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Occupy Wall Street: New politics and new milestones
Phyllis BennisThe occupy movement has achieved an incredible and much-needed shake-up of a long-standing political stasis in the US and elsewhere, but it is crucial now to highlight the connection...
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Could there really be a war against Iran?
Phyllis BennisAlthough political brinksmanship with Iran is nothing new, escalating tensions do not bode well for the region.read more
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The Phases of War: Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, and Israel
Phyllis BennisThe U.S. is 11 years into its current war in Afghanistan and still losing. We never had a chance to "win" this war of vengeance – and while few in Washington are ready to admit that,...
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Movements for Peace
Phyllis BennisPalestinian Hunger Strikers and U.S. Veterans Returning Service Medals Lead Movements for Peaceread more
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Can We Stop a Civil War in Syria?
Phyllis BennisOutside powers should stop military involvement in the Syrian crisis and support new diplomatic initiatives.read more
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Which Direction for the Mideast?
Letter to the New York Times Phyllis BennisResponding to the New York Times' article "The Third Intifada is Inevitable," Phyllis focuses on the potential power of the Boycotts, Sanctions, and...
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Celebration and Relief in Egypt
Phyllis BennisMany of the secular activists and organizations who had played such a central role in the Arab Spring uprising came together with the Muslim Brotherhood in a unified front to challenge...
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Who's Who in the Syrian Uprising?
Phyllis BennisMany forces are at play in the Syrian uprising. Who are they and how are they connected?read more
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Peace for Syria will not come from the outside
Phyllis Bennis interviewed by Claire Schaeffer-Duffy There is not a lot that can be done for the Syrian conflict from outside except keep the U.S. out of Syria militarily and provide moral support for...
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Israel escalates Gaza attack with assassination
Phyllis BennisWhy has the Israeli government decided to escalate the conflict with Gaza by assassinating Hamas military leader Ahmad Jaabari?read more
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US backing crucial to Gaza attacks
Israel's attack on Gaza could not have happened without the strong support of US administration, but the political changes in the Middle East have left Israel and the US more isolated than ever.read more
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Israel is right to back away from war with Iran despite nuclear fears
Praful BidwaiIran has shown itself amenable to diplomacy, while Israel's security establishment advises against military interventionread more
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Will Chuck Hagel's Appointment Actually Help the Anti-War Left?
Phyllis BennisHagel’s nomination engendered bitter, angry opposition from the moment it was floated as a trial balloon. And the fact that Obama went ahead with the nomination is a good indication that...
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Pathway to Progress in Israel
While Israel moved away from the far right in last month’s elections, the new coalition is unlikely to alter the occupation. Change may come from divestment campaigns, the new UN recognition of...
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Way worse than a dumb war: Iraq ten years later
John CavanaghPhyllis BennisThe US war in Iraq may be over, but we owe an apology grounded in the recognition of our enormous debt to the people of Iraq, a debt for which compensation and reparations...
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Subtitle: ...but One Sided Support for Israel Continues MultimediaSorry, you need to install flash to see this content.President Obama recognizes injustice and need for two states but does nothing to...
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Syria: the threats, costs, claims and lives
Phyllis BennisWhat the civil war in Syria has exposed is that the massive political and social transformation, and real regime change under way is led by people themselves. US military involvement...
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Egyptian revolution turns sour
Phyllis Bennis"Egypt today remains horrifically divided, with today's bloodbath certain to make things worse"read more
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Syria crisis demands tough diplomacy
Phyllis Bennis David Wildman The threat of a reckless, dangerous, and illegal US or US-led assault on Syria is looking closer than ever. However any attack will not protect civilians—it will mean...
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Tom ReiferThe US, Saudis and Qatar who seek to take sides in fuelling sectarianism and violence in the Middle East, should remember how a similar discourse of preventative war and promotion of...
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