Book Review of Norman Finkelstein’s “Knowing too Much”
Norman Finkelstein released his newest book approximately a week ago and eagerly I ordered it and began reading it. I have been interested in Norman Finkelstein for about five years when I first became involved in the Israel-Palestine conflict and his books have been a beneficial tool in deciphering the conflict. Even at one point … Read more
Guest Post: Colonial Shadow Over Algiers and Paris: Memories of the Algerian War
2012 will mark the 50th anniversary of Algerian independence. Both Paris and Algiers are having a hard time sincerely confronting the colonial era and the war, while the politicized cultures of remembrance prevent reconciliation. Fifty years have passed since the Algerian independence from France, and the old wounds haven’t healed – on the contrary. Both … Read more
Would Israel Agree to Divide Jerusalem?
Ali Ghraib at Think Progress (and reposted at LobeLog) has argued that Netanyahu has turned indecisive about whether the Israeli Prime Minister would agree to divide Jerusalem in a final status deal with the Palestinians. Netanyahu appeared on Charlie Rose two days ago and hinted that the final status of Jerusalem is negotiable: NETANYAHU: I want Jerusalem … Read more
Is the Media Trying to Make a Story Out of Nothing about the Palestinian’s Bid?
It seems that there are more news articles dedicated to the Palestinian bid at the UN than there actually are Palestinians. Everyone has their input about what happens, including the two authors here. Until 10 days ago it was only academics who knew anything about what they were writing, and described the process accordingly. Now … Read more
Why Are Israelis Feeling Isolated?
According to Benny Morris, Israel is under internal and external existential threats. From the inside, Israel is facing the growth of religious and nationalist settlers and ultra orthodox conservatism combined with an ever-increasing polarization in wealth distribution and a troublesome Arab minority that wants silly things like minority rights. Externally, Morris sees a region that … Read more
NFAM Reading List 9/13/2011
Some suggested reading for 9/13: A “Humanitarian War” on Syria? Military Escalation. Towards a Broader Middle East-Central Asian War? - Global Research Kremlin firmly opposes UN sanctions on Syria - Washington Examiner In Syria: 2,600 Dead So Far, UN Official Says - Boise State Public Radio Has the Libyan Insurgency Begun? - Wired Danger Room Libya’s new harvest: the … Read more
It is Nancy, but Cooler
I’ll admit it. I like Nancy Ajram. I am completely fine saying it. She rocks. Yet, somehow this guy makes her music even cooler. My favorite part? When they divide up the parts, one section is called ‘thing.’ What musical instrument is this ‘thing’? Check out this guy’s (named Alaa Wardi) Facebook page for more … Read more
Resisting Rap in Gaza
Ok perhaps a misleading title. This video is from the GYBO rap group in Gaza and the song is called The Mystery (الغز). The burgeoning musical scene (see also DAM, P.R. and Mahmoud Shalabi, among others) in Palestine (as well as in the diaspora) has created a slew of politicized music as a new form … Read more
Reflections on the Flotilla II
The current Flotilla II and its repercussions have been addressed across the world in many media outlets (some even in the US). The other Chris posted an article stating his point of view on what will happen so I felt I should include mine. The current flotilla was meant to leave on the anniversary of the first … Read more
Thomas Friedman Might Be the Most Unknowledgeable Editorialist in Popular American Print Media
I openly admit that I dislike Thomas Friedman. In America, since the spectrum is so skewed, he is considered center or left of center but to anyone who studies Political Science they know he is rather right wing. His book “From Beirut to Jerusalem” is always considered a hit among American Jews who study the … Read more
