Ten days on from President Trump’s whirlwind visit to Israel and Egypt, the images of showmanship remain, but the ceasefire (let alone talk of peace) is very evidently and predictably fraying. As I noted here when the plan was first published – its terms “almost guarantee Netanyahu will resume killing, perhaps initially at lower intensity”.
Austerity
Thomas Piketty – France: Several universal retirement schemes are possible
Could we possibly have a reasoned debate about the several alternative retirement schemes? To judge from the government’s attitude, one might well doubt it. The current government is endeavouring to restrict the discussion to the […]
Geopolitics
The Electronic Intifada: CPJ scrapped “Impunity Index” to shield Israel, whistleblowers say
“I have lost my faith in the integrity of how we do our work and our commitment to principled reporting on the facts and application of the law,” wrote Shakir in his resignation letter – […]
EU politics
Palestine Chronicle: Germany’s Schengen Ban on Pro-Palestine Lawyer Sparks Outcry from International Association of Democratic Lawyers
The International Association of Democratic Lawyers has denounced the detention and deportation of its Deputy Secretary-General Charlotte Kates in Athens, accusing Germany and Greece of weaponizing Schengen bans to silence pro-Palestinian advocacy. Read Article HERE […]
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