Bad Faith

Episode 412 Promo - Anniversary of a Genocide (w/ Richard Medhurst)

Oct 7, 2024

Independent UK journalist Richard Medhurst, a fearless advocate for Palestine who faced arrest under UK terror laws, shares his reflections on the grim anniversary of October 7th. Medhurst discusses the historical context of U.S.-Iran relations and the complexities of American diplomacy. He delves into the ongoing Israel-Palestine conflict, examining geopolitical dynamics and the role of regional powers. His insights include predictions for the future of the conflict and a poignant critique of current international attitudes.

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Richard Medhurst discusses the consequences of U.S. withdrawal from the nuclear deal, revealing the complexities of Iran's current restraint and diplomacy.

The podcast highlights the contrasting behavior of Arab nations towards the Palestinian cause versus their alignment with U.S. interests, raising questions about political motivations.

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The Perception of Iran as a Threat

There has been a consistent narrative depicting Iran as an evil actor seeking nuclear weapons, often perpetuated by political leaders to instill fear in the public. This narrative overlooks Iran's previous compliance with the nuclear deal, which was confirmed by the IAEA, only to see the U.S. withdraw from the agreement. Despite recent tensions, Iran has chosen to exercise restraint and diplomatic patience, hoping to achieve a ceasefire and avoid escalation. However, the current lack of incentives from American diplomacy has removed any strategic rationale for Iran to continue this approach, leading to questions about how long they will uphold this restraint.

Intro

3min

The Complexities of American Diplomacy and Geopolitical Resolutions

3min

Geopolitical Dynamics of the Israel-Palestine Conflict

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Independent UK journalist Richard Medhurst joins Bad Faith to reflect on the one year anniversary of October 7th. Medhurst has been one of the bravest and boldest advocates for Palestine over the last year, and was arrested under UK terror laws. He discusses his experience, his predictions for the next year of conflict, and how we got here: One year into a genocide.

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Produced by Armand Aviram.

Theme by Nick Thorburn (@nickfromislands).