Written by Trita Parsi To read the original text in English visit the following link: https://quincyinst.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=422e58ecacb6f5ce044efe488&id=220a5b23fa&e=68ca6351a2 ABOUT TRITA PARSI Trita Parsi is co-founder and Executive Vice President of the Quincy Institute and an expert on US-Iran relations and Middle East policy. He is the author of several books, including Losing an Enemy – Obama, Iran […]
From Larnaca International Airport in Cyprus, Dimitri Lascaris reports on his recent trip to Lebanon and re-examines the blockade of Iranian ports imposed by Donald Trump as well as the collapse of negotiations in Islamabad. He raises key questions about the background, the conflicting narratives, and the possible consequences of these developments. To read the […]
Written by Jeffrey Sachs To read the original text in English visit the following link: https://www.commondreams.org/opinion/israel-war-on-peace ABOUT JEFFREY D. SACHS Jeffrey D. Sachs is University Professor and Director of the Center for Sustainable Development at Columbia University, where he directed the Earth Institute from 2002 until 2016. He is President of the UN Sustainable Development […]
On April 7, Donald Trump openly threatened the destruction of Iranian civilization — only hours later, he unexpectedly announced a two-week ceasefire. What caused this sudden reversal, and why is an Iranian proposal now even being considered as a basis for a deal? Human rights lawyer and journalist Dimitri Lascaris examines the forces behind this […]
As the United States labels Iran a leading state sponsor of terrorism, a former CIA officer challenges this narrative. In an interview conducted by Pulitzer Prize–winning journalist Chris Hedges, John Kiriakou examines the role of U.S. intelligence agencies and their allies, the use of proxy groups, and how the term “terrorism” is applied in geopolitical […]
Why has Israel pushed for a war with Iran for decades and what are the real objectives behind it? In this interview, Israeli journalist Gideon Levy speaks with Pulitzer Prize–winning journalist Chris Hedges about political motives, strategic interests, and a conflict with global implications. Levy challenges dominant narratives and describes a reality that differs significantly […]
In this interview, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Chris Hedges speaks with journalist, author, and bestselling writer Max Blumenthal about how Donald Trump was driven toward a confrontation with Iran. Blumenthal outlines a sustained campaign involving political pressure, donor networks, and intelligence narratives that helped shape the decision-making environment in Washington. The conversation traces how these dynamics […]
In this video, Pulitzer Prize–winning journalist Glenn Greenwald examines current US media coverage of the Iran war and highlights striking patterns in how the war is presented—echoing narratives seen in previous wars. Without jumping to conclusions, he analyzes key statements and framing, raising a crucial question: what is really being communicated behind the headlines? This […]
In this interview with Pulitzer Prize–winning journalist Chris Hedges, economist and former Greek finance minister Yanis Varoufakis discusses the far-reaching economic consequences of the Iran war. The conversation explores rising energy prices, potential disruptions to global trade routes, and the risk of a worldwide financial crisis. Varoufakis examines structural vulnerabilities in the global economy, geopolitical […]