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AlterNet's aim is to inspire action and advocacy on the environment, hum... Beyond the Ballot Chomsky, Noam Article 2006 Rather than focusing upon the establishment of elections in Iraq, Chomsky points out that popular will is the essential element of democracy. The vast majority of Iraqis were, however, opposed to coal... Beyond Iraq: The Spreading Crisis: Against The Current vol. 122 Finkel, David Article 2006 The disaster and carnage of the Iraq occupation is the center of a crisis now spreading through the region—to Iran, to Afghanistan and the India-Pakistan subcontinent, and especially to Israel-Palesti... Bound By Power: Intended Consequences Klaehn, Jeffery (ed.) Book These essays focus on how power and ideology work within society. Interviews are with Noam Chomsky, Linda McQuaig, Robert Bertuzzi and others. They speak to the issues of the understanding of power an... Buda's Wagon: A Brief History of the Car Bomb Davis, Mike Book 2007 Mike Davis traces the car bomb's worldwide use and development. In his analysis, he also exposes the role of state intelligence agencies - particularly those of the United States, Israel, India, and P... Bush Fights For Another Clean Shot In The War Fisk, Robert Article 2002 The perversity of Bush's agenda. Can Soldiers Resist?: Against The Current vol. 133 Franco, Nate Article 2008 Interviews with Tod Ensign and Phil Aliff. Captivity: 118 Days in Iraq and the Struggle for a World Without War Loney, James Book 2011 An account of a peace activist kidnapped while leading a peace delegation in Iraq. The Case Against U.S. Adventurism in Iraq Chomsky, Noam Article 2003 Chomsky depicts the Bush Administration's ambition to rule the world by force and the dangers of this intention. The Case for Staying in Iraq: Against The Current vol. 122 Baldock, Kate Article 2006 I don't support an immediate U.S. withdrawal from Iraq, because I think it would probably make an already bad situation much worse. Of course, there's no guarantee that continuing the occupation will... Chasing a Mirage: The Tragic Illusion of an Islamic State Fatah, Tarek Book 2008 According to Tarek Fatah, "Morality is doing what is right, regardless what we are told; Religious dogma is doing what we are told, no matter what is right." Fatah argues that since Islam's advent, th... Chilcot Inquiry - The Establishment Goes to Work Article 2009 When public scepticism erupts in response to resultant extremes of state violence and criminality that even the media are powerless to deny, the illusion of democracy must be bolstered. Then Tweedledu... The Collapse of Western Morality: The Indispensable People? Roberts, Paul Craig Article 2010 Moral degradation is reaching new lows. Color of Violence : The INCITE! Anthology INCITE! Women of Color Against Violence (ed.) Book 2006 An anthology of critical writings demanding that we address violence against women of color in all its forms, including interpersonal violence, such as sexual and domestic violence, and state violence... Complete testimony of George Galloway Galloway, George Article Testimony of British M.P George Galloway before the U.S. Senate. Connexions Digest: Issue 53 - January 1991- A Social Change Sourcebook Serial Publication (Periodical) 1991 Connexions Library: Middle East Focus Website 2009 Selected articles, books, websites and other resources on the Middle East. The Cynicism and the Slaughter Article 1999 IMPEACHMENT. BOMBING. ELECTION. Impeachment. Bombing. Perhaps by now, the scandal-witchhunt-Cruise missile cycle has become so predictable that it's hard to respond with appropriate outrage to th... Dilemmas of Domination: The Unmaking of the American Empire Bello, Walden Book 2005 Argues that in a not-too-distant future the American empire's hidden weaknesses will pose fatal challenges to American supremacy. Draft for Marxist-Humanist Perspectives, 2010-2011: Capital devours lives, labor, land; masses seek paths to freedom  Article 2010 A revolutionary organization can no longer allow any separation between theory and practice, philosophy and revolution, workers and intellectuals, "inside" and "outside." Elections and Regime Crisis: Against The Current vol. 124 The Editors Article 2006 Will the Democrats "regain control of Congress"? Will Joseph Lieberman change parties? Will Hillary Clinton be the Democratic frontrunner for 2008? How much does any of this matter? Empire of Lies and Torture: Against The Current vol. 111 The Editors Article 2004 The prohibition of torture in international conventions is absolute. There are no exceptions for so-called "ticking bombs," for "high-value terrorists" or "illegal enemy combatants" or similar improv... Empire, Religion and Liberation: Against The Current vol. 135 Webber, Jeffery R. Article 2008 “At least 10 Palestinians were killed in Gaza on Sunday by Israeli fire,” today’s New York Times reports as I write this review, “bringing the number of Palestinians killed since Wednesday… to more th... Empire's Workshop: Latin America, the United States and the Rise of the New Imperialism Grandin, Greg Book 2006 Looks at U.S. foreign policy post 9/11 and its antecedents. The Face of Imperialism Parenti, Michael Book 2011 Parenti redefines empire and imperialism to connect the current crisis in America to its own bad behavior worldwide. The Fog of Intelligence: Or How to Be Eternally "Caught Off Guard" in the Greater Middle East Englehardt, Tom Article 2015 The phrase "the fog of war" stands in for the inability of commanders to truly grasp what's happening in the chaos that is any battlefield. Perhaps it's time to introduce a companion phrase: the fog ... From Central America to Iraq Chomsky, Noam Article 2004 Noam Chomsky bitterly criticizes the regular exclusion of America from the principle of universality and the impunity with which the nation acts. From Sykes-Picot to "Islamic State": Imperialism's Bloody Wreckage Mather, Yasmine Article 2014 When the Jihadist group Islamic State (formerly known as ISIS) changed its name and declared the establishment of the Caliphate, it did so with the release of a promotional video entitled "The End of ... From the Editor: Green Living Article 1991 To satiate North America's addiction to high energy consumption, the popular solution is war. "Good News," Iraq and Beyond Chomsky, Noam Article 2008 Chomsky explores why the issue of Iraq seems to have fallen to the wayside following the 2006 mid-term election. He cites the necessity for diversion of the masses away from (lacking) political option... Gulf War The Gulf in flames The real cost of Desert Storm: New Internationalist October 1992 Serial Publication (Periodical) 1992 Examining the real reasons behind the Gulf War. Was it motivated by Western oil interests? Articles on arab women, oil and arms and the aftermath of Desert Storm in the arab world. Hegemony or Survival: America's Quest for Global Dominance Chomsky, Noam Book 2003 Chomsky documents how, for more than half a century, the United States has been pursuing a grand imperial strategy with the aim of dominating the globe. A History of the Jews - Ancient and Modern Halevi, Ilan Book 1987 Starting from a political interpretation of the period when judges, kings and prophets held sway over Israel and Judah, Ilan Halevi traces the evolution of the Jewish identity through its numerous sta... How Islamist gangs use internet to track, torture and kill Iraqi gays Sarhan Afif, Burke Jason Article 2009 Iraqi militias infiltrate internet gay chatrooms to hunt their quarry and hundreds are feared to be victims. Imperial Crusades: Iraq, Afghanistan and Yugoslavia: A Diary of Three Wars Cockburn, Alexander; St. Clair, Jeffrey Book 2004 Iraq was just one of three major imperial crusades in the decade after 1992, orchestrated by a new generation of American politicians, both Democrat and Republican, who backed pre-emptive strikes to o... In Remembrance of Things Lost Kysia, Ramzi Article 2012 It’s astonishing that I actually have to make an argument (and a losing one at that) against murdering children, but this is the reality we ourselves have given birth to. Interview with Gilbert Achcar: Against The Current vol. 122 Weissman, Susan Article 2006 On the third anniversary of the invasion of Iraq, Susan Weissman interviewed Gilbert Achcar for her program, "Beneath the Surface," on KPFK, Pacifica radio in Los Angeles. In the following excerpt, A... Iraq 1990-1991: Desert Holocaust Blum, William Article 1995 An account of the American invasion of Iraq (Desert Shield) in 1990-91. The Iraq Crisis in Context Diemer, Ulli Article 2003 A rogue state, heavily armed with weapons of mass destruction, openly contempuous of international law and the United Nations, plunges the world into crisis. Iraq for Sale: The War Profiteers Greenwald, Robert (director) Film/Video 2006 A film about what happens to everyday Americans when corporations go to war which uncovers the connections between private corporations making a killing in Iraq and the decision makers who allow them ... Iraq: Guerrilla War in Sadr City: Against The Current vol. 114 Schwartz, Michael Article 2005 In attacking first Najaf, then Tal Afar and Samarra, and finally tackling the center of Sunni resistance in Fallujah, the United States was seeking to reverse this process. But these attacks were not... The Iraq War and Contempt for Democracy Chomsky, Noam Article 2003 Chomsky highlights that while the war in Iraq was being shaped, the voices of the people - neither in Iraq nor Europe - were being heard or considered. This is a clear violation of the principle that ... Iraq: Women's Liberation and the Struggle Against Imperialist Subjugation Rath, Amy Article 2003 The women of Iraq illustrate the status of most of the world's women, caught between the domination of imperialism and the oppression of stifling ancient 'customs' like the veil, holdovers from a more... Iraq's greatest danger yet: collapse of 'world's most dangerous dam' Arbuthnot, Felicity Article 2016 As if Iraq has not suffered enough under Saddam Hussein, the vicious UN sanctions regime, the US-UK occupation and the depradations of Daesh, a new threat looms that could kill a million people or mor... Iraq's Torture by Sanctions: Against The Current vol. 91 Finkel, David Article 2001 An interview with Kathy Kelly. Kathy Kelly, organizer for Voices in the Wilderness, has been involved in the struggle around ending sanctions against Iraq for the past decade. David Finkel interviewed... ISIS Thrives on the Disunity of Its Enemies Cockburn, Patrick Article 2015 The aftermath of terrorist attacks such as the massacre in Paris are a bad time to produce new policies, but they provide ideal political conditions for a government to take radical, if ill-thought-ou... Justifying What You Know Can't Be True Badger, Emily Article 2009 Researchers looking at al-Qaeda and Saddam Hussein explore why it is that people often steadfastly believe something even when they've been shown it ain't so. Killing Hope: U.S. Military and CIA Interventions Since World War II Blum, William Book 2008 Is the United States a force for democracy? William Blum serves up a forensic overview of U.S. foreign policy spanning sixty years. For those who want the details on the U.S.'s most famous actions (Ch... The Kurdish Crisis in Iraq and Syria: Against the Current vol. 192 Daher, Joseph Article 2018 In discussion of right of self-determination for the between 28 and 35 million Kurdish people in Iraq, Syria, Turkey and Iran, the author considers the current polticial landscape. Leader and Vassal: Bringing Death and Destruction to Muslims Roberts, Paul Craig Article 2008 Americans do not think of themselves or of Israel as terrorist states, but the evidence is complete and overwhelming. Thanks to the power of the Israel Lobby, Americans only know the Israeli side of t... Lifting the Iraq Embargo After Almost 2 Million Deaths: What Have We Learned From the Embargo's Lessons? Article A summary of the 1991-2003 Iraq Embargo, and its devastating attack on the Iraqi civilian population. Lying to Ourselves About the Air War: The Killers Jacobs, Ron Article 2014 Most US citizens have never been subjected to an air raid. They have never heard the roar of planes flying high above them while an air raid siren wails, its whine competing with the planes’ roar and ... Made in the USA: Report Shows ISIS Using US Arms from 'Syria Rebels' Ditz, Jason Article 2014 From the moment the US began sending lethal arms to Syrian rebel factions, there was a chorus of people expressing fears that those arms would end up in the “wrong hands,” and US officials insisted th... The Massacre of Withdrawing Soldiers on "The Highway of Death": Excerpted from the book War Crimes: A report on United States war crimes against Iraq Chediac, Joyce Article 1992 I want to give testimony on what are called the "highways of death." These are the two Kuwaiti roadways, littered with remains of 2,000 mangled Iraqi military vehicles, and the charred and dismembered... Michael Berg for U.S. Congress in Delaware: A Voice Against War: Against The Current vol. 124 Horowitz, Roger Article 2006 On June 8 Americans awoke to the news that the U.S. military in Iraq had killed Abu Musab Al-Zarqawi, alleged leader of Al-Qaeda in Iraq. In the midst of press coverage that cravenly accepted governme... Models of Coming U.S. Interventions: Iraq or Haiti?: Against The Current vol. 134 Terrall, Ben Article 2008 Ben Terrall interviews Mike Davis. Naomi Klein's "Courage": Ain't But One Way Out Neumann, Michael Article 2005 In saying that we need to make Iraq safe for democracy, Klein is buying into the US agenda for Iraq. News & Letters: Draft for Marxist-Humanist Perspectives, 2006 - 2007 Article 2006 We aim to help fill the void on the question of "what happens after" by creatively rethinking and restating his concept of "revolution in permanence" for today. The No-Nonsense Guide to Global Media Steven, Peter Book 2004 Peter Steven aims to make readers realize the power and influence of dominant media but, at the same time, also understand that they are not "omnipotent" and that there are alternative forms available... The No-Nonsense Guide to Terrorism Barker, Jonathan Book 2003 An in-depth look at the nature of terrorism that discusses questioning terrorism, assessing it, the difference between state terrorism and group terrorism, morality and history, and war and politics. On Imperialist Barbarism & the Need for World Democracy Wetzel, Tom Article 1991 Four articles in Ideas & Action #16 (Fall 1991):
1. The Destruction of Iraq: Why?
2. The Rise and Decline of the American Empire
3. Every Nation-State is Imperialist by Nature
4. For National Auto... On Oil and Quicksand: Against The Current vol. 114 The Editors Article 2005 The end of 2004 finds the Middle East sliding toward an even bloodier morass, thanks in large part to imperial and colonial arrogance which has rarely been on such open display. The Only House Left Standing: The Middle East Journals of Tom Hurndall Hurndall, Tom Book 2009 A journey through the life and thoughts of the late Tom Hurndall, a British photojournalist fatally wounded in Gaza in April 2003. Overthrowing other people's governments: The Master List Blum, William Article 2013 Instances of the United States overthrowing, or attempting to overthrow, a foreign government since the Second World War. Peace Mom: A Mother's Journey Through Heartache to Activism Sheehan, Cindy Book 2006 An American mother loses her 24-year-old soldier son, killed in action in Iraq, and leads her to become a prominent US anti-war activist. The People in Gravest Danger Chomsky, Noam Article 2003 Chomsky discusses what makes the Kurds in Iraq the likeliest population to suffer most due to the war in Iraq. The Persecution of Pfc. Bardley Manning: The Leaker as American Hero Cohn, Marjorie Article 2010 If Manning did what he is suspected of doing, he should be honoured as an American hero for exposing war crimes. A Poisonous Affair: America, Iraq, and the Gassing of Halabja Hiltermann, Joost R Book Joost's Hiltermann "A Poisonous Affair" is a disturbing book. Chronicling both the use of chemical weapons against the Iranis and specifically the Kurds at Halabja it is also the tale of culpability b... Press for Conversion #51: May 2003 Serial Publication (Periodical) 2003 Why is the U.S. government reviled by so many people in the Middle East and North Africa? This issue looks at the past 50 years of wars and regime changes in the region and unveils a consistent patter... Propaganda, Fake News, and Media Lies: The Diabolical Business of Global Public Relations Firms Phillips, Peter Article 2017 The PRP industry has experienced phenomenal growth since 2001. In 2015, three publicly traded mega PR firms -- Omnicom, WPP, and Interpublic Group -- together employed 214,000 people across 170 countr... The Real Costs of Empire: Against The Current vol. 123 The Editors Article 2006 Vietnam all over again? Yes, it is. The massacres by United States military forces of unarmed civilians in Haditha and, as is finally being revealed despite official lies and coverup, numerous other I... The reliable tyrant Diemer, Ulli Article 2004 The solution to the Iraq debacle is within the Americans' grasp. Remembering the War and the Movement: Against The Current vol. 90 Drucker, Peter Article 2001 February 28, 1991. Thinking that weeks of war and antiwar organizing were still ahead (not my only mistake during those months!), I took a Canadian vacation at the end of February 1991 with my lover C... Report: Hundreds of Civilians Killed by U.S.-Led Bombing of ISIS in Iraq and Syria Currier, Cora Article 2015 A new report from a group of journalists and researchers says that hundreds of civilians have died during airstrikes by the U.S. and other nations fighting the Islamic State, a marked contrast to the ... A Response to Critics: Against The Current vol. 123 Baldock, Kale Article 2006 David Finkel's comments (ATC 122) about my book Is Iraq Another Vietnam?, and about my position against immediately withdrawing the US military from Iraq, were well-informed and fair. So were the judg... Revealed: Pentagon's link to Iraqi torture centres Mahmood, Mona; O'Kane, Maggie; Madlena, Chavala; Smith, Teresa Article 2013 The Pentagon sent a US veteran of the "dirty wars" in Central America to oversee sectarian police commando units in Iraq that set up secret detention and torture centres to get information from insurg... Rogue State: A Guide to the World's Only Superpower Blum, William Book 2005 A mini-encyclopedia of the numerous un-humanitarian acts perpetrated by the United States since the end of the Second World War. Saddam's Iraq: Revolution or Reaction? CARDRI - Committee Against Repression and for Democratice Rights in Iraq Book 1990 Saddam's Alleged Weapons of Mass Destruction Diemer, Ulli Article 2003 If Saddam Hussein really had weapons of mass destruction, he would certainly use them now with the U.S. poised to invade. A Shameful Silence: Where is the Outrage Over the Slaughter of Civilians in Mosul? Cockburn, Patrick Article 2017 The catastrophic number of civilian casualties in Mosul is receiving little attention internationally from politicians and journalists. This is in sharp contrast to the outrage expressed worldwide ove... The Shock Doctrine: The Rise of Disaster Capitalism Klein, Naomi Book 2007 Klein chronicles free-market disasters of recent years and advances a theory that we are living in the age of 'disaster capitalism'. The Six Most Disastrous Interventions of the 21st Century Leupp, Gary Article 2015 On October 2, 2015, President Barack Obama, alluding to Russia's decision to launch air strikes in Syria, told reporters at the White House that for Russia to view the forces targeted "from the perspe... Stop the War: The Story of Britain's Biggest Mass Movement Murray, Andrew and German, Lindsey Book 2005 The Thin Blue Line: How Humanitarianism Went to War Foley, Conor Book 2008 An account of the failure of humanitarian intervention in places like Iraq and Somalia. Conor Foley explores how the doctrine of humanitarian intervention has been used to allow states to invade other... This is why everything you’ve read about the wars in Syria and Iraq could be wrong Cockburn, Patrick Article 2016 A description of how much of the coverage of the wars in Syria and Iraq is second-hand reporting, due to the dangers posed, and subject to political bias and propaganda. Trump's War on Terror Has Quickly Become as Barbaric and Savage as He Promised Greenwald, Glenn Article 2017 Although precise numbers are difficult to obtain, there seems little question that the number of civilians being killed by the U.S. in Iraq and Syria -- already quite high under Obama -- has increased... U.S. Bombing: Murder as Usual: Against The Current vol. 91 Voices in the Wilderness Article 2001 Voices in the Wilderness decries today's bombardment of Iraq which hit sites just south of Baghdad. However, we find it instructive to recall the digest of bombings that occurred in the past week and ... The U.S. Military Under Stress: Against The Current vol. 112 Ensign, Todd Article 2004 John Kerry's campaign tome should dispel any illusion that he has any significant differences with George Bush on the aggressive use of the U.S. military to defend the empire. War and the Culture of Violence: Against The Current vol. 125 Feeley, Dianne Article 2006 Last year I had the opportunity to see “Winter Soldier,” a rarely shown 1971 documentary based on the testimony of over 100 soldiers recently back from Vietnam. It was filmed during a three-day hearin... War Crimes Article Corporate media can't ignore photos the way they ignored protests. The real reign of terror we face is much closer to home than we dare to think. The war everyone forgot Chomsky, Noam Article 2008 Chomsky probes what prompted the issue of Iraq to disappear from the agenda following the 2006 mid-term election. War in the Gulf Diemer, Ulli Article 1991 The U.S. and its allies are launching themselves into an unnecessary but potentially calamitous war. War(s) With No Exit: Against The Current vol. 136 The Editors Article 2008 The raging debate on “war policy” between the corporate presidential campaigns has come down to this: We Own the World Chomsky, Noam Article 2007 The whole debate about the Iranian 'interference' in Iraq makes sense only on one assumption, namely, that we own the world. If we own the world, then the only question that can arise is that someone ... What a Fair Trial for Saddam Would Entail Chomsky, Noam Article 2004 Chomsky identifies the actors and issues that would have to be included in the Tribunal process if Saddam Hussein were to be given a fair trial in international court. These include key members of the... What Uncle Sam Really Wants Chomsky, Noam Book 1993 Chomsky discusses examples of U.S. intervention and links together events stretching over four decades in regions throughout the world. He provides a quick synopsis of American foreign policy and pain... Where's the Iraqi voice? Chomsky, Noam Article 2008 Despite the "shared beliefs" identified amongst Iraqis, for example the belief that the presence of foreign troops is a main cause of the escalation in violence, only the conquerors - in this case Ame... Winter Soldier 2008: Against The Current vol. 134 Franco, Nate; Feeley, Dianne Article 2008 More than 250 veterans and military families gathered from March 13-15 outside Washington, DC for the Iraq Veterans Against the War (IVAW) Winter Soldier Investigation: Iraq and Afghanistan. Videos of... Year 501: The Conquest Continues Chomsky, Noam Book 1993 An examination of the U.S. role in the world placed in the long historical perspective of the 500 years that followed the voyages of Columbus. Zanj Rebellion: Connexipedia Article Article A series of revolts by some 500,000 slaves against their Muslim owners and rulers, 869-883 AD. Connexions Directory of Groups & WebsitesCentre for Research on Globalization An independent research and media group of writers, scholars and activists. Publishes news articles, commentary, background research and analysis on a broad range of issues, focussing on social, econo... Chomsky.info The Noam Chomsky Web site.
CounterCurrents.org An alternative news site based in India. We bring out what the mainstream media fails to tell you, or hides from you. These are the things that really matter. The things which may determine the fate o... Europe Solidaire Sans Frontieres ESSF est une association de solidarit‚ internationale. Traitant d'un large ‚ventail de questions, notre site pr‚sente une information militante sur de nombreuses luttes et campagnes ; ainsi que des ar... Near East Cultural and Educational Foundation of Canada NECEF is an academically oriented volunteer organization whose extensive international network of individuals and NGO's with expertise about and concern for the Arab World includes a Canadian speakers... New Internationalist New Internationalist reports on issues of world poverty and inequality. We focus attention on the unjust relationship between the powerful and the powerless worldwide in the fight for global justice. News and Letters An organization of Marxist-Humanists standing for the abolition of capitalism, both in its private property form and ins its state property form. We stand for the deveopment of new human relations; wh... Solidarity A democratic revolutionary socialist, feminist, anti-racist organization which publishes Against the Current magazine.
Solidarity is an independent socialist organization dedicated to forming a bro... Sources Experts & SpokespersonsSources LibraryGlobal Press Freedom Declines in Every Region for First Time Israel, Italy and Hong Kong Lose Free Status Sources News Release 2009 Journalists faced an increasingly grim working environment in 2008, with global press freedom declining for a seventh straight year and deterioration occurring for the first time in every region, acco... The IFJ and Article 19 Support The Guardian in Court Battle for Journalists Rights in Iraq Sources News Release 2010 ARTICLE 19, the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) and the Iraqi Union of Journalists today called on the Iraqi authorities to drop charges of defamation against the British newspaper The G... IFJ Condemns Jail Term for Shoe-Throwing Iraqi Journalist Sources News Release 2009 The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) has protested over the disproportionate decision of an Iraqi court which sentenced television journalist Muntadhar al-Zeidi to three years in jail for... IFJ Demands Overhaul of Repressive Media Laws in the Middle East Sources News Release 2009 Launching its â##Breaking the Chains' annual report into press freedom violations in the Arab World and Iran, the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) today called for a radical overhaul of ... IFJ Demands Probe into Iraq Media Deaths After US Army Film Exposes Killing of Unarmed civilians and Journalists Sources News Release 2010 Call for an investigation into the actions of the United States army which has been implicated in killings of journalists in Iraq following the release of a shocking video film of a helicopter gunship... IFJ Launches New Campaign in Iraq, Pakistan and Russia to End Impunity for Violence in Journalism Sources News Release 2013 With International Day against Impunity one month away, the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) has today written to the leaders of Iraq, Russia and Pakistan to urge them and their governmen... Iraq: News website latest target in government's legal offensive against independent media Sources News Release 2009 Reporters Without Borders condemns the Iraqi governmentâ##s continuing legal offensive against independent news media, which for the first time is also targeting Internet media. Mercenaries on the make Iraq is now awash with unaccountable 'security contractors' Scahill, Jeremy 2007 Contracted mercenaries now outnumber American troops in Iraq. These contractors are immune to prosecution for any wrongdoing in Iraq thanks to provisional laws that came into effect after the invasion... Middle East & North Africa: Region performs poorly, Israel nose-dives Sources News Release 2009 For the first time Israel is not at the head of the Middle Eastern countries in the press freedom index. By falling 47 places to 93rd position, it is now behind Kuwait (60th), United Arab Emirates (86... 1950–51 Baghdad bombings Wikipedia article 1950 1950–1951 Baghdad bombings refers to the bombing of Jewish targets in Baghdad, Iraq, between April 1950 and June 1951. It is widely believed that the bombings were carried out by Zionist agents seekin... The oil war Sérén, Jean-Pierre 2013 Declassified documents now reveal what everybody, especially the Iraqis, always knew: the US invaded Iraq to secure its oil supplies for US and allied companies. It hasn't quite worked out as planned. Photographer Ibrahim Jassam freed after US Army held him for 17 months without explanation Sources News Release 2010 Reporters Without Borders welcomed the release today of Iraqi photographer, Ibrahim Jassam, of Reuters, who had been held by the US military since his arrest on 1st September 2008. Reuters photographer begins second year in US military detention Sources News Release 2009 Reporters Without Borders condemns the continuing American refusal to release Reuters photographer Ibrahim Jassam, who today begins his second year of detention by the US military in Iraq. Young Iraqis hope the Written Word can Reinvigorate a New Generation Arraf, Jane 2014 An informal lending library uses literary heritage to remind young Baghdadis they don't need to emigrate to escape daily travails. From the Connexions ArchivesCountercurrents Website An alternative news site based in India. "We bring out what the mainstream media fails to tell you, or hides from you. These are the things that really matter. The things which may determine the fate ... Double Standards Website Focusing on double standards in the media and in international politics. "Double Standard 1. a rule or principle applied more strictly to some people more than others (or oneself)." Embassy Row Online Website Contact names and numbers for all embassies to Canada and all Canadian embassies abroad. The Left Worker-communist Party of Iraq Organization profile published 2007 Organization 2005 Socialism Now. "The basis of socialism is the human being... Socialism is the movement to restore human beings' conscious will." New Internationalist Serial Publication (Periodical) New Internationalist reports on issues of world poverty and inequality. We focus attention on the unjust relationship between the powerful and the powerless worldwide in the fight for global justice. The Third Camp Against U.S. militarism and Islamic terrorism Website We must stand up with all our power to the US government's and its allies' bullying. We must put an end to the crimes of the opposite pole, i.e. Islamic terrorism. We must help the people of Islam-s... |
