Gilbert Achcar

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United States-Russia talks: Peace between neofascists and war on oppressed peoples

Gilbert Achcar — We are witnessing a convergence between neofascists at the expense of oppressed peoples.
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The age of neofascism and its distinctive features

Gilbert Achcar — With each passing day and at an accelerating pace, it becomes increasingly obvious that we are witnessing a new era of rise of the far right on a global scale.
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‘We have witnessed the final nail in the coffin of Western liberal pretence’: An interview with Gilbert Achcar

Gilbert Achcar discusses the fall of the al-Assad dynasty in Syria, its implications on the Palestinians’ struggle and the hypocrisy of Western powers.
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Two myths about the Gaza ceasefire

Gilbert Achcar — There are two conspicuous myths about the Gaza ceasefire.
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After five days that changed its face, where is Lebanon headed?

Gilbert Achcar — The events in Lebanon between the election of a new president on January 9 and the appointment of a new prime minister on January 13 constitute a major upheaval in the country’s political situation.
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The Palestinian Authority and the completion of the siege

Gilbert Achcar — Since the completion of the first year of the ongoing Zionist genocidal war on Gaza, a shameful scene has been taking place before our eyes in the West Bank.
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The collapse of the Assad regime: An interview on Syria with Gilbert Achcar

Gilbert Achcar explains the sudden collapse of the Syrian regime.
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Where is Syria headed?

Gilbert Achcar reflects on what has happened so far in Syria to try to foresee what the future may hold.
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Gilbert Achcar: What is happening in Syria? (Plus Leila al-Shami: ‘Our dream of an Assad-free Syria has returned with Aleppo rebel advance’)

Gilbert Achcar writes that after having remained relatively static for a few years, Syria has turned anew into a theatre of war. But while the future is murky at best, Leila al-Shami says Syrians can hope again.
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Gilbert Achcar: Lebanon’s ceasefire is no ‘divine victory’

Gilbert Achcar — Even if not fatal, the blow that the Zionist armed forces have inflicted on Hezbollah is much greater than in 2006.
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Trump and the Middle East: What lies ahead?

Gilbert Achcar — Netanyahu had been eagerly hoping for this victory and did everything he could to contribute to its achievement. So, what awaits us now that Trump’s return to the White House is confirmed?
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Israel’s next attack on Iran

Gilbert Achcar — The nature of the attack carried out by the Israeli Air Force last Saturday is very significant for the near future.