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The Inevitable Transition in Iran
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The Inevitable Transition in Iran

Bernard Hourcade

Economic grievances are now directly tied to the functioning and political structure of the Islamic Republic itself

The Use of Military Force in Iran could Backfire on Trump

The Use of Military Force in Iran could Backfire on Trump

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Racing toward a Mad Max World

Racing toward a Mad Max World

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Top 5 Things More Americans will die of than Ebola this Year, including Guns

Top 5 Things More Americans will die of than Ebola this Year, including Guns

By Juan Cole The odd hysteria about ebola is being driven more by a media frenzy than the actual public health risks. Ebola is not […]

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Colonialism
WWI: Remembering how Europe Blockaded Lebanese Civilians & Killed 200,000 with Famine

WWI: Remembering how Europe Blockaded Lebanese Civilians & Killed 200,000 with Famine

BBC “Unknown to many, a third of the Lebanese population [then West Syria] died of famine and disease during World War One. BBC Arabic’s Carine […]

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al-Qaeda
Are US Drone Strikes in Pakistan War Crimes?  Only 12% of those Killed are Known Militants

Are US Drone Strikes in Pakistan War Crimes? Only 12% of those Killed are Known Militants

By Rozina Ali Drone Strikes: The numbers don’t lie, except when they do By: Rozina Ali At a time when President Barack Obama has likened […]

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Iran
US Negotiator:  All the Components of an Enrichment Deal with Iran are on the Table

US Negotiator: All the Components of an Enrichment Deal with Iran are on the Table

By Golnaz Esfandiari The top U.S. negotiator in nuclear talks with Iran says Washington will not allow Tehran to obtain nuclear arms. Speaking at the […]

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Egypt
Is Egypt’s Sinai going the Way of Syria?  30 Troops Killed by Militants

Is Egypt’s Sinai going the Way of Syria? 30 Troops Killed by Militants

By Juan Cole The Arabic newspaper Ilaf reports that Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi has declared a state of emergency for 3 months in parts […]

Juan Cole

Militarization
You'll be Surprised which Congressmen get Most Campaign Money from War Industry

You’ll be Surprised which Congressmen get Most Campaign Money from War Industry

AJ+ “War is a big industry in the United States, but who profits from it? AJ+ breaks down how much money was contributed by defense […]

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Iraq
Iraq:  Are Senior ISIL Commanders already Defecting in Mosul & Tikrit?

Iraq: Are Senior ISIL Commanders already Defecting in Mosul & Tikrit?

By Mustafa Habib | Baghdad | via Niqash.org Senior members of the Sunni Muslim extremist group, the Islamic State, have disappeared from Mosul and Tikrit. […]

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Barack Obama
Double-Edged Sword:  Can US overcome its Feelings of Exceptionalism?

Double-Edged Sword: Can US overcome its Feelings of Exceptionalism?

By David Bromwich via Tomdispatch.com The origins of the phrase “American exceptionalism” are not especially obscure. The French sociologist Alexis de Tocqueville, observing this country […]

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Climate Change
Why Can Europe have Climate Targets but not the US?  Corruption

Why Can Europe have Climate Targets but not the US? Corruption

By Juan Cole The European Union climate summit has agreed to cut emissions by 40% by 2030, after hard bargaining by Poland and the UK […]

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