Alex Gourevitch

This discussion features Lee Jones, a geopolitics author, George Hoare, an OG Bunga boy, and Alex Gourevitch, all contributing editors exploring the theme of societal decay. They delve into the ongoing impact of neoliberalism and the decline of U.S. hegemony. The conversation highlights urban decay, political representation post-Brexit, and the erosion of democracy. Additionally, they question the effectiveness of populist movements while advocating for proactive political engagement as a remedy for societal stagnation, making for an insightful and thought-provoking dialogue.

Alex Gourevitch, a political science professor at Brown University and contributing editor, delves into the critical issues surrounding free speech and protest, particularly regarding Palestine solidarity demonstrations. He discusses how university administrations have attacked the right to protest and the complicity of pro-Israel groups in silencing political speech. Gourevitch also critiques how progressive rhetoric around 'harm' has undermined protest rights, while exploring the motivations behind institutional defenses of Israel amidst growing tensions on campuses.

Alex Gourevitch discusses the intractability of the Israel/Palestine conflict and the lack of a worth-choosing side. They cover why Hamas was becoming irrelevant, the catch-22 situation of the Palestinians, the West's involvement, the oppression faced by Palestinians, and the right way to compare this to Ukraine.