Stories by Ramzy Baroud

Ramzy Baroud is editor-in-chief of PalestineChronicle.com and head of the Research Studies Department at Aljazeera.net English. subscribe to Ramzy Baroud's feed

How the Syrian Civil War Exposes the Decline of American Empire

Posted on: May 22, 2013, Source: Asia Times

The U.S. is no longer able to translate its military dominance into political progress and 'stability' in the Middle East.

The Same Old Colonial Powers Are Licking Their Chops at the Thought of Invading Mali...and the Rest of West Africa

Posted on: Dec 18, 2012, Source: Asia Times

The current crisis in Mali is the recent manifestation of a recurring episode of terrible suffering and constant struggles.

The Fakest Military Withdrawal Imaginable in Iraq

Posted on: Aug 26, 2010, Source: Asia Times

The theater of withdrawal can't mask Iraq's rising violence and corruption, political rifts and that some 50,000, mostly combat-ready, US personnel will remain.

In Basra Battles, Media Quislings Offered Barely Half the Story

Posted on: Apr 12, 2008, Source: Middle East Online

Muqtada al-Sadr reflects the views of most Iraqis; October's elections could position him as a new nationalist leader, and a unifying force.

Don't Believe That Iraq Won't Be The Issue in November

Posted on: Feb 18, 2008, Source: Middle East Online

Once the presidential candidates are determined, the occupation of Iraq will probably position itself as the lead point of contention.

The Price of a Hostage

Posted on: Sep 10, 2004, Source: AlterNet

The same Arabs who are outraged at the kidnapping of two French journalists are strangely silent about the brutal execution of 12 Nepali laborers in Iraq.