Is Flynn just the beginning?
By Seth J. Frantzman “There does appear to be a well orchestrated effort to attack [former National Security Advisor] Flynn and others in the administration,” US Congressman Devin Nunes, Republican chairman […]
Did “terrorists celebrate Muslim ban”? No, despite claims, there is no evidence so far any “Jihadist groups” celebrated
By SETH J. FRANTZMAN A ready-made headline was awaiting the US President’s decision to ban people from seven Muslim-majority countries. Days after the “Muslim ban” was announced, we learned that […]
“Fueling terrorism”: It’s always “our” fault
By SETH J. FRANTZMAN There is always a narrative about “fueling” terrorism. 1950s-1960s Why is there terrorism “Colonialism fuels terrorism” 1970s Why is there terrorism? “Israel is fueling terrorism by […]
Obama’s administration made the “Muslim ban” possible and the media won’t tell you
By SETH J. FRANTZMAN I was outraged by the ban on refugees from war-torn countries in the Middle East. I’ve covered refugees fleeing war in Iraq and Syria over the […]
What most media missed in Trump’s inauguration speech
It was a “fiery inaugural address,” FoxNews said of Donald Trump’s short speech at his inauguration on January 20th. Many other major media highlighted Trump’s “America First” comments, labeling the […]
How to make an oped stand out, or annoying things oped writers do
By SETH J. FRANTZMAN Sometimes people ask me for tips or advice on what make opeds stand out. Here’s some advice: DON’T invent imaginary speeches people should give. “The speech […]
Justice and the west
By SETH J. FRANTZMAN Often we hear people say “It’s good news they killed this terrorist, but I wish he had faced justice in a courtroom.” We heard this about […]
Justice and the west
By SETH J. FRANTZMAN Often we hear people say “It’s good news they killed this terrorist, but I wish he had faced justice in a courtroom.” We heard this about […]
Ten takeaways from the JOHN KERRY speech on Israel and peace
By SETH J. FRANTZMAN On the eve of US Secretary of State’s peace speech on December 28, US President-elect Donald Trump tweeted; “We cannot continue to let Israel be treated […]
The irresponsibility of intellectuals
By SETH J. FRANTZMAN There is a new film called The 50 year argument about the New York Review of books. In one scene towards the end they discuss how the magazine […]
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