Robert Anderson's Cold War How Eisenhower’s treasury secretary became a Cold War fixer, an intelligence go-between, and a man no one wanted to discuss. Reason · Sep 7
In 1980, an artist used 10 tons of paint to turn 6.5 kilometres of Egypt's Sinai blue, creating a peace monument across a former battlefield Belgian artist Jean Verame painted Sinai desert boulders blue in 1980. This unique peace memorial marked the end of decades of war between Egypt and Israel. Ten tons of blue paint, donated by the United Nations, were used for this project. The artist sought a monument people could walk into,… The Times of India · Aug 4
'Believing in peace is not naive' say Israeli and Palestinian 'brothers' Palestinian peace activist Aziz Abu Sarah lost his brother during the First Intifada, while Israeli campaigner Maoz Inon's parents were killed in the Hamas attacks of 7 October, 2023. They could have become enemies, but instead they have chosen brotherhood, working together to push for peace in the region. They… Radio France Internationale · May 29
Barbara Walters, the unflattering truth The director of "Barbara Walters Tell Me Everything" discusses the challenge of telling Walters' multifaceted story Salon · Jun 13, 2025
When presidents try to make peace: What Trump could learn from Teddy Roosevelt, Carter, Clinton and his own first term Throughout his 2024 campaign for the presidency, Donald Trump made diplomatic resolution of the Ukraine-Russia war a major priority, suggesting that he could bring peace within “24 hours.” Even before Trump resumed office in January 2025, as president-elect he named envoys and held preliminary discussions with a variety of leaders. The Conversation · May 2, 2025
AP WAS THERE: Carter announces Middle East peace agreement One of Jimmy Carter's crowning achievements as president was the Camp David talks that would deliver Israel's first peace agreement with an Arab nation and make Nobel Peace Prize winners of Egyptian President Anwar Sadat and Israeli Prime Minister Menachem Begin The Independent UK · Dec 31, 2024
Jimmy Carter: The unlikely 39th president of the United States The somewhat unorthodox leader led his country through one of the most tumultuous eras of American history, writes Ariana Baio The Independent UK · Dec 29, 2024
Jimmy Carter: Nobel-winning humanitarian and ex-US president dies aged 100 Carter served just one-term in the White House, but became one of the most active former presidents in US history. Al Jazeera · Dec 29, 2024
Peace Treaty Between Egypt and Israel at Risk Amidst Gaza Conflict Discover the history of the Israel-Egypt peace treaty and the potential consequences if it is nullified, including military challenges and economic strains. Top News · Feb 12, 2024
The Kissinger years: flawed legacy of the man behind US cold war policy He shaped a world of superpowers but to those without power he was ruthless. How did one diplomat hold sway for so long? The Guardian - UK · Dec 2, 2023
Kissinger Transformed Middle East, Where Turmoil Reigns Again It was the original shuttle diplomacy. Kissinger, the titan of US diplomacy who died Wednesday at 100, left a deeply controversial legacy in much of the world but, at least inside the United States, he won wide praise for transforming Middle East politics. International Business Times · Nov 30, 2023
Henry Kissinger: A life in pictures The death of Kissinger, hailed by many as the architect of American foreign policy, was announced on Wednesday. Andrea Blanco and Ariana Baio report The Independent UK · Nov 30, 2023
Henry Kissinger: Nobel Prize-winning ‘warmonger’ has died at age 100 An ‘enigmatic realist’ who fled Nazi Germany, Kissinger is remembered for ending the US war in Vietnam, opening China. Al Jazeera · Nov 30, 2023
The war on Gaza has sharpened Egyptian popular grievances – both on Palestine and at home The unfolding Israel-Hamas genocide on their doorstep has jolted many Egyptians into action, says Reem Abou-El-Fadl of Soas, University of London The Guardian - UK · Nov 29, 2023
The Hindu · Nov 22, 2023 CPI(M) takes out protest march to Congress MLA’s office in Aluva CPI(M) district secretary C.N. Mohanan accuses Congress of protecting those accused of cheating Aluva rape and murder victim's family.
The Guardian - US · Nov 16, 2023 US wasn’t always Israel’s strongest ally – what changed and why? Washington has long been Israel’s strongest military and diplomatic backer – but the relationship has evolved over time
WEKU · Oct 19, 2023 Lots of U.S. presidents have pushed for Middle East peace. Progress has been elusive President Biden is the latest in a long line of presidents to place himself in the middle of a Middle East conflict. U.S. efforts have seen failed starts, wrong turns and dead ends, but some progress.
Foreign Policy · Oct 13, 2023 The 1973 War Analogy Is Deeper Than You Think The parallels from 50 years ago will shape the region’s battle today.
France 24 · Oct 11, 2023 From 1947 to 2023: Retracing the complex, tragic Israeli-Palestinian conflict The Israeli-Palestinian conflict was reignited once again on October 7 after a surprise offensive launched by Hamas against Israel. In retaliation, Israel ordered air strikes and a "complete siege" of the Gaza Strip, the Hamas-run Palestinian enclave. This is a new deadly episode in a conflict that has its roots…
The Guardian - UK · Oct 8, 2023 Hamas has taken a risk with its largest ever military blow to Israel There’s no knowing if the guerrilla movement that rules Gaza will achieve its goals, says Yair Wallach, a senior lecturer in Israeli studies
Al Jazeera · Oct 6, 2023 How the October War changed the world Fifty years later, it’s clear the war not only transformed Arab-Israeli relations, but also global alliances.
The Guardian - UK · Oct 1, 2023 ‘The next days were hell’: how the Yom Kippur war realigned the Middle East Fifty years on from the surprise attack Egypt and Syria launched on Israel, what was its legacy for the region – and what was the effect on the soldiers?
The Guardian - UK · Oct 1, 2023 How the Yom Kippur war led to a new order within Israel and beyond Egypt and Syria’s joint attack ushered in a new dynamic around the fracture lines in the Middle East
Zenger · Sep 26, 2023 Israeli General Reflects On The Impact Of The Yom Kippur War Decades later, war heroes question purpose while optimism for the country's future persists.
The Hindu · Sep 12, 2023 UDF accuses government of failing to curb rising crime, walks out of Assembly Opp. walk out of Assembly, accuse govt. of failing to curb rising crime. Leader of Opp. Satheesan said police dismally failed ordinary citizens, presence on streets low, victims of crime got no justice. CM Vijayan said police arrested suspect in Aluva within hours, highest detection & conviction rate. Govt. to…