Taking on Turkey: Israel’s ‘Dangerous’ Game
The UN Palmer Report, which largely exonerated Israel for murdering nine unarmed Turkish civilians...
Read MoreRamzy Baroud is a journalist and the editor of The Palestine Chronicle. He is the author of five books. His latest is These Chains Will Be Broken: Palestinian Stories of Struggle and Defiance in Israeli Prisons (Clarity Press). Dr. Baroud is a Non-resident Senior Research Fellow at the Center for Islam and Global Affairs (CIGA), Zaim University. His website is www.ramzybaroud.net.
Posted by Ramzy Baroud | Sep 16, 2011 | Asia Pacific, Palestine, Viewpoints |
The UN Palmer Report, which largely exonerated Israel for murdering nine unarmed Turkish civilians...
Read MorePosted by Ramzy Baroud | Sep 8, 2011 | Palestine, US, Viewpoints |
From an Israeli point of view, Representative Ileana Ros-Lehtinen is the ideal American politician. Although many in the US government aspire to her level of commitment to Israel, few can measure up to a dedication that extends...
Read MorePosted by Ramzy Baroud | Sep 1, 2011 | Africa, Middle East, US, Viewpoints |
At a press conference in Tripoli on Aug. 26, a statement read aloud by top Libyan rebel commander Abdel Hakim Belhadj was reassuring. Just a few months ago, disorganized and leaderless rebel fighters seemed to have little chance...
Read MorePosted by Ramzy Baroud | Aug 25, 2011 | Palestine, Viewpoints |
Israeli writer Uri Avnery recently wrote an article entitled ‘How Godly Are Thy Tents?’ which...
Read MorePosted by Ramzy Baroud | Aug 19, 2011 | Africa, Middle East, US, Viewpoints |
As the ‘Arab Spring’ continues to challenge dictators, demolish old structures and ponder roadmaps for a better future, the US remains committed to its failed policies, misconceptions and selfish interests. Arabs may disagree on...
Read MorePosted by Ramzy Baroud | Aug 12, 2011 | Africa, Palestine, Viewpoints |
I remember how exhilarated I felt when I was told I was old enough to fast for the month of...
Read MorePosted by Ramzy Baroud | Aug 7, 2011 | Middle East, Viewpoints |
There is no linear narrative capable of explaining the multifarious happenings that have gripped Syrian society in recent months. On March 23, as many as 20 peaceful protesters were killed at the hands of the Syrian regime’s...
Read MorePosted by Ramzy Baroud | Jul 28, 2011 | Africa, Middle East, Viewpoints |
When President Ali Abdullah Saleh tried desperately to quell Yemen’s popular uprising, he appealed to tribalism, customs, and traditions. All his efforts evidently failed, and the revolution continued unabated. When Saleh...
Read MorePosted by Ramzy Baroud | Jul 22, 2011 | Africa, Middle East, Viewpoints |
“When you are hungry, cold is a killer, and the people here are starving and helpless.” Not many...
Read MorePosted by Ramzy Baroud | Jul 14, 2011 | News & Analysis, Palestine |
If you happen to be a Palestinian government employee, chances are you will receive only half your usual salary this month. The other half will only be available when international donors find it in their hearts to make up for...
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