The European Union has added the IRGC to its list of terrorist organisations following Iran’s crackdown on protests, marking a major political turning point. The unanimous decision reflects a push led by Italy, subsequently embraced by European partners and aligned with transatlantic allies. “Many IRGC members operate under diplomatic cover in Iranian embassies, engaging in intelligence activities and intimidation of dissidents in exile,” said Emanuele Ottolenghi (Centef). “Suspending diplomatic relations and expelling such personnel is also an option that should be considered.”
Corruption
Dani Rodrik: What’s Been Stopping the Left?
Rodrik does not go far enough in his analysis. The problem is that the traditional Left, especially in Europe, has become completely corrupted. It has been occupied by opportunists who have one goal: getting rich. […]
Economics
Bill Mitchell – It is time we all moved on from the debt and deficit hysteria
The hypocrisy is ineffable. Those same journalists and politicians who care nothing about the destroyed planet our children will inherit cannot write and say enough about the debt – which need not even be debt […]
Globalisation
Heiner Flassbeck, Friederike Spiecker: Globalisation à la carte?
It’s what people and politics in the industrialised countries want. But after the total globalisation once aspired to there’s a desire to be more selective. Read Here Photo: Benoit Prieur/Wikimedia Commons
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