Oxford (Special to Informed Comment; Feature) – The reports of the past few days are extremely worrying. The acrimonious and open split between President Donald […]
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The Second Time as Farce: Donald Trump and James Madison and the Defense of the White House
In 1848 a series of popular uprisings broke out in Europe, including in France. They largely failed, and authoritarian, right wing governments reasserted themselves until […]
Riots or Uprising? If this Turmoil were in Iran, Trump would be Cheering on Arsonists and Dreaming of Regime Change
(Middle East Monitor ) – The scenario is all too familiar: the almost casual murder in Minneapolis of an unarmed African American citizen — say […]
George Floyd and Ahmaud Arbery deaths: Racism causes life-threatening conditions for black men every day
By Shervin Assari | – High-profile police shootings and deaths of black men in custody – or even while out jogging – bring cries of […]
Understanding Israeli PM Netanyahu’s Political Survival
By Nijmeh Ali | – Overview ( Al-Shabaka.org ) – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has dominated Israeli politics for nearly 25 years, first between […]
Gulf Security in the Age of Covid-19: Webinar, Qatar University
Gulf Studies Center, Qatar University Panel on Gulf Security in the Age of Covid-19
Jerusalem Demonstrations against Police Brutality after Autistic Palestinian Youth Shot to Death
Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) – Nir Hasson at Haaretz reports that Israeli police on Sunday evening forcibly dispersed dozens of Palestinian demonstrators who had gathered […]
Does Trump see Covid-19 and Protests against Police Brutality as his Reichstag Moment?
In a recent statement, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi referred to the firings of [State Department inspector general] and the other inspectors general as ” dangerous.” […]
Police officers accused of brutal violence often have a history of complaints by citizens
By Jill McCorkel | – As protests against police violence and racism continue in cities throughout the U.S., the public is learning that several of […]
Ever Spiralling Inequality in America, not Trump, Caused our Crisis; but He’s making it Worse
( Tomdispatch.com ) – Class of 2020, wherever you are, I had planned to address you on this graduation day. But how can I? Yes, […]
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