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The latest ceasefire proposal in the war in Gaza and why Hamas won’t accept it; What the West plans to do with $300 billion in frozen Russian assets; Bill Gates on his new nuclear reactor; How AI will revolutionize education

Jun 17, 2024
Sanam Vakil and Gillian Tett discuss Hamas' rejection of the ceasefire proposal in Gaza and the debate on using $300 billion in frozen Russian assets. Bill Gates explains the importance of nuclear energy. Sal Khan talks about AI in education. The podcast also covers British PM Rishi Sunak's controversial asylum plan.
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Sinwar's Goals

  • Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar has three objectives: personal survival, Hamas' survival, and elevating Palestine's cause.
  • He has achieved the latter two, but a permanent ceasefire is key for all three.
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Hamas' Survival

  • Hamas has been degraded militarily, but its survival as an idea makes it difficult to eradicate.
  • Israel's objective of eradicating Hamas seems unachievable.
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Hezbollah's Calculus

  • Hezbollah's primary goal is self-preservation, prioritizing its own survival over fully supporting Hamas.
  • Each group in the axis of resistance (Hezbollah, Hamas, Houthis) prioritizes its domestic mandate.
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