Review of Allen James Fromherz, The Center of the World: A Global History of the Persian Gulf from the Stone Age to the Present (Berkeley: […]
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A Reflexive Act of Military Revenge Burdened the US – and May do the Same for Israel
By Peter Mansoor, The Ohio State University | – In the wake of the shocking invasion of southern Israel by Hamas militants on Oct. 7, […]
Biden’s Historically Illiterate and Hypocritical Speech on Ukraine and Gaza
Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) – The Biden administration’s foreign policy is a mess and lacks any real consistency. This messiness was on full display in […]
Outlive: The Science and Art of Longevity (Review)
Review of Peter Attia’s recent book, with Bill Gifford, OUTLIVE: THE SCIENCE & ART OF LONGEVITY, (New York: Harmony Books, 2023), $16.24. Auburn, Al. (Special […]
How our Petty Wars are Distracting us from the Existential Challenge of Climate Change
( Tomdispatch.com) – Let’s admit it: We are indeed mad creatures. This should truly have been the time of our discontent. The northern hemisphere just […]
“I expect you to Die” – Israel’s biggest Crime isn’t threatening Hospitals, it is Starving 2.2 Million Civilians of Potable Water
Netanyahu as a Bond Villain
Saudi moves to reduce Mideast Tensions Thwarted by Gaza Violence – Can it buy Time by Pausing Normalization with Israel?
By Kristian Coates Ulrichsen, Rice University | – (The Conversation) – Saudi Arabia and Israel had seemingly been edging closer to a landmark deal to […]
The Other Imperialism: Russia’s Mercenaries Abroad
( Tomdispatch.com ) – One of modern history’s major empires is falling apart right now, right before our eyes. Yet precious few in the media […]
Why do US Politicians target Gaza Civilians with Bloodthirsty Rhetoric, Greenlighting Ethnic Cleansing?
Chicago (Special to Informed Comment; Feature) -In retaliation for Hamas’ vicious and brutal attack of October 7, Israel enforced a total siege on Gaza, denying […]
Germany adds 50% more Wind Power Year over Year as Approvals are Streamlined
By Jack McGovan | – ( Clean Energy Wire ) – Germany has added 50 percent more new wind power capacity in the first nine […]