Global violence today is metastasizing, not contained; over 180,000 violent events are reported globally, signaling a world in which conflict has become a baseline condition rather than an exception. Yet the UN system and democracies appear increasingly paralyzed—trapped in vetoes, geopolitical rivalries, and hollow declarations—offering gestures of concern instead of enforcing accountability, which is desperately needed.
I recently spoke with Dimitris Eleas, a political scientist, writer, and independent researcher, on my podcast, discussing the human impact of global wars and violence. As Dimitris poignantly observes, the poor, the children, and women are those who suffer the most.
Listen to this and more in my latest podcast episode; link in bio.
Human rights groups warn that deporting people to countries experiencing armed conflict violates international law and fundamental humanitarian protections. As the war in Ukraine continues, governments should prioritize human dignity and civilian protection instead of facilitating removals that could place vulnerable people directly in danger.
Today’s podcast guest is Dimitris Eleas, a political scientist, writer, and independent researcher. His work explores the role of personality in the social-historical, philosophy, global politics, antisemitism, and modern history, with a particular focus on the Holocaust.
In this episode, we discuss the repercussions of the October 7 attack on Israel and Israel’s retaliation, the rise of antisemitism, and the Israel-Iran war.
Listen now; link in bio.
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Dimitris Eleas is a New York City–based political scientist, writer, and independent researcher. His work explores the role of personality in the social-historical, philosophy, global politics, antisemitism, and modern history, with a particular focus on the Holocaust.
He has written a plethora of articles, and his writing has appeared several times in the letters sections of the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and Washington Post.
Dimitris Eleas supports the democratic ideals of Israel and the Jewish people. He believes in civil liberties, and that all people deserve a decent income, quality food, clean water and air, and equal human rights. He strongly opposes wars, because in the end it is always the poor, their children, and the workers who pay the price of every war.
He has published several books in Athens, and is the author of the novel-essay When Shakespeare Was Lost, 1585–1592, published in 2025 by Govostis Publishers (Est. 1926).
He is currently developing his long-term project, the novel-essay The Black Birds of Warsaw.
Global violence today is metastasizing, not contained; over 180,000 violent events are reported globally, signaling a world in which conflict has become a baseline condition rather than an exception. Yet the UN system and democracies appear increasingly paralyzed—trapped in vetoes, geopolitical rivalries, and hollow declarations—offering gestures of concern instead of enforcing accountability, which is desperately needed.
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Behind every disappearance is a family searching for answers.
A recent investigation by Al Jazeera has renewed attention to allegations of enforced disappearances in Ecuador during military operations carried out as part of the government's anti-crime campaign. According to officials cited in the report, 51 people have reportedly disappeared since early 2024, while dozens of investigations remain ongoing. Families continue to demand truth, accountability, and justice as they search for loved ones who vanished after encounters with security forces. The fight against organized crime is essential, but it must never come at the expense of due process, transparency, and fundamental human rights.
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I recently spoke with Dimitris Eleas, a political scientist, writer, and independent researcher, on my podcast, discussing the human impact of global wars and violence. As Dimitris poignantly observes, the poor, the children, and women are those who suffer the most.
Listen to this and more in my latest podcast episode, available here: soundcloud.com/alon-ben-meir/on-the-issues-episode-150
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I am grateful for Professor Alon Ben-Meir's invitation to appear on his podcast, On the Issues #150. It was a great honor to discuss the consequences of October 7, developments in the Middle East, the rise of antisemitism, and many other things.
Professor Ben-Meir is well known in Israel and throughout the Jewish diaspora for his longstanding commitment to human rights, peace, and the defense of those whose voices are often unheard. Ben-Meir is one of the few true public intellectuals of our time.
Peaceful protest is not a crime, and reporting on demonstrations should never come with the risk of injury. Recent allegations from Greece raise serious concerns about the treatment of protesters and journalists during public demonstrations. Reports describe the use of stun grenades, batons, chemical irritants, arbitrary detentions, and other tactics that have resulted in injuries and raised questions about accountability and respect for fundamental rights. A democracy is strengthened, not threatened, by citizens who peacefully exercise their right to assemble and by journalists who document events in the public interest. Authorities have a responsibility to protect these freedoms and ensure that law enforcement actions remain lawful, proportionate, and accountable. According to a new Amnesty International report, these incidents reflect broader concerns about excessive force, restrictions on peaceful assembly, and a culture of impunity that must be addressed.
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