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Netanyahu Is Not a “Savior” and Israel Is Not at Risk of Annihilation
Netanyahu has no long-term vision for Israel, so he exploits Holocaust trauma for his political agenda.
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Cashing in on Water Crises: Public-Private Partnerships Are Not the Solution
Wasted groundwater and pollution are the norm.
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“Trump Feels a Kinship With Authoritarian Leaders”: Richard Falk on Turmoil in the Middle East
Trump's affection for autocrats appears to reflect his personal ideological affinities, says Richard Falk.
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Olympic Tensions Offer a Window Into Lebanese History
The Lebanese athletes' refusal to share a bus with Israelis in Rio should be judged in its historical context.
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Five Exciting Developments From Across the Middle East in 2015
US news shows dwell on negative events in the Middle East. Here are some underreported positive stories.
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Dinner With Syrian Refugees: A Meal Every Member of Congress Should Have
Syrian refugees are struggling with depression, poverty and other hardships. It's time Congress recognized their humanity.
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Dispatch From Beirut: The Absence of the Cedar Tree in the Global Iconography of Mourning
Many people are overlaying their Facebook pictures with a transparent French flag.
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The 100-Day Journey: How Two Brothers Migrated From Syria to Sweden
The mother of two teenage sons, who traveled from Syria to Sweden, recounts their 100-day journey by land and sea.
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From Resisting Definition to Resisting Exploitation: The Ongoing Struggle of Domestic Workers in Lebanon
The government rejects informal union of domestic workers despite its failure to address an alarming number of their deaths.
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Lebanon: The Forgotten Front
While the world's attention has been focused on the combined efforts of Arab and US forces attacking “Islamic State” positions in Iraq and Syria, there is unfolding in Lebanon, …