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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

01/14/2026 By The Conversation

Racing toward a Mad Max World

Racing toward a Mad Max World

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Tamikrest, "Imanin bis Zihoun" (Tuareg Rock Band from Mali)

Tamikrest, “Imanin bis Zihoun” (Tuareg Rock Band from Mali)

Tamikrest is a Tuareg rock band from Mali who sing for peace and reconciliation in that troubled country. They also just played at the annual […]

Juan Cole

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Thousands of Egyptians Protest Anti-Protest Law

Thousands of Egyptians Protest Anti-Protest Law

On Friday, thousands of Egyptians protested Egypt’s Draconian anti-protest law. Most were Muslim Brothers, but leftists and liberals also rejected the law, which requires protesters […]

Juan Cole

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Climate-Changing US Methane Emissions 2.7 Times Higher than Estimates (Chamberlain)

Climate-Changing US Methane Emissions 2.7 Times Higher than Estimates (Chamberlain)

For some oil and gas producing regions, the study found the methane levels not 1.7 times higher but 2.7 times higher. I think in my […]

Juan Cole

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Syrian Refugee Children by the Tragic Numbers

Syrian Refugee Children by the Tragic Numbers

The United Nations High Commission on Refugees has issued a new report on the plight of Syrian refugee children. The numbers are horrifying: Population of […]

Juan Cole

French Court Fines Members of BDS Group Calling for Supermarket Boycott

French Court Fines Members of BDS Group Calling for Supermarket Boycott

A French court imposed a $1,300 fine on members of an anti-Israel group who called on supermarket shoppers to boycott Israeli products. Click here for […]

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Karzai, Pakistan Protests against US Drone Strikes may force US out

Karzai, Pakistan Protests against US Drone Strikes may force US out

Afghan President Hamid Karzai complained Friday that a US drone strike in Helmand Province targeting a Taliban commander on a motorcycle appears to have gone […]

Juan Cole

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Greenwald to BBC:  Journalists must investigate the Powerful in Gov't since they Lie to the People (BBC Surprised)

Greenwald to BBC: Journalists must investigate the Powerful in Gov’t since they Lie to the People (BBC Surprised)

Glenn Greenwald on the BBC’s Hardtalk seems to surprise the anchor by asserting that journalists need to investigate the powerful since the latter tend to […]

Juan Cole

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Egyptian Heavy Metal Band Massive Scar Era - "Between The Waves "

Egyptian Heavy Metal Band Massive Scar Era – “Between The Waves “

Egypt’s Heavy Metal band, Massive Scar Era, which is predominantly made up of women and led by Sherine Amr, performs their “Between the Waves.” Live […]

Juan Cole

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Egypt's Counter-Revolution:  21 Women and Girls Harshly Sentenced, Liberal Bloggers to be Arrested

Egypt’s Counter-Revolution: 21 Women and Girls Harshly Sentenced, Liberal Bloggers to be Arrested

The new anti-protest law in Egypt is roiling the country. On Thursday, a student at Cairo University was killed by police using live ammunition against […]

Juan Cole

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