How relevant is the United Nations in the Gaza war?
Yet again, the US blocks a UN Security Council resolution calling for a ceasefire in Gaza. It's the sixth time Washington has used its veto power since October 2023. Where does this leave the UN's relevance in the war? And what are the options for international action? In this episode: William Lawrence - Professor of Political Science and International Affairs at American University. Ardi Imseis - Associate Professor of Law at Queen’s University and a former UN legal officer. Xavier Abu Eid - Political scientist and former adviser to the Palestine Liberation Organization. Host: Sami Zeidan Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook
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Will a suspension of free trade agreements with Israel stop its genocide?
The European Commission calls for a suspension of free trade agreements with Israel in response to the war on Gaza. It also wants to sanction two government ministers. But some EU countries oppose the move. Will it be enough to force Israel to stop its genocide? In this episode: Yannis Koutsomitis - European affairs analyst Akiva Eldar - Israeli political analyst. Ulrich Brückner - Jean Monnet Professor for European Studies. Host: Folly Bah Thibault Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook
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Will a UN report accusing Israel of genocide make a difference for Gaza?
Israel has committed genocide in the Gaza Strip, says the UN Independent International Commission of Inquiry. Israel's accused of committing genocidal acts defined by global conventions. But will this new report make any difference to the plight of the Palestinians in Gaza? In this episode: Jonathan Kuttab, International Human Rights Lawyer. Mouin Rabbani, Political Analyst. Toby Cadman, International Criminal Lawyer. Host: Adrian Finighan Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook
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How important is this year's UN General Assembly?
The United Nations General Assembly meets to debate next week. Crises including the Gaza genocide, Ukraine war and climate change are placing the world body under severe scrutiny. It's also facing pressure from the Trump administration. What role can the gathering of world nations play? In this episode: Donnacha Ó Beacháin, Professor, International Relations, Dublin City University. Shahd Hammouri, Lecturer, International Law, University of Kent. Hugh Lovatt, Senior Policy Fellow, European Council on Foreign Relations. Host: Adrian Finighan Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook
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What's behind the anti-immigration protests in the UK?
More than a hundred thousand people demonstrate in London against immigration - with arrests after violent clashes with police. The rally was organised by a far-right activist with criminal convictions, backed by Elon Musk. What are the implications? In this episode: Peter Geoghegan, Editor, Democracy for Sale. Jennifer Nadel, Director and Co-Founder, Compassion in Politics. Tariq Ali, Political Writer and Historian. Host: Adrian Finighan Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook
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