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Rate of Global Heating in the Arab World is Twice the Global Average
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Rate of Global Heating in the Arab World is Twice the Global Average

Juan Cole

2024 was the hottest year on record in the Middle East, around 1º Celsius (1.8º F.) hotter than the average for 1990-2020

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At Trump’s Prompting, Israel’s Netanyahu seeks a Pardon, But Israeli Law may not Work that Way

At Trump’s Prompting, Israel’s Netanyahu seeks a Pardon, But Israeli Law may not Work that Way

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U.S. Imperialism in Latin America from the Monroe Doctrine to Maduro: The Trump Corollary

U.S. Imperialism in Latin America from the Monroe Doctrine to Maduro: The Trump Corollary

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Pope Leo XIV: “We Know Israel does not … Accept” Palestinian State, But “We see it as the only Solution”

Pope Leo XIV: “We Know Israel does not … Accept” Palestinian State, But “We see it as the only Solution”

What I like about Pope Leo’s remarks is that he openly admitted that the Israeli government is die-hard opposed to a two-state solution

Juan Cole

Israel/ Palestine
The ruptured Mirror: How 7 October broke the Israeli Narrative

The ruptured Mirror: How 7 October broke the Israeli Narrative

The Israeli narrative traditionally pivoted on moral high ground and strategic restraint. That image is now broken

Middle East Monitor

Authoritarianism
The Putinization of America

The Putinization of America

to feel as if I’m living in a country threatening to become like the Russia of Vladimir Putin

Andrea Mazzarino

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Sorry, White Nationalists, Europeans were Black until the Rise of Rome, and Rome was Multiracial

Sorry, White Nationalists, Europeans were Black until the Rise of Rome, and Rome was Multiracial

It wasn’t until the era of the foundation of Rome, however, than any significant number of Europeans began being lighter complected.

Juan Cole

Omar Khayyam
“Came out by the Same Door:” FitzGerald’s The Rubáiyát of Omar Khayyám 1:27

“Came out by the Same Door:” FitzGerald’s The Rubáiyát of Omar Khayyám 1:27

This original does not question the value of the master’s teaching but shows regret and nostalgia for old school days

Juan Cole

censorship
Yemen: Houthis’ Widespread, Arbitrary Detentions of Political Opponents

Yemen: Houthis’ Widespread, Arbitrary Detentions of Political Opponents

Rather than addressing the needs of Yemenis in Houthi-controlled territories, the Houthis are detaining anyone they deem a threat

Human Rights Watch

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Syrian FM: Israel’s deadly Incursion against Islamic Group a ‘War Crime’ after 13 killed

Syrian FM: Israel’s deadly Incursion against Islamic Group a ‘War Crime’ after 13 killed

appeared to be more democratic compared to other political parties when it comes to their internal administration

Juan Cole

Arms Sales
A 40-year Fight against Cluster Bombs offers Lessons to stop the US-Israel Weapons Pipeline

A 40-year Fight against Cluster Bombs offers Lessons to stop the US-Israel Weapons Pipeline

The effective use of art at Honeywell Project events was the kindling that ignited many to join the movement

Waging Nonviolence

Arab World
Vanishing Future?  The Arab World Faces 2x Global Heating, Corruption and High Tech Divide

Vanishing Future? The Arab World Faces 2x Global Heating, Corruption and High Tech Divide

Water scarcity threatens to erase 14 per cent of GDP by 2050. Illiteracy and failing education leave millions unprepared for AI revolution

Middle East Monitor

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