‘No Israeli security without Palestinian freedom; no Palestinian freedom without Israeli security’

François Picard is pleased to welcome Dr. Gershon Baskin, Middle East Director of the International Communities Organization and former hostage negotiator. One thousand days after the outbreak of the Gaza war, Gershon Baskin shares a stark assessment of Israel’s political and strategic trajectory. Rather than framing the anniversary solely as a military milestone, he argues … Read more

‘Iranians succeeded in making Strait of Hormuz primary issue rather than their nuclear programme’

Delano D’Souza is pleased to welcome Scott Lucas, Professor of International Politics at the University College Dublin. Lucas argues that the center of gravity has fundamentally shifted. And he highlights the growing divergence between American diplomatic objectives, Israeli territorial ambitions, and Iranian efforts to secure economic recovery after a devastating conflict. Rather than depicting the … Read more

EU targets Chinese imports amid trade talks

Every day, around 16 million small, low-value packages arrive in the EU, 91% of which come from China. Many of those parcels contain items that European buyers order from cheap Chinese online shopping platforms like Teemu, Shein and AliExpress. Until now, parcels worth less than €150 ($171) were exempted from customs duties. However, the EU … Read more

Police identify 156 in drug-related sexual assault cases

A police operation across seven countries has identified 156 perpetrators and victims of drug-related sexual assault, authorities announced Thursday. The victims were almost exclusively women. “The investigation has uncovered online networks where criminals objectify and dehumanise victims.” Europol saidWho coordinated most of the investigations. “They use encrypted messaging services, forums and closed chat groups to … Read more