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The Meaning of Israel’s Massive Housing Demolitions in East Jerusalem The Meaning of Israel’s Massive Housing Demolitions in East Jerusalem

Destruction at this scale and visibility cannot be understood without grasping its political message; in fact, the scale and visibility are the message.

Aug 6, 2019 / Jeff Halper

What the House Anti-BDS Resolution Reveals About the Palestine Solidarity Movement

What the House Anti-BDS Resolution Reveals About the Palestine Solidarity Movement What the House Anti-BDS Resolution Reveals About the Palestine Solidarity Movement

How can we pierce the Washington bubble and bring Congress into greater congruence with changing public opinion?

Jul 29, 2019 / Phyllis Bennis

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Could Donald Trump Actually End the Afghan War? Could Donald Trump Actually End the Afghan War?

Like Vietnam, the Afghan war should have never been fought, will never be won, and should be ended as soon as possible.

Jul 29, 2019 / Danny Sjursen

Why Americans Should Support BDS

Why Americans Should Support BDS Why Americans Should Support BDS

Inspired by the civil rights and anti-apartheid movements, it calls for Palestinian liberation on terms of full equality with Israelis and categorically opposes all forms of racism...

Jul 29, 2019 / Editorial / Omar Barghouti

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Mahmoud Ahmadinejad’s Bizarre Bid for Political Relevance Mahmoud Ahmadinejad’s Bizarre Bid for Political Relevance

Iran’s ex-president wants to rebrand himself as an advocate for global freedom and democracy. It’s not working.

Jul 22, 2019 / Samuel Thrope

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The Transpartisan Revolt Against America’s Endless Wars The Transpartisan Revolt Against America’s Endless Wars

It’s one of the few areas where a left-right coalition can jell.

Jul 16, 2019 / Katrina vanden Heuvel

Mike Pompeo

Oil Is Driving the Iran Crisis Oil Is Driving the Iran Crisis

Washington’s aggression is part of a decades-long quest to control the spigot in the Persian Gulf.

Jul 11, 2019 / Michael T. Klare

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Can Iran’s Shrewd Diplomacy Avert War With Washington? Can Iran’s Shrewd Diplomacy Avert War With Washington?

White House bullying and sanctions have succeeded in uniting an otherwise divided Iranian public behind the government.

Jul 11, 2019 / Roxane Farmanfarmaian

US marines outside of Falluja in 2004.

The Pentagon Will Never Have Enough The Pentagon Will Never Have Enough

For decades, the Pentagon has shored up its power and consumed too much of our national budget. Will we ever escape its pull?

Jul 9, 2019 / William J. Astore

The Use and Abuse of International Law in the Occupied Territories

The Use and Abuse of International Law in the Occupied Territories The Use and Abuse of International Law in the Occupied Territories

Noura Erakat’s new book examines the legal arguments used to justify Israel's occupation—and the legal arguments that might have been used to counter it.

Jul 1, 2019 / Books & the Arts / Raja Shehadeh

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