Is the Strait of Hormuz really closed or is a different reality unfolding? Investigative journalist and human rights lawyer Dimitri Lascaris reports from a civilian vessel inside the strait, documenting what is actually happening on the ground. Despite the war, numerous oil tankers and cargo ships remain visible, while Iran controls passage and sets conditions. […]
In this interview with Pulitzer Prize–winning journalist Chris Hedges, economist and former Greek finance minister Yanis Varoufakis discusses the far-reaching economic consequences of the Iran war. The conversation explores rising energy prices, potential disruptions to global trade routes, and the risk of a worldwide financial crisis. Varoufakis examines structural vulnerabilities in the global economy, geopolitical […]
In this video, journalist and human rights lawyer Dimitri Lascaris examines the economic consequences of the war between the United States, Israel and Iran. Looking at recent developments, he explains why the conflict could have far greater implications for the global economy than many currently expect. The analysis explores the strategic importance of the Strait […]
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, supporting editor Zain Raza speaks with economist and author Dr. Shir Hever about Israel’s position after more than two years of war. The conversation begins with Gaza — the humanitarian situation since October 2023, the reality behind the so-called ceasefire, and what Trump’s peace plan has actually changed on […]
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. In this video, Economist and former Minister of Finance of Greece Yanis Varoufakis delivers a DiEM25 New Year message arguing that Europe’s post-2008 economic model has reached a […]
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. In this video, Professor Richard D. Wolff traces how globalization shifted from a widely celebrated economic strategy to a source of social and political backlash in the United […]
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. In this interview, our founder and supporting editor, Zain Raza, speaks with Richard D. Wolff, Professor of Economics, about the growing economic pressures facing Germany and Europe. The […]
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. In our capitalist economy, employers pay wages and set prices that together determine whether a decent life is affordable. Employers’ goal is to maximize their profit. But employees […]