at Risk

Trump’s War on Women: Bodies, Roles, and Futures at Risk

01/07/2026 By Karen J. Greenberg

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What “Loving-Kindness” Meditation is and How to Practice it in the New Year

What “Loving-Kindness” Meditation is and How to Practice it in the New Year

Regular mindfulness practice has been linked to reduced stress and anxiety, better sleep and quicker healing after injury and illness

The Conversation

Donald Trump
Inflation, Protests and the Shadow of Another War on Iran

Inflation, Protests and the Shadow of Another War on Iran

Netanyahu traveled to Florida for an extended meeting with President Donald Trump, and the conversation focused heavily on Iran

Mohammad Eslami

Iran
“A door to which I found no key:” FitzGerald’s The Rubáiyát of Omar Khayyám 1:32

“A door to which I found no key:” FitzGerald’s The Rubáiyát of Omar Khayyám 1:32

Not you nor I have known the secrets of eternity. / Not you nor I have solved the riddle that the letter hides

Juan Cole

Plutocracy
Why is the United States Drawn to War?

Why is the United States Drawn to War?

It’s the Oligarchy, Stupid: The financial kings, the bankers and billionaires

Foreign Policy in Focus

Abbasid Empire
Literature from Islamic Societies embraced homoerotic Love until the 19th century. What happened?

Literature from Islamic Societies embraced homoerotic Love until the 19th century. What happened?

Attitudes towards homosexuality in early Islamic societies were complex

The Conversation

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Death of a Director:  Bahram Beyzai, Pioneer of Iran’s New Age Cinema

Death of a Director: Bahram Beyzai, Pioneer of Iran’s New Age Cinema

After much struggle with censorship and pressure, he finally left Iran in 2010

Fariba Amini

Iran
“Through the Seventh Gate:” FitzGerald’s The Rubáiyát of Omar Khayyám 1:31

“Through the Seventh Gate:” FitzGerald’s The Rubáiyát of Omar Khayyám 1:31

From earth’s dark depths to Saturn’s pinnacle / I solved the puzzles of the turning skies.

Juan Cole

Israel Lobby
Confirmed: Epstein-Dershowitz Campaign against Mearsheimer-Walt’s ‘The Israel Lobby’

Confirmed: Epstein-Dershowitz Campaign against Mearsheimer-Walt’s ‘The Israel Lobby’

Epstein proceeded to play a role in the campaign against Walt and Mearsheimer. His pro-Israel credentials were impeccable

Binoy Kampmark

Dissent
Inequality alone doesn’t cause civil Unrest – but Internet Access adds the crucial Spark

Inequality alone doesn’t cause civil Unrest – but Internet Access adds the crucial Spark

The poorest half of humanity, meanwhile, receive just 8% of income and own 2% of wealth

The Conversation

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