Contrary to popular opinion, there actually is a pro-Palestinian undercurrent to the recent Middle-Eastern protests.
Is It Palestine’s Turn?
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Peru’s Presidential Election: Populist Humala v. MOR Candidates
With the exception of populist Ollanta Humala, Peru’s presidential candidates have little to offer.
Why Burma’s Ethnic Minorities Become Refugees to Thailand
The ongoing oppression of Burma’s ethnic minorities, many of whom become refugees to Thailand, is overshadowed by disasters such as Iraq, Afghanistan, and Darfur.
85 Percent? How Do You Figure, Mr. Ryan?
After promising his budget proposal would stick closely to the bipartisan deficit reduction commission’s recommendations, his actual blueprint looks like a work of ideological posture of his own creation.
Why Did Richard Goldstone Throw the Goldstone Report Under the Bus?
By half-heartedly retracting his report, Richard Goldstone not only won no friends in Israel, but sabotaged his human-rights reputation.
U.S.-Algeria Counterterrorism Partnership a Marriage of Convenience
Algeria was able to extend its influence over its southern neighbors. The U.S. was able to “piggyback” on Algeria’s concerns, real and imagined, to create a security network extending from Algeria to Nigeria.
The Freedom to Offend: Pastor Terry Jones and Islam
Pastor Terry Jones should be able to burn the Koran without fear that anyone else will get killed in retribution.
Pastor Terry Jones Islamophobia’s Surprising Origins in Europe
Pastor Terry Jones spent years in Germany, where Islamophobia has sunk its roots.
Killing Libya in Order to Save It: Gulf War Syndrome
Two decades after Gulf War Syndrome reared its ugly head, depleted uranium is still being used by the U.S. military.
To Rev. Terry Jones, UN Attack Just Proves He’s Right
Nothing good comes from defacing a holy book.