On February 28, 2026, Israel announced what it called “preemptive” strikes on Iran — shortly after, Donald Trump described the operation as a joint U.S.–Israeli action. But was this truly an act of self-defense, or the beginning of a dangerous regional escalation? In this video, investigative journalist and human rights lawyer Dimitri Lascaris examines the […]
On February 14, five European governments announced at the Munich Security Conference that new laboratory tests allegedly linked Alexei Navalny’s death to a lethal substance. The accusation carries serious political and geopolitical implications. But how solid are these claims? Who conducted the tests, where did the samples originate, and which questions remain unanswered? In this […]
In this explosive conversation, investigative journalist and human rights lawyer Dimitri Lascaris speaks with Dr. Foad Izadi of the University of Tehran about the rising tensions between Washington and Tehran — and whether something deeper may be unfolding behind the scenes. As the Epstein files resurface and political pressure intensifies in the United States, questions […]
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. […]
At the end of January, Venezuela passed sweeping new hydrocarbon legislation that fundamentally reshapes control over the country’s oil industry. Behind these political decisions lie profound economic and geopolitical shifts that extend far beyond Venezuela’s borders. In this episode, Dimitri Lascaris speaks with a Venezuelan expert whose life story is deeply intertwined with the country’s […]
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 […]
As rhetoric toward Iran intensified in Washington, major Western media outlets published coverage that framed military escalation as increasingly inevitable. Key context on international agreements, legal constraints and prior acts of escalation was largely absent from the narrative. Dimitri Lascaris analyzes specific examples to show how selective framing and journalistic omissions contribute to the normalization […]
In this video, our founder Zain Raza shares the final result of our crowdfunding campaign and explains what it means for the future of acTVism. We outline where we currently stand, how long we can continue operating with the available funds, and what decisions lie ahead in the coming weeks. We will return in early […]
We are currently in our annual crowdfunding campaign. If you want our independent and non-profit media network to continue in 2025, please participate in this campaign by clicking here. Toward the end of 2025, Benjamin Netanyahu and Donald Trump met once again in the United States. In the press conference that followed, both delivered statements that went […]