Muftah Magazine

Key issues, diverse perspectives.

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The “Deal of the Century” is the Latest American Imperial Undertaking

The Trump administration’s so-called “deal of the century” was never intended as a peace plan, but rather an imperial undertaking to perpetuate US-Israeli interests in the Middle East.

The Trump administration’s so-called “deal of the century” was never intended as a peace plan, but rather as an imperial undertaking to perpetuate US-Israeli interests in the Middle East. #Palestine #FreePalestine

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Militarism in America

A personal piece reflecting on the normalization of militarism in America.

​A personal piece reflecting on the normalization of #militarism in America. 

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This Year's Eurovision Contest Is a Victory for Israeli Colonialism

Given Israel’s continuous structural oppression of the Palestinians, this year's Eurovision song contest is a victory for Israeli colonialism

Given Israel’s continuous structural oppression of the Palestinians, this year's Eurovision song contest is a victory for Israeli colonialism 

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NATO Needs to Close the Balkans Gap

NATO may not solve the complex challenges in the Balkans, but Bosnia and Herzegovina’s ascension to the alliance can enhance regional stability.

#NATO may not solve the complex challenges in the #Balkans, but #Bosnia and Herzegovina’s ascension to the alliance can enhance regional stability

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Dissidents of the International Left

Dissidents of the International Left offers a strong leftist rebuke to sound-bite driven, low-attention span, empathy-free political analysis.

The new book Dissidents of the International Left offers a strong leftist rebuke to sound-bite driven, low-attention span, empathy-free political analysis 

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The Palestinian Right to Resist

Although Palestinians do not need UN approval to fight against oppression, the legitimacy of this fight is embodied in UN resolutions.

​Although Palestinians do not need UN approval to fight against oppression, the legitimacy of this fight is embodied in UN resolutions. 

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Video Games and The Digital Occupation of Palestine

Some prominent video game franchises promote Zionist propaganda and favorably depict Israel's ethnic cleansing of the Palestinian people in their storylines.

Some prominent video game franchises promote Zionist propaganda and favorably depict Israel's ethnic cleansing of the Palestinian people in their storylines.

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Regardless of the election results in Israel, apartheid, military occupation, and warfare will persist and Palestinians will suffer.

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Labor Shortages Threaten to Derail Central & Eastern European Economies

After twenty years of growth, labor shortages threaten to derail the economies of new EU member states in the east.

​After twenty years of growth, labor shortages and demographic slumps threaten to derail the economies of Central and Eastern European states in the EU.

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“ISIS Women” and more Absurd Israeli Rhetoric

Israel depicts everything coming from Gaza as terrorism, including balloons and kites.

​Israel depicts everything coming from Gaza as terrorism, including balloons and kites. #Palestine 

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Obsessed with Hezbollah, Mike Pompeo went to Lebanon last week to aggressively interfere in the country’s internal politics and incite the Lebanese against each other.

Obsessed with Hezbollah, Mike Pompeo went to #Lebanon last week to aggressively interfere in the country’s internal politics and incite the Lebanese against each other.

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Join Our Team: Editorial Openings at Muftah

Muftah is looking for motivated, hard-working editors to join its editorial team.

Muftah is looking for motivated, hard-working editors to join its editorial team.

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The European Commission Declared the Refugee Crisis Over, But Is It?

The European Commission may have wished for the refugee crisis to have ended, but the facts on the ground indicate otherwise.

The European Commission may have wished for the refugee crisis to have ended, but the facts on the ground indicate otherwise.

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Intersectionality and Israel’s Transnational Violence

Intersectional analyses of Zionism can disclose the relationship between Israel’s various victims, dispel the myth of an alleged “conflict” in Israel-Palestine, and strengthen de-colonial resistance.

​Intersectional analyses of Zionism can disclose the relationship between Israel’s various victims, dispel the myth of an alleged “conflict” in Israel-Palestine, and strengthen de-colonial resistance. 

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After Massive Persecution in 2017, a New Crackdown on LGBTQ People in Chechnya May Be Underway

If the Russian authorities remain unresponsive and the international community does not intervene, escape may well be the only option left for LGBTQ people in Chechnya.

​If the Russian authorities remain unresponsive and the international community does not intervene, escape may well be the only option left for LGBTQ people in Chechnya. 

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It Is Not All About AIPAC

While AIPAC undoubtedly plays a crucial role in securing support for Israel, evangelical Zionists are some of Israel's most dedicated supporters in the United States.

​While #AIPAC undoubtedly plays a crucial role in securing support for Israel, evangelical #Zionists are some of Israel's most dedicated supporters in the United States.

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An Interview with Eloy Domínguez Serén, Director of the Documentary “Hamada”

Eloy Domínguez Serén is the director of the documentary film “Hamada”, about the daily life of three young Sahrawis in the refugee camps near Tindouf, Algeria.

​Eloy Domínguez Serén is the director of the documentary film “Hamada”, about the daily life of three young #Sahrawis in the refugee camps near Tindouf, #Algeria.