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Palestine: US vs. Ansarallah: Will Trump Launch a Ground War in Yemen for Israel?

Lalatendu Das - April 26, 2025. Published in The Palestine Chronicle

These costly U.S. attacks failed to achieve their goals, but were conducted in order to inflict a blow against Yemen, for daring to challenge the Israelis.

Zimbabwe: Egypt’s Plan for the Reconstruction of Gaza

Lalatendu Das - April 18, 2025. Published in The Herald

President Trump's leadership is crucial in this juncture.

U.K.: The Guardian View on the US Immigration Crackdown: What Began with Foreign Nationals Won’t End There

Lalatendu Das - April 9, 2025. Published in The Guardian

The Trump administration is deliberately fomenting fear through the deportations and arrests.

Palestine: Witkoff Highlights Inherent Contradictions in US Gaza Negotiation Strategy

Lalatendu Das - March 30, 2025. Published in The Palestine Chronicle

U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff’s interview exposes contradictions and limitations in the Trump administration’s Gaza strategy.

Saudi Arabia: Palestine Question a Key Test of US Foreign Policy

Lalatendu Das - March 20, 2025. Published in Arab News

Americans are increasingly viewing the situation in Palestine as a human rights issue, and one that is deeply relevant to domestic politics.

South Africa: Stand with South Africa against Trump’s Wrath

Lalatendu Das - March 18, 2025. Published in Mail and Guardian

By weaponizing aid, Trump follows the well-established playbook of economic coercion.

Palestine: Beyond Western Hegemony: A Call for Middle Eastern Media Autonomy

Lalatendu Das - March 16, 2025. Published in The Palestine Chronicle

Every threat made by President Donald Trump ... somehow becomes a ‘breaking news’ story.

Palestine: What Truly Lies behind Trump’s Direct Negotiations with Hamas?

Lalatendu Das - March 12, 2025. Published in The Palestine Chronicle

Donald Trump has been making a steady stream of outrageous comments that have pleased Netanyahu’s coalition partners.

Israel: Growing Threat of US Isolationism Is a Danger to the US-Israel Alliance

Lalatendu Das - March 4, 2025. Published in The Jerusalem Post

Israel’s security is not just a Jewish issue. It is a core American strategic interest.

Palestine: Arab Consensus Challenges Trump’s Ethnic Cleansing ‘Proposal’ for Gaza

Lalatendu Das - February 28, 2025. Published in The Palestine Chronicle

If the Arab proposal succeeds in convincing the U.S. administration, it will end the deportation plan and the Israeli right-wing’s long-held dream.

U.A.E.: Arab World Pushes Back on Trump’s Gaza Plan

Lalatendu Das - February 18, 2025. Published in Gulf News

Arabs will come up with a solution for Gaza, but what about the West Bank?

Nigeria: A Hypothetical US Takeover of Gaza

Lalatendu Das - February 18, 2025. Published in The Guardian

The idea of a U.S. military takeover of Gaza draws immediate parallels to Iraq, where American intervention led to prolonged instability.

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