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The Iranian Uprisings and the Challenge of the New Media

In Iran social networks and new electronic technologies have given people the courage to collectively express their dissent. The new media's ability to limit state control over communication may become an important tool in democratising global politics, argues Henry Giroux.

Israel's War Crimes

Lack of international action against Israel's war on Gaza illustrates the grand hypocracy of human rights rhetoric. But civilian groups can now use international law to show the 'legitimacy gap' of Israeli government tactics in the Palestinian territories, argues Richard Falk.

Gaza: The War After the War

In the aftermath of the Israeli military operation in Gaza, there is little evidence to suggest that Israel will find greater security, that the Palestinian question is closer to resolution, or that Hamas will silence their rockets, says Paul Rogers.

Does Israeli Intelligence Lie?

The rise of Hamas in Gaza can be traced to an overarching Israeli government strategy to paint moderate Palestinian leaders as 'terrorist elements', and an unhealthy alliance between Israel intelligence agencies and government, says Ira Chernus.

Understanding the Gaza Catastrophe

The people of Gaza are victims of geopolitics at its inhumane worst: producing what Israel itself calls a 'total war' against an essentially defenseless society that lacks any defensive military capability whatsoever and is completely vulnerable to Israeli attacks, writes Richard Falk.

Hamas, Israel, Gaza and Violent Resistance

What Israel fears is not terrorism but Palestinian independence. Israel will not permit a sovereign Palestinian government to emerge on land it intends to hold - and probably expand - as its own, argues Alan Nasser.

The Growing Crisis in Gaza

As Israel's illegal airstrikes continue to inflict carnage on innocent Palestinians, a range of critical voices are urging concerned citizens to join the global movement of outrage and solidarity with Gaza, to build a global campaign of non-violent pressure to force Israel to comply with international law, and "to no longer be silent".

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