Articles by Robert Naiman

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Hamas Lawmaker: Gaza Flotilla Did More for Gaza Than 10,000 Rockets
Robert Naiman - Truthout, 19 Jul 2010

Who now doubts that strategic nonviolent action can transform the politics of the Israel/Palestine conflict? The Wall Street Journal reports: “When we use violence, we help Israel win international support,” said Aziz Dweik, a leading Hamas lawmaker in the West Bank. “The Gaza flotilla has done more for Gaza than 10,000 rockets.”

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GAZA FREEDOM MARCH: WHAT WE’VE ACCOMPLISHED SO FAR
Robert Naiman - Sun, 3 Jan 2010, 3 Jan 2010

CAIRO, Egypt – Some of us reached Gaza and particpated in the Gaza Freedom March as planned. All of us significantly raised the profile of dissent – particularly, American dissent – against the blockade of the people of Gaza imposed by Israel and Egypt, with the backing of the United States and the acquiescence of […]

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AFGHANISTAN: THE FOUR QUESTIONS
Robert Naiman, 28 Mar 2009

President Obama announced his new Afghanistan strategy on Friday – the traditional Washington day for burying things. But there weren’t any big surprises. The administration had been dribbling details out through the news media: more troops, more civilians, narrower goals. As for "narrowing the goals" in his speech, Obama had it both ways: He asserted, […]

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WOULD IT KILL US TO APOLOGIZE TO IRAN FOR THE COUP?
Robert Naiman, 8 Feb 2009

When President Obama told al-Arabiya, "if countries like Iran are willing to unclench their fist, they will find an extended hand from us," the most widely reported Iranian response was President Ahmedinijad’s suggestion that if the U.S. truly wants good relations with Iran, it should begin by apologizing for U.S. "crimes" against Iran, including U.S. […]

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