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ICC arrest warrants against Israel and Russia's offensive in Kharkiv acTVism Munich 148.000 Abonnenten

In this episode of The Source, we interview journalist and international law and human rights lawyer Dimitri Lascaris on the International Criminal Court's (ICC) arrest warrants against Israel and Hamas. We also assess the international reaction and the double standards of the West, which supported the ICC when it came to the indictment of the Russian leadership, but undermines it when it comes to Israel. We also evaluate the significance of the recent recognition of the state of Palestine by Spain, Norway and Ireland. Finally, we analyze recent developments in the war in Ukraine, including Russia's latest offensive campaign in the Kharkiv region.
ABOUT DIMITRI LASCARIS: Dimitri Lascaris is a journalist and lawyer. As a lawyer, he specializes in class action litigation, international law and human rights. He was a member of the shadow cabinets of the Green Parties of Canada and Quebec. In 2020, he ran for the leadership of the Green Party of Canada and came in second.
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Small Victory in the Assange Case: Permission to Appeal Extradition

In this report, we provide an update on the extradition case of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange from London, England. During a two-hour permission to appeal hearing on Monday May 20 at the Royal Courts of Justice, Judges Victoria Sharp and Jeremy Johnson listened to arguments presentated by both the Crown Prosecution Service and the defense. The judges also took into consideration both parties written submissions. Shortly after the hearing concluded, The High Court issued its decision in favor of Mr. Assange, thus permitting him to appeal the extradition order on two technical grounds. ABOUT TAYOR HUDAK: Taylor Hudak is an American-Hungarian journalist and covers issues focused on human rights, free speech, press freedom, US foreign policy and corruption. She researches, writes and produces video reports and interviews for acTVism Munich. Taylor earned a bachelor’s degree in English and a master’s degree in journalism and mass communication from Kent State University.
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Jeffrey Sachs speaks out on Student Protests, Israel-Gaza & Ukraine

In this episode of The Source, we interview world-renowned economist, UN advisor and best-selling author Jeffrey D. Sachs on the recent developments in Ukraine and Gaza. We begin the interview by assessing the student protests at American universities and whether they are anti-Semitic. Then we examine the role of the United States in relation to Israel's attack in Gaza. Finally, we talk about recent developments regarding Ukraine, including a recently approved $61 billion U.S. aid package and NATO Secretary General Jen Stoltenberg's promise that Ukraine will become part of Ukraine, and whether these steps are enough to ensure Ukraine's victory over Russia.
ABOUT JEFFREY D. SACHS: Jeffrey D. Sachs is University Professor and Director of the Center for Sustainable Development at Columbia University, where he directed the Earth Institute from 2002 until 2016. He is President of the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network, Co-Chair of the Council of Engineers for the Energy Transition, Commissioner of the UN Broadband Commission for Development, academician of the Pontifical Academy of Social Sciences at the Vatican, and Tan Sri Jeffrey Cheah Honorary Distinguished Professor at Sunway University. He has been Special Advisor to three United Nations Secretaries-General, and currently serves as an SDG Advocat under Secretary General António Guterres. He spent over twenty years as a professor at Harvard University, where he received his B.A., M.A., and Ph.D. degrees. Sachs has received 41 honorary doctorates, and his recent awards include the 2022 Tang Prize in Sustainable Development, the Legion of Honor by decree of the President of the Republic of France, and the Order of the Cross from the President of Estonia. His most recent books are The Ages of Globalization: Geography, Technology, and Institutions (2020) and Ethics in Action for Sustainable Development (2022).
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Varoufakis banned from Germany, Nordstream Update & new US aid for Ukraine | Fabian Scheidler

In this episode of The Source, we speak with author and independent journalist Fabian Scheidler about the latest developments surrounding Israel-Gaza and Ukraine. We begin the interview by examining the role of the United States in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Then we talk about the recent row between Israel and Iran and the West's response. We look at the recent government crackdown on the Palestine conference organized by Jews and Germans in Berlin, as well as the political banning of Greek politician Yanis Varoufakis and what these developments mean for civil liberties in Germany. Then we switch to Ukraine and inquire whether the $61 billion recently appropriated by the US Congress, which includes longer-range ATACMS missiles, will be sufficient to achieve Ukraine's war aims. Finally, we talk about the latest developments related to the various Nord Stream Pipeline investigations.
ABOUT FABIAN SCHEIDLER: Fabian Scheidler, born in 1968, studied history and philosophy at the Free University of Berlin and theater directing at the University of Music and Performing Arts in Frankfurt/M. Since 2001, he has worked as a freelance writer for print media, television, theater and opera. In 2009, he founded the independent television magazine Kontext TV with David Goeßmann. Otto Brenner Media Prize for critical journalism (2009). As a dramaturge and playwright, he worked for many years for the Grips Theater in Berlin. In 2013, his opera “Death of a Banker” (music: Andreas Kersting) premiered at the Gerhart Hauptmann Theater in Görlitz. In 2015, Fabian Scheidler’s book “Das Ende der Megamaschine. Geschichte einer scheiternden Zivilisation” by Promedia Verlag (Vienna). The Robert Jungk Library for Future Studies selected it as one of the “TOP 10 Future Literature 2015”. Visit his website here: https://www.megamaschine.org/en/
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Iran's retaliatory strike against Israel - The Missing Context

In this episode of The Source, we interview journalist and international law and human rights lawyer Dimitri Lascaris about Iran's retaliatory strike against Israel with 300 drones and missiles. We also provide context to this incident and examine the West's reaction. Finally, we discuss how to de-escalate tensions and prevent a major war between Israel and Iran.
ABOUT DIMITRI LASCARIS: Dimitri Lascaris is a journalist and lawyer. As a lawyer, he specializes in class action litigation, international law and human rights. He was a member of the shadow cabinets of the Green Parties of Canada and Quebec. In 2020, he ran for the leadership of the Green Party of Canada and came in second.
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Nicaragua's lawsuit against Germany, Ukraine in NATO & Israel's attack on Iran | Dimitri Lascaris

In this episode of The Source, we speak with journalist and international law and human rights lawyer Dimitri Lascaris about Nicaragua's lawsuit against Germany at the International Court of Justice, accusing the country of enabling the genocide in Gaza. We also discuss the significance of the Israeli airstrike on an Iranian consulate in Syria. We analyze the Western portrayal of the Lebanese Hezbollah militia, which asserts that it is anti-Semitic and wants to destroy Israel. We inquire about the US and Israeli response to the recent incident in which the Israeli Defence Forces killed 7 aid workers from the World Central Kitchen aid organization. Finally, we take a look at the recent NATO summit in Brussels, where US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken pledged that Ukraine will eventually be part of NATO.
ABOUT DIMITRI LASCARIS: Dimitri Lascaris is a journalist and lawyer. As a lawyer, he specializes in class action litigation, international law and human rights. He was a member of the shadow cabinets of the Green Parties of Canada and Quebec. In 2020, he ran for the leadership of the Green Party of Canada and came in second.
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Report: Shocking extent of Germany's support for Israel | Dr. Shir Hever

In this episode of The Source, we interview independent journalist and economist Dr. Shir Hever about a recent report that reveals the shocking extent of German military aid to Israel. We also discuss a lawsuit filed against the German government based on this report, which aims to ensure that it complies with international law and ends its arms supplies to Israel. A similar lawsuit filed by human rights groups in the Netherlands forced the Dutch government to stop supplying F-35 components to Israel. Finally, we examine the significance of an Israeli airstrike in Syria that killed a high-ranking Iranian general and inquire into the reasons why Israel continues to escalate the situation with Iran.
ABOUT DR. SHIR HEVER: Dr. Shir Hever is an independent economic researcher and journalist. He writes articles and research for various venues and gives lectures in political and academic venues. He is the author of The Privatisation of Israeli Security (Pluto, 2017) and The Political Economy of Israel’s Occupation (Pluto, 2010). He is currently the military embargo coordinator of the BNC (Boycott National Committee) of the BDS movement.
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Vijay Prashad - Julian Assange, Gaza, Ukraine & terrorist attack in Russia

In this episode of The Source, we interview historian, journalist and author Vijay Prashad. We begin the interview with a look at the recent UK High Court ruling on the extradition of Julian Assange to the US. We then inquire about the reasons for the US abstention in the recent UN Security Council vote on Gaza, which enabled the adoption of a resolution calling for a ceasefire. Previously, the US had vetoed any resolution calling for a ceasefire in Gaza. We assess Israel's recent record annexation of 800 hectares of Palestinian land since 1993 in the West Bank and ask why the West is failing to impose sanctions or enforce international law. We analyze the recent Islamic State terrorist attack in Russia and the European countries that have raised their terror alert levels in response, and ask whether Islamic terrorism is on the rise. Finally, we discuss the growing European support for Ukraine at a time when support in the US is waning, and whether this would be sufficient to catapult Ukraine to victory.
ABOUT VIJAY PRASHAD: Vijay Prashad is an Indian historian and journalist. Prashad is the author of forty books, including Washington Bullets, Red Star Over the Third World, The Darker Nations: A People's History of the Third World and The Poorer Nations: A Possible History of the Global South. His latest book The Withdrawal: Iraq, Libya, Afghanistan, and the Fragility of U.S. Power (2022) was written with Noam Chomsky. He is Executive Director of The Tricontinental: Institute for Social Research and Chief Correspondent for Globetrotter. He is also the Chief Editor of LeftWord Books (New Delhi) and a senior non-resident fellow at Chongyang Institute for Financial Studies, Renmin University of China. He has appeared in two films – Shadow World (2016) and Two Meetings (2017)
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Prof. Richard Wolff: Economics of the Ukraine and Gaza Wars & the rise of Artificial Intelligence

In this episode of The Source, we interview Professor Emeritus of Economics (University of Massachusetts) and founder of Democracy at Work, Richard Wolff, on the economic impact of the wars in Ukraine and Gaza on the global economy. We also assess the reasons for the economic downturn in Germany and take a look at the global rise of artificial intelligence and question whether society would benefit from it.
ABOUT RICHARD D. WOLFF: Richard D. Wolff is the founder of Democracy at Work and host the show Economic Update. He is Professor of Economics Emeritus, University of Massachusetts, Amherst where he taught economics from 1973 to 2008. Earlier he taught economics at Yale University and at the City College of the City University of New York. Wolff was also a regular lecturer at the Brecht Forum in New York City. He is currently a Visiting Professor in the Graduate Program in International Affairs of the New School University in New York City.
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Germany's "Wiretapping Scandal", CIA bases in Ukraine & the recent Massacre in Gaza

In this episode of The Source, we speak with journalist and international law and human rights lawyer Dimitri Lascaris about the recent audio leak on the Taurus cruise missile, also known as the wiretap affair. This leak revealed how high-ranking German air force officers discussed the use of the Taurus cruise missile in Ukraine to attack Russia. This contradicted the public statements of German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, who had ruled out sending the missile to Ukraine as this could lead to a drastic escalation of the situation and turn Germany into a belligerent. We then examine the significance of a recent New York Times article revealing that the CIA maintained 12 bases in Ukraine near the Russian border prior to the Ukraine war. We analyze the competing accounts of the recent killing of 118 Palestinian civilians, including 760 injured, who were attempting to collect food from aid trucks on al-Rashid Street in Gaza. Finally, we discuss the recent International Court of Justice hearings on Israel's long-standing occupation of Palestinian territories and find out what outcome to expect.
ABOUT DIMITRI LASCARIS: Dimitri Lascaris is a journalist and lawyer. As a lawyer, he specializes in class action litigation, international law and human rights. He was a member of the shadow cabinets of the Green Parties of Canada and Quebec. In 2020, he ran for the leadership of the Green Party of Canada and came in second.
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