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In this episode of The Source, our senior editor Zain Raza speaks with Scott Horton, Director of the Libertarian Institute and author, about the background and context of the Ukraine war.
The interview takes a detailed look at the West’s claim that Russian President Vladimir Putin seeks to restore a Soviet-style empire, and explores whether NATO’s eastward expansion played a role in provoking the conflict.
ABOUT SCOTT HORTON: Scott Horton is director of the Libertarian Institute, editorial director of Antiwar.com, host of the Scott Horton Show and co-host of Provoked with historian Darryl Cooper. He’s the author of the 2024 book Provoked: How Washington Started the New Cold War With Russia and the Catastrophe in Ukraine.
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In this episode of The Source, our senior editor Zain Raza speaks with Lawrence Wilkerson, retired U.S. Army Colonel and former Chief of Staff to U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell, about the latest geopolitical developments.
They begin with an assessment of U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent efforts to end the war in Ukraine, starting with his meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska, followed by talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Washington.
The conversation then turns to Europe’s role—particularly Germany’s—in shaping the negotiations, with a focus on the contentious issue of security guarantees. Finally, they examine Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s plans to seize control of Gaza City and the growing concerns over the prospect of another war with Iran.
ABOUT LAWRENCE WILKERSON: Lawrence Wilkerson is currently a Senior Fellow at the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft and formerly a Distinguished Adjunct Professor of Government and Public Policy at the College of Williams and Mary. Lawrence Wilkerson’s last positions in government were as Secretary of State Colin Powell’s Chief of Staff (2002-05), Associate Director of the State Department’s Policy Planning staff under the directorship of Ambassador Richard N. Haass, and member of that staff responsible for East Asia and the Pacific, political-military and legislative affairs (2001-02). Before serving at the State Department, Wilkerson served 31 years in the U.S. Army. During that time, he was a member of the faculty of the U.S. Naval War College (1987 to 1989), Special Assistant to General Powell when he was Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (1989-93), and Director and Deputy Director of the U.S. Marine Corps War College at Quantico, Virginia (1993-97). Wilkerson retired from active service in 1997 as a colonel, and began work as an advisor to General Powell. He has also taught national security affairs in the Honors Program at the George Washington University. He is currently working on a book about the first George W. Bush administration.
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In this episode of The Source, our senior editor Zain Raza speaks with Israeli politician Dr. Ofer Cassif about the deepening humanitarian crisis in Gaza. They also examine Israel’s recent plan to take control of Gaza City, as well as the international reaction, with a focus on Germany’s partial weapons export halt.
The discussion delves into the social, political, and military crises gripping Israel — in particular, the unprecedented backlash from within its own security establishment — and explores whether these internal contradictions point toward an internal collapse.
Finally, they take a critical look at the political rhetoric employed by Western governments surrounding the “two-state solution,” highlighting what is often missing from this discussion and questioning whether it remains realistic to implement today.
ABOUT DR. OFER CASSIF: Dr. Ofer Cassif is an Israeli politician and lecturer in philosophy and politics at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Sapir Academic College and Tel Aviv-Jaffa Academic College. He received his doctorate from the London School of Economics and was a postdoc at Columbia University in New York. From 2016 he represented the Jewish-Arab Hadash party in the Knesset until his suspension in 2025.
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In this episode of The Source, senior editor Zain Raza speaks with author and historian Vijay Prashad about some of the most urgent geopolitical crises of our time.
They begin in Gaza, where over 100 humanitarian organizations have warned of mass starvation amid Israel’s ongoing siege and military assault—raising critical questions about Germany’s role and continued support. The conversation then turns to Israel’s bombing of Syria, exploring the underlying motivations behind the strikes.
Attention shifts to Ukraine, where they examine U.S. President Donald Trump’s surprising U-turn—marked by renewed military aid and sanctions threats against Russia. Finally, they assess the recent U.S.–Israel war on Iran and whether it achieved its stated goal of halting Iran’s nuclear enrichment program.
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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In this episode of The Source, our senior editor Zain Raza speaks with Dimitri Lascaris, independent journalist and international human rights lawyer, about some of the world’s most pressing geopolitical crises.
They begin by examining Israel’s recent bombing of Syria and its broader implications within a fractured, post-Assad landscape. The conversation then turns to the Iran–Israel war, as Lascaris offers critical insight into the 21-day conflict, the role of the United States, and whether any of the stated objectives were realistically achieved. They also discuss the role of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and the persistent double standards in global nuclear oversight.
Shifting to Ukraine, they analyze Donald Trump’s evolving stance on the war, the renewed flow of U.S. weapons, and the 50-day ultimatum issued to Russia. Finally, the discussion explores whether Israel can continue its assault on Gaza amid the political unraveling of Prime Minister Netanyahu’s coalition.
BOUT 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. He is also the founder and editor of the YouTube channel Reasons 2 Resists with Dimitri Lascaris:    / @reason2resist  
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In this episode of The Source, our senior editor Zain Raza speaks with Peter Kuznick, author and Professor of History at American University, about key geopolitical flashpoints that mainstream media often oversimplifies or ignores altogether.
They begin with rising tensions in the Taiwan Strait, examining recent U.S. military deployments in the South China Sea, arms shipments to Taiwan, and China’s growing military response. The conversation then turns to Ukraine, where they assess the latest political and military developments and ask whether a negotiated peace is still possible.
Finally, they explore the recent 21-day war between Israel, the United States, and Iran — and assess whether any of the stated objectives were actually achieved. Throughout the interview, Professor Kuznick offers critical historical context and examines whether current U.S. foreign policy is promoting global stability — or accelerating the path to greater conflict.
ABOUT PETER KUZNICK: Peter Kuznick is Professor of History and Director of the Nuclear Studies Institute at American University in Washington, D.C. He’s the co-author of the book The Untold History of the United States, written together with Hollywood film director and producer Oliver Stone. He was active in the Civil Rights and anti-Vietnam War movements and remains active in antiwar and nuclear abolition efforts.
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In this episode of The Source, our senior editor Zain Raza speaks with Dr. Shir Hever, economist and author, about the 12-day war between Israel and Iran. They examine the political motivations behind Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s decision to strike Iran—and why the operation may have backfired both militarily and economically.
The conversation then shifts to Gaza, analyzing the deepening humanitarian crisis, Israel’s long-term objectives, and the broader question: why does the West continue to support Israel despite mounting evidence of war crimes—if not genocide?
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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In this episode of The Source, our senior editor Zain Raza interviews retired U.S. Army Colonel Lawrence Wilkerson on the latest developments in the war between Israel and Iran. They assess the likelihood of U.S. involvement and the potential impact on the broader region. In addition, they explore fundamental questions around whether Iran has the right to possess nuclear weapons and the legality of Israel’s strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities. Lastly, they examine whether Israel is headed toward geopolitical victory—or long-term collapse.
ABOUT LAWRENCE WILKERSON: Lawrence Wilkerson is currently a Senior Fellow at the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft and formerly a Distinguished Adjunct Professor of Government and Public Policy at the College of Williams and Mary. Lawrence Wilkerson’s last positions in government were as Secretary of State Colin Powell’s Chief of Staff (2002-05), Associate Director of the State Department’s Policy Planning staff under the directorship of Ambassador Richard N. Haass, and member of that staff responsible for East Asia and the Pacific, political-military and legislative affairs (2001-02). Before serving at the State Department, Wilkerson served 31 years in the U.S. Army. During that time, he was a member of the faculty of the U.S. Naval War College (1987 to 1989), Special Assistant to General Powell when he was Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (1989-93), and Director and Deputy Director of the U.S. Marine Corps War College at Quantico, Virginia (1993-97). Wilkerson retired from active service in 1997 as a colonel, and began work as an advisor to General Powell. He has also taught national security affairs in the Honors Program at the George Washington University. He is currently working on a book about the first George W. Bush administration.
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In this episode of The Source, our senior editor Zain Raza speaks with independent journalist and human rights lawyer Dimitri Lascaris about rising reports that Israel is preparing to strike Iran’s nuclear facilities—potentially with or without U.S. support. They explore whether the region is edging closer to military confrontation and what this means for the future of U.S.–Iran relations. The conversation also covers the significance of Ukraine’s covert Operation Spider's Web, which targeted Russian airbases deep inside the country, and its potential impact on the stalled peace talks in Istanbul. Additionally, they assess the recent decision by several Western states—namely the UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and Norway—to impose sanctions on two far-right Israeli ministers, Bezalel Smotrich (Finance Minister) and Itamar Ben-Gvir (National Security Minister), and ask: does this signal a meaningful policy shift, or is it too little, too late to influence Israel’s conduct in Gaza?
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. He is also the founder and editor of the YouTube channel Reasons 2 Resists with Dimitri Lascaris:    / @reason2resist  
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In this episode of The Source, our senior editor Zain Raza interviews economist and author Dr. Shir Hever about Israel’s plans to take over the Gaza Strip and ethnically cleanse it. They also discuss the state of the Israeli military and government, as well as the internal and external challenges the country is facing.
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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