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“Real Estate Bonanza:” The Sordid U.S. Plan for the Post-Genocide Gaza
Donald Trump

“Real Estate Bonanza:” The Sordid U.S. Plan for the Post-Genocide Gaza

Dan Steinbock

When the bombing of Gaza will finally cease, the U.S. administration will push the post-genocide opportunity for property development. In this quest, Tony Blair is […]

“In this batter’d Caravanserai:” FitzGerald’s translation of the Rubáiyát of Omar Khayyám 1:16

“In this batter’d Caravanserai:” FitzGerald’s translation of the Rubáiyát of Omar Khayyám 1:16

09/22/2025 By Juan Cole

As Gaza bleeds, Israel plans its next move: Annexing the Palestinian West Bank

As Gaza bleeds, Israel plans its next move: Annexing the Palestinian West Bank

09/22/2025 By Middle East Monitor

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Carbon Capture doesn't Exist and Planting Trees won't Solve Climate Emergency: Time to bite the Bullet and stop Burning Coal and Oil

Carbon Capture doesn’t Exist and Planting Trees won’t Solve Climate Emergency: Time to bite the Bullet and stop Burning Coal and Oil

By James Dyke, Robert Watson and Wolfgang Knorr | – Sometimes realisation comes in a blinding flash. Blurred outlines snap into shape and suddenly it […]

The Conversation

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No, Kerry didn't Leak Israeli strikes to Zarif; but Trump did leak Israeli Intel to Russia

No, Kerry didn’t Leak Israeli strikes to Zarif; but Trump did leak Israeli Intel to Russia

Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) – Ted Cruz and other far right demagogues have charged for over half a decade that the 2015 Iran nuclear deal […]

Juan Cole

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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