International relations enthusiast, Nadja, discusses Israel losing allies with Jack and Rory. They cover underreported stories and the world leader's leaderboard. The podcast aims to explain news impartially and foster independent thought.
The US is reinstating sanctions on Venezuela due to concerns over free and fair elections, impacting oil prices and migration.
International community shows declining patience with Israel amid conflicts, facing challenges in achieving goals amidst changing stances.
Deep dives
Underreported Stories: US Re-Imposing Sanctions on Venezuela's Oil Industry
The US is reinstating sanctions on Venezuela's oil industry after a period of relaxed sanctions. This reversal is due to Venezuela not fulfilling commitments made to encourage free and fair elections. Concerns include blocking opposition figures and activists, impacting oil prices and migration to the US.
UN Resolution on Srebrenica Genocide
The UN votes on a resolution regarding the Srebrenica genocide in Bosnia during the 1995 war, where 8,000 Bosnians were killed. Nationalist leaders in the Balkans criticize the resolution, sparking ethnic tensions. International political actors exploit genocide claims for political agendas, with Russia, Iran, and China opposing the resolution.
US-Israel Relations: Support and Sanctions
The US approves massive military aid to Israel, including humanitarian aid for Gaza, while considering sanctions on an Israeli military battalion for human rights violations. Biden's warnings to Israel and internal US debates reflect growing concerns over human rights violations and support conditions.
International Support for Israel: Shifting Alliances
The international community, including the EU, shows declining patience with Israel amid ongoing conflicts and settlements. Attention shifts back to Gaza and the West Bank as global leaders navigate complex geopolitical dynamics and alliances. Israel faces challenges in achieving its goals amid changing international stances.
In today's episode, Jack is back on hosting duties and is joined by Nadja and Rory, as they discuss their underreported stories from around the world and have a chat discussing whether Israel has begun to lose their main international allies, as well as the usual instalment of the world leader's leaderboard!
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