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Nowrouz: an Iranian gift for global peace

Nowrouz: an Iranian gift for global peace

Nowrouz is the ceremony of peace, brotherhood and faith. Nowrouz is unique and in its unity, Nowrouz is tantamount to love and beauty.…

Former CIA Officer Michael Scheuer on the Economics of War with Iran

Does the US imperial machine manufacture weapons in order to confront new threats, or does it manufacture threats in order to sell new weapons? We try to answer these questions…

Iran is not as isolated as the U.S. would like: Yvonne Ridley

Ridley took part in an interview with me, discussing her viewpoints regarding the prospect of Iran-West relations, the expansionist policies of the Israeli regime in the Occupied Palestine and the…

Why Israel Attacked Gaza: Bibi Stirring Trouble

It matters little to them that it was Israel itself that stirred the trouble, broke the truce, and fanned the flames.…

Dear Mr. President: Letters from Israel partisans that took America to war

Dear Mr. President: Letters from Israel partisans that took America to war

Neconservatives lead the push for military intervention in Syria.…

Perceptions of the Syrian Uprising from Shatila Camp

Probably the general view from Shatila camp is one of public neutrality, with the refugees believing that it is not in their interest to interfere in Syrian affairs.…

Review: The Politics of Teaching Palestine to Americans

This is a powerfully written work, valuable in its own right as a source book, and within that offering many ideas and resources for those wishing to provide more information…

Hana Shalabi: The Bravest Form of Nonviolence

We can only fervently hope and pray that Hana Shalabi’s heroic path of resistance will end with her release and the restoration of her health.…

If Iran Gets a Bomb, Then…?

Acquiring a nuclear capacity could demonstrate Iran’s technological and scientific proficiency and its immunity from international pressure. Actually using those devices serves none of these objectives.…

NGOs: Missionaries of Empire

NGOs: Missionaries of Empire

Instead of using purely military force, the US has now moved to using NGOs as tools in its foreign policy implementation, specifically the National Endowment for Democracy, Freedom House, and…

Iran: Can Russia Save the Day?

Perhaps with a show of strength from Russia, other countries will join in to resist wars of choice, ushering in a new era of renewed hope for the future of…

Back to Basics in Palestine: Redefining Our Relationship to a People’s Struggle

Back to Basics in Palestine: Redefining Our Relationship to a People’s Struggle

Before we speak of ‘solutions’ to the ‘Palestinian-Israeli conflict,’ I believe that we must first resolve our own dilemma by divesting from an occupation that runs counter to any conception…

Reciprocity and Self-Defense in Relation to Targeted Killing

Reciprocity and Self-Defense in Relation to Targeted Killing

Targeted killing raises the most fundamental issues of world order, sovereignty, the scope of warfare, the crime of aggression, and extra-judicial executions.…

The Haunting of Daniel Pipes by Poe’s “Tell Tale Heart”

Daniel Pipes, the anti-Arab Islamophobe, is reportedly spooked these days.…

My Fickle Friends by Bashar al-Assad

My Fickle Friends by Bashar al-Assad

How fickle friendship can be. After all the years of close co-operation, the dinners out together, the help we provided, and the dirty work we did for them, it’s come…

Why Can’t americans Have Democracy?

Why Can’t americans Have Democracy?

Why is Washington so determined to bring democracy to the Middle East (with the exception of Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Qatar, and the Emirates), Africa, Iran, Afghanistan, Russia, and China, but…

Between Politics and Principles: Hamas’ Perilous Maneuvers

Between Politics and Principles: Hamas’ Perilous Maneuvers

Despite all of Hamas’ assurances to the contrary, a defining struggle is taking place within the Palestinian Islamic movement.…

War With Iran: Will They or Won’t They?

War With Iran: Will They or Won’t They?

A main reason for the Obama Administration’s ever-tightening economic sanctions is to bring about regime-change in Iran to situate a client regime in Tehran. If this doesn’t work, the threat…

IAEA Report: The Growing Resilience of Iran’s Nuclear Program

IAEA Report: The Growing Resilience of Iran’s Nuclear Program

If this outcome is not what Western powers had intended to achieve with regard to Iran, then it seems serious revision of their current Iran strategy with the aim of…

Foreign Policy’s Irresponsible Reporting on Iran’s Nuclear Program

Foreign Policy’s Irresponsible Reporting on Iran’s Nuclear Program

Foreign Policy has had a troubling record that goes beyond one or two guest op-eds. There has been a pattern of what can be termed irresponsible reporting at best. …