As tensions in the Iran war continue to escalate, deeper questions about the global balance of power begin to emerge. What is really driving this escalation—and is there more behind it than isolated incidents? Journalist and geopolitical analyst Pepe Escobar speaks with journalist and human rights lawyer Dimitri Lascaris about the deeper dynamics shaping the […]
On April 19, Donald Trump announced the seizure of an Iranian cargo vessel by the US Navy in international waters — a move that further strains the already fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran. Shortly after, reports emerged of Iranian drone activity in the Gulf of Oman region. What lies behind this escalation […]
In this video, investigative journalist and human rights lawyer Dimitri Lascaris and journalist Rami Yahia discuss the background and potential consequences of US efforts to control Iranian ports and shipping around the Strait of Hormuz. They examine conflicting developments on the ground, the role of China, and signs of shifting global power dynamics while raising […]
Written by Trita Parsi To read the original text in English visit the following link: https://quincyinst.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=422e58ecacb6f5ce044efe488&id=220a5b23fa&e=68ca6351a2 ABOUT TRITA PARSI Trita Parsi is co-founder and Executive Vice President of the Quincy Institute and an expert on US-Iran relations and Middle East policy. He is the author of several books, including Losing an Enemy – Obama, Iran […]
Written by Jeffrey Sachs To read the original text in English visit the following link: https://www.commondreams.org/opinion/how-to-end-the-iran-war 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 […]
On January 19, American economist Jeffrey Sachs spoke at the China Institute at Fudan University about profound transformations in the global economy. In his keynote address, he analyzes historical shifts in power since the 19th century, current data on global economic output, and the growing role of Asia in the international system. Sachs discusses the […]
In this episode of The Source, our host and supporting editor Zain Raza speaks with historian and best-selling author Vijay Prashad about the release of the Epstein files, the widening fallout across the United States and Europe, and what it reveals about elite networks and political power. The conversation then turns to Iran, where escalating […]
In this interview, host Zain Raza speaks with historian Prof. Peter Kuznick about the deeper geopolitical forces shaping today’s most volatile flashpoints. They begin with the latest revelations surrounding the Epstein files and the broader power networks those disclosures uncover. The conversation then moves to Iran, covering recent unrest, diplomatic negotiations, sanctions, and strategic pressure. […]
Each year, political and economic elites gather at the World Economic Forum in Davos to discuss global crises, security, economic stability, and the international order. But how much real-world impact do these meetings actually have? This video critically examines the statements, power structures, and geopolitical tensions surrounding Davos, with a focus on Western rhetoric, strategic […]