[haw-info] HAW Notes 8/26/14: Links to recent articles of interest

Links to Recent Articles of Interest

"Friends of Israel"

By Connie Bruck, The New Yorker, September 1 issue

A detailed article on the history and current status of AIPAC

"Why the World Should Listen to Pope Francis"

By Lawrence S. Wittner, History News Network, posted August 25

The author is a professor of history emeritus at SUNY Albany; his original title for the essay was "Global Problems Call for Global Solutions."

"America's Continuing Border Crisis: The Real Story Behind the 'Invasion' of the Children"

By Aviva Chomsky, TomDispatch.com, posted August 24

The author teaches history at Salem State University in Massachusetts.

"Why Washington's War on Terror Failed: The Underrated Saudi Connection"

By Patrick Cockburn, TomDispatch.com, posted August 21

"Globalizing Gaza: How Israel Undermines International Law through 'Lawfare'"

By Jeff Halper, CounterPunch.org, posted August 18

The author is director of the Israeli Committee Against House Demolitions

"Intervention? It's More Like Ceaseless Escalation"

By Elliott Colla, History News Network, posted August 17

The author teaches in Arabic and Islamic Studies at Georgetown University.

"The Alternatives to More War in Iraq"

By Tom Hayden, The Nation, posted August 13

Subtitled "To reject the 'Long War' doctrine, the American left first has to understand it"

"The New Cold War and the Necessity of Patriotic Heresy"

By Stephen F. Cohen, The Nation, posted August 12

The author teaches history at New York University.

"Cash, Weapons and Surveillance: The U.S. Is a Key Party to Every Israeli Attack"

By Glenn Greenwald, The Intercept, posted August 4

Based in part on documents released by Edward Snpowden

"Does Donetsk Have a Future in the New Ukraine?"

By Lewis Siegelbaum, The Nation, posted August 1

The author teaches history at Michigan State University.

This list was edited by Steve Gosch and Jim O'Brien, with thanks to Rosalyn Baxandall, Mim Jackson, Lewis Siegelbaum, Larry Wittner, and an anonymous reader for suggesting articles that are included.