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Scientists Prove Justinian’s Plague, which Continued through the Rise of Islam, was Caused by Y. Pestis
Archaeology

Scientists Prove Justinian’s Plague, which Continued through the Rise of Islam, was Caused by Y. Pestis

Juan Cole

Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) – The first recorded world-historical pandemic took place (541–750 CE) in the Roman Empire and Sasanian Iran, as well as neighboring […]

Yemen: Journalists under Assault

Yemen: Journalists under Assault

09/14/2025 By Human Rights Watch

The 21st Century has a before and after Gaza: Brazilian Author Frei Betto,

The 21st Century has a before and after Gaza: Brazilian Author Frei Betto,

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Israel/ Palestine
Some in Congress want Oversight of US funds used by Israel for War Crimes, but AIPAC says ‘No’

Some in Congress want Oversight of US funds used by Israel for War Crimes, but AIPAC says ‘No’

Akron, Oh. (Special to Informed Comment) – In mid-April, Rep. Betty McCollum (D.-MN) introduced a bill requiring oversight of how Israel uses U.S. aid and […]

Walter L. Hixson

Afghanistan
U.S. Withdrawal From Afghanistan Could Bring Iran Opportunities, Threats

U.S. Withdrawal From Afghanistan Could Bring Iran Opportunities, Threats

( RFE/RL) – The announced withdrawal of U.S. forces from Afghanistan will grant Iran one of its biggest wishes and lead to the departure of […]

Golnaz Esfandiari

Climate Crisis
Mammals face an uncertain future as global temperatures rise

Mammals face an uncertain future as global temperatures rise

By Maria Paniw and Rob Salguero-Gómez | – Even with fires, droughts and floods regularly in the news, it’s difficult to comprehend the human toll […]

The Conversation

Climate Crisis
Methane Menace and Global Heating:  Why President Biden is wrong and Fracking must be Banned

Methane Menace and Global Heating: Why President Biden is wrong and Fracking must be Banned

Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) – When running for office, Joe Biden pledged that the federal government would not ban hydraulic fracturing or fracking. This environmentally […]

Juan Cole

Education
Yes, Biden needs to Cancel Student Debt up to $50K: Society and Employers should pay for College to begin With, like High School

Yes, Biden needs to Cancel Student Debt up to $50K: Society and Employers should pay for College to begin With, like High School

Southwest Harbor, Maine (Special to Informed Comment) – The years in the aftermath of the North American Free Trade Act were difficult and often painfully […]

John Buell

Iran
The Iranian Government is more Pragmatic in dealing with Sunnis than its Sectarian image Implies

The Iranian Government is more Pragmatic in dealing with Sunnis than its Sectarian image Implies

St. Andrews (Special to Informed Comment) – The government of the Islamic Republic of Iran is often depicted by its enemies and their press (the […]

Shivan Mahendrarajah

Afghanistan
The Graveyard of Empires Redux:  America’s Ruinous Pursuit of Mission Impossible in Afghanistan

The Graveyard of Empires Redux: America’s Ruinous Pursuit of Mission Impossible in Afghanistan

By Rajan Menon | – ( Tomdispatch.com ) – On May 1st, the date Donald Trump signed onto for the withdrawal of the remaining 3,500 […]

Rajan Menon

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Israeli Police injure 12 Palestinians in Continued Iron Fist Crackdown on Jerusalem Ramadan Crowds

Israeli Police injure 12 Palestinians in Continued Iron Fist Crackdown on Jerusalem Ramadan Crowds

Ann Arbor (Informed Comment)- Arab48 reports that Israeli security forces on Saturday night attacked Palestinian worshipers at Damascus Gate in Jerusalem with batons and teargas, […]

Juan Cole

Climate Crisis
Is Global Heating Triggering a Mass Extinction Event in Oceans?  Marine life is fleeing the equator to cooler waters

Is Global Heating Triggering a Mass Extinction Event in Oceans? Marine life is fleeing the equator to cooler waters

By Anthony Richardson, Chhaya Chaudhary, David Schoeman and Mark John Costello | – The tropical water at the equator is renowned for having the richest […]

The Conversation

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