Decolonization

Western Sahara and the Tide of History

Ken Loach | Posted 05.25.2011

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Ken Loach

There are still sixteen territories around the world that have yet to achieve decolonization. Most notable is Western Sahara, known as Africa's last colony, which has fought for self-determination for more than 35 years against Morocco.

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CNN's Navarrette Gets Iran Wrong

Sanjeev Bery | Posted 05.25.2011

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Sanjeev Bery

While tempting, the calls to get tougher with the Iranian government fail to consider the legacy of 25 years of U.S. intervention against Iranian democracy.

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