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Ancient Ties: Jewish-Muslim Relations Span Centuries, Not Just Conflict

A new book challenges the idea that current conflicts define Jewish-Muslim relations, revealing a 14-century history marked by deep cultural ties and alliances. Author Mark David Bear argues that colonialism, not an ancient religious feud, fractured these bonds, and that historical cooperation offers lessons for present-day reconciliation.

2 weeks ago
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US Seeks Unprecedented Iranian Goal Amidst Oil Politics

Historian A.N. Wilson examines the long-standing U.S. objective of transforming Iran into a compliant, oil-rich ally, a goal with no historical precedent. The discussion delves into how global oil interests have consistently driven Western policy in the Middle East, tracing a path from the 1953 coup to contemporary geopolitical challenges.

2 months ago