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In EVN Report's news roundup for the week of July 11: The leaders of Armenia and Azerbaijan hold a high-level meeting in Abu Dhabi; three Armenian parliamentarians are stripped of their immunity and face criminal charges; seven members of the Armenian Revolutionary Federation are detained in terrorism-related investigations and more.

In EVN Report's news roundup for the week of July 11: The leaders of Armenia and Azerbaijan hold a high-level meeting in Abu Dhabi; three Armenian parliamentarians are stripped of their immunity and face criminal charges; seven members of the Armenian Revolutionary Federation are detained in terrorism-related investigations and more. The post Pashinyan and Aliyev meet in Abu Dhabi appeared first on EVN Report.

Bahruz Samadov tem 30 anos, é pesquisador e pacifista – e foi injustamente condenado a 15 anos de prisão no Azerbaijão. Sua história, ignorada por líderes europeus, revela os silêncios convenientes da política internacional e mostra, mais uma vez, como o petróleo costuma pesar mais que a democracia. Thomás Zicman de Barros, analista político Hoje eu vou falar sobre o Azerbaijão. Sim, o Azerbaijão: um pequeno país que muitos sequer sabem apontar no mapa e que raramente recebe atenção no noticiário brasileiro. Para explicar o motivo, basta um nome e um sobrenome: Bahruz Samadov. Ele é um jovem pesquisador, de 30 anos, que acaba de ser injustamente condenado a 15 anos de prisão sob a acusação de alta traição. Sem dúvida, alguém pode se perguntar: “Mas o que isso tem a ver com a Europa?” – que, afinal, costuma ser o assunto dessa coluna. Esta crônica trata da Europa sob diversos aspectos. Primeiro porque, tecnicamente, o Azerbaijão faz parte da Europa. O país fica no Cáucaso, considerado a fronteira sudeste do continente. É banhado pelo Mar Cáspio, sua capital é a cidade de Baku e faz fronteira com a Geórgia, a Armênia – dois países também frequentemente incluídos no mapa político da Europa –, a Rússia, a Turquia e o Irã. É um país de maioria muçulmana xiita, mas com um governo, em princípio, laico. Além disso, o Azerbaijão é membro do Conselho da Europa, uma instituição que reúne quase todos os países do continente. E aqui podemos entrar no segundo ponto em que a Europa aparece nessa crônica: as relações entre líderes europeus e o governo azeri. Afinal, há países do continente que não integram o Conselho. A Rússia, por exemplo, foi expulsa após a invasão da Ucrânia. Belarus, por sua vez, jamais foi aceita. Em ambos os casos, o motivo é a cláusula democrática prevista pelo estatuto da organização, que, em princípio, só permite que lá estejam democracias. Então o Azerbaijão é uma democracia pujante? A realidade é mais complicada. País do ex-bloco soviético O Azerbaijão fez parte do Império Russo, depois integrou a União Soviética e, no início dos anos 1990, com o colapso do bloco socialista, se tornou um país independente. Seu primeiro presidente foi Heydar Aliyev, um homem forte da KGB nos tempos soviéticos, que depois passou o poder, em 2003, para o seu filho, Ilham Aliyev, que governa o país há 20 anos – e que inclusive colocou a própria esposa no cargo de vice-presidente. É verdade que o clã Aliyev tem apoio interno. O país cresceu muito nas últimas décadas, enchendo o bolso de alguns, apesar da desigualdade ter também aumentado. Isso dito, o apoio também é mantido pela perseguição a opositores e por um discurso nacionalista inflamado nos últimos três anos, quando o Azerbaijão iniciou uma controversa guerra com a Armênia pela região do Alto Carabaque. Trata-se de um território historicamente disputado – como tantos no antigo espaço soviético, onde fronteiras rígidas tentam separar povos que sempre viveram lado a lado –, e em 2023 o Azerbaijão forçou o êxodo da população armênia da região, num ato que muitos classificam como limpeza étnica. Mas, apesar de tudo isso, o Azerbaijão continua sendo tratado como um parceiro confiável. Por quê? Em grande parte porque Baku tem petróleo e gás. E petróleo e gás, como sabemos, podem em muitos momentos pesar mais do que compromissos com democracia e direitos humanos. Foi nesse contexto que Bahruz foi preso. Ele havia voltado ao Azerbaijão em agosto do ano passado para visitar sua avó, Zibeyde Osmanova, octogenária e única integrante viva da família. Era doutorando na Universidade Carlos, em Praga, e nunca se envolveu em qualquer ato de violência. Seu crime? Escrever colunas de opinião em inglês sobre política caucasiana e manter contato com outros ativistas pela paz – inclusive da Armênia. Isso foi o suficiente para ser acusado de traição e condenado a 15 anos de prisão. Na semana da condenação, ele tentou tirar a própria vida. Um colega de cela o salvou. Hoje, ele foi transferido para uma prisão numa região árida e isolada, em condições preocupantes. Bahruz se tornou um símbolo, um rosto para a repressão política no Azerbaijão. Mas está longe de ser um caso isolado: segundo organizações independentes, mais de 375 dissidentes estão atualmente presos no país, entre eles mais de 25 jornalistas, além de pesquisadores e ativistas forçados ao silêncio ou ao exílio. Silêncio A Europa, tão rápida em denunciar abusos quando a Rússia invadiu a Ucrânia, dessa vez ficou praticamente em silêncio. Quando o Azerbaijão inicia guerras e prende opositores, poucos reagem. Ao contrário: Ursula von der Leyen, presidente da Comissão Europeia, trata Aliyev como um grande parceiro. No ano passado, o Azerbaijão sediou a COP29 – uma conferência do clima presidida por um país cuja riqueza vem do petróleo. E quase ninguém se escandalizou. A hipocrisia, nesse caso, salta aos olhos. Na última semana, com novos atritos entre Baku e Moscou – Azerbaijão e Rússia mantêm relações voláteis, mas ainda estão longe de serem inimigos –, o presidente ucraniano Volodymyr Zelensky fez questão de ligar para Aliyev e manifestar seu apoio público ao líder azeri, dizendo que ambos defendem a dignidade humana. Enquanto isso, o sistema judiciário do Azerbaijão condenava um jovem pacifista a 15 anos de prisão. O caso de Bahruz e tantos outros expõem com clareza os dois pesos e duas medidas da diplomacia europeia. Quando um país não tem petróleo – ou não interessa geopoliticamente – a repressão escandaliza. Quando tem e é nosso aliado, fecham-se os olhos. É por isso que hoje decidi falar sobre o Azerbaijão e sua farsa judiciária que prendeu Bahruz Samadov.

In the past few days, Russian callousness and casual racism has led to conflicts with Azerbaijan on an unprecedented scale. Traditionally viewed as one of Kremlin's closest allies, Baku is now fed up with how it's imperialist neighbour is treating Azeri nationals and Aliyev is striking back. A lot of what's happening is amoral, dirty and outright petty - but it hits Kremlin straight into national pride.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/theeasternborder. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Groong Week in Review - June 1, 2025In this episode of Groong's Week in Review, recorded on June 2, 2025, guest Benyamin Poghosyan joins hosts Hovik Manucharyan and Asbed Bedrossian to unpack a tense and volatile week in both regional and domestic politics. The conversation opens with rising tensions in the Ukraine war, as drone strikes reach deep into Russia, Germany lifts missile restrictions, and Trump labels Putin “crazy,” all while Iran nuclear talks remain frozen under hardline U.S. demands. The focus then shifts to the South Caucasus, where Turkish FM Hakan Fidan met Lavrov in Moscow to push the “3+3” platform and floated Istanbul as a summit venue for global powers. Meanwhile, Erdogan, Aliyev, and Pakistan's PM Sharif staged a PR spectacle in Lachin to inaugurate a third airport in occupied Artsakh, signaling strategic realignments. Back in Armenia, the Pashinyans launched harsh verbal attacks on the Armenian Church just as Baku's Grand Mufti claimed Etchmiadzin as Azerbaijani land, prompting questions of tacit coordination. The episode also revisits the impeachment debate versus opposition planning for the 2026 elections, probing whether security and corruption can drive real political traction. Finally, the hosts spotlight the rise of regime-aligned oligarch Narek Nalbandyan, whose sweetheart deals, state-enabled asset grabs, and government-backed expansion raise serious concerns about the erosion of anti-corruption values in Armenia today.TopicsStatus of Ukraine and US-Iran CrisesHakan Fidan in MoscowErdogan, Aliyev, Sharif in LachinAzerbaijan and Pashinyan Attack the Armenian ChurchImpeachment vs. ElectionsThe Kitchen SinkGuest: Benyamin PoghosyanHostsHovik ManucharyanAsbed BedrossianEpisode 442 | Recorded: June 2, 2025SHOW NOTES: https://podcasts.groong.org/442VIDEO: https://youtu.be/oo_B7xhOVlMSubscribe and follow us everywhere you are: linktr.ee/groong

2025. május 19., hétfő 8-9 óra ADÓVILÁG 1: Erős GDP és HDI növekedés Ázsiában - Törökország Zuhanó deviza, égbe szálló infláció, hogy kerül a magas növekedési államok közé Törökország? Gerendy Zoltán, a BDO Magyarország ügyvezetője, adótanácsadó partnere ADÓVILÁG 2: Törökország Miközben bebörtönzéssel kiiktatta fő ellenlábasát és a diktatúra felé viszi országát Erdogan, békeközvetítőként tűnik fel az orosz-ukrán háborúban. Miután az uniós csatlakozást elengedte, otthon bármit megtehet? Milyenek a nemzetközi pozíciói? Erdogan és Aliyev is Budapestre jön a Türk Tanács találkozójára | hvg.hu A változó nemzetközi környezet is bátoríthatja Erdogant, hogy leszámoljon az ellenzéki elnökjelölt isztambuli polgármesterrel Feledy Botond, külpolitikai szakértő ARANYKÖPÉS: „Ha a tigris kitartóan küzd az elefánttal, az elefánt végül meghal a kimerültségtől.” (A vietnámi háborúra utalva.) 1890-ben ezen a napon született Ho Si Minh, Vietnám vezetője († 1969)

In EVN Report's news roundup for the week of May 16: Armenia's PM Pashinyan and Azerbaijani President Aliyev meet in Tirana; the EU continues to signal support for Armenia-Azerbaijan peace deal; Armenia's first elected woman mayor resigns and more.

In EVN Report's news roundup for the week of May 16: Armenia's PM Pashinyan and Azerbaijani President Aliyev meet in Tirana; the EU continues to signal support for Armenia-Azerbaijan peace deal; Armenia's first elected woman mayor resigns and more. The post Pashinyan and Aliyev meet in Tirana appeared first on EVN Report.

Wed, 30 Apr 2025 19:02:04 +0000 https://feed.neuezwanziger.de/link/21941/17019398/wolfram-weimer-trumps-niedergang-papst-prozession-eu-aussenpolitik-neue-zeitrechnungnung-und-sportideologie 75eba8b68f9807ef113d2a80dea51e4e Wolfgang und Stefan besprechen den April 2025 Welche Qualifikation braucht ein Kulturstaatsminister? Pah, das ist ja nicht mal ein richtiger Minister. Also eigentlich keine. Vielleicht wäre etwas mit Medien schön in der Biographie. Will uns die neue Bundesregierung ärgern? Ist Kultur von dort aus gesehen wirklich nur noch ein linksgrünversifftes Projekt, das ein paar hinter die Löffel bekommen soll? Oder ist die Ernennung von Wolfram Weimer einfach Sinnbild für die neue Herangehensweise, für die Modernisierung des Staates auf Verkaufsflächendesigner zu setzen, als Wirtschaftsministerin eine Unternehmensmanagerin zu wählen und überall Juristen zu platzieren, außer im Innenministerium? Wir gehen dem Denken von Wolfram Weimer heute im Detail nach, Wolfgang hat sein Buch gelesen. Danach begutachten wir die Signatur-Politik von Donald Trump. Einfach "Zölle" zu sagen, greift viel zu kurz. Hier klammern Leute am Staat, die ihn zerstören, was sie sich nicht eingestehen können, weil dann die anderen gewonnen hätten. Im Wirtschaftskrieg Amerika gegen China sind es nun die Amerikaner, die den Gesichtsverlust fürchten. Anschließend sehen wir einsame Sportler im Wald, die mal keinen Blödsinn erzählen. KÄS-Termine 2025: Fr. 20.06. / Fr. 19.09. / Fr. 19.12. per Mail: neuezwanziger@diekaes.de SOMMERSALON am 23. August! Tickets gibts hier 00:00:57 Wolfgangs Smartphone Wolfgang erzählt, wie er durch den Kauf eines neuen Autos dazu gezwungen wurde, sich ein Smartphone anzuschaffen. Sein altes Nokia reichte nicht mehr aus, um die modernen Funktionen des Autos zu nutzen. Er beschreibt den Kauf eines iPhones als Verlust seiner Autonomie und Freiheit, da er sich nun der Technologie unterwerfen muss. Stefan versucht, ihm die praktischen Seiten des Smartphones näherzubringen, wie die Navigationsfunktion, die nicht nur im Raum, sondern auch in der Zeit navigiert, indem sie die Ankunftszeit vorhersagt. Wolfgang will das Smartphone jedoch nur für das Nötigste nutzen und nicht für soziale Medien oder ständige Erreichbarkeit. 00:09:06 Strafen für Apple und Meta Passend zu Wolfgangs neuem iPhone wird über eine EU-Strafe gegen Apple berichtet. Die EU-Kommission wirft Apple vor, im App Store andere Anbieter benachteiligt zu haben, indem es Hinweise auf günstigere Angebote außerhalb des Stores verhinderte. Apple soll 500 Millionen Euro Strafe zahlen. Stefan hält die Strafe für längst überfällig, aber angesichts des Lock-in-Effekts, den Apple über Jahre ausgenutzt hat, für zu gering. Wolfgang rechnet vor, dass die Strafe nur einen Bruchteil (0,15%) des möglichen Strafmaßes von bis zu 10% des globalen Jahresumsatzes ausmacht. Auch Meta (Facebook, Instagram) erhielt eine Strafe von 200 Millionen Euro wegen der Praxis, Nutzer vor die Wahl zwischen personalisierter Werbung oder einem Bezahl-Abo zu stellen. Beide Strafen werden als symbolisch und wenig abschreckend kritisiert. Es wird diskutiert, dass die EU sich zwar nicht scheut, US-Tech-Konzerne zu bestrafen, aber die Abhängigkeit von deren digitaler Infrastruktur (Google Suche, Cloud-Dienste etc.) eine härtere Gangart verhindert. Matt Binder von Mashable erklärt, warum Meta die Strafe als "Tariff" (Zoll) bezeichnet, um negative Assoziationen in den USA zu wecken. 00:22:19 Papst beerdigt Stefan berichtet von seinem Wien-Besuch und der dortigen Schatzkammer, wo die Verschmelzung von staatlicher und sakraler Macht sichtbar wird. Im Kontrast dazu steht die als eher schlicht empfundene Beerdigungszeremonie für Papst Franziskus im Petersdom. Ein besonderer Moment war jedoch der Trauerzug mit dem Leichnam des Papstes durch das historische Zentrum Roms zur Basilika Santa Maria Maggiore, wo er beigesetzt wurde. Dieser Akt wurde selbst von nicht-religiösen Menschen als Gänsehautmoment empfunden und als letzter weltlicher Einschlag des Papstes gewertet. Wolfgang erinnert an die Tradition in Wien, verstorbene Burgschauspieler im Sarg um das Burgtheater zu tragen. Es wird auch die politische Dimension des Papsttums angesprochen, etwa die Rolle von Johannes Paul II. im Kalten Krieg oder Franziskus' Appelle gegen Aufrüstung. 00:28:15 Was denkt Wolfram Weimer Wolfram Weimer, ehemaliger Chefredakteur der Welt und Verleger (u.a. Cicero), wurde zum neuen Kulturstaatsminister ernannt. Die Entscheidung von Friedrich Merz löste viel Kritik aus, auch aus konservativen Kreisen. Jürgen Kaube (FAZ) bezweifelt Weimers Interesse an Kunst oder Geist. Die enge Verbindung zwischen Merz und Weimer (Golfpartner, Ludwig-Erhard-Gipfel, gegenseitige Lobpreisungen) wird beleuchtet. Wolfgang hat Weimers "Konservatives Manifest" gelesen, um dessen Denken zu verstehen. In einem Lanz-Auftritt von 2018 erklärt Weimer, Konservatismus sei wieder modern und bedeute nicht das Hängen am Gestern, sondern das Leben aus Werten, die immer gelten (Treue, Anständigkeit, Ehrlichkeit). Wolfgang kritisiert die Beliebigkeit dieser Definition. Stefan sieht Weimer als Gallionsfigur eines verlotternden Untergangs, der Chaos als Normalität verkauft. Weimers Buch wird analysiert: Er beklagt den Niedergang linker Weltanschauungen, interpretiert Böckenförde und Max Weber eigenwillig, fordert eine minimale Gesellschaft, kritisiert die "Bemutterung" durch den Staat (z.B. Verkehrsüberwachung) und sieht die Steuererklärung als "Marsch ins Freiheitsdefizit". Diese libertären Züge werden kritisiert. Weimer beklagt eine "Kleinkariertheit" durch Compliance-Regeln, die Geschenke und Geschäftsessen erschweren. Wolfgang hält das für Jammern auf hohem Niveau. Weimer stellt das Individuum über die Gesellschaft, fordert aber gleichzeitig Patriotismus und unterscheidet zwischen staatsbürgerlichem und natürlichem (Abstammungs-) Vaterland. Diese Widersprüche und die Nähe zum Ethnopluralismus werden diskutiert. Weimer bezieht sich positiv auf Oswald Spengler und beklagt die "biologische Selbstaufgabe" Europas durch niedrige Geburtenraten, spricht vom "eigenen Blut". Er kritisiert die Fokussierung auf die "dunkle Seite" des Kolonialismus in Lehrplänen. Die "Tugendrepublik" der "Gutmenschen" mit ihren Verboten (Fleisch, Kaminfeuer) und Quoten wird angeprangert. Am Ende plädiert er für eine Rechristianisierung Europas durch die Kultur. Abschließend äußern sich Michael Bröker und Micky Beisenherz zur Personalie. 02:20:54 Salon-Anmerkungen Es wird auf den kostenpflichtigen "Salon"-Teil des Podcasts hingewiesen, der die Sendung finanziert. Hörer werden gebeten, den Podcast zu teilen und zu bewerten, um die Sichtbarkeit zu erhöhen. Im nächsten Salon werden die Bücher "Abundance: How We Build a Better Future" von Esra Klein & Derek Thompson und "Die Welt nach dem Kapital" von Albert Wenger besprochen. Es wird erklärt, wie man den Salon über Steady, Patreon oder Apple Podcasts abonnieren kann. Man kann den Salon auch verschenken. Wolfgang kündigt Live-Termine in Zürich und Stuttgart an. Stefan erwähnt einen Termin in Mainz. Leseempfehlungen für den nächsten Salon werden gegeben. 02:26:38 Trumps Fanboys reden über Trumps Zölle Das Hauptthema ist Donald Trumps Zollpolitik. Es wird betont, dass dies seine "Signature Policy" ist, über die er seit Jahrzehnten spricht. Die aktuelle Situation mit Handelskriegen und Marktverwerfungen wird als direkte Folge dieser Politik gesehen. David McWilliams beschreibt Trumps Zoll-Formel als amateurhaft und inkompetent, basierend auf einer Formel, die ökonomisch keinen Sinn ergibt. Wolfgang erläutert den Unterschied zwischen früherer politischer Inkompetenz, die von Institutionen abgefangen wurde, und der heutigen Situation, in der Inkompetenz direkt an den Schalthebeln sitzt und zu chaotischer Politik führt. Stefan ergänzt, dass die Politik normalerweise durch die Verwaltung abgeschottet ist, dieser Mechanismus aber unter Trump zusammenbricht. Trumps Fokus auf Zölle ignoriert die Stärke Amerikas im Bereich digitaler Dienstleistungen und das Dollar-Privileg. Die Reaktion der Kapitalmärkte (steigende Zinsen für US-Staatsanleihen) wird als einziger wirksamer "Check" gegen Trumps Politik diskutiert, da sie die Staatsverschuldung und Kredite verteuert. Trump-Anhänger im "All In"-Podcast versuchen, die Politik zu rechtfertigen, räumen aber ein, dass das versprochene Wirtschaftswachstum ausbleibt. Hoss und Hopf sehen Trumps Handeln als Beschleunigung einer unvermeidbaren Rezession, damit er am Ende seiner Amtszeit als Gewinner dasteht – eine Logik, die als absurd kritisiert wird. Die Notwendigkeit, die heimische Landwirtschaft (Sojabauern) mit Milliardensummen zu subventionieren, um Wählerstimmen zu sichern, wird erwähnt. China reagiert mit der Drohung, westliche IP-Rechte zu ignorieren und Produkte selbst billiger anzubieten. Der Personalmangel in wichtigen Sektoren (Energieversorgung, U-Boot-Bau) in den USA wird thematisiert. Ben Shapiro plädiert für "Rugged Individualism" und lehnt staatliche Eingriffe ab, obwohl der Staat gleichzeitig Grenzen schützen soll. 04:10:24 Krieg: Gaza, Ukraine Die Berichterstattung über den Gaza-Krieg wird kritisiert. Es sei schwierig, seriöse Bilder und Informationen zu erhalten, ohne auf antisemitische Kanäle zu stoßen, die das Leid in Gaza zwar zeigen, aber gleichzeitig Hetze verbreiten. Seriöse Medien würden sich scheuen, die dramatische Lage abzubilden, was wiederum Antisemiten Vorschub leiste. Die Tagesthemen berichten über einen israelischen Angriff auf ein Krankenhaus, bei dem eine Hamas-Kommandozentrale getroffen worden sei, wobei jedoch medizinisches Gerät zerstört wurde. Diese Darstellung wird mit der Berichterstattung über den Ukraine-Krieg verglichen, wo eine solche Übernahme der russischen Darstellung undenkbar wäre. Ein Bericht über die Tötung von palästinensischen Sanitätern durch die israelische Armee, deren Leichen verscharrt wurden, wird erwähnt. Israel weist die Vorwürfe zurück und behauptet ohne Belege, es seien Hamas-Mitglieder gewesen. Ein israelischer Reserve-Offizier äußert sich besorgt über den zunehmenden Einfluss rechtsextremer Minister auf die Armee. Es wird die Entkopplung von Soldaten vom zivilen Leben und der Politik im Krieg thematisiert, illustriert durch Aussagen eines ukrainischen Soldaten, der nur noch seinen Frontabschnitt und seine Leute sieht. Die psychischen Folgen und die Verrohung durch den Krieg werden angesprochen. 04:28:46 EU und Aserbaidschan Die EU-Außenbeauftragte Kaya Kallas besucht Aserbaidschan. Stefan merkt an, dass Kallas im Westen kaum bekannt ist, in Russland aber neben Trump als Hauptgegnerin wahrgenommen wird. Kallas bezeichnet China als Schlüssel für den russischen Krieg, da es Russland wirtschaftlich und mit Dual-Use-Gütern unterstütze. Ihr Besuch in Baku wird kritisiert, da Aserbaidschan unter Präsident Aliyev einen Angriffskrieg gegen Armenier in Bergkarabach geführt hat, die Zivilgesellschaft unterdrückt und politische Gefangene hält. Dustin Hoffmann wirft der EU-Kommission vor, Werte zu ignorieren und sich brutalen Diktatoren anzubieten. Kallas lobt Aserbaidschan hingegen als wichtigen und verlässlichen Energiepartner, der der EU geholfen habe, sich von russischer Energie zu lösen. Es wird enthüllt, dass Aserbaidschan russisches Gas an die EU weiterleitet und somit von den Sanktionen profitiert. Kallas spricht dennoch von gemeinsamen Werten wie Menschenrechten und Rechtsstaatlichkeit und begrüßt eine Einigung im Friedensprozess mit Armenien. Der aserbaidschanische Außenminister Bayramov betont die guten Beziehungen zur Türkei und kritisiert die Biden-Administration als zu pro-armenisch. Er zeigt sich hoffnungsvoll bezüglich der neuen Trump-Administration. Aserbaidschan pflegt trotz seiner muslimischen Prägung enge Beziehungen zu Israel, bezieht Waffen und liefert Erdöl. Das Verhältnis zu Russland wird als "normal" beschrieben, wobei man die territoriale Integrität der Ukraine respektiere. Aserbaidschan wird als Beispiel für neue globale Akteure gesehen, die pragmatisch mit allen Seiten kooperieren und Einmischung ablehnen. 04:48:15 Neue Zeitrechnung Der Erfolgscoach Ed Mylett präsentiert ein Konzept zur Zeitmanipulation: Er teilt seinen Tag in drei 6-Stunden-Abschnitte (6-12 Uhr, 12-18 Uhr, 18-24 Uhr) und gewinnt so angeblich 21 Tage pro Woche. Wolfgang entlarvt dies als simple Einführung von Doppelschichten. Stefan meint, dass KI solche individuellen Zeitrechnungen problemlos in Standardzeit übersetzen könnte. 04:51:08 Neue Sportideologie Es wird eine aufkeimende Gegenbewegung zur rechten Vereinnahmung von Fitness und Männlichkeit beobachtet. Als Beispiel dient ein Fitness-Influencer, der in einem Video klarstellt, dass das Heben von Gewichten einen nicht zum "Warrior" oder Beschützer macht. Er kritisiert "Douchbags wie Andrew Tate", die Männern einreden, Frauen und Immigranten seien ihre Probleme. Er analysiert, wie rechte Ideologien über harmlos erscheinende Aktivitäten wie Fitness normalisiert und Fitness selbst radikalisiert wird. Der wahre Feind seien nicht andere Gruppen, sondern die Superreichen und CEOs, die von der Ungleichheit profitieren ("The enemy is up"). Er ruft Männer dazu auf, sich als Arbeiterklasse zu erkennen und sich nicht länger von den Eliten spalten zu lassen, um echten Wandel zu ermöglichen. Wolfgang hofft, dass solche Stimmen lauter werden. Stefan erwartet einen großen Backlash gegen die aktuelle politische Situation, die von Partikularinteressen und offensichtlicher Dummheit geprägt sei. Die Rolle von superreichen Geldgebern und Netzwerken innerhalb der CDU wird angesprochen. Komm' in den Salon. Es gibt ihn via Webplayer & RSS-Feed (zum Hören im Podcatcher deiner Wahl, auch bei Apple Podcasts und Spotify). Wenn du Salon-Stürmer bist, lade weitere Hörer von der Gästeliste ein. full Wolfgang und Stefan besprechen den April 2025 no Stefan Schulz & Wolfgang M. Schmitt 18258

Is Aliyev genuinely pursuing peace, or is he using negotiations to cement his geopolitical gains? Nerses Kopalyan, author of the EVN Security Report series dissects Azerbaijan's approach to the peace talks and explores the deeper reasons why Aliyev will not sign a peace deal with Armenia.

After the ethnic cleansing of Armenians in Karabakh, Azerbaijan has not had enough and through lies and false flag events, is setting the stage for its invasion of Armenia. This is how the EU's trade partner behaves, and the EU has done little to discourage genocidal dictator Aliyev from this course.Harut talks with me about the situation in Armenia as well as in Syria with regards to the Alawites. We know so much less than we think we know and if we only consume western news outlets, we will come to learn less and less and less.Thank you Harut for your time.TwoandaMic no longer clocking out!#RiseUpNote from Harut: All of the opinions I expressed are solely my own, and are not the opinion of any organization I associate with.I welcome opinions of every kind so please come and find me on social media at:Instagram: TwoandaMicTwitter: TwoandaMic1Should I really have to ask?

Week In Review - March 16, 2025Topics:Armenia-Azerbaijan "Treaty" – Concessions, secrecy, opposition backlashPreconditions for Peace – OSCE Minsk dissolution, constitutional changesUkraine War Talks – Jeddah negotiations, UAV attacks, Trump-Putin callWitkoff's Baku Stop – Mysterious visit raising geopolitical questionsGuest: Hrant Benyamin PoghosyanHost: Hovik ManucharyanEpisode 423 | Recorded: March 17, 2025Website: https://podcasts.groong.org/423Youtube: https://youtu.be/I8VXW-T9Dmg#ArmeniaAzerbaijanConflict #NagornoKarabakh #Geopolitics #UkraineWar #PeaceOrCapitulationSubscribe and follow us everywhere you are: linktr.ee/groong

In this episode of “Examining the Context” podcast, Nerses Kopalyan explains why Armenia's efforts to rearm and build deterrence capabilities pose a direct challenge to Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev's grand strategy of maintaining military dominance over Yerevan. While a full-scale war remains unlikely, the risk of targeted strategic or surgical strikes against Armenia is high.

Azeri president Aliyev scores a powerful diplomatical haymaker, bruising Putin's ego, vatniks are losing the will to live and...well...Happiness is mandatory for You in the New Year!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/theeasternborder. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

//The Wire//2300Z December 31, 2024////ROUTINE////BLUF: TEPID RELATIONS CONTINUE BETWEEN RUSSIA AND AZERBAIJAN FOLLOWING SHOOTDOWN INCIDENT.// -----BEGIN TEARLINE------International Events-Global: Solar weather is expected to peak overnight as a Geomagnetic storm watch remains in effect for Dec 31 into Jan 1. AC: Over the next day, GPS and radio signals may be degraded if a substantial geomagnetic storm materializes.Russia: President Vladimir Putin allegedly expressed condolences for Russia's involvement in the downing of Azerbaijan Airlines Flight 8243 in a private call with Azerbaijan's President.-HomeFront-USA: Facebook/META and Instagram have announced plans to introduce AI-generated “users” to their platforms, drawing the ire of the users still using these social media platforms. AC: While seemingly a minor development in the world of social media, it's already hard enough to discern the truth on the internet, much less when the developers of platforms themselves push AI-generated content on their platforms.-----END TEARLINE-----Analyst Comments: As the transcript of the phone call between Russia and Azerbaijan has not yet been released, only secondary sources of unknown veracity have commented on the contents of the call. Allegedly Putin apologized for the incident, but did not directly take responsibility for the shootdown. In any case, the leadership of both nations are treating this incident as a tragic accident for the moment, although tensions among Azeris are high following the incident. For instance, Azeri President Aliyev accused Putin of attempting to downplay the incident. Regarding the exact cause of the crisis, Russia has not directly and clearly admitted to shooting down the aircraft, however Putin has mentioned that Russian Air Defense Artillery (ADA) units were engaging Ukrainian drones at the time of the incident. This highly coincidental statement might be the best Azerbaijan can get at the moment in terms of an admission of guilt from Russia. Putin's indirect apology is also very likely due to what are likely to be perceived as Azerbaijan's unreasonable demands. President Aliyev has demanded three things: An apology from Russia (which they already have), An admission of guilt by Russia, and criminal trial of the Russian soldiers responsible. This latter point is absolutely not going to happen, and probably isn't expected to either because Azerbaijan's further demand is that of money…compensation for the accident in the form of a check made out to the Azeri government. Putin is not the man to engage in a shakedown operation with, so relations between Azerbaijan and Russia might be rather lukewarm for some time.Analyst: S2A1//END REPORT//

* Israeli attack on Gaza's Kamal Adwan hospital leaves it deserted — WHO The World Health Organization has confirmed that Kamal Adwan Hospital in northern Gaza is now empty after an Israeli military raid on Friday, which has forced the last major health facility in the area out of service. Expressing its outrage, the WHO stated, "Hospitals have once again become battlegrounds," condemning the attack as part of a systematic dismantling of Gaza's health system. The organisation warned that the 75,000 Palestinians remaining in northern Gaza face severe risks after over 80 days of siege, with critical healthcare no longer accessible. Dozens dead as plane bursts into flames following crash in South Korea *A Jeju Air plane from Bangkok to South Korea crashed upon landing at Muan airport, killing at least 120 people, the National Fire Agency said. Two survivors have been pulled from the wreckage as rescue efforts continue, according to the national fire agency. Footage broadcast by MBC showed the plane engulfed in flames shortly after landing, with smoke streaming from its engines. Officials believe a landing gear failure, possibly caused by a bird strike, may have led to the crash. * Over 112,000 missing Syrians probably killed in Assad prisons: rights group More than 112,000 Syrians forcibly disappeared under the Baath regime remain unaccounted for, with evidence pointing to widespread killings in detention, the Syrian Network for Human Rights reported. Following the collapse of the Baath regime on December 8, the scale of torture and extrajudicial executions in Syrian prisons has come to light. The group has documented about 136,000 cases of detention or forced disappearance during the regime's rule and reports that 24,200 prisoners have been released from detention facilities since its fall. * Over 21 killed in Sudan shelter attack by paramilitary forces At least 21 civilians were killed and 17 injured in a Rapid Support Forces drone strike on a shelter for displaced people in El Fasher, North Darfur, activists reported. The El Fasher Coordination of Resistance Committees said the attack targeted the Qouz Beina school, which housed many displaced individuals. Separately, the General Coordination of Darfur Displaced People and Refugees reported heavy artillery bombardment by the RSF on the Abu Shouk displacement camp in El Fasher, resulting in additional casualties. * Putin apologises to Aliyev over Azerbaijan Airlines plane crash tragedy Russian President Vladimir Putin has apologised to Azerbaijan's leader for a "tragic incident" after an Azerbaijani airliner crashed in Kazakhstan, killing 38 people. The Kremlin said that air defence systems were active near Grozny during a Ukrainian drone strike on Wednesday but did not confirm whether one caused the crash. On Friday, a US official and an Azerbaijani minister made separate statements blaming the crash on an external weapon.

Conversations on Groong - December 16, 2024Topics:Syria and the Middle EastThe South CaucasusTurkey, Iran, RussiaGuest: Varuzhan GeghamyanHosts:Hovik ManucharyanAsbed BedrossianEpisode 397 | Recorded: December 13, 2024https://podcasts.groong.org/396Subscribe and follow us everywhere you are: linktr.ee/groong

ANN Groong Week in Review - Dec 8, 2024Topics:Remembering the 1988 Earthquake in SpitakAliyev's “New” DemandsThe Fall of SyriaGeorgia's Post-Election UnrestCivil Contract DisobedienceGuest:Hrant Mikaelian - TW/@Hrant_MHosts:Hovik Manucharyan - TW/@HovikYerevanAsbed Bedrossian - TW/@qubriqEpisode 394 | Recorded: December 9, 2024Subscribe and follow us everywhere you are: linktr.ee/groong

Die Flame Towers in Baku sind mehr als markante Wolkenkratzer: Die drei Hochhäuser symbolisieren dank nächtlicher Lichteffekte zündelnde Flammen - und sind Symbol dafür, wie die Republik Aserbaidschan wirtschaftlich tickt: Das Land im Südkaukasus verfügt über Öl und Gas - und Aserbaidschans Exportwirtschaft basiert zu 90 Prozent auf diesen fossilen Energierohstoffen.Für den Politologen Hannes Meissner stärkt der Reichtum an Ressourcen nicht nur das Wirtschaftssystem des Landes, sondern auch die Macht des Präsidenten Ilham Aliyev: "Öl- und Gasressourcen werden dazu verwendet, das autoritäre Herrschaftssystem zu unterhalten und zu stabilisieren", erklärt Meissner im Podcast "Wirtschaft Welt & Weit".Meissner ist Experte für postsowjetische Länder an der Hochschule für Wirtschaft, Management und Finance sowie an der Universität Wien. Außerdem berät er Unternehmen zu politischen Risikomanagementstrategien in diesen Ländern. 2008 und 2009 war er selbst einige Zeit in Baku vor Ort und hat erlebt, wie dort die ersten Hochhäuser errichtet wurden. "Das war die Zeit, als das große Öl- und Gasgeld gerade das Land geflutet hatte", erzählt er in der neuen Podcast-Folge. "Der Repressionsapparat wurde ausgebaut, genährt aus Einkünften aus dem Öl- und Gasexport", so Meissner. Mit gravierenden Folgen: "Die Zivilgesellschaft wurde langsam zur Ruhe gestellt, inhaftiert, aus dem Land gedrängt und nach 2012 dann de facto auch völlig zerschlagen", so der Experte.Mit Großveranstaltungen wie der UN-Klimakonferenz, dem Eurovision Song Contest oder großen Sportereignissen gibt sich Baku heutzutage gerne einen modernen Anstrich. Doch hinter der Fassade regiert Präsident Aliyev das Land mit harter Hand. Zu Russland unterhält Aserbaidschan dabei ein gutes Verhältnis. Meissner spricht von "engsten Beziehungen" zwischen beiden Ländern: Eine postsowjetische, russischsprachige Elite beherrsche das Land und teile geschäftliche Interessen. "Im gegenwärtigen geopolitischen Konflikt mit dem Westen und im Ukraine-Krieg kann sich Russland ganz auf die Unterstützung Aserbaidschans verlassen", so Meissner.Und der Westen? Durch den Ukraine-Krieg hat Aserbaidschan für die Europäische Union als alternativer Gaslieferant zu Russland an Bedeutung gewonnen. Förderkapazitäten sollten ausgebaut werden, doch es fehlte die nötige Infrastruktur für den Transport in die EU. "Auffällig war allerdings, dass nach Abschluss dieses Abkommens Aserbaidschan auch mit Russland ein Abkommen geschlossen hat über die Einspeisung russischen Gases ins aserbaidschanische Pipelinesystem", so der Politologe: "Und so ist es jetzt alles andere als ein Geheimnis, dass auch russisches Gas über Aserbaidschan nach Europa fließt."Das Spannungsfeld ist klar: Einerseits ist Aserbaidschan ein wichtiger Energielieferant, andererseits ein autoritär regierter Staat, der keinerlei Kritik zulässt. In der neuen Podcast-Folge spricht Host Andrea Sellmann auch über die Risiken, die deutsche Unternehmen sehen müssen, wenn sie mit Aserbaidschan wirtschaften. Von Bakus imposanten Flame Towers sollten sie sich jedenfalls nicht blenden lassen.Schreiben Sie Ihre Fragen, Kritik und Anmerkungen gerne an www@n-tv.de. Unsere allgemeinen Datenschutzrichtlinien finden Sie unter https://datenschutz.ad-alliance.de/podcast.htmlUnsere allgemeinen Datenschutzrichtlinien finden Sie unter https://art19.com/privacy. Die Datenschutzrichtlinien für Kalifornien sind unter https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info abrufbar.

Bei der Weltklimakonferenz in Baku geben sich Medien, Lobbyisten, Politiker und Aktivisten die Klinke in die Hand. Doch dieses Jahr scheint der Zauber des Klimaschutzes gebrochen zu sein: So hat etwa Aserbaidschans Präsident Aliyev von Öl und Gas als Gottesgeschenk gesprochen. Wir fragen Diplomingenieur Frank Hennig, welche Bedeutung die Klimakonferenz noch hat. Wer Klimaschutzmaßnahmen kritisiert und an den Wohlstandserhalt der eigenen Bürger denkt, läuft schnell Gefahr, als Populist verschrien zu werden. Über die Bedeutung des Begriffs und seine Anwendung sprechen wir mit dem Journalisten Ralf Schuler. Einen linkspopulistischen Beschluss gab es jetzt beim G-20-Treffen in Brasilien: Vermögende Privatleute sollen effektiver besteuert werden. Worum es bei dem Treffen sonst noch geht, verrät unser Südamerika-Korrespondent Alex Baur. Und Roger Letsch beschäftigt sich in seinem Kommentar mit der plötzlichen Flucht von Journalisten aus dem Kurznachrichtendienst X. 

In EVN Report's news roundup for the week of November 15: COP29 kicks off in Baku without any Armenian delegates; Aliyev raises eyebrows after he goes on a rampage in his opening remarks at COP; climate activist Greta Thunberg is in Armenia, raising awareness about the hypocrisy of holding a climate conference in a repressive petrostate and more.

Alors que s'ouvre la COP29 à Bakou, en Azerbaïdjan, la question de la pertinence de ce choix de pays hôte soulève de nombreuses interrogations. En effet, l'Azerbaïdjan est un État connu pour ses pratiques autoritaires et son bilan désastreux en matière de droits de l'homme, avec notamment l'emprisonnement de nombreux opposants politiques.Pourtant, le président Ilham Aliyev voit dans l'accueil de ce sommet climatique un véritable succès diplomatique. Profitant de la dépendance énergétique de l'Europe envers les hydrocarbures azerbaïdjanais, le régime semble bénéficier d'une forme d'impunité face aux sanctions et condamnations internationales. Au-delà des enjeux politiques, cette COP29 à Bakou soulève également des questions sur la cohérence entre les objectifs de transition écologique et le rôle central du pétrole et du gaz dans l'économie azerbaïdjanaise. Alors que le sommet est censé trouver des moyens de financer cette transition dans les pays en développement, l'absence de nombreux chefs d'État et la présence du président Aliyev fragilisent d'emblée sa légitimité.Entre jeux de pouvoir géopolitiques et défis environnementaux, cet épisode de l'Édito International vous emmène au cœur des enjeux complexes qui entourent la tenue de cette COP29 à Bakou, dans un pays loin d'être un modèle en matière de démocratie et de respect des droits humains.Notre équipe a utilisé un outil d'Intelligence artificielle via les technologies d'Audiomeans© pour accompagner la création de ce contenu écrit.

durée : 00:03:47 - Récits d'enquête - par : Mattéo Caranta - Depuis plus de 10 ans, le réseau de journaliste OCCRP enquête sur la corruption en Azerbaïdjan. Alors que la COP29 début lundi 11 novembre à Bakou la capitale, OCCRP publie une série d'enquête sur le clan au pouvoir et la famille du président Ilham Aliyev.

We're told Donald Trump is like Adolph Hitler. That's not true, of course. Ironically, many inclined to believe otherwise are about to honor and embolden someone who actually has engaged, like Hitler, in genocide – and is threatening to do so again. Last year, Azerbaijan president Ilham Aliyev attacked and forcibly expelled 120,000 Christians from an enclave called Artsakh. His regime now threatens to invade the nation to which they fled, Armenia.   Incredibly, as things stand now, with the UN's blessing, many thousands of environmentalists, their corporate sponsors, governments and others are about to attend the “COP29” meeting in Azerbaijan's capital, Baku. By so doing, they will enrich and embolden Aliyev by “greenwashing” his past crimes against humanity and greenlighting his next act of genocide. Our new coalition warns attendees they'll be complicit in genocide that President Trump properly condemned last week. BoycottBaku.org.   This is Frank Gaffney.   

ANN Groong Week in Review - July 7, 2024Topics:Armenia, Azerbaijan, at NATO SummitBorder Talks Still in Chaos Srbazan in Syunik Pashinyan in Syunik Srbazan MovementArms, or Alms for Armenia? Orban, Aliyev's Man inside the EU Eagle Partner 2024 in ArmeniaGuest:Karen Vrtanesyan - TW/@AHouseKeeperHosts:Hovik Manucharyan - TW/@HovikYerevanAsbed Bedrossian - TW/@qubriqEpisode 342 | Recorded: July 8, 2024Subscribe and follow us everywhere you are: linktr.ee/groong

Protests in Turkey are intensifying over Azerbaijani oil deliveries to Israel. Despite Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan imposing a trade embargo on Israel over its war against Hamas, the trade, which passes through a Turkish port, continues. Campaigners in Turkey advocating for a boycott of Israeli trade are focusing on Azerbaijan's oil supply to Israel via the Turkish port of Ceyhan.Oil protestsDemonstrators from the group Thousand Youth for Palestine recently targeted the Istanbul headquarters of SOCAR, Azerbaijan's state energy company, splashing red paint over its walls.Students at Istanbul's prestigious Galatasaray University  also protested against a speech by a senior SOCAR executive, accusing the company of having blood on its hands.Experts say Azerbaijan, a close ally of Israel, meets around 40% of Israeli oil needs, a trade that has not been affected by Israel's war on Hamas."Until now, Azerbaijan has not stopped its oil exports to Israel. On the contrary, they are going as normal, and this again a manifestation of the reliability of Azerbaijan and that it is a true partner of Israel," explained Gallia Lindenstrauss, an analyst with the Institute for National Security Studies in Tel Aviv."I would even say that since Azerbaijan opened an embassy in Israel just a year ago, trade relations have actually expanded," added Lindenstrauss.  Trade with IsraelProtests against Turkish-Israeli trade have hurt President Recep Tayyip Erdogan politically. Analysts say opposition to Israeli trade, along with an economic crisis, was a factor in March's local elections defeat of Erdogan's AK Party. Turkey cuts trade with Israel but seeks role in resolving Gaza conflict"Had there not been the economic crisis, probably they (Turkish voters) wouldn't also be so concerned about the trade with Israel," Sezin Oney, a commentator on Turkey's Politikyol news portal, said."But the economic crisis somehow removed the rosy glasses, rose-colored glasses of so many people in Turkey, including the AK party supporters," Oney added. "So they started to see things as they are and criticize the government and even Erdogan directly."Following his local election defeat, Erdogan imposed an Israeli trade embargo,  boasting that Turkey was taking the lead in standing up to Israel.However, with the Turkish president having close ties with his Azerbaijani counterpart Ilham Aliyev and Azerbaijan's SOCAR energy company, Turkey's biggest international investor, analysts say Baku retains leverage over Ankara. Erdogan's local election defeat reshapes Turkey's political landscape Turkey talks tough on Israel but resists calls to cut off oil"Over the past few years, the Azeri-Israeli relationship has been consolidated; it is a bulwark against Iran as well in some regards," Mehmet Ogutcu of the London Energy Club, a grouping of government and energy sector leaders, said."Therefore, the Azeris, although I'm sure they are also unhappy with what's happening in Gaza as a result of the Israeli land forces attack, and they would probably impress on Erdogan not to go that far to stop this oil flow," added Ogutcu.Protests in Turkey against Azerbaijani oil exports to Israel are ongoing, prompting police to arrest organizers and thereby triggering further demonstrations.A mother of one of the detainees, addressing supporters outside an Istanbul courthouse, demanded to know why her son was detained for defending Palestine. The video of the speech went viral across Turkish social media.Analysts suggest that such expressions of anger can only serve to further undermine Erdogan's claims of leading international protests against Israeli actions in Gaza."The Turkish government said that they stopped trade with Israel, but somehow, it's continuing in other ways,"  Sezin Oney of the Politikyol news portal, said"So I think the real culprit, more so than Azerbaijan companies or Azerbaijan's Aliyev, or other circles in Azerbaijan itself, [is] the Turkish government, which is going to be held responsible by those protesting and by the conservative base specifically.With many protesters drawn from Erdogan's traditionally religious conservative base, analysts warn the political cost for the Turkish leader over the ongoing oil trade with Israel is likely to grow.

ANN Groong Week in Review - June 9, 2024Topics:Peace Treaty and more Aliyev DemandsJames O'Brien in YerevanRussia Armenia RelationsSrbazan MovementGuest:Anna Karapetyan - TW/@Karapetyan_AnnHosts:Hovik Manucharyan - TW/@HovikYerevanAsbed Bedrossian - TW/@qubriqEpisode 335 | Recorded: June 10, 2024Subscribe and follow us everywhere you are: linktr.ee/groong

Dün öğle saatlerinde İran Cumhurbaşkanı İbrahim Reisi ve Dışişleri Bakanı Hüseyin Amirabdullahiyan'ın içinde olduğu bir helikopter, Azerbaycan sınırında İlham Aliyev ile açılışı yapılan barajların töreninden sonra dönüşte kötü hava şartlarında düştü ve sadece İran değil, herkes şokta. Enkazı Türkiye'den kalkan Akıncı İHA buldu. Ben bir havacı olarak burada kendi açımdan bazı hususlara değineceğim.

We have on returning Corner Späti champion, Milo Edwards, to chat the news and how, in an odd turn of events, Azerbaijan has attempted to become the face of French decolonization. Yes, it has something to do with Armenia. HOW TO SUPPORT US: https://www.patreon.com/cornerspaeti HOW TO REACH US: Corner Späti https://twitter.com/cornerspaeti Instagram https://www.instagram.com/cornerspaeti/ Julia https://twitter.com/KMarxiana Rob https://twitter.com/leninkraft Nick Uma https://twitter.com/umawrnkl Ciarán https://twitter.com/Ciaranxo Special Guest: Milo Edwards.

In this episode of “Examining the Context” podcast, Dr. Nerses Kopalyan talks about how Armenia must anticipate, mitigate and deter the Aliyev regime's threats and potential attacks by gauging its coercive credibility through a threat matrix.

*) Abbas names adviser Mohammed Mustafa as Palestine's PM Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has appointed Mohammed Mustafa as the new prime minister following Mohammed Shtayyeh's resignation. Mustafa, a trusted economic adviser, faces the task of forming a new government amid Israel's war on Gaza. At 69 years old, he is tasked with governing the occupied West Bank, while Hamas controls Gaza. Mustafa's extensive experience in economic affairs and governance, including roles at the World Bank and advisory positions for Kuwait and Saudi Arabia, is seen to shape his approach to addressing Palestinian Authority challenges. *) Twin Israeli attacks kill 29 besieged Palestinians awaiting aid in Gaza At least 29 Palestinians were killed in two separate attacks in Gaza while awaiting aid, according to the Palestinian Health Ministry. In the first incident, eight Palestinians were killed in an airstrike on an aid distribution centre in Al Nuseirat camp. Later, at least 21 people were killed and over 155 wounded by Israeli gunfire at a northern Gaza roundabout. The Israeli military denied attacking aid centres, but residents reported ongoing aerial and ground bombardments, including in Rafah, where over a million displaced people are sheltering. *) Chuck Schumer seeks Netanyahu's ouster US Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has called for the removal of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, labelling him an "obstacle" to Middle East peace. Schumer, the highest-ranking Jewish official in the US, criticised Netanyahu's alignment with far-right extremists and tolerance of civilian casualties in Gaza. He urged Israel to hold new elections amid a growing humanitarian crisis. The move reflects that the Biden administration is running out of patience with Netanyahu's government. *) Azerbaijan is closer to ‘peace' with Armenia than ever before Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev has declared the nation's triumph of "historical justice" through the liberation of the Karabakh region from decades-long occupation, stressing significant progress towards peace with Armenia. Speaking at a forum in Baku, Aliyev hailed the successes of the fall 2020 Karabakh war, asserting that the region is now closer to peace than ever before. He highlighted the conflict's impact, including counter-terrorism operations and the seizure of $6 billion worth of weapons supplied to Armenia. *) New climate commitments essential for global safety, prosperity: UN UN climate chief Simon Stiell has issued a critical call for action, urging countries to produce ambitious new emissions-cutting pledges within a year. Stressing the urgency, Stiell labelled these plans as crucial for ensuring global safety and prosperity, emphasising the need to prevent surpassing the 1.5°C warming limit. In an open letter to nearly 200 nations in UN climate negotiations, Stiell highlighted the pivotal role of these pledges in safeguarding economies, national budgets and population well-being from worsening climate impacts.

Parshas Pekudei, Sanctuary Beyond Structure The Parsha Perspective is in honor of Eretz Yisroel.  May G-d protect our brave soldiers.  May G-d return all the hostages in Gaza immediately.  The Parsha Perspective is in honor of the Refuah Shlema of HaRav Amitai Ben Shoshanna, Hinda Bas Udl and those who need to experience a speedy and complete recovery with G-d's help.     This week's Parsha Perspective is in loving memory of Edward Ben Efraim, Shlomo Ben Edward, and Yirachmiel Daniel Ben Gedalia. May their souls be uplifted and their memories a blessing. Click here to listen, watch and connect! Parshaperspective.com  Our Parsha begins with Moshe making an accounting of all the gold, silver, and copper that the Jewish nation donated toward the building of the Mishkan.  The two foremen in charge of its construction, Betzalel and Aliyev, brought all the completed components to Moshe for inspection. After reviewing each part, he consecrated them with special oil and placed them in their intended place.  He sprinkled his brother, Aaron Hakohen, and his four sons with the same oil to initiate them into the covenant of priesthood.  We find out the uniqueness of the Mishkan over the Beis Hamikdash.  We learn the power of our actions as we speak toward the ultimate redemption! 

Last week, Armenia's Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan warned that Azerbaijan might be preparing to launch a full-scale war. His warning came amidst peace negotiations between the two countries that have been ongoing since the end of the Second Nagorno-Karabakh War of 2020. This week, we speak to Crisis Group's Olesya Vartanyan, to independent researcher Shujaat Ahmadzada, and to writer and Carnegie Senior Fellow Thomas de Waal about the likelihood of a war breaking out between Armenia and Azerbaijan, and the current status of the peace talks. Read more: Pashinyan warns Azerbaijan seeks ‘full-scale war' Russian border guards obstructed EU mission in Armenia Pashinyan and Aliyev meet at Munich Security Conference Become a supporter at oc-media.org/support_us, or on Patreon.

ANN Groong Week in Review - Feb 11, 2024Topics:Yerevan City PoliticsAliyev “Elections”Armenia-Georgia Strategic PartnershipLatest MPG Poll ReviewGuest:Hrant MikaelianHosts:Asbed Bedrossian - TW/@qubriqHovik Manucharyan - TW/@HovikYerevanEpisode 309 | Recorded: February 11, 2024Subscribe and follow us everywhere you are: linktr.ee/groong

President Ilham Aliyev has prolonged his decades-long rule of Azerbaijan, securing a fifth term after winning the presidential elections this week — elections that were marred by the absence of any real opposition and blatant electoral fraud. On this week's episode of the Caucasus Digest, we speak to Meydan TV editor Orkhan Mammad about the role of media in covering the elections, to political analyst and PhD candidate Bahruz Samadov about the mainstream opposition's boycott of the vote, and to Javid Agha, a journalist and social media researcher, about his previous experience observing Azerbaijani elections. Read more: Aliyev receives 92% in snap presidential election Editorial | Ilham Aliyev's attempt to eradicate the free press cannot succeed Become a supporter at oc-media.org/support_us, or on Patreon.

For the January 2024 EVN Security Report, Dr. Nerses Kopalyan introduced a rationalist explanation of war to address the causal mechanisms shaping Aliyev's incentives for being conflict-prone. He speaks with EVN Report's Editor-in-Chief Maria Titizian about how rationalist models of war are applied to account for the decision-making and policy preferences of the Aliyev regime and why peace for the Azerbaijani president is deemed an “irrational” preference.

Warnstreik des Bodenpersonals legt die Lufthansa nahezu komplett lahm, Gesetzesvorschlag für mehr Datenschutz bei Bonitätsprüfung, Diskussionen in der Union nach Überlegung von CDU-Chef Merz zu möglicher Koalition mit Grünen, AfD-Eilantrag zur Änderung des Verfassungsschutzberichts von 2022 gescheitert, Israels Premier lehnt Feuerpause ab, Ukraine bezeichnet russische Angriffe auf zivile Ziele als Terroranschlag, EU-Parlament stimmt für mehr Gentechnik in der Landwirtschaft, Wahlen im autoritären Aserbaidschan bestätigen Präsident Aliyev im Amt, "Wildlife Photographer of the Year" gewinnt mit Bild von schlafendem Eisbären, Die Lottozahlen, Das Wetter

ANN Groong Week in Review - Feb 4, 2024Topics:Diplomatic Flurry Raisi in Ankara Raisi in Moscow Putin in Ankara Aliyev's Constitution for ArmeniaHow can the Opposition become a consequential force?Guest:Varuzhan Geghamyan - TW/@GVaruzhanHosts:Asbed Bedrossian - TW/@qubriqHovik Manucharyan - TW/@HovikYerevanEpisode 306 | Recorded: February 3, 2024Subscribe and follow us everywhere you are: linktr.ee/groong

Analysis of recent development in Armenia.

For episode 149, Joey sat down with Karena Avedissian and Anna, TFTT returnees and co-hosts of Obscuristan, a podcast which is soon joining the broader network (whaaat? - We talk about that at the beginning of the episode). We talked about Azerbaijan hosting COP29 next year, the global climate conference, and why it might be a problem for a petro-dictatorship to host a climate conference. We discussed how Azerbaijan is trying to greenwash its recent genocide of the Armenians of Artsakh/Nagorno-Karabakh by claiming the area, devoid of its human population, has now achieved net-zero (yes, we're not joking). We also talked more broadly about the Armenian struggle for justice and what we might learn from the Palestinian one. You'll also hear Joey's exclusive, world-premiere take on Aliyev's ridiculous mustache. -- The best way to support The Fire These Times is through ⁠⁠Patreon.com/firethesetimes⁠⁠. The other best way is to leave a review about The Fire These Times wherever you listen to podcasts. Please do this if you haven't already. It makes a huge difference to our visibility. And the other other best way is to tell your friends and enemies about The Fire These Times. -- Links Learn For Artsakh on Instagram Azerbaijan presents green energy potential of Karabakh and Eastern Zangezur at COP28 in Dubai (Archived link) Augmented Azerbaijan? The return of Azerbaijani irredentism by Laurence Broers Don't water it down: The role of water security in the Armenia-Azerbaijan war by Nareg Kuyumjian The Azerbaijan pavilion at COP28 in Dubai (Archived link) Nvard Yerkanian: They Came With Peace Wikipedia overview of COP28 -- Episode Credits Hosts: Joey Ayoub, Karena Avedissian and AnnaProducer: Joey AyoubMusic: ⁠Rap and Revenge⁠Main theme design: ⁠Wenyi Geng⁠Sound editor: Joey AyoubEpisode design: Joey Ayoub

This week on the show, you'll hear an interview with Lala an anarchafeminist in the Azerbaijani group Feminist Peace Collective about the recent war against and expulsion of ethnic Armenians from Nagorno-Karabakh, about the Aliyev regime and patriotic elements in Azerbaijan's reaction against anti-militarist voices, conspiracy theories and real critiques of non-profit NGO's versus grassroots lgbtq+ and feminist organizing, and other topics. You can learn more about Lala's group at FeministPeaceCollective.Com. On December 19th at 8pm Caucasus time / UTC+4 (or 11am Eastern Standard or 8am Pacific Standard time) Feminist Peace Collective is hosting an online discussion with Dr. Chiara Bottici via zoom called “Anarchafeminism in troubled times” and with a focus on antifeminist and anti-queer backlash and war in the South Caucasus, central Asia, Turkey and Russia. There's a registration link here. Sean Swain Sean's segment starts at [ 01:06:24 ] Announcements Fundraiser for Emergency Committee for Rojava There's a GoFundMe fundraiser for the guests of our October 15th interview, the Emergency Committee for Rojava including some thank-you gifts. More details at https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-emergency-committee-for-rojava-2023 . ... . .. Featured Track: Down 4 Life (instrumental) by DJ Muggs

On this edition of Parallax Views, James W. Carden, former adviser to the US-Russia Bilateral Presidential Commission at the U.S. Department of State, returns to the program to discuss his articles "The Coming War in the Caucasus" (The American Conservative), "Israel's Other War: Ethnic Cleansing in the South Caucasus" (Antiwar.com), and "Kurt Campbell: The Lobbyist As Diplomat". Fears are mounting that the Aliyev regime, with the ever-present hand of Erdogan's Turkey, could soon target southern Armenia only months after the ethnic cleansing in Nagorno-Karabakh. We'll also discuss Israel's role in arming Azerbaijan and the potential geopolitical reasons Israel has for doing so. Moreover, we'll discuss U.S.-Armenia relations, the Azeri lobby and it's influence in Washington, D.C., the resignation of Josh Paul from the State Department over the current Biden policy on the Gaza War, how elements of the so-called dissident wing of the American conservative movement's realism and restraint community have betrayed the plight of Armenian Christians, trauma-specialist Dr. Gabor Mate on Gaza, foreign policy fixture Kurt Campbell and his ties to shadow lobbying efforts, and more!

Eurasia expert Kristofer Harrison makes the case for why the odds of an invasion of Armenia by Azerbaijan are much higher than the market price on Polymarket. 3:54: Interview with Harrison begins 5:06: Do hedge funds use political betting insights? 7:10: Background on Armenia and Azerbaijan 7:56: Why there are tensions between Armenia and Azerbaijan 12:15: Russia's role in the Armenia-Azerbaijan conflict 14:29: Domestic politics in Armenia 15:18: Evidence that Azerbaijan is serious about invading 17:44: Why hasn't Azerbaijan already invaded Armenia? 18:43: Balance of power between Azerbaijan and Armenia 20:37: Have Russia and/orTurkey greenlighted an invasion? 22:08: Will the West stop a war? 24:12: Odds of an invasion 27:24: Influence of the weather in Nagorno-Karabach 29:57: How rogue is Aliyev? 33:43: Religion in Azerbaijan 35:05: How much does Azerbaijan care about international investment? 36:55: How keep up with news related to the Azerbaijan-Armenia market 38:44: Will Putin still be in power by the end of the year? Follow Star Spangled Gamblers on Twitter: @ssgamblers Join Star Spangled Gamblers on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/starspangledgamblers/posts

Aram Orbelyan - The Confused Status of Artsakh Refugees in Armenia and ConsequencesConversations on GroongTopics:What are the different status options?Armenian Passport and CitizenshipWhat is Authority Code 070, how is it being treated?What Hurdles are Artsakhtsis facing in Armenia and Why?What is the Armenian Government's Posture on all this?Aliyev's Deadline and What Armenian Should do about itDoes the Rome Statute Help?Guest:Aram Orbelyan - TW/@Aram_OrbelianHosts:Hovik Manucharyan - TW/@HovikYerevanAsbed Bedrossian - TW/@qubriqEpisode 294 | Recorded: November 13, 2023Subscribe and follow us everywhere you are: linktr.ee/groong

ANN Groong Week in Review - Oct 22, 2023Topics:  - Crossroads of Peace  - 3+3=5 in Tehran  - Relations with Russia  - Defense Deal with France  - Artsakh StatusGuest:Tevan PoghosyanHosts:Hovik Manucharyan - TW/@HovikYerevanAsbed Bedrossian - TW/@qubriqEpisode 291 | Recorded: October 29, 2023Subscribe and follow us everywhere you are: linktr.ee/groong

Recent reports have sounded the alarm about the possibility that after its attack on Nagorno Karabakh, Azerbaijan could soon invade Armenia proper, with Politico reporting that Secretary of State Antony Blinken warned a small group of lawmakers about this possibility. These concerns come as Azerbaijiani President Ilham Aliyev calls on Armenia to open a “corridor” along its southern border, linking mainland Azerbaijan to an exclave that borders Turkey and Iran. Aliyev has even threatened to solve the issue “by force.” Expert Simon Maghakyan joins Thanos Davelis to discuss these reports and the possibility that Azerbaijan may attack Armenia in the aftermath of its assault on Nagorno Karabakh and the displacement of 120,000 Armenians from the region.Simon Maghakyan is a visiting scholar at Tufts University and a Ph.D. student in Heritage Crime at Cranfield University. He writes and speaks on post-Soviet memory politics and cultural erasure, and facilitates global conversations on protecting Armenian heritage.You can read the articles we discuss on our podcast here:Blinken warned lawmakers Azerbaijan may invade Armenia in coming weeksAfter Nagorno-Karabakh, Azerbaijan eyes a strategic strip of ArmeniaSouda naval base capacity to expandS&P upgrades Greece to investment grade for first time since 2010 crisis

Joey is joined by returning guests Karena Avedissian and Anna to talk about the recent crisis in Nagorno-Karabakh / Artsakh where the near entirety of the ethnic Armenian population was ethnically cleansed by Azerbaijan. The Aliyev dictatorship running Azerbaijan has met no challenges from the so-called international community - quite the contrary. What happened in Nagorno-Karabakh is a crime against humanity, the sort of crime that should never be normalized. You can support The Fire These Times on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/firethesetimes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ with a monthly or yearly donation and get a lot of perks including early access, exclusive videos, monthly hangouts, access to the book club, merch and more. Recommendations: https://allforarmenia.org https://www.miaseen.org https://syunfund.org https://astvatsaturian.org https://evnreport.com https://www.civilnet.am/en Contact You can follow The Fire These Times on: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠Bluesky⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠Substack⁠⁠⁠⁠ You can follow Joey on: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠Bluesky⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠Mastodon⁠⁠⁠⁠, or reach out to him via email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠contact@thefirethesetimes.com⁠⁠ You can follow Karena on Twitter | Bluesky Credits: Host: Joey Ayoub Producer: Joey Ayoub Music: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Rap and Revenge⁠⁠⁠⁠ Main theme design: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Wenyi Geng⁠ Sound editor: ⁠⁠⁠Artin Salimi⁠ Episode design: Joey Ayoub

El ejército de Azerbaiyán desató este martes una pequeña ofensiva contra lo que aseguró que eran objetivos militares armenios en Nagorno-Karabaj, una región disputada entre Armenia y Azerbaiyán desde la desaparición de la Unión Soviética. El conflicto no es nuevo. Ya hubo una guerra muy prolongada en la primera mitad de los años 90 que terminó con un alto el fuego que dio lugar a una república sin reconocimiento internacional, la de Artsaj, protegida por Armenia. En 2016 se produjeron de nuevo problemas y hace tres años, entre septiembre y noviembre de 2020, los azeríes atacaron la república de Artsaj y se apoderaron de algunas localidades. En aquel momento intervino Vladimir Putin como mediador y se alcanzó otro armisticio, pero esta vez extremadamente frágil. Hace justo un año el Gobierno de Azerbaiyán, presidido por el dictador Ilham Aliyev, volvió a las andadas aprovechando que Rusia estaba ocupada en Ucrania, pero el asunto no fue más allá de una serie de escaramuzas menores. El conflicto permanecía latente y todos los observadores coincidían en que más pronto que tarde iban a reaparecer los combates. Eso mismo es lo que ha sucedido esta semana para sorpresa de nadie. Si Azerbaiyán sigue empeñado en hacerse con el alto Karabaj, una región sobre la que tiene derechos de soberanía, pero que está poblada por una mayoría de armenios, significa que no se toma demasiado en serio a Rusia. Desde la caída de la URSS ha sido el Kremlin el árbitro de este conflicto cronificado en el corazón del Cáucaso. Armenia forma parte de la Organización del Tratado de Seguridad Colectiva, conocido popularmente como la OTAN rusa, un conjunto de seis exrepúblicas soviéticas que hace treinta años se colocaron bajo la protección militar rusa. Azerbaiyán también estuvo en esta organización, pero la abandonó en 1999 buscando una relación más directa y personal con Moscú. Por ahora a los armenios no les ha servido de gran cosa salvo para alargar la agonía en el alto Karabaj. La zona más delicada para esta organización es sin duda el Cáucaso. Allí Rusia ha desempeñado tradicionalmente un papel de mediador en la disputa entre armenios y azeríes. Los primeros han recibido respaldo para sostener a los independentistas del alto Karabaj y los segundos se han beneficiado de un trato preferencial. Durante más de veinte años ese equilibrio se mantuvo, pero hoy el mediador tiene sus propios problemas y ha perdido autoridad y capacidad de reacción. Eso es algo que Aliyev descuenta y seguramente por eso ha revitalizado este conflicto congelado a sabiendas de que, por un lado, Putin está demasiado ocupado como para imponer su voluntad y, por otro, la Unión Europea no protestará ya que desea los suministros de gas azeríes. Pero la región del sur del Cáucaso no es un lugar cualquiera. Allí compiten por la influencia varias potencias. Rusia mantenía el control, pero tanto Irán como Estados Unidos, Turquía y la propia Unión Europea quieren regímenes afines a sus intereses políticos y económicos. Azerbaiyán es muy rico en hidrocarburos y Armenia comparte una larga y problemática frontera con Turquía. Un enclave muy caliente en el que todos tienen algo que perder y algo que ganar. En La ContraRéplica: - Wegovy y Ozempic - ¿Es la obesidad una enfermedad? - La formación de Gobierno · Canal de Telegram: https://t.me/lacontracronica · “Hispanos. Breve historia de los pueblos de habla hispana”… https://amzn.to/428js1G · “La ContraHistoria de España. Auge, caída y vuelta a empezar de un país en 28 episodios”… https://amzn.to/3kXcZ6i · “Lutero, Calvino y Trento, la Reforma que no fue”… https://amzn.to/3shKOlK · “La ContraHistoria del comunismo”… https://amzn.to/39QP2KE Apoya La Contra en: · Patreon... https://www.patreon.com/diazvillanueva · iVoox... https://www.ivoox.com/podcast-contracronica_sq_f1267769_1.html · Paypal... https://www.paypal.me/diazvillanueva Sígueme en: · Web... https://diazvillanueva.com · Twitter... https://twitter.com/diazvillanueva · Facebook... https://www.facebook.com/fernandodiazvillanueva1/ · Instagram... https://www.instagram.com/diazvillanueva · Linkedin… https://www.linkedin.com/in/fernando-d%C3%ADaz-villanueva-7303865/ · Flickr... https://www.flickr.com/photos/147276463@N05/?/ · Pinterest... https://www.pinterest.com/fernandodiazvillanueva Encuentra mis libros en: · Amazon... https://www.amazon.es/Fernando-Diaz-Villanueva/e/B00J2ASBXM #FernandoDiazVillanueva #armenia #azerbaiyan Escucha el episodio completo en la app de iVoox, o descubre todo el catálogo de iVoox Originals