Israel’s Wreaking of Devastation From the Sky Is Vintage Colonialism Israel’s Wreaking of Devastation From the Sky Is Vintage Colonialism
The use of airpower to try to subdue or at least curb Middle Easterners is, in fact, more than a century old.
Oct 16, 2025 / Juan Cole
With Trump, the US Is Getting a Taste of Its Own Medicine With Trump, the US Is Getting a Taste of Its Own Medicine
The pathological US support for dictatorships in the Middle East is blowing back across the Atlantic Ocean.
Jul 31, 2025 / Juan Cole
Why Is Trump Suddenly Sidelining Israel? Why Is Trump Suddenly Sidelining Israel?
If Israel gets in the way of deal-making with the Gulf plutocrats, it could become an annoyance that Trump might feel he can’t afford.
Jun 6, 2025 / Juan Cole
Science Fiction Predicted the Rise of the Tech Bro Oligarchy Science Fiction Predicted the Rise of the Tech Bro Oligarchy
The racist tinge to Elon Musk’s hacking of the government eerily reflects cyberpunk's vision of the future—especially the science fiction coming out of South Africa.
Mar 19, 2025 / Juan Cole
The Fallout of Biden’s Middle East Policy Is Now Trump’s Responsibility The Fallout of Biden’s Middle East Policy Is Now Trump’s Responsibility
In Trump’s hands, the country's diplomatic strategy in the Middle East can only get worse.
Nov 12, 2024 / Juan Cole
American Influence in the Middle East Is Evaporating Before Our Eyes American Influence in the Middle East Is Evaporating Before Our Eyes
Washington’s efforts in the Middle East have been profoundly undermined by its breathtaking hypocrisy.
Sep 30, 2024 / Juan Cole
We Should Pay Attention to the Ongoing Combat on the Red Sea We Should Pay Attention to the Ongoing Combat on the Red Sea
What we might call the Battle of the Tihamah has already lasted seven months and, surprisingly enough, given the opponents, its outcome remains in doubt.
Jul 5, 2024 / Juan Cole
In the Race to Lower Global Emissions, the Middle East Is Certainly Not Helping In the Race to Lower Global Emissions, the Middle East Is Certainly Not Helping
Some of the countries facing the biggest threat from the climate crisis seem all too intent on making it far worse.
Apr 25, 2024 / Juan Cole
With Every New Atrocity in Gaza, Iran Gains More Influence With Every New Atrocity in Gaza, Iran Gains More Influence
As a result of the ongoing carnage, Washington’s long struggle to exclude Iran from regional influence is visibly failing.
Mar 7, 2024 / Juan Cole
Big Oil Is Greenwashing the Planet Big Oil Is Greenwashing the Planet
The hosting of the recent COP28 climate summit by the United Arab Emirates is just one instance.
Dec 26, 2023 / Juan Cole