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The Silence of the Scholars:  How leading Academics gave Cover to Genocide in Gaza
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The Silence of the Scholars: How leading Academics gave Cover to Genocide in Gaza

Shamai Leibowitz

Silver Spring, Md. (Special to Informed Comment; Feature) – The true measure of a scholar is not the number of books they publish or the […]

“But still the Vine her ancient Ruby Yields:” Fitzgerald’s Rubáiyát of Omar Khayyám 1:5

“But still the Vine her ancient Ruby Yields:” Fitzgerald’s Rubáiyát of Omar Khayyám 1:5

08/22/2025 By Juan Cole

‘All Eyes On Gaza City’ as Israel Ramps Up Campaign of Conquest and Ethnic Cleansing

‘All Eyes On Gaza City’ as Israel Ramps Up Campaign of Conquest and Ethnic Cleansing

08/22/2025 By Common Dreams

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Corporations are using Trade Treaties to handcuff Efforts to save the Planet from Climate Emergency

Corporations are using Trade Treaties to handcuff Efforts to save the Planet from Climate Emergency

( Foreign Policy in Focus) – The global economy hit a new milestone in 2022 by surpassing $100 trillion. This expansion, which has experienced only […]

John Feffer

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Israeli President cautions against Complacency and Warns of Real Possibility of Civil War

Israeli President cautions against Complacency and Warns of Real Possibility of Civil War

Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) – All of a sudden, civil war is on the minds of prominent Israeli politicians, who warn that if the current […]

Juan Cole

Iraq War
The US invaded Iraq 20 Years ago--What can Today's Youths Learn from it?

The US invaded Iraq 20 Years ago–What can Today’s Youths Learn from it?

By Andrea Stanton, University of Denver | – (The Conversation) – The United States invaded Iraq 20 years ago in March 2003, claiming it had […]

The Conversation

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Over half of Syria Population is going Hungry, says the World Food Programme

Over half of Syria Population is going Hungry, says the World Food Programme

( Middle East Monitor ) – Over half of Syria’s population is going hungry as the war-torn and divided country continues to deal with the […]

Middle East Monitor

China
Turkey's China Partnership: Is Beijing's Belt and Road Initiative not Delivering Enough?

Turkey’s China Partnership: Is Beijing’s Belt and Road Initiative not Delivering Enough?

BRI is not just about trains: telecommunications and energy are key Written byEmre Demir   Screenshot from CGTN YouTube channel showing high-speed railway connections built […]

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Boycotters of Israel were denounced as Antisemites, but now 255 US Jewish Businessmen Threaten to pull Investments over Netanyahu's Plan to gut Courts

Boycotters of Israel were denounced as Antisemites, but now 255 US Jewish Businessmen Threaten to pull Investments over Netanyahu’s Plan to gut Courts

Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) – The Times of Israel reports that 255 American Jewish businessmen, who have billions of dollars invested in the country, have […]

Juan Cole

Israel
Is Netanyahu's Extremist Gov't driving a Wedge between Israel and the U.S.?

Is Netanyahu’s Extremist Gov’t driving a Wedge between Israel and the U.S.?

    Dr Adnan Abu Amer AdnanAbuAmer2   ( Middle East Monitor) – The US has announced that it will not participate in a conference […]

Middle East Monitor

China
Saudi-Iran deal won’t bring Peace to the Middle East but will enhance China’s role as Power Broker

Saudi-Iran deal won’t bring Peace to the Middle East but will enhance China’s role as Power Broker

By Simon Mabon, Lancaster University | – (The Conversation) – After more than four decades as seemingly implacable enemies on either side of a deep […]

The Conversation

China
Is War with China Inevitable?

Is War with China Inevitable?

( Tomdispatch.com) – Is China really on the verge of invading the island of Taiwan, as so many top American officials seem to believe? If […]

Michael T. Klare

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