Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) – When Iran and Iraq were fighting each other in the 1980s, with neither regime being much liked in Washington, former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger is said to have remarked, “The tragedy is that both sides can’t lose.” Actually, of course, in most wars both sides lose, and certainly the […]
Shamash! “Deadly Smoke”
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Israeli total War Continues, with “No end in sight” for Palestinians in Gaza — Cold, Drenched, Homeless and Hungry
Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) – Muhannad Hadi, the special UN Humanitarian Coordinator for the Occupied Palestinian Territory, addressed the ambassadors of the UN Security Council states on Monday, Nov. 25, on the “ongoing devastation in Gaza,” which, he said, “persists relentlessly, with no resolution in sight” as winter approaches with its drenching rains and chilly […]
Shamash! “Crude Attack”
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Shamash! Crude
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Shamash! The Office
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“Gaza Yet Stands:” Legendary Journalist Bob Scheer interviews Juan Cole on his new Book
Legendary journalist Bob Scheer interviewed me about my new book, “Gaza Yet Stands,” for his Scheerpost radio program, which is also available at YouTube . USC explains, “Robert Scheer has built a reputation for strong social and political writing,” in a career that stretches back to the 1960s, “as a journalist. His columns appear in […]
Pope Francis Calls for Painstaking Investigation into Whether Israeli War on Gaza is a Genocide
Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) – Pope Francis has a new book, Hope never disappoints. Pilgrims towards a better world. The English version is not out yet, but I was able to find the Italian. It calls for an investigation into whether the Israeli war on Gaza is a genocide. The Pope mentions Gaza on several […]
Shamash! “Betrayal”
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