UPDATE: US and UK Join Israel in Blame of Iran for Attack on Tanker, Killing 2 Crew
Israel blames Iran for attack on tanker, killing two crew: “World must not be silent in face of Iranian terrorism that also harms freedom of shipping.”
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EA on Monocle 24: US-Germany Compromise Over Nord Stream 2 Pipeline
“Accepting Germany’s position on Nord Stream 2 pipeline does not mean lifting pressure over Russia on issues from cyber-attacks to military interventions.”
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Football, Brexit, and Racism
“Our activism will not be enough yet to cleanse stench of racism, or of Government hypocrisy fostering it. But as in football, the match is not over.”
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EA on talkRADIO: UK Government’s Social Care Diversion as Coronavirus Surges
Discussing the UK Government’s social care diversion, amid the Coronavirus surge and the flop of Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s “levelling up” speech.
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As Germany’s Chancellor Angela Merkel meets US President Joe Biden, has Trans-Atlantic relationship been repaired after the damaging years of Donald Trump?
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EA on Pat Kenny Show: As US Withdraws, What Is Next for Afghanistan’s People?
What awaits Afghanistan’s people in light of the withdrawal of US troops by the end of this month? A look at Taliban advance and the political dynamics
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EA on Monocle 24: The Protests in Cuba
What prompted Cuba’s largest protests since 1994? How significant a challenge to regime are they? Can they be sustained in face of the Cuban security state?
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Why Sinn Fein is the Barrier to a United Ireland
Sinn Fein’s Michelle O’Neill (3rd from left), the Deputy First Minister of Northern Ireland, at a...
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EA on talkRADIO: The UK Government’s Coronavirus Gamble
UK Government’s Coronvirus gamble, lifting all restrictions despite surge in cases from Delta variant, and Boris Johnson wrapping himself in England’s flag
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UPDATE: US Personnel in Iraq and Syria Targeted in Rocket Attacks by Iran-Backed Militias
US personnel in Iraq and Syria targeted in rocket and drone attacks by Iran-backed militias, as Iran Revolutionary Guards commander visits militia officials
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Biden Defends Afghanistan Withdrawal: “We Did Not Go to Nation-Build”
President Biden defends full withdrawal of US troops from Afghanistan: “How many thousands more American daughters and sons are you willing to risk?”
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A Last Look at The Last Hurrah: Learning from Irish America
Liam Kennedy and Scott Lucas reflect on Irish America after The Last Hurrah’s 11 episodes with journalists, activists, politicians, and academics
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The Last Hurrah Podcast: The Future of Irish America
journalist Marion McKeone talks with Liam Kennedy and Scott Lucas about future of Irish America amid political developments in the US in the 21st century.
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EA on ANews: Russia and UK Face Off Over Crimea
Discussing motives, legal position, & future possibilities after Russia challenges a UK warship moving through international shipping lane off Crimea coast
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EA on talkRADIO: Matt Hancock, Decency, and UK Government’s Handling of Coronavirus
UK Health Secretary Matt Hancock resigns, but should others be held accountable over both personal behavior and threats to our health and security?
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How the UK’s “Government of Sleaze” Survives
“Those who benefit from sleaze at the cost of the UK public must be held to account. But the electorate must also be offered a better way of governing.”
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The Finns Party Is Changing Its Leader
Finns Party successful leader Halla-aho steps down, but “if new leader follows his investment in connection with party on ground, it continues to thrive”.
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World Unfiltered: Can We Move Beyond An East v. West Politics?
With talk of “US v. China” and headlines on issues from Iran to North Korea to Middle East, what do “East” and “West” mean in international relations?
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Spain, Podemos, and the Paradox of Left-Wing Populism
What are the lessons from “twilight of Spanish left populism” after resignation of Pablo Iglesias as Podemos leader and party turns into “normal” movement?
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EA on talkRADIO: UK Politics — Are Both Conservatives and Labour in Trouble?
If both the ruling Conservative Party and opposition Labour are in trouble in UK politics amid Brexit, is there alternative through progressive coalition?
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Johnson Cuts Off A Northern Ireland Nose to Spite A Global Face
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson had only one job: host the G7 Summit. But he couldn’t stop picking a fight with the EU and lying about Northern Ireland.
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EA on Pat Kenny Show: How Joe Took Charge of the Biden-Putin Meeting
Biden took the initiative with that one phrase, “Basic Rules of the Road”: “Are you going to adhere to these, President Putin, or risk your credibility?”
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World Unfiltered: Faith Beyond Hope — Making A Better Now
Novelist and political writer Ece Temelkuran on how we can pursue a productive, progressive politics — and maintain “Faith Over Hope” while doing it.
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EA on China Radio International: The G7 and Beijing
Following G7 summit, is there a way to avoid confrontation with China while dealing with the political, economics, and human rights issues?
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EA on A News: NATO, the US, and Turkey
Current issues in the US-Turkish relationship and whether conflict or compromise is likely in the future, notably over Kurdish control of northeast Syria
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NATO Summit Declares China’s “Challenges” and Russia’s “Threat
Leaders at the NATO Summit in Brussels, Belgium, June 14, 2021 (Kevin Lamarque/Reuters) Leaders at...
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G7 Summit: Progress or Letdown? Depends on Your Point of View
Two-day G7 Summit in Cornwall, England culminates with sweeping declarations and with sharply divergent opinions on what has been and might be accomplished.
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EA on Monocle 24: What Did the G7 Summit Accomplish?
G7 Summit: To what extent are statements on Coronavirus vaccines, climate change, and infrastructure “real” in terms of effective global action?
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World Unfiltered: In Defense of Democracy with Cas Mudde
Amid the rise of far right movements — some of them calling themselves “populist” — what hope is there for liberal democracy? Cas Mudde offers insight.
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The Challenge for the Not-So-Special US-UK Relationship
The UK finds that European allies matter more to the US than London does — and international law matters more than ties of history and language.
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