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A Brief History of U.S. Support for Israel

Posted on July 23, 2025July 23, 2025 by Foyjul Islam

Understanding a Complicated Relationship in Simple Terms The United States and Israel have had a very close relationship for many years. Many people around the world, especially in Muslim countries, often ask: Why does the U.S. support Israel so much? To understand this, we need to look at history — step by step. Let’s go […]

🇺🇸 How the CIA Funded Jihad: What Good Muslim, Bad Muslim Reveals

Posted on July 23, 2025July 23, 2025 by Foyjul Islam

In the book Good Muslim, Bad Muslim, author Mahmood Mamdani explains a very important and surprising story: how the U.S. government, especially the CIA, helped create the very type of jihadist groups they later called terrorists. This part of history is often hidden, but it’s very important if we want to understand what is happening […]

Beyond Containment: Unpacking Israel’s Strategy to ‘Separate’ Iran

Posted on July 23, 2025July 23, 2025 by Foyjul Islam

The Middle East is a crucible of shifting alliances and enduring rivalries, none more central to its geopolitical landscape than the protracted, often overt, conflict between Israel and Iran. Recent escalations, including direct military confrontations in 2025, have brought this long-standing animosity into sharp focus. When discussing Israel’s strategic approach, the term “separation” is crucial […]