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Israel inches closer to ‘tipping point’ of South Africa-style boycott campaign
Ha’aretz: This has happened in recent days: The Dutch water company Vitens severed its ties with Israeli counterpart Mekorot; Canada’s largest Protestant church decided to boycott three Israeli companies; the Romanian government refused to send any more construction workers; and … Continue reading
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Video: UNICEF UK presents “No Place Like Home” with Ewan McGregor…
Truth.
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The American Studies Association Votes Unanimously To Endorse Academic Boycott of Israel
More and more people are making history by joining the right side of history. Read about it here.
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“Nixing Mandela funeral as too costly, Bibi shows world what he’s truly made of”
Once again, an Israeli leader shows how Israel is on the wrong side of history. I mean, why should Netanyahu attend a funeral for a world leader of unprecedented importance such as Mandela, when the latter opposed everything for which … Continue reading
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Mandela on Palestine
He was a source of inspiration for people struggling against militarized racism the world over. His example endures in all those who refuse to submit injustice. #PALESTINE
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The Rise of the Transnational Legion of Chechen Jihadists
The Soviet invasion of Afghanistan gave us al-Qaeda. The Israeli occupation of the remainder of Palestine gave us Hamas. The American invasion of Iraq gave us Zarqawi and al-Qaeda in Iraq. The Saudi-Qatar-Turkish-American financed “jihad” in Syria today has produced … Continue reading
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Syria: The Revolution That Never Was
Sometimes food for critical thought can ruffle some feathers: The following piece by journalist Asa Winstanley was originally published on Middle East Monitor on November 22, 2013. On November 25 it was replaced by an editor’s note reading, “Due to the large number of … Continue reading
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Sharp rise in Europeans fighting in Syria
COPENHAGEN, Denmark – A new wave of Europeans is heading to Syria, their ranks soaring in the past six months as tales of easy living and glorious martyrdom draw them to the rebellion against Bashar Assad. The western Europe-based rebels, … Continue reading
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New Voyager | President Rouhani (Video)
I have to admit, US news sources are producing some amazing articles related to the Middle East. I’ve been gathering them and will post them soon in full. But before that happens, I wanted to share this probably-state-sponsored music video … Continue reading
The Nuclear Breakthrough and Iranian Jews rally in support of nation’s nuclear program
Netanyahu and the Arab dictatorships have much in common these days. Both care little for what’s actually in America’s interest and both have lobbied long and hard to get the US to attack Iran. The recent nuclear deal, which is … Continue reading
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The Failed Gamble of Khaled Meshaal
AbuKhalil’s recent post on al-Akhbar is concise and worth reading in full: It would be fair to say that Khaled Meshaal is one of the biggest casualties of the Arab uprisings. Early on, Meshaal appeared more arrogant and more self-confident … Continue reading
“The Iranian Legacy in the 2011 Egyptian Revolution: Military Endurance and US Foreign Policy Priorities”
Here is the link to the UCLA Historical Journal where my manuscript titled “The Iranian Legacy in the 2011 Egyptian Revolution: Military Endurance and US Foreign Policy Priorities“Â is posted, and here’s the link to the actual text. I wrote … Continue reading
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Saudis warned of backing women drivers online
Excerpts: “Saudi officials have warned online activists from backing protests planned by women challenging the male-only driving rules in the kingdom. Friday’s edition of the pan-Arab newspaper Al-Hayat quoted Saudi Interior Ministry spokesman Turki al-Faisal as saying cyber-laws banning political dissent … Continue reading
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Netanyahu talks of Iran instead of Palestine
Israeli prime minister and the US secretary of state recently met in Italy to talk about prospects for peace between Israelis and Palestinians. Instead, the Israeli prime minister focused the discussion on the “Iranian threat” of nuclear proliferation. I suppose … Continue reading
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