[haw-info] HAW Notes 7/14/14: Links to recent articles of interest

Links to Recent Articles of Interest

"The Map: A Palestinian Nation Thwarted and Speaking Truth to Power"

By Juan Cole, Informed Comment blog, posted July 13

The author teaches history at the University of Michigan. The article is an exposition on the well-known series of maps showing Palenstinian lands shrinking over time.

"Two Occupations Ending in Hopeless Disasters"

By Gary Leupp, CounterPunch.org, posted July 13

The author teaches history at Tufts University. The occupations referred to in the title are those of Iraq and Afghanistan.

"Israel's Strategy and America's Mythology"

By Ira Chernus, History News Network, posted July 10

Argues that myths have distorted American views of Israel/Palestine through the years

"The 25th Hour: Still Living with Jack Bauer in a Terrified New American World"

By Rebecca Gordon, TomDispatch.com, posted July 10

On the lack of accountability for Bush-era torture policies, and their continuation

"We Should All Be Frightened by What's Happening in Israel"

By William R. Polk, History News Network, posted July 9

The author is a former member of the US Policy Planning Council for North Africa, the Middle East, and Central Asia and a former professor of history at the University of Chicago.

"Twenty-First Century Energy Wars"

By Michael Klare, TomDispatch.com, posted July 8

Subtitled "Global Conflicts Are Increasingly Fueled by the Desire for Oil and Natural Gas - and the Funds They Generate"

"Do We Really Want a New Generation of Nuclear-Armed Submarines?"

By Lawrence S. Wittner, History News Network, posted July 6

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

"ISIS: The Spoils of the 'Great Loot' in the Middle East"

By Conn Hallinan, Huffington Post, posted July 2

Historical background going back to the days of the British Mandate and before

"Whose Security: How Washington Protects Itself and the Corporate Sector"

By Noam Chomsky, TomDispatch.com, posted July 1

Based on an analysis of specific US policies in recent decades

"The Intellectual Impacts of Historians Joyce and Gabriel Kolko"

By Harry Targ, Rag Blog Digest, posted June 29

This list was edited by Steve Gosch and Jim O'Brien, with thanks to Rosalyn Baxandall, Mim Jackson, Paul Atwood, and an anonymous reader for suggesting articles for inclusion. Suggestions can be sent to jimobrien48@gmail.com.