Ramzy Baroud

Stories written by Ramzy Baroud
Ramzy Baroud is an internationally-syndicated columnist and the editor of PalestineChronicle.com. His latest book is "My Father Was a Freedom Fighter: Gaza's Untold Story" (Pluto Press, London), now available on Amazon.com.

Rebranding Iraq: Playing with Numbers and Human Lives

The fact is, no one has won this war. And the occupation is anything but over.

Aug 29 2010 | Posted in Iraq,Opinion,Politics / Government,Ramzy Baroud,United States,War / Terrorism | Read More »

Trapped at Ground Zero

The controversy over the right of Muslim Americans to build community center and mosque a short distance from the site of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks is both strange and outright inappropriate.

Aug 22 2010 | Posted in Opinion,Politics / Government,Ramzy Baroud,Religion,United States | Read More »

Bourj el-Barajneh: Searching for Meaning in a Refugee Camp

Palestinian children in the area of the Shatila refugee camp in Beirut, Lebanon (AFP)

Beirut, Lebanon — Two young girls stood, as if frozen, staring below them at an ever vibrant Beirut. Their balcony, like the rest of their house and most of their refugee camp was of an indistinct color. It was dirty, as were their clothes. They, on the other hand, looked beautiful and bright, although their [...]

Aug 13 2010 | Posted in Featured,History,International Law / Human Rights,Israel / Palestine,Middle East,News,Ramzy Baroud,Society,War / Terrorism | Read More »

Smoke on a Bridge: Lebanon Awaits a Verdict

Beirut, Aug. 6 — Jamal is a Lebanese driver in his late 50’s. He appeared unshaven and terribly exhausted as he drove his old passenger van from the airport in Beirut to the Bekaa Valley. Although it was not a particularly arduous trip, it was made more grueling by the way Jamal drove, negotiating the [...]

Aug 6 2010 | Posted in Israel / Palestine,Middle East,News,Politics / Government,Ramzy Baroud | Read More »

Why Muslims Should Rethink Palestine

Thousands of faithful assiduously listened as I outlined the challenges facing Palestine and its people. Cries of ‘Allahu Akbar’ – God is Great – occasionally resounded from a corner of the giant South African mosque. Many whimpered as I described the tragedy that had befallen Gaza as a result of the Israeli siege. They cheered, [...]

Aug 2 2010 | Posted in International Law / Human Rights,Israel / Palestine,Middle East,Opinion,Ramzy Baroud,Religion,Society | Read More »

The Palestinian Authority: Redundant but Dangerous Language

The de facto Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, whose term expired in January 2009, claimed authority to extend his own term. (Mohamad Torokman/Reuters)

Each time Israel fails to keep its ‘side of the bargain’, the Palestinian Authority responds with the same redundant language. The cycle has become so utterly predictable that one wonders why the Palestinian Authority officials even bother protesting Israeli action. They must be well aware that their cries, genuine or otherwise, will only fall on [...]

Jul 23 2010 | Posted in Featured,Israel / Palestine,Opinion,Politics / Government,Ramzy Baroud | Read More »

Beyond Violence and Non-Violence: Resistance as a Culture

Resistance is not a band of armed men hell-bent on wreaking havoc. It is a collective retort to oppression.

Jul 16 2010 | Posted in Featured,International Law / Human Rights,Israel / Palestine,Opinion,Politics / Government,Ramzy Baroud,Society,War / Terrorism | Read More »

Cluster Bombs and Civilian Lives: Efficient Killing, Profits and Human Rights

In a world that is plagued by war, military occupation and terrorism, the involvement of the great military powers in signing and ratifying the agreement would have signaled – if only symbolically – the willingness of these countries to spare civilians’ unjustifiable deaths and the lasting scars of war.

Jul 9 2010 | Posted in Featured,International Law / Human Rights,Opinion,Politics / Government,Ramzy Baroud,War / Terrorism | Read More »

Millennium Goals Revisited: Noble Ideas, and Feel-Good Moments

When the United Nations Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) were first declared, they were met with a sense of promise. A decade later, despite all the official insistence that all is on track, it is increasingly clear that this approach to development was flawed from the onset. For ten years, numerous committees, international and local organizations, [...]

Jul 3 2010 | Posted in Economy,Opinion,Politics / Government,Society,World News | Read More »

Palestinian Refugees in Lebanon: Righting a Perpetual Wrong

Lebanon is striving to settle many hanging political questions. Despite Israel’s devastating wars, a more confident Lebanese populace is emerging. This was largely empowered by the success of the Lebanese military resistance to Israel.

Jun 25 2010 | Posted in Analysis,Israel / Palestine,Politics / Government,Ramzy Baroud | Read More »