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Literature From the World of Islam
David Barsamian
As a result of wars and conflicts, we need a deeper understanding and appreciation of other peoples and their civilizations, especially their artistic, moral and spiritual achievements. Nowhere is this more true perhaps than in the world of Islam, a geographical expanse from Morocco to Indonesia. It is far more than belly dancers, caravans, flying […]
Oil: Blood of the Earth
Dilip Hiro
Since the end of WWII, a central tenet of U.S. foreign policy is control of the world’s oil. And since much of the oil was in the Middle East, the U.S. began a concerted effort to dominate the region. First, it displaced the old imperial powers, Britain and France. Then it established a series of […]
The Press and the Gulf War
Noam Chomsky
with Mark Hertsgaard/Robin Morgan
1994 Z Media Institute Seminar
Noam Chomsky
Recorded at the Z Media Institute.
The Future of Progressive Politics
Todd Gitlin
Opinion polls and surveys indicate broad discontent with the two existing political parties. Voter participation continues to nosedive. The 1996 election had the lowest turnout since 1924. Is there an opening for a new progressive-based politics? Todd Gitlin thinks so.
The Diversion of Discontent
Ralph Nader
Polls indicate widespread public discontent with the political system. Fewer and fewer people bother to vote for what Ralph Nader calls the “Tweedledum and Tweedledee” options of the Republicans and Democrats. People are diverted from the real issues of political economy and corporate power and privileges. Much of the media are devoted to “infotainment” and […]
The Missing Elements of U.S. Middle East Policy
Stephen Zunes
U.S. rhetoric about the war against terrorism creates many contradictions. While we criticize the fundamentalist Taliban regime in Afghanistan, we ignore the excesses of the Saudi Arabian theocratic dictatorship. U.S. foreign policy creates extremists. The more we militarize the Middle East, the less secure it becomes. Instead of relying on arms sales and air strikes, […]
Interview
Danny Glover
Interview by David Barsamian.
Israeli-Palestinian Peace: Prospects and Obstacles
Matti Peled
The Israeli-Palestinian issue is often described as intractable and complex. Pundits and scholars tell us it is an extremely complicated problem, i.e., be intimidated and leave it to the experts. The media and popular culture routinely depict Palestinians as kaffiyeh garbed terrorists brandishing AK-47s. Israelis, on the other hand, are a lot like us, whatever […]
Love & Freedom 2-Pack
Cornel West
Includes:
- Love & Justice
- On the Road to Freedom
Debate with Keith Maskus on NAFTA
Kristin Dawkins
NAFTA, the North American Free Trade Agreement, is a pact between the U.S., Canada and Mexico. Negotiated by the Bush, Mulroney and Salinas administrations, NAFTA if approved, will reduce tariffs and other trade barriers and modify investment rules. NAFTA supporters contend that itwill create new jobs and stimulate economic growth in all three countries, as […]
Free Trade: NAFTA and GATT
David Morris
Free trade constitutes one of the most important and explosive issues of this era. NAFTA, the North American Free Trade Agreement, and GATT, the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade, are the two major instruments of an emerging global economic order. Advocates of free trade contend that it will generate economic growth and create jobs. […]

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