Imperialism & War > Middle East
None of the above
07 Jun 2012
Calling on Egyptians to vote for the Muslim Brotherhood is insane, argues Paul Demarty
Two impossibilities
22 Nov 2019
Neither a one-state solution nor a two-state solution is feasible, argues Moshé Machover. This article is based on his talk at Communist University.
Bloodstained sliver of sand
15 Nov 2019
Everyone can see that Erdoğan’s military adventure has added to the chaos in Syria. But should the left in Turkey tail the Kurdish movement? Esen Uslu gives his opinion.
Met with maximum force
15 Nov 2019
Yassamine Mather discusses the popular revolts against corruption, sectarianism and Iranian influence.
Wider transformation
15 Nov 2019
What is the way ahead for the resistance? Lorna Anderson concludes her report-back on a recent visit to Palestine.
Given up on liberation
10 Nov 2019
Many militants are coming round to the view that, as well as the enemy being the Israeli occupation forces, there is an enemy within too. Lorna Anderson reports.
Second Arab spring?
09 Nov 2019
As demonstrators once again take to the streets, Yassamine Mather looks at the issues involved.
Good man fallen among imperialists?
17 Oct 2019
Chris Gray recalls the contradictory elements in the politics pursued by Lawrence of Arabia.
Erdoğan gets green light
10 Oct 2019
Despite Trump’s objections, writes Esen Uslu, Turkey has been set strict limits on its intervention in Syria.
West’s blood-splattered ally
03 Oct 2019
Despite millions of dollars spent and support from the US, Riyadh is hardly getting things all its own way, writes Yassamine Mather.
Accusations and threats
20 Sep 2019
A US attack on Iran is once again a real possibility, warns Yassamine Mather.
Victim of the global hegemon
12 Sep 2019
Following Trump’s cancellation of talks, Yassamine Mather looks back at the disaster that is Afghanistan.
Tanker wars and propaganda
25 Jul 2019
The war of words between America and Iran is becoming more and more dangerous, warns Yassamine Mather
A vizier or a jester?
18 Jul 2019
As Erdoğan plays the US off against Russia, Esen Uslu asks if his optimism is misplaced
Corbyn, Tehran and fake news
12 Jul 2019
Yassmine Mather shows that the mainstream media have little or no regard for the truth
Major blow to Erdoğan
27 Jun 2019
The repeat election for mayor of Istanbul was not just a case of déjà vu, writes Esen Uslu