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Israel’s Descent Into Jingoistic ‘Orgies of Feeling’

Israel’s Descent Into Jingoistic ‘Orgies of Feeling’ Israel’s Descent Into Jingoistic ‘Orgies of Feeling’

The current popularity of snuff media encourages retribution against those considered responsible for so-called national injuries.

Nov 5, 2015 / Neve Gordon

An Afghan woman and girl approach American troops in Kandahar.

14 Years After ‘Liberation,’ Afghan Women Are Suffering More Than Ever 14 Years After ‘Liberation,’ Afghan Women Are Suffering More Than Ever

A look at Afghanistan “after” the American war.

Nov 5, 2015 / Ann Jones

Clarice Lispector at home in Rio de Janeiro in the 1970s.

Not the Word, but the Thing Itself Not the Word, but the Thing Itself

With each successive work, Clarice Lispector polished her prose until it shimmered with a taut irregularity.

Nov 5, 2015 / Books & the Arts / Ava Kofman

The US Can’t Abandon Iranian Human Rights Activists Now

The US Can’t Abandon Iranian Human Rights Activists Now The US Can’t Abandon Iranian Human Rights Activists Now

The nuclear deal with Iran could fall apart if moderates lose political footing.

Nov 4, 2015 / Matthew Duss

2 New Movies About Why the Powerful Are Trying to Kill Journalism

2 New Movies About Why the Powerful Are Trying to Kill Journalism 2 New Movies About Why the Powerful Are Trying to Kill Journalism

Truth and Spotlight put media at the heart of American democracy and make you wonder about its decline.

Nov 4, 2015 / Leslie Savan

Is the New Cold War Trending in Russia’s Favor from Syria to Europe?

Is the New Cold War Trending in Russia’s Favor from Syria to Europe? Is the New Cold War Trending in Russia’s Favor from Syria to Europe?

And will it leave the United States increasingly isolated?

Nov 4, 2015 / Stephen F. Cohen

Turkey’s President Gets His Majority—at a Terrible Price

Turkey’s President Gets His Majority—at a Terrible Price Turkey’s President Gets His Majority—at a Terrible Price

To reverse his fortune at the polls, Erdogan reignited Turkey’s war with the Kurds, stood silent while mobs attacked his opponents, and unilaterally altered the constitutional role...

Nov 4, 2015 / Conn Hallinan

China drought

The Future of Climate Change Is Widespread Civil War The Future of Climate Change Is Widespread Civil War

Failure to cap carbon emissions will not only bring on climate shocks, but also worldwide instability, insurrection, and warfare.

Nov 3, 2015 / Michael T. Klare

Will Iran Abandon the Vienna Peace Talks on Syria?

Will Iran Abandon the Vienna Peace Talks on Syria? Will Iran Abandon the Vienna Peace Talks on Syria?

Its invitation was unprecedented—but Tehran’s attendance may fall victim to the regional proxy war with Saudi Arabia.

Nov 3, 2015 / Juan Cole

How Should the US and NATO Respond to Erdogan’s Electoral Triumph?

How Should the US and NATO Respond to Erdogan’s Electoral Triumph? How Should the US and NATO Respond to Erdogan’s Electoral Triumph?

A first step would be to halt the sale of arms to Turkey’s increasingly authoritarian regime.

Nov 3, 2015 / James Carden

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