Rachel Corrie: In Memoriam – Article, and Poem
‘Of Dignity and Solidarity’. Also: Poem – ‘Never Forget’.
Christmas Amidst Genocide
May this Christmas season be a time when humankind, as a whole, can aspire to a just world where death and destruction are left behind and an authentic peace be positioned through constant dialogue.
Genocide in Gaza; Last Day in the Life of a Mother from Gaza – 2 Articles
A death toll of 20,000–25,000 out of a population of just over 2 million means that more than one out of 100 people in Gaza has been killed in the past two-and-a-half months. Also: “A Last Day in the Life of a Mother from Gaza”.
Why India Is Embracing the Israel Model; Hindutva and Zionism – 2 Articles
‘Arms, Ethnic Domination, Choking Dissent: Why India Is Embracing the Israel Model’: From refusing to recognise Israel to making Tel Aviv a key ally, India’s trajectory reflects a questioning of its very foundations. Also: ‘What’s Similar Between Hindutva and Zionism’.
Demystifying Artificial Intelligence-II
There is a maelstrom of biases, misinformation, surveillance and deepfake generation that is now associated with generative AI. It is these trends rather than esoteric fears of loss of autonomy that cry out for immediate attention and regulation. The second in a 3-part series on AI.
Israel Can’t Win With Military Action
The fallacy of the thought that there are military solutions to what are essentially political issues has a name. It is called militarism. Not just in Israel, but throughout the world, the curse of militarism is stalking us, and could well end civilization, even eradicate complex life on Planet Earth.
Gaza War Expands to Red Sea – 2 Articles
‘The Red Sea Is Now the Second Front in the Gaza War’: A conflict has been raging in the Red Sea which could transform Israel’s war on Gaza into a regional conflict. Also: ‘US’ War on Terror Against Houthis Is Smoke and Mirrors’.
Sovereign Virtues?
In a recent article, Joshua Rahtz has expressed optimism about the new outfit in Germany, the Sahra Wagenknecht Alliance – for Reason and Justice (BSW). A closer look at the character of the BSW. How radical are its policies?
Refaat Alareer: In Memoriam – Article, Poem
‘‘Let It Be a Tale’: Israel Kills the Storytellers of Gaza But Will Not Kill the Story’; To Refaat Alareer: In response to Refaat al Areer’s poem, ‘If I Must Die’.
The Death of Israel
Settler colonial states have a terminal shelf life. Israel is no exception.