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Conflict in Mecca: The Prophet Muhammad and Soft Power
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Conflict in Mecca: The Prophet Muhammad and Soft Power

Juan Cole

I believe that the earliest source we have for the life of the Prophet is the Quran itself. And I believe the Quran is early.

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“Into this Universe:”  Heidegger and FitzGerald’s The Rubáiyát of Omar Khayyám 1:29

“Into this Universe:” Heidegger and FitzGerald’s The Rubáiyát of Omar Khayyám 1:29

12/14/2025 By Juan Cole

“Identity is never fixed:” Interview with Iranian-American Artist Soraya Sharghi

“Identity is never fixed:” Interview with Iranian-American Artist Soraya Sharghi

12/14/2025 By Global Voices

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Rebuking U of Guelph for Cancellation of People’s Conference for Palestinian Solidarity

Rebuking U of Guelph for Cancellation of People’s Conference for Palestinian Solidarity

Grave concern about the University of Guelph’s decision to cancel the second annual People’s Conference for Palestinian Solidarity

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Christianity
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

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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

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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

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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

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