Making the Forum Truly Global
The World Social Forum needs to talk candidly about power, inject some transparency into its decision-making, and engage the Arab world, argues Jamal Juma’.
Regional Implications of the Iraq War
Contrary to the stated aspirations of Washington hawks, the Iraq War has dealt a body blow to the many Middle Eastern activists working for democracy and peace. On these grounds alone, the war has been an unmitigated disaster.
The Democrats & Iran
The new Congress faces a stark choice: war with Iran or a regional peace deal involving Israel, Palestine, Iraq, and Syria.
Sprouting from Inequality: The Root of the Middle East Crises
Too often the inequities between Israelis and Palestinians are overlooked.
Crisis in the Gaza Strip
UFPJ Talking Points #43: Israeli attacks constitute collective punishment of the Gazan population.
A Unilateral Ride over the Edge?
The escalation in Gaza is not an isolated development brought about by the abduction of a soldier. It is the logical conclusion of the unilateral policies pursued by the Israeli government over the last year.
Israel’s Olmert Comes to Washington
UPFJ Talking Points # 40: Olmert wins US support for the Sharon-initiated plan for a unilateral Israeli move in the West Bank.
Hamas Wins the Palestinian Elections
UFPJ Talking Points #37: Someone better tell George Bush to be careful what he calls for, because this is what democracy looks like.
Sham Sharm Talks
UFPJ Talking Points #30: The Bush Administration orchestrated the Sharm al-Sheikh talks as part of their regional strategy centered by the Iraq War.