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Iran: A Visionary Life to Remember
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Iran: A Visionary Life to Remember

Fariba Amini

then he got involved in the student movement. It was the height of the Vietnam war.

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Israel’s Desperate Quest to Erase the History of the Gaza Genocide

Israel’s Desperate Quest to Erase the History of the Gaza Genocide

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Protesting Cancellation of Conference on “Palestine and Europe” at the Collège de France

Protesting Cancellation of Conference on “Palestine and Europe” at the Collège de France

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As Afghanistan falls, what does it mean for the Middle East?

As Afghanistan falls, what does it mean for the Middle East?

By Tony Walker |- In the 19th century, the phrase “The Great Game” was used to describe competition for power and influence in Afghanistan, and […]

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Afghanistan
Top 6 International Winners and Losers from Taliban Reassertion in Afghanistan

Top 6 International Winners and Losers from Taliban Reassertion in Afghanistan

Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) – The fall of Kabul to the Taliban and the establishment of a Taliban government in the entirety of Afghanistan has […]

Juan Cole

Afghanistan
Will Russia use Taliban Resurgence to Reassert itself in Central Asia?

Will Russia use Taliban Resurgence to Reassert itself in Central Asia?

Belgrade (Informed Comment) – While many Western countries closed their embassies in Kabul, Russian diplomats decided to stay in Afghanistan. The Taliban – a radical […]

Nikola Mikovic

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Neoliberal Hierarchies and Cuomo's Toxic Workplace

Neoliberal Hierarchies and Cuomo’s Toxic Workplace

Southwest Harbor, Maine (Special to Informed Comment) – “Toxic workplace” is the phrase of the day. You do not have to be the male offspring […]

John Buell

Afghanistan
Top Nine Policy Recommendations for U.S. in wake of Afghanistan Debacle

Top Nine Policy Recommendations for U.S. in wake of Afghanistan Debacle

Oxford (Special to Informed Comment) – I do not wish to rub salt into the wounds of US and British officials who are responsible for […]

Farhang Jahanpour

Afghanistan
Deja Vu all over Again: The last Time Mazar-i Sharif Fell to the Taliban, there were Massacres

Deja Vu all over Again: The last Time Mazar-i Sharif Fell to the Taliban, there were Massacres

Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) – In May, 1997, the Taliban swept into Mazar-i Sharif, the capital of the northern Balkh Province. Horrible events ensued, which […]

Juan Cole

Climate Crisis
German Public Believes Scientists' Climate Warnings, 74% Prepared to Change Lifestyle to Forestall Global Heating

German Public Believes Scientists’ Climate Warnings, 74% Prepared to Change Lifestyle to Forestall Global Heating

By Kerstine Appunn | – ( Clean Energy Wire) – The majority of Germans (74%) are prepared to make changes to their lifestyle to prevent […]

Clean Energy Wire

Afghanistan
Why a Taliban Victory in Afghanistan was all along a Real Possibility despite the Trillions the U.S. Poured In

Why a Taliban Victory in Afghanistan was all along a Real Possibility despite the Trillions the U.S. Poured In

By Natasha Lindstaedt | – ( The Conversation) – In less than a week, the Taliban has captured nearly a dozen key cities in Afghanistan. […]

The Conversation

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Iranians Fear Turning Into Another 'North Korea' If Draconian Internet Censorship Bill Passes

Iranians Fear Turning Into Another ‘North Korea’ If Draconian Internet Censorship Bill Passes

( RFE/RL ) – Iranians are warning of public anger and drawing parallels with the world’s most oppressive regimes as legislation makes its way through […]

Golnaz Esfandiari

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