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“Real Estate Bonanza:” The Sordid U.S. Plan for the Post-Genocide Gaza
Donald Trump

“Real Estate Bonanza:” The Sordid U.S. Plan for the Post-Genocide Gaza

Dan Steinbock

When the bombing of Gaza will finally cease, the U.S. administration will push the post-genocide opportunity for property development. In this quest, Tony Blair is […]

“In this batter’d Caravanserai:” FitzGerald’s translation of the Rubáiyát of Omar Khayyám 1:16

“In this batter’d Caravanserai:” FitzGerald’s translation of the Rubáiyát of Omar Khayyám 1:16

09/22/2025 By Juan Cole

As Gaza bleeds, Israel plans its next move: Annexing the Palestinian West Bank

As Gaza bleeds, Israel plans its next move: Annexing the Palestinian West Bank

09/22/2025 By Middle East Monitor

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National Security State
The Privatization of War, American-Style

The Privatization of War, American-Style

( Tomdispatch.com ) – The way mercenary leader Yevgeny Prigozhin and his private army have been waging a significant part of Vladimir Putin’s war in […]

Andrea Mazzarino

Africa
Trump joins ranks of Sexual Abusers-in-Chief like Gaddafi and Mussolini, but CNN thinks he Deserves a Townhall

Trump joins ranks of Sexual Abusers-in-Chief like Gaddafi and Mussolini, but CNN thinks he Deserves a Townhall

Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) – Donald John Trump was found liable by a jury on Tuesday for having sexually abused and then libeled writer E. […]

Juan Cole

Feminism
Post-Roe Abortion Bans force Pregnant People with Life-Threatening Complications to Travel Long Distances

Post-Roe Abortion Bans force Pregnant People with Life-Threatening Complications to Travel Long Distances

By: Kelcie Moseley-Morris – An ultrasound image of Jennifer Adkins’ 12-week-old fetus that was diagnosed with Turner syndrome and hydrops fetalis, two defects that are […]

Iowa Capital Dispatch

Israel/ Palestine
Israel recklessly kills 13 Palestinian civilians in Gaza Air Strikes

Israel recklessly kills 13 Palestinian civilians in Gaza Air Strikes

      ( Middle East Monitor) – Israel has killed at least 13 Palestinians in its latest air strikes against the besieged Gaza Strip, […]

Middle East Monitor

Democracy
Turkey's Erdogan is Facing Re-Election to hold onto Power - Can a Divided Opposition oust the Strongman?

Turkey’s Erdogan is Facing Re-Election to hold onto Power – Can a Divided Opposition oust the Strongman?

By Khalid Al Bostanji, Australian National University | – (The Conversation) – As Turkish voters head to polls for the presidential and parliamentary elections on […]

The Conversation

European Union
European Union cancels 'Europe Day' Diplomatic Reception to Avoid Extremist Racist Ben-Gvir, Israel's Chosen Representative

European Union cancels ‘Europe Day’ Diplomatic Reception to Avoid Extremist Racist Ben-Gvir, Israel’s Chosen Representative

Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) – Le Monde reports that a European Union diplomatic delegation to Tel Aviv announced Monday that it was canceling the diplomatic […]

Juan Cole

History
Sudan’s entire History has been dominated by Soldiers and the Violence and Corruption they Bring

Sudan’s entire History has been dominated by Soldiers and the Violence and Corruption they Bring

By Justin Willis, Durham University | – (The Conversation) – Sudan’s Central Reserve Police (CRP) recently announced it would be deploying officers to the streets […]

The Conversation

Climate Crisis
Iran’s Environmental Standards, Polluted Reality Mix Like Oil And Water

Iran’s Environmental Standards, Polluted Reality Mix Like Oil And Water

By Michael Scollon ( RFE/RL) – National Clean Air Day was not a cause for celebration this year in Tehran, where many residents were shuttered […]

Radio Free Europe Radio Liberty

National Security State
Are the Best Years of My Country Behind Me?   Reflections on a Long-Ago Tour of Los Alamos and the Trinity Atomic Test Site

Are the Best Years of My Country Behind Me? Reflections on a Long-Ago Tour of Los Alamos and the Trinity Atomic Test Site

( Tomdispatch.com) – I turn 60 this year. My health is generally good, though I have aches and pains from a form of arthritis. I’m […]

William J. Astore

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