Tag: International Relations

Israel has implemented a 14-day quarantine for all inbound travelers to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, as discussed by Dr. Yonatan Freeman.
In the podcast episode "People of the Pod," the 75th anniversary of Anne Frank's death is commemorated by discussing her legacy and contemporary awareness among young people.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has pledged to annex the Jordan Valley in the West Bank, along with other settlements, should he win the upcoming election, emphasizing hopes for support from President Trump.
Yossi, a former Mossad agent turned associate, shared details of his espionage career, including a successful mission involving the kidnapping of a journalist's brother to gather information on Egyptian President Nasser.
Professor Erica Chenoweth observes a significant rise in non-violent protests globally, meticulously tracking their frequency and success rates.
Professor Erica Chenoweth, an international relations scholar, posits that there has been a notable increase in non-violent protests globally, as she meticulously tracks and analyzes their effectiveness.
Prof. Susan Pedersen from Columbia University discusses her book "The Guardians: The League of Nations and the Crisis of Empire," emphasizing the significance of exploring the British Mandate of Palestine within a broader international context.
Dr. Guy Laron, a senior lecturer at Hebrew University of Jerusalem, explores the 1967 Arab-Israeli war in his book "The Six Day War: The Breaking of the Middle East" from a Cold War standpoint.
Oded Gilad, director of One World - The Movement for Global Democracy, discusses with host Gilad Halpern the potential of a more democratic approach in addressing global issues like climate change and poverty.
Dr. Azriel Bermant, a historian and professor at Tel Aviv University, delves into his book "Margaret Thatcher and the Middle East" with host Gilad Halpern, focusing on the interactions between the renowned British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, Israel, and the Arab world.
Dr. Guy Ziv, an international relations professor, explores the ongoing debate within Israel's political and military domains regarding peacemaking policies, noting the conflicting approaches taken.
French-born Israeli Meyer Habib, endorsed by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, won a special election to become the first observant Jew in the French National Assembly, representing French citizens living abroad in countries like Israel.
The author reflects on their experience of the World Cup in relation to the overwhelming fanaticism it brought to those around them, providing a temporary escape from the troubling political and social realities of Israel.