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The Monocle Daily

Trump eyes Gaza and Putin relaunches Soviet-era song contest

Feb 5, 2025
Terry Stiasny, an author and political journalist, and Kate Clark, co-director of the Afghanistan Analysts Network, join for a thought-provoking discussion. They analyze Donald Trump's claims about Gaza, questioning their feasibility amid historical complexities. The conversation pivots to recent developments in Afghanistan, spotlighting the Taliban's troubling measures against women's media outlets. Lastly, they delve into Putin's revival of a Soviet-era song contest, exploring its cultural implications and the absurdities of political theatrics.
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  • Trump's controversial proposal for Gaza highlights significant ethical concerns and the complex realities of the region's history and land ownership.
  • The Taliban's suspension of the only women's radio station in Afghanistan underscores a growing disconnect between their ultra-conservative ideologies and public desires for female representation and education.

Deep dives

Trump's Controversial Proposal for Gaza

US President Donald Trump has suggested relocating the entire population of Gaza and building an 'unbelievable' international place atop its ruins, a statement met with skepticism due to its impracticality and ethical implications. His proposals are seen as lacking consideration for the legal and humanitarian realities of the region, especially given that many Palestinians would not leave their land voluntarily. Trump's comments were made in conjunction with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, raising concerns about potential military interventions that would face public backlash in the US. Critics emphasize that such proposals ignore the complex history of land ownership and displacement in the area.

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