Thinking Global Podcast – Mohammed Baharoon
Mohammed Baharoon explores the ‘quantum’ politics of the Middle East, its regional dynamics, the role of the BRICS, and the effects of the Russo-Ukrainian War in the region.
Democratic Backsliding in Netanyahu’s Israel
Like in the cases of Orban and Erdoğan, one of the Netanyahu coalition’s main goals is to control the judiciary, law enforcement, intelligence, and regulatory agencies.
National Responses to the Syrian Refugee Crisis: The Cases of Israel and Cyprus
Israel and Cyprus are located at the geographic intersection of multiple cultures, making them destinations for refugees as they travel to seek asylum in Europe.
Opinion – Biden and the Netanyahu Government: An Inevitable Clash?
If the extremists take control of Netanyahu and not the other way around, it will lead to clashes with Biden that could harm American support of Israel.
Interview – Cas Mudde
Cas Mudde explores the rise of the far right and its impacts in different parts of the world, and elucidates the political importance of the Israeli settler movement.
Opinion – The Complexities of Establishing Who Killed Shireen Abu Aqla
Even if an investigation took place, the mainstream Israeli and Palestinian standpoints in the overall conflict seem light-years apart from each other.
Interview – Vera Michlin-Shapir
Vera Michlin-Shapir talks about Russian foreign and domestic policy, including the war against Ukraine and media freedom, as well as Israeli foreign policy.
Opinion – The Silencing of Amnesty International’s Report on Israeli Apartheid
Racism in Israel is multi-layered and arguably not unique in comparison with other countries. However, in the context of an institutionalized regime of legal apartheid, its impact on Palestinians is devastating.
Analysing Amnesty International’s ‘Israel’s Apartheid Against Palestinians’ Report
The report spotlights practices that warrant scrutiny, yet what is equally worrisome is that it seems to be part of a movement to delegitimize Israel as a state.
Interview – Yaser Alashqar
Yaser Alashqar discusses the role of external actors in the Israel-Palestine conflict, plus the impact of normalisation deals and the election of Naftali Bennet on the conflict.
