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  • Ukraine, Israel & Taiwan: What the Media Won’t Tell You | Prof. Peter Kuznick

    Ukraine, Israel & Taiwan: What the Media Won’t Tell You | Prof. Peter Kuznick
    Jul 11 2025
    In this episode of The Source, our senior editor Zain Raza speaks with Peter Kuznick, author and Professor of History at American University, about key geopolitical flashpoints that mainstream media often oversimplifies or ignores altogether. They begin with rising tensions in the Taiwan Strait, examining recent U.S. military deployments in the South China Sea, arms shipments to Taiwan, and China’s growing military response. The conversation then turns to Ukraine, where they assess the latest political and military developments and ask whether a negotiated peace is still possible. Finally, they explore the recent 21-day war between Israel, the United States, and Iran — and assess whether any of the stated objectives were actually achieved. Throughout the interview, Professor Kuznick offers critical historical context and examines whether current U.S. foreign policy is promoting global stability — or accelerating the path to greater conflict. ABOUT PETER KUZNICK: Peter Kuznick is Professor of History and Director of the Nuclear Studies Institute at American University in Washington, D.C. He’s the co-author of the book The Untold History of the United States, written together with Hollywood film director and producer Oliver Stone. He was active in the Civil Rights and anti-Vietnam War movements and remains active in antiwar and nuclear abolition efforts. Support our independent & non-profit journalism today with a donation: ► PayPal: PayPal@acTVism.org ► Patreon: https://bit.ly/2xbLFIp ► Betterplace (Credit Card incl.): https://bit.ly/2O7iwci ► INT. BANK ACC: DE89430609678224073600 ----------------- Follow us online: ► PODCAST: https://actvism-english.podbean.com/ ► RUMBLE: https://rumble.com/c/acTVismMunich ► TELEGRAM: https://t.me/acTVismMunich ► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/acTVism/ ► Instagram: actv_munich ► Website: http://www.actvism.org/ ► Twitter: https://twitter.com/acTVismMunich ► YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/acTVismMunich/
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  • Why Israel Attacked Iran — and Why It Backfired | Dr. Shir Hever

    Why Israel Attacked Iran — and Why It Backfired | Dr. Shir Hever
    Jul 7 2025

    In this episode of The Source, our senior editor Zain Raza speaks with Dr. Shir Hever, economist and author, about the 12-day war between Israel and Iran. They examine the political motivations behind Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s decision to strike Iran—and why the operation may have backfired both militarily and economically.

    The conversation then shifts to Gaza, analyzing the deepening humanitarian crisis, Israel’s long-term objectives, and the broader question: why does the West continue to support Israel despite mounting evidence of war crimes—if not genocide?

    ABOUT DR. SHIR HEVER: Dr. Shir Hever is an independent economic researcher and journalist. He writes articles and research for various venues and gives lectures in political and academic venues. He is the author of The Privatisation of Israeli Security (Pluto, 2017) and The Political Economy of Israel’s Occupation (Pluto, 2010). He is currently the military embargo coordinator of the BNC (Boycott National Committee) of the BDS movement.

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  • Colonel Wilkerson: Who Will Win the Iran-Israel War?

    Colonel Wilkerson: Who Will Win the Iran-Israel War?
    Jun 21 2025
    In this episode of The Source, our senior editor Zain Raza interviews retired U.S. Army Colonel Lawrence Wilkerson on the latest developments in the war between Israel and Iran. They assess the likelihood of U.S. involvement and the potential impact on the broader region. In addition, they explore fundamental questions around whether Iran has the right to possess nuclear weapons and the legality of Israel’s strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities. Lastly, they examine whether Israel is headed toward geopolitical victory—or long-term collapse. ABOUT LAWRENCE WILKERSON: Lawrence Wilkerson is currently a Senior Fellow at the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft and formerly a Distinguished Adjunct Professor of Government and Public Policy at the College of Williams and Mary. Lawrence Wilkerson’s last positions in government were as Secretary of State Colin Powell’s Chief of Staff (2002-05), Associate Director of the State Department’s Policy Planning staff under the directorship of Ambassador Richard N. Haass, and member of that staff responsible for East Asia and the Pacific, political-military and legislative affairs (2001-02). Before serving at the State Department, Wilkerson served 31 years in the U.S. Army. During that time, he was a member of the faculty of the U.S. Naval War College (1987 to 1989), Special Assistant to General Powell when he was Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (1989-93), and Director and Deputy Director of the U.S. Marine Corps War College at Quantico, Virginia (1993-97). Wilkerson retired from active service in 1997 as a colonel, and began work as an advisor to General Powell. He has also taught national security affairs in the Honors Program at the George Washington University. He is currently working on a book about the first George W. Bush administration. Support our independent & non-profit journalism today with a donation: ► PayPal: PayPal@acTVism.org ► Patreon: https://bit.ly/2xbLFIp ► Betterplace (Credit Card incl.): https://bit.ly/2O7iwci ► INT. BANK ACC: DE89430609678224073600 ----------------- Follow us online: ► PODCAST: https://actvism-english.podbean.com/ ► RUMBLE: https://rumble.com/c/acTVismMunich ► TELEGRAM: https://t.me/acTVismMunich ► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/acTVism/ ► Instagram: actv_munich ► Website: http://www.actvism.org/ ► Twitter: https://twitter.com/acTVismMunich ► YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/acTVismMunich/
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  • Israel’s plan to attack Iran & Ukraine’s Operation Spider's Web

    Israel’s plan to attack Iran & Ukraine’s Operation Spider's Web
    Jun 13 2025
    In this episode of The Source, our senior editor Zain Raza speaks with independent journalist and human rights lawyer Dimitri Lascaris about rising reports that Israel is preparing to strike Iran’s nuclear facilities—potentially with or without U.S. support. They explore whether the region is edging closer to military confrontation and what this means for the future of U.S.–Iran relations. The conversation also covers the significance of Ukraine’s covert Operation Spider's Web, which targeted Russian airbases deep inside the country, and its potential impact on the stalled peace talks in Istanbul. Additionally, they assess the recent decision by several Western states—namely the UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and Norway—to impose sanctions on two far-right Israeli ministers, Bezalel Smotrich (Finance Minister) and Itamar Ben-Gvir (National Security Minister), and ask: does this signal a meaningful policy shift, or is it too little, too late to influence Israel’s conduct in Gaza? ABOUT DIMITRI LASCARIS: Dimitri Lascaris is a journalist and lawyer. As a lawyer, he specializes in class action litigation, international law and human rights. He was a member of the shadow cabinets of the Green Parties of Canada and Quebec. In 2020, he ran for the leadership of the Green Party of Canada and came in second. He is also the founder and editor of the YouTube channel Reasons 2 Resists with Dimitri Lascaris: / @reason2resist Support our independent & non-profit journalism today with a donation: ► PayPal: PayPal@acTVism.org ► Patreon: https://bit.ly/2xbLFIp ► Betterplace (Credit Card incl.): https://bit.ly/2O7iwci ► INT. BANK ACC: DE89430609678224073600 ----------------- Follow us online: ► PODCAST: https://actvism-english.podbean.com/ ► RUMBLE: https://rumble.com/c/acTVismMunich ► TELEGRAM: https://t.me/acTVismMunich ► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/acTVism/ ► Instagram: actv_munich ► Website: http://www.actvism.org/ ► Twitter: https://twitter.com/acTVismMunich ► YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/acTVismMunich/
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  • Is the Israeli Military on the brink of Collapse? Dr. Shir Hever

    Is the Israeli Military on the brink of Collapse? Dr. Shir Hever
    May 8 2025

    In this episode of The Source, our senior editor Zain Raza interviews economist and author Dr. Shir Hever about Israel’s plans to take over the Gaza Strip and ethnically cleanse it. They also discuss the state of the Israeli military and government, as well as the internal and external challenges the country is facing.

    ABOUT DR. SHIR HEVER: Dr. Shir Hever is an independent economic researcher and journalist. He writes articles and research for various venues and gives lectures in political and academic venues. He is the author of The Privatisation of Israeli Security (Pluto, 2017) and The Political Economy of Israel’s Occupation (Pluto, 2010). He is currently the military embargo coordinator of the BNC (Boycott National Committee) of the BDS movement.

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  • Yanis Varoufakis on Trump's tariffs, Germany's Economy, Marine Le Pen's ban & Ukraine War

    Yanis Varoufakis on Trump's tariffs, Germany's Economy, Marine Le Pen's ban & Ukraine War
    Apr 11 2025

    In this episode of The Source, senior editor Zain Raza speaks with world-renowned economist Yanis Varoufakis about the economic rationale behind President Donald Trump’s latest tariff policies and their global impact. The conversation then shifts to the German economy, examining whether the proposed plan of the newly formed coalition government can guide the country toward recovery. They also discuss the recent political ban of far-right French politician Marine Le Pen, following her conviction for misappropriating EU funds to finance staff for her national party, effectively disqualifying her from the 2027 presidential race. The episode concludes with an analysis of the ongoing war in Ukraine, as well as Israel’s military assault on Gaza.

    ABOUT YANIS VAROUFAKIS: Yanis Varoufakis is a Greek politician, professor of economic theory at the University of Athens, former finance minister of Greece and founder of the Democracy in Europe Movement 2025 (DiEM25). He is also the author of several books on the European debt crisis, financial imbalances in the world, and game theory.

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  • Putin´s UN prosposal for Ukraine, EU´s militarization & Israel´s attack on Gaza

    Putin´s UN prosposal for Ukraine, EU´s militarization & Israel´s attack on Gaza
    Mar 31 2025

    In this episode of “The Source”, we talk to journalist and international law expert Dimitri Lascaris about the latest developments in Ukraine and Israel. We begin the interview with an assessment of the Trump administration's recent efforts to bring peace to Ukraine and Russian President Putin's UN proposal. We then examine Europe's position on Ukraine, led by France and the UK in the so-called “coalition of the willing”. We discuss the background to the US bombing of the Houthis in Yemen and the significance of the leaked group chat from a senior US official at Signal on this issue. Finally, we examine the reasons for the failure of the ceasefire between Hamas and Israel.

    ÜBER DIMITRI LASCARIS: Dimitri Lascaris ist Rechtsanwalt und hat sich auf Sammelklagen, internationales Recht und Menschenrechte spezialisiert. Er ist auch Journalist und veröffentlicht seine Arbeit auf seiner Website www.dimitrilascaris.org. Er war Mitglied der Schattenkabinette der Grünen Parteien Kanadas und Quebecs. 2020 kandidierte er für die Führung der Grünen Partei Kanadas und wurde Zweiter.

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  • Russia rejects US ceasefire proposal – Fabian Scheidler

    Russia rejects US ceasefire proposal – Fabian Scheidler
    Mar 15 2025
    In this episode of The Source, we speak with author and independent journalist Fabian Scheidler about Russia's refusal to accept a US ceasefire proposal in Ukraine. We also assess the geopolitical significance for Europe as the United States turns away from its transatlantic NATO partnership. Finally, we examine the results of the German federal election in terms of war and peace, and then discuss the plans of conservatives and social democrats to remilitarize German society. ABOUT FABIAN SCHEIDLER: Fabian Scheidler, born in 1968, studied history and philosophy at the Free University of Berlin and theater directing at the University of Music and Performing Arts in Frankfurt/M. Since 2001, he has worked as a freelance writer for print media, television, theater and opera. In 2009, he founded the independent television magazine Kontext TV with David Goeßmann. Otto Brenner Media Prize for critical journalism (2009). As a dramaturge and playwright, he worked for many years for the Grips Theater in Berlin. In 2013, his opera “Death of a Banker” (music: Andreas Kersting) premiered at the Gerhart Hauptmann Theater in Görlitz. In 2015, Fabian Scheidler’s book “Das Ende der Megamaschine. Geschichte einer scheiternden Zivilisation” by Promedia Verlag (Vienna). The Robert Jungk Library for Future Studies selected it as one of the “TOP 10 Future Literature 2015”. Visit his website here: https://www.megamaschine.org/en/ Support our independent & non-profit journalism today with a donation: ► PayPal: PayPal@acTVism.org ► Patreon: https://bit.ly/2xbLFIp ► Betterplace (Credit Card incl.): https://bit.ly/2O7iwci ► INT. BANK ACC: DE89430609678224073600 ----------------- Follow us online: ► PODCAST: https://actvism-english.podbean.com/ ► RUMBLE: https://rumble.com/c/acTVismMunich ► TELEGRAM: https://t.me/acTVismMunich ► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/acTVism/ ► Instagram: actv_munich ► Website: http://www.actvism.org/ ► Twitter: https://twitter.com/acTVismMunich ► YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/acTVismMunich/
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