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Iran: Compromise Or Catastrophe Trump cannot bomb Iran into a lasting peace. The real test of American strength is not the power to destroy, but the wisdom to negotiate. The choice is compromise—or a... Continue reading

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Country Before Party: Israel’s Opposition Must Not Fail This Moment

The election has opened a path away from Netanyahu’s disastrous rule. Israel’s opposition must now choose: build a Jewish-Arab governing partnership or risk surrendering the country’s future to the forces tearing it apart Israel stands at a historic crossroads. The government that emerges from this election will determine whether the country begins to repair its…

Israel’s Fateful Election: A Nation On The Brink

Israel’s next election will decide far more than who governs. It will help determine whether the country can reclaim its democratic foundations, restore its international standing, and fulfill its founding promise—or continue down a path that endangers the very future its leaders claim to defend Hardly any election in Israel’s history has carried such profound…

The Narcissist In Chief

When a president confuses personal loyalty with public duty and self-glorification with leadership, democracy pays the price. Trump’s conduct reveals a disgusting and disturbing pattern: he put the presidency in service of his ego rather than the nation The damage Trump has inflicted on this country and the world is incalculable. The irony is staggering:…

The Slow-Motion Erasure Of The West Bank

A people are being erased not in a single cataclysm, but through daily terror: bulldozers, armed settlers, night raids, demolished homes, and stolen water. The West Bank’s suffering is not a security policy—it is a warning of Israel’s own moral collapse There are crimes that arrive with explosions, and crimes that advance quietly—through a bulldozer…

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As Israel’s elections conclude, neither Netanyahu’s bloc nor Eisenkot’s appears able to secure the 61 seats needed to govern without Arab parties. It is outrageous that Eisenkot’s camp would hesitate even for a moment to invite them to join a coalition government that would command a decisive majority and unseat Netanyahu and his extremist government that wreaks havoc on Israel.

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As Israel’s elections conclude, neither Netanyahu’s bloc nor Eisenkot’s appears able to secure the 61 seats needed to govern without Arab parties. It is outrageous that Eisenkot’s camp would hesitate even for a moment to invite them to join a coalition government that would command a decisive majority and unseat Netanyahu and his extremist government that wreaks havoc on Israel.

Today’s podcast guest is Kelsey P. Norman, a fellow for the Middle East at Rice University’s Baker Institute and director of the Women’s Rights, Human Rights, and Refugees Program. Her book with Dr. Nicholas Micinski, titled Aiding Autocrats: Migration Management, Governance, and Repression in Africa, offers the first global account of how wealthy countries use money and influence to control the movement of people across the world.⁠
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In this episode, we discuss the broader implications of migration management aid, what it does and what kind of impact it actually has, how this type of aid often does not actually reduce migration and can in fact undermine democracy, and whether or not these systems can be improved upon to have the type of impact they are intended to have.⁠
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Today’s podcast guest is Kelsey P. Norman, a fellow for the Middle East at Rice University’s Baker Institute and director of the Women’s Rights, Human Rights, and Refugees Program. Her book with Dr. Nicholas Micinski, titled Aiding Autocrats: Migration Management, Governance, and Repression in Africa, offers the first global account of how wealthy countries use money and influence to control the movement of people across the world.⁠
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In this episode, we discuss the broader implications of migration management aid, what it does and what kind of impact it actually has, how this type of aid often does not actually reduce migration and can in fact undermine democracy, and whether or not these systems can be improved upon to have the type of impact they are intended to have.⁠
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Today’s guest is Ambassador Lukman Faily, Permanent Representative of Iraq to the United Nations. Ambassador Faily has served in various roles in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs including as Ambassador of Iraq to Japan, the United States, and most recently, Germany.⁠
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In this episode, we discuss diplomacy at the United Nations, especially at a time of great global conflict and advancing technologies like AI, how dialogue and discussion are utilized in managing world affairs in relation to security, development, and human rights, and what impact the redefinition of the US’ national security and role in the world will have globally.⁠
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Today’s guest is Ambassador Lukman Faily, Permanent Representative of Iraq to the United Nations. Ambassador Faily has served in various roles in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs including as Ambassador of Iraq to Japan, the United States, and most recently, Germany.⁠
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In this episode, we discuss diplomacy at the United Nations, especially at a time of great global conflict and advancing technologies like AI, how dialogue and discussion are utilized in managing world affairs in relation to security, development, and human rights, and what impact the redefinition of the US’ national security and role in the world will have globally.⁠
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UNRWA remains the backbone of humanitarian assistance in Gaza, providing food, medical care, education, clean water, and psychosocial support to more than a million Palestinians caught in an unprecedented humanitarian crisis. Efforts to dismantle or delegitimize the agency threaten to deepen civilian suffering and undermine the delivery of lifesaving aid.

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UNRWA remains the backbone of humanitarian assistance in Gaza, providing food, medical care, education, clean water, and psychosocial support to more than a million Palestinians caught in an unprecedented humanitarian crisis. Efforts to dismantle or delegitimize the agency threaten to deepen civilian suffering and undermine the delivery of lifesaving aid.
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Throughout the midterm campaign, Trump has sought to undermine confidence in elections—from attacking mail-in voting to demanding additional citizenship requirements. To cover for his own fraud and manipulation of the elections, he offered $1 million for reporting election fraud, which is his own specialty. Such an incentive encourages baseless accusations, fuels distrust, and provides a pretext to challenge Democratic victories and prolong uncertainty and inflame divisions for weeks. Democratic leaders, senators, governors, newspaper editorial boards, and everyone committed to democracy must condemn these tactics now. They must distinguish substantiated evidence from politically motivated allegations and make clear that an unfavorable result does not establish fraud. Defending electoral integrity means protecting both the vote and public trust in its outcome. ... See MoreSee Less

Throughout the midterm campaign, Trump has sought to undermine confidence in elections—from attacking mail-in voting to demanding additional citizenship requirements. To cover for his own fraud and manipulation of the elections, he offered $1 million for reporting election fraud, which is his own specialty. Such an incentive encourages baseless accusations, fuels distrust, and provides a pretext to challenge Democratic victories and prolong uncertainty and inflame divisions for weeks. Democratic leaders, senators, governors, newspaper editorial boards, and everyone committed to democracy must condemn these tactics now. They must distinguish substantiated evidence from politically motivated allegations and make clear that an unfavorable result does not establish fraud. Defending electoral integrity means protecting both the vote and public trust in its outcome.
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As Israel’s elections conclude, neither Netanyahu’s bloc nor Eisenkot’s appears able to secure the 61 seats needed to govern without Arab parties. It is outrageous that Eisenkot’s camp would hesitate even for a moment to invite them to join a coalition government that would command a decisive majority and unseat Netanyahu and his extremist government that wreaks havoc on Israel. ... See MoreSee Less

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The real winner are the Palestinians & Gaza. Let them rule.

NETANYAHU IS THE BEST MAN FOR THE JOB. EISENKOT IS A DISGRACE TO ISRAEL. EISENKOT IS PREFERRED BY THE ARAB BLOC, HAMAS, HIZBOLLAH AND IRAN, EISENKOT IS SATISFYING IRAN'S ANGER AGAINST NETANYAHU. MAJORITY ISRAELIS VOTED FOR NETANYAHU. EISENKOT FORGING ALLIANCE WITH ANTISEMITISTS. PRESIDENT HERZOG MUST REJECT AN ARAB-PLANTED GOVERNMENT

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Serbia’s gravest scandal is not only the Novi Sad station collapse that killed 16 people, but the authorities’ response to citizens demanding accountability. Human Rights Watch documented excessive force, arbitrary arrests, and attacks on journalists during the ensuing protests. Students refused to be silenced, helping drive the electoral defeat of Aleksandar Vučić’s ruling party. But political change is not justice. The victims deserve independent investigations, transparent proceedings, and accountability wherever the evidence leads. Serbia’s democratic renewal must mean more than replacing those in power: it must dismantle the culture in which officials evade scrutiny while citizens pay the price. ... See MoreSee Less

Serbia’s gravest scandal is not only the Novi Sad station collapse that killed 16 people, but the authorities’ response to citizens demanding accountability. Human Rights Watch documented excessive force, arbitrary arrests, and attacks on journalists during the ensuing protests. Students refused to be silenced, helping drive the electoral defeat of Aleksandar Vučić’s ruling party. But political change is not justice. The victims deserve independent investigations, transparent proceedings, and accountability wherever the evidence leads. Serbia’s democratic renewal must mean more than replacing those in power: it must dismantle the culture in which officials evade scrutiny while citizens pay the price.
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Isti oni ljudi koji će sada vladati Srbijom su odveli Ukrajinu u rat.

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What began as opposition to a Jared Kushner-backed luxury development in Albania's protected natural landscape has grown into a nationwide protest movement against corruption, government unaccountability, and the erosion of democratic freedoms. Rather than addressing the public's grievances, Prime Minister Edi Rama's government has introduced sweeping penalties of more than $6,000 for people present at protests that turn violent, even if they commit no violence themselves. This raises serious questions about the right to peaceful assembly and the government's willingness to tolerate dissent. Albania needs investment, but not at the expense of its natural heritage, public accountability, or fundamental freedoms. A government that claims to serve its people must listen to their voices, not make them afraid to speak. ... See MoreSee Less

What began as opposition to a Jared Kushner-backed luxury development in Albanias protected natural landscape has grown into a nationwide protest movement against corruption, government unaccountability, and the erosion of democratic freedoms. Rather than addressing the publics grievances, Prime Minister Edi Ramas government has introduced sweeping penalties of more than $6,000 for people present at protests that turn violent, even if they commit no violence themselves. This raises serious questions about the right to peaceful assembly and the governments willingness to tolerate dissent. Albania needs investment, but not at the expense of its natural heritage, public accountability, or fundamental freedoms. A government that claims to serve its people must listen to their voices, not make them afraid to speak.
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Yes stay strong. The dripping of water can wear the strongest stone

Kjo është qeveri kuislinge Më kot shpresojnë protestuesit se do të largohet paqësisht Këtu duhet revolucion

Shqiperia eshte e Shqiptareve

Kërma më e ndyrë e politikës shqiotare

O Ramo qka po pret Autobusin a

Ne gryke tevpushkes por populli I varfer nuk ka arme Ram plumbin ballit

Sa i shpifur ,si lugat ju ka ber ftyr,po dridhet

🇦🇱🇦🇱🇦🇱🇦🇱🇦🇱🇦🇱🇦🇱🇦🇱🇦🇱🇦🇱🇦🇱 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏 Grazie mille per LA Solidarieta 🇦🇱 🫶 Forza Fratelli E Sorelle🫶🇦🇱 La Nostra Nazione e Sacra Siamo Popolo Pieno Di ORGOLIO Nesuna Moneta all Mondo 🫶🇦🇱Puo Comprare ALBANIA🫶🇦🇱 I Soldi Valgono Cartacie Di Fronte Alla Nostra Nazione Di Fronte Alla Nostra Terra LA Nazione Chiama Tutti I Fratelli Per Protegere LA Nostra Nazione 🇦🇱 E I suei Concitadini🇦🇱 🇦🇱Kombi SHQIPTAR Therret 🇦🇱 🫶🇦🇱Kombi Eshte I Shejte 🫶🇦🇱 🫶🇦🇱Kombi Nuk Shitet🫶🇦🇱 🫶🇦🇱Asnje Vlere Monetare 🫶🇦🇱 🫶🇦🇱 e Botes 🫶🇦🇱Nuk Blen SHQIPTARET🫶🇦🇱 Shkaterrimi Rregullohet 🫶🇦🇱Shitja e Atdheut🫶🇦🇱 Nuk Kthehet Nuk Rregullohet Por Asgjesohemi 🫶🇦🇱 Si Komb. 🫶🇦🇱 Kush e do atdheun nuk e shet ate . Kush e do atdheun nuk e vjedh ate . 🫶🇦🇱Kush e do atdheun🫶🇦🇱 🫶🇦🇱nuk i largon rinin nga vendi🫶

Edi Rama km me I mire prej 1912

Nje fatkeqsi humane....

Na bone rezil boterore po ne te ndershmit cfar faj te kemi o hajdut pulash

Legjenda💪💪

Le corrompu doit partir ! Force au peuple Albanais !

Oo ky flliqtir nuk guxon me dha dorëheqje se e vrajn bandat

Albania you are strong 💪 people Albania you have the power keep going 💪 Albania 👏 🇦🇱

Endri Shabanka që ju martë në Gojkë të keqen🖕💩👺🥰

Rama Po prêt me hy e me ngreh zhag

POLITIKANET TANE TRADHETARE TE BASHKUAR (Shkruar vite me pare) Te nderuar lexues te pavarur nga partite dhe krye...aret e tyre, ne vitin 1990 ne u ngritem kunder politikes se PPSH_se, kunder parrulles: "Ndertojme socializmin me forcat tona," me parrullen: "E duam Shqiperine si gjithe Europa." Qe domethene me shtet ligjor dhe drejtesi te pavarur nga politika dhe korrupsioni dhe me investime ekonomike perendimore. Ndersa politikanet tane, me sa kuptoj une tani, Ramiz, Sali, Fatos, Edi, Ilir me soj e sorollop si Gramoz Ruçi etj, kane rene dakord mes tyre qe zhvillimin kapitalist ta benin me parimin enverist "me forcat tona". Qe domethene me para te pista nga "atdhetaret" e pa shkolle e pa din e iman. Ne asnje menyre nga investitore te huaj me para te pastra qe do te permisonte jeten ekonomike te shumices se popullit por qe nuk do te linte pasurimin e politikaneve. Me nje fjale nga gangstere, trafikante, hajdute qe do te vepronin ne gjithe Europen Perindimore duke detyruar trurin te ike nga Shqiperia se nuk mund te beheshin hyzmeqar te milionereve te pa shkolle. Kjo ka ndodhur keto 33 vjet. Prandaj kreret e politikes nuk e denojne njeri-tjetrin siç po kerkon Amerika dhe Europa se jane bashkpuntor, beshkfajtor dhe bashkmilionerë. Ok? Kjo foto flet shume. Mungon Saliu.

#edirama #belindaballuku #corruption #narcostate

Tka hy uji nder karrige pështim nuk ka vetem vonim?

Questo è una dittatura criminale istallato in Albania dal marciume governo Rama

Das grösste Problem in jeder Gesellschaft ist Korruption

People only have right to a hunger strike as a protest... 😆

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