Richard Falk

Diana Buttu and Richard Falk discuss the ICJ ruling on Israeli occupation, calling for an end to the occupation and dismantling of apartheid structures. They explore the implications of the ruling, Israel's dismissive response, and the challenges of enforcing international law. The podcast also touches on Nuremberg jurisprudence, evolving narratives on Israel-Palestine, and the exclusion of recent events in occupied Palestine from the advisory opinion.

In this discussion, Richard Falk, an esteemed scholar in international law and relations, shares insights from his extensive career at Princeton and his advocacy for global peace. He tackles pressing topics like water scarcity, critiques corporate media, and emphasizes the need for reform in agriculture to ensure global justice. Falk explores how grassroots movements can combat unregulated capitalism and highlights the importance of faith communities in fostering activism. His nuanced views on military intervention and the complexities of U.S. foreign policy further enrich this thought-provoking conversation.