[haw-info] HAW Notes 1/23/14: Iran negotiations; Links to recent articles of interest

To members and friends of Historians Against the War,

Historians Against the War strongly supports a diplomatic solution to the question of Iran's nuclear weapons capability. And we remain deeply concerned about the efforts by AIPAC (American Israel Public Affairs Committee) and some members of Congress to sabotage this promising round of talks.

 

We expect there to be continuing efforts in both the House and Senate to pass bills that are expressly designed to preclude an agreement between Iran and the United States and its international partners. And we are keeping in touch with national organizations that are actively promoting peaceful solutions. If you wish to be kept to date on important news and initiatives, please send an email to Carolyn.Eisenberg@hofstra.edu .

Links to Recent Articles of Interest

"Iran Breakthrough a Victory for Pragmatists and a Defeat for the Warmongers"

By Juan Cole, TruthDig.com, posted January 22

The author teaches history at the University of Michigan.

"The Blind Alley of J Street and Liberal American Zionism"

By Abba A. Solomon and Norman Solomon, WarIsACrime.org, posted January 21

"The Endless Arms Race"

By Lawrence S. Wittner, History News Network, posted January 20

The author is a professor of history emeritus at SUNY Albany.

"It's about Blackmail, Not National Security"

By Alfred McCoy, TomDispatch.com, posted January 19

The author teaches history at the University of Wisconsin. This article puts the NSA's surveillance policies in historical perspective.

"The Imperator" [on Ariel Sharon]

By Uri Avnery, Gush Shalom, posted January 18

"The Special Ops Surge: America's Secret War in 134 Countries"

By Nick Turse, TomDispatch.com, posted January 16

"The Truth about Israel's Secret Nuclear Arsenal"

By Julian Borger, The Guardian, posted January 15

This article provides much historical background.

"New Memo: Kissinger Gave the 'Green Light' for Argentina's Dirty War"

By David Corn, Mother Jones, posted January 14

"Should Gates Share a Prison Cell with Snowden"

By Mark LeVine, Aljazeera, posted January 14

The author teaches history at the University of California, Irvine.

"Hazards of Revolution"

By Patrick Cockburn, London Review of Books, posted January 9

A historical take on the last few years in the Middle East

Thanks to Steve Gosch, Rosalyn Baxandall, Mim Jackson, and Carolyn "Rusti" Eisenberg for suggesting articles included in the above list. Suggestions can be sent to jimobrien48@gmail.com.