VIDEO: Trump’s Surprising Criticism of Israel Doesn’t Change Much
In an unusual move, the president admitted that illegal Israeli settlements were an obstacle to peace.
Revoking Citizenship: Israel’s New Repressive Tool
The revoking of Alaa Zayoud’s Israeli citizenship sets a dangerous precedent.
Israeli Expansion of Settlements Has Everything to Do With the Election of Trump
Blatant U.S. approval of illegal Israeli settlements could further empower Israel’s right wing government, IPS Middle East expert Phyllis Bennis told Al Jazeera
Al Jazeera Inside Story: The Court and Coal
IPS Climate Policy program Director Janet Redman talks about the consequences of the Supreme Court stay of the Clean Power Plan.
A Losing Strategy to Defeat ISIS
Why the latest increase in military presence by the U.S. in the region is doomed to fail
Blackwater Sentencing and Accountability for Private Military Contractors
The Blackwater case came to a close this week with sentences for four of its former guards. What is the status on measures of accountability for private military contractors today?
Celebrations and Dangers for Egypt’s Revolutions
The removal from office of President Mohammed Morsi portends great excitement but even greater threats to democracy.
Challenging Einstein: Kerry’s ‘New’ Diplomacy in the Middle East
The United States must oppose the occupation and settlements, and support a Palestinian right to freedom, equality and statehood.
Human Rights Watch: Time to Stand with Human Rights Defenders
It is disappointing to see HRW’s unwillingness to stand with those who are working to promote and defend human rights.
Syria: Only Diplomacy Can Stop the War
Outside powers should stop military involvement and support new diplomatic initiative.
