Middle East
Protection racket: Trump bombs Iran again, floats shipping toll scheme
July 14, 2026Even U.S. allies in the region are calling this “a war that should never have happened.”
Read moreAfter over 100 days of war, U.S.-Iran deal restores status quo
June 17, 2026With the war’s end being negotiated on terms that mirror the pre-war status quo, the people who absorbed the costs are left to add up what was gained.
Read moreSovereignty, Palestine, and a power vacuum: The urgent need for a United Arab Initiative
May 22, 2026As the U.S.'s status wanes and China's dominance grows, this moment calls for total Arab political clarity, insisting on real sovereignty and the freedom to act based on the interests of the people.
Read moreSubjects of empire: Breaking cycle of Arab dependency on U.S. elections
May 8, 2026If the Middle East remains dependent on U.S. dictates and cues, they are merely subjects of an empire, discounting their own sense of agency and internal dynamics.
Read moreHope in the data: Can Palestine explain America’s moral shift?
April 16, 2026Americans are evaluating global events through a moral lens—one that prioritizes civilian suffering, questions power asymmetries, and challenges the legitimacy of endless war.
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