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Flexible Afghanistan War Objectives: And the Agony Grinds On

Flexible Afghanistan War Objectives: And the Agony Grinds On

Washington and its willing mouthpieces in the media have for years been trying to sell us the preposterous war in Afghanistan.

Challenging History: Why the Oppressed Must Tell Their Own Story

Challenging History: Why the Oppressed Must Tell Their Own Story

Israel’s lethal weapons might have changed the landscape of Gaza and Palestine, but the will of Gazans and Palestinians are what have shaped the landscape of Palestine’s history.

Western Media, Not Israeli Hasbara

Western Media, Not Israeli Hasbara

Israel has now largely lost the media war, and the tide since the Gaza war has been turning.

The Useless Logic of Round Numbers: War is Criminal Any Day

The Useless Logic of Round Numbers: War is Criminal Any Day

he smell of death, the scenes of blood in Kabul and Baghdad and Gaza, will remain the same on a Friday, or a Tuesday, 100 day into Obama’s presidency or 514 days later.

From Gaza to Lebanon: Beware the Iron Wall, the Coming War

From Gaza to Lebanon: Beware the Iron Wall, the Coming War

There will be a new confrontation. New strategies will be employed. Israel will raise the stakes, and will try to draw Syria in, and push for a regional war.

It’s Not a New Turkey, It’s The Right Time

It’s Not a New Turkey, It’s The Right Time

Turkey is not to be bullied, threatened, or intimidated. Even Israel, which has for long defied the norms of diplomacy, is now becoming more aware of its limits, thanks to Turkish President Abdullah Gül.

Iran and Latin America: The Media States Its Case

Iran and Latin America: The Media States Its Case

Western media is indeed rife with all sorts of unfounded accusations, baseless speculations and superfluous insinuations.

Gaza: An Odyssey for Justice

Gaza: An Odyssey for Justice

Maybe the quest for justice can in fact cross all physical and psychological boundaries. One thing is for sure, though. Gaza is not alone; in fact, it never was.

Media Vultures Are Coming: Freedom of Expression at Risk

Media Vultures Are Coming: Freedom of Expression at Risk

The coming year might go down in history as that of major media consolidation, as in concentration of media ownership in the hands of a few large conglomerates and powerful media moguls.

On Gaza Drivers, Rumours and Egypt’s Steel Wall

On Gaza Drivers, Rumours and Egypt’s Steel Wall

The ties between Egypt and Palestine are too rooted in history; the rapport is too personal, too familial to allow for material or temporary political interests to stand in the way between two ancient peoples with awe-inspiring histories.

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