Category: International Relations
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The Hundred Years’ War on Palestine
This lecture by Dr. Rashid Khalidi, the Edward Said Professor of Modern Arab Studies in the History Department at Columbia University, was presented on October 13, 2022, as part of … Watch video »
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How US Converted Taiwan Into a Launchpad for War with China
When the US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi visited Taiwan on 2 August 2022, it predictably enraged China because the island is part of China. The visit was thus a condescending … Keep reading »
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Is a New Intifada Coming?
What is written in the mainstream Western and Israeli press this week about the political composition of the new Israeli government offers important insights into the near future. According to … Keep reading »
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Iran: Secular Revolt against Clerical Tyranny
The Islamic regime in Iran is occupied with the brutal crackdown of the latest uprising of Iranians, who are fed up with 43 years of repression and are demanding change. … Keep reading »
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The Israeli Elections and Their Aftermath
The troubling results of the recent elections to the Knesset (the Israeli parliament), held on November 1st, has generated interest around the world for their possible repercussions for the situation … Keep reading »
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Pakistan Demands Debt Cancellation and Climate Justice
More than 1,700 people have been killed in floods that continue to submerge parts of Pakistan. Amid this crisis, activists are demanding debt cancellation and climate reparations. Keep reading »
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As UK Premier Polishes his ‘Brand Rishi’ Image, the Country Slides Into Recession
When British Conservative Party MPs anointed Rishi Sunak, in October this year, as their new prime minister, he effectually came to power without people having the chance to vote. He … Keep reading »
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Back to Year Zero of the 1979 Iranian Revolution: The ‘Women, Life, Freedom’ Revolt
The time seems to be ripe for the women and the Kurds to write the last year of the Islamic State’s history through rewriting the year Zero of the Revolution. … Keep reading »
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The Wages of Our Discontent
It’s clear that, if things continue along the current path, inflation for this year (8%), will be too big to be compensated by unions bargaining for higher wages. Keep reading »
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Women, Life, Liberty: A Protest Promising a Revolution to End All Oppression and Exploitation
The song Baraye (For) composed by the singer Shervin Hajipour has been described as “the anthem” of the “Women, Life, Liberty” protests in Iran. Hajipour wrote the lyrics using a … Keep reading »
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Pakistan: Dangerous Interregnum, Catastrophic Equilibrium?
On 3rd November, while leading a Long March to the federal capital demanding fresh elections, former Prime Minister Imran Khan was the target of an assassination attempt. Thankfully, given Pakistan’s … Keep reading »
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Rhythm of Revolution in Iran: In the Name of Zhina (Mahsa) Amini
On 16 September, a 22-year-old Kurdish Iranian woman named Zhina (Mahsa) Amini was murdered, being severely beaten by the Islamic morality police. Her death resulted in nation-wide protests that have … Keep reading »