Saul Takahashi

Saul Takahashi, an international human rights lawyer, discusses the intersections between Islamophobia and the international liberal order. He shares his experiences working in Palestine, observing state surveillance on Muslims in Japan, and researching the institutionalization of Islamophobia in Denmark. The conversation concludes with hopeful proposals to reform the Organization of Islamic Cooperation against Islamophobia.

Ahmed Bayram, a media and communications advisor for NRC Middle East, and Saul Takahashi, an international human rights lawyer formerly with the UN Human Rights Agency, delve into Israel's planned military offensive in Gaza. They discuss the significant humanitarian dilemmas stemming from potential mass displacement and the breach of international law. The pair illuminate the risks involved in aid distribution and the historical context of Israeli occupation, emphasizing the urgent need for accountability in the face of escalating military actions.

Lynn Boylan, a European Parliament member focused on Palestine, joins Mouin Rabbani, a conflict expert, and Saul Takahashi, a former UN human rights official. They discuss the escalating pressure on Israel from Western nations amid a humanitarian crisis in Gaza. The trio critiques the ineffectiveness of political responses and the moral obligations of governments. They delve into the complexities of arms supply and the controversies surrounding aid distribution, while examining Israel's tarnished global reputation and the influence of U.S. policies.