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Thomas Jefferson, America’s third president, wisely wrote in 1789: “Whenever the people are well informed, they may be trusted with their own…
M. Reza Behnam
Dr. M. Reza Behnam is a political scientist who specializes in comparative politics, with a focus on West Asia.
5 January 2025 I adjusted my eyes. I wanted to know the time. Outside it is as dark as when I…
In these difficult times, the voice of the late Palestinian-American scholar, Edward Said is ever present, “Writing is the final resistance we…
“We had several other people in the country [USA}, even among the Jews, the Zionists particularly, who were against anything that has…
Our times are fraught. This is especially glaring in the Middle East as the United States wrestles to maintain its control over…
The question often asked but rarely explored or answered is why the Arab Middle East has remained quiet and on the sidelines…
“You can cut all the flowers, but you cannot keep Spring from coming.” —Pablo Neruda For over a year, the masters of…
Over the past year, mindful that I have been blessed to live under Oregon’s tranquil skies, I reflect upon the Palestinians and…
The United States has had no qualms about casting its lot with the most openly and thoroughly racist regime Israel has ever…
During her acceptance speech in August at the Democratic National Convention, Vice President Kamala Harris heaped praise on her mother. She spoke…