Middle East – Page 28 – People's World

Turkey’s election turmoil will have global impact

October 20, 2015 By Conn Hallinan

As Turkey gears up for one of the most important elections in its recent history, the country appears to be coming apart at the seams.

Mass uprising is shaking up Iraq

August 24, 2015 By Salam Ali

Iraq has witnessed a growing mass protest movement with demonstrations held every Friday since July 31 at Tahrir Square.

A Middle East nuclear weapon-free zone: a vital next step

August 6, 2015 By Marilyn Bechtel

It's time and past time to look at the status of efforts to rid the world of what's been called the only true weapon of mass destruction.

U.S.-Turkey deal: disaster in the making

August 5, 2015 By Conn Hallinan

The agreement between Turkey and the U.S. to cooperate against the Islamic State in Syria brings to mind a description of "crackpot realists."

Jews, the civil rights movement, Israel: hot topics in Open HIllel tour

July 24, 2015 By Ira Grupper

In each of the campuses where they refused Open Hillel's request that we vets be permitted to speak, the Open Hillel students arranged alternative campus venues.