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Ramzy Baroud
Dr. Ramzy Baroud is a journalist, author and the Editor of The Palestine Chronicle.
He is the author of six books. His latest book, co-edited with Ilan Pappé, is ‘Our Vision for Liberation: Engaged Palestinian Leaders and Intellectuals Speak Out'. His other books include ‘My Father was a Freedom Fighter' and ‘The Last Earth'. Baroud is a Non-resident Senior Research Fellow at the Center for Islam and Global Affairs (CIGA).
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Palestinian Body Politic Rotten to the Core
Tuesday, 13 December 2016, 4:11 pm | Ramzy Baroud
In July 2003, the then Palestinian Authority Chairman, Yasser Arafat, described Mahmoud Abbas as a 'traitor' who "betrayed the interests of the Palestinian People." More >>
Less Symbolism, More Action - Ramzy Baroud
Friday, 2 December 2016, 3:48 pm | Ramzy Baroud
The Palestine Solidarity Campaign has designated the week, November 25 to December 3, as the 'biggest-ever campaign' aimed at boycotting Israeli products and those of companies that contribute to the Israeli military occupation of Palestine. More >>
What Should Palestinians Expect – Can Trump Be Any Worse?
Friday, 25 November 2016, 3:06 pm | Ramzy Baroud
Fear and trepidation are slowly building up, as US President-elect, Donald Trump, is fortifying his transitional team with people capable of bringing about a nightmare scenario, not only for Americans but for the rest of the world, as well. More >>
Why Is Israel Silencing the Call for Prayer in Jerusalem?
Friday, 18 November 2016, 3:33 pm | Ramzy Baroud
As I was growing up, I was always reassured by the sound of the ‘Muadhin’ making the call for prayer in our refugee camp’s main mosque in Gaza. Whenever I heard the call very early in the morning, announcing in a melodic voice that the time for ... More >>
Ramzy Baroud: An Imminent Split within Fatah?
Friday, 11 November 2016, 3:55 pm | Ramzy Baroud
The Fatah movement is involved in a massive tug-of-war that will ultimately define its future. Though the conflict is between current Palestinian Authority President, Mahmoud Abbas, and once Gaza strongman, Mohammed Dahlan, is in no way motivated by ... More >>
Why Palestinians Want to Sue Britain - Ramzy Baroud
Friday, 4 November 2016, 4:41 pm | Ramzy Baroud
Last July, the Palestinian Authority took the unexpected, although belated step of seeking Arab backing in suing Britain over the Balfour Declaration. That ‘declaration’ was the first ever explicit commitment made by Britain, and the West in general, ... More >>
The War on UNESCO - Ramzy Baroud
Friday, 28 October 2016, 4:15 pm | Ramzy Baroud
Did Italian Prime Minister, Matteo Renzi, actually read the full text of the UNESCO resolution on Palestine and Israel, before he raved with anger? More >>
Was The Women’s Boat to Gaza an Existential Threat?
Wednesday, 12 October 2016, 4:46 pm | Ramzy Baroud
The Convoluted Discourse: Was The Women’s Boat to Gaza an Existential Threat? By Ramzy Baroud More >>
Israel’s Nuclear Man - By Ramzy Baroud
Tuesday, 4 October 2016, 2:40 pm | Ramzy Baroud
Former Israeli Prime Minister and President, Shimon Peres, was a very successful brand. He was presented to the world as stately, wise, a relentless advocate of peace , and a sane voice amidst a conflict deemed senseless and unending. More >>
Ban Ki-Moon’s Legacy in Palestine: Failure in Word and Deed
Friday, 30 September 2016, 2:46 pm | Ramzy Baroud
Ban Ki-Moon's second term as the Secretary General of the United Nations is ending this December. He was the most ideal man for the job as far as the United States and its allies are concerned. More >>
Ramzy Baroud: Honoring Aylan Kurdi by Ending the War in Syria
Friday, 23 September 2016, 4:26 pm | Ramzy Baroud
"A photograph, no matter how emotionally wrenching, can only do so much," wrote Paul Slovic and Nicole Smith Dahmen in QZ.com. More >>
Ramzy Baroud: The Native American, the Palestinian
Thursday, 15 September 2016, 4:05 pm | Ramzy Baroud
Thousands of Native Americans resurrected the fighting spirit of their forefathers as they stood in unprecedented unity to contest an oil company’s desecration of their sacred land in North Dakota. Considering its burdened historical context, this ... More >>
Is Israel Pushing for a Palestinian Civil War?
Friday, 9 September 2016, 4:28 pm | Ramzy Baroud
Division within Palestinian society has reached unprecedented levels, becoming a major hurdle on the path of any unified strategy to end Israel’s violent occupation or to rally Palestinians behind a single objective. More >>
Syrian Refugees Are Not Subjects for a Social Media Gallery
Friday, 2 September 2016, 5:10 pm | Ramzy Baroud
The Italian ‘activist’ was keen on that photo, as if her social media activism career was dependent on it. As if the misery of the poor Syrian child was not palpable enough in his dejected face and his rash-infested skin, she wanted to define a point ... More >>
Punishing the Messenger: Israel’s War on NGOs
Thursday, 25 August 2016, 4:38 pm | Ramzy Baroud
Punishing the Messenger: Israel’s War on NGOs Takes a Worrying Turn By Ramzy Baroud “You deserve to see your loved ones suffer and die. But, maybe, you would be hurt before them,” was part of a threatening message received by a staff member at ‘Al-Mezan’, ... More >>
Through a Glass Darkly: A Poetry Review
Tuesday, 23 August 2016, 5:03 pm | Ramzy Baroud
Through a Glass Darkly: A Poetry Review - I Remember My Name Reviewed by Hatim Kanaaneh ( I Remember My Name – Poetry by Samah Sabawi, Ramzy Baroud and Jehan Bseiso. Vacy Vlazna, ed., 2016, Novum Publishing. Kindle Edition.) In penning this review, the ... More >>
War to ‘Stop’ War: Libya’s ‘Operation Odyssey Lightning’
Friday, 19 August 2016, 4:33 pm | Ramzy Baroud
War to ‘Stop’ War: Libya’s ‘Operation Odyssey Lightning’ The Obama Doctrine is Ravaging the Middle East By Ramzy Baroud Everyone seems to have a theory on how to obliterate ISIS, or ‘Daesh’. However, two points are rarely raised: one, concerning ... More >>
How Factionalism in Palestine Is Killing Freedom Prospect
Thursday, 11 August 2016, 3:05 pm | Ramzy Baroud
Divide and Rule: How Factionalism in Palestine Is Killing Prospect for Freedom By Ramzy Baroud As Palestinians in the Occupied Territories begin preparations for local elections which are scheduled for next October, division and factionalism are rearing ... More >>
Response to Bill Clinton: On (My) Liberty and (Your) America
Monday, 8 August 2016, 12:01 pm | Ramzy Baroud
My Response to Bill Clinton: On (My) Liberty and (Your) America By Ramzy Baroud Donald Trump wants to keep us out of the country altogether. But Bill Clinton, former president and husband of a Democratic presidential nominee, does not mind us staying, ... More >>
Farewell to Yarmouk: A Palestinian Refugee’s Journey
Friday, 29 July 2016, 12:18 pm | Ramzy Baroud
Farewell to Yarmouk: A Palestinian Refugee’s Journey from Izmir to Greece By Ramzy Baroud (Based on interviews with Palestinian refugees from Syria.) The refugee camp of Yarmouk was ever present in his being, pulling him in and out of an abyss of persistent ... More >>
