Podcasts about Arms trade

Defence expenditure rose by 9.4 percent worldwide in 2024 amid wars in Ukraine and Gaza, with researchers warning that rising military budgets will mean less funding for social welfare and humanitarian aid. Also in this edition: France aims to merge or eliminate one third of its government agencies amid a deficit crisis. Plus, the Chinese city of Chengdu sees a boom in panda tourism.

Faced with American uncertainty surrounding the war in Ukraine and the future of NATO, Europe is looking to wean itself off US defence. France has promised to ramp up spending, putting its industry into overdrive, but what are the financial and recruitment issues? From the factory floor to AI engineers, our reporters went to meet the companies that are trying to rise to the challenge. 

Today we'll dive into the often-overlooked realities of how women and girls experience armed conflict! Whether women are the victims, combatants, or leaders in peace-building. From the risks of gender-based violence and the underrepresentation of women in disarmament efforts to the long-term socio-economic impacts of the global arms trade, this conversation is both urgent and essential.Stay with us as we unpack these risks and the intersection of security, gender, and global policy with Anna Provan.Anna Provan is the Peace and Security Programme Manager at the Centre for Feminist Foreign Policy (CFFP). She has a proven track record of research, writing, public engagement, and capacity-building on the gendered and humanitarian impacts of weapons use and transfer, as well as the wider implications of conflict and militarisation for the pursuit of gender justice and equality. She works on a diverse range of issues related to gender-responsive arms control and disarmament, the Women, Peace, and Security Agenda, feminist peacebuilding, cybersecurity, and AI. In 2024, Anna was recognised as an Emerging Expert by The Forum on the Arms Trade.Prior to joining CFFP, Anna worked with the ‘Next Generation Democracy' programme at the World Leadership Alliance in Madrid and as a UN Online Volunteer, providing research and editorial support to the Tanzania Development Trust and Education Watch Pakistan. She has undergraduate degree in International Relations from The University of Edinburgh and an MSc in Social and Cultural Anthropology from University College London (UCL).The International Risk Podcast is a weekly podcast for senior executives, board members, and risk advisors. In these podcasts, we speak with experts in a variety of fields to explore international relations. Our host is Dominic Bowen, Head of Strategic Advisory at one of Europe's leading risk consulting firms. Dominic is a regular public and corporate event speaker, and visiting lecturer at several universities. Having spent the last 20 years successfully establishing large and complex operations in the world's highest-risk areas and conflict zones, Dominic now joins you to speak with exciting guests around the world to discuss international risk.The International Risk Podcast – Reducing risk by increasing knowledge.Follow us on LinkedIn and Subscribe for all our great updates!Tell us what you liked!

Two Refuseniks from Tel Aviv talk candidly about Israeli society's reaction to their movement and the supports they've created to make it easier for more youth to refuse enlistment in the IDF.Tal Mitnik and Einat Gerlitz share their story, while also acknowledging despite all they've been through during their stints in military prison, it can't compare to the situation of Palestinian youth their age.Comparisons are made to Canadian settlers; both our states' being predicated on ethnic cleansing and colonial violence, and the struggle to decolonize spaces from within while understanding our role in maintaining that same colonial state.Their assessment of Israeli society at the moment, and the possibilities for peace are instructive, but difficult to hear. Hosted by: Jessa McLeanCall to Action: Call for an #ArmsEmbargoNowFollow the Refusenik Speaking Tour with Independent Jewish VoicesKeep talking about Palestine.Related Episodes: Support Systems Amid State Suppression a discussion with members of a legal support group in Toronto on the ways we can help each other navigate police state tactics. Disrupting Canada's Arms Trade is an interview with activist and organizer Rachel Small of World Beyond War.This episode has been added to our playlist, In Our Lifetime.All of our content is free - made possible by the generous sponsorships of our Patrons. If you would like to support our work through monthly contributions: PatreonFollow us on Instagram or on BlueskyMore Resources: IJV Activist Anna Lippman's SubstackMesarvot (Organization Website)The Israeli teens imprisoned for their refusal to join the army (Galway Pulse)Refusenik speaking tour March 2025 – Independent Jewish Voices Canada

This week Dominic hosts Wolf-Christian Paes on the podcast. They discuss the ethicality of arms trade, different definitions of a 'just war' and what the consequences are on the arms trade, illegal and legal arms trade, arms embargo's, amongst others. Tune in to hear a very articulated episode with lots of information about the arms trade!Wolf-Christian Paes is a Senior Fellow of Armed Conflict at the International Institute for Strategic Studies. He has more than two decades of experience of working on conflict and post-conflict settings with a focus on Security Sector Reform (SSR); Disarmament, Demobilisation and Reintegration (DDR) of ex-combatants and arms control. He is particularly interested in the proliferation of small arms and light weapons (SALW) to non-state armed groups. Based at IISS-Europe in Berlin, Wolf-Christian is part of the Conflict, Security, and Development Programme, where he leads a project on the effectiveness of non-military conflict resolution and stabilisation tools, in particular with regard to non-state armed groups. Wolf-Christian has also worked as a consultant for different development organisations including the World Bank, the European Union, UNDP, GIZ and KfW, advising on recovery and stabilisation programs in conflict and post-conflict environments. He is also a reserve officer of the German Air Force, where he serves as an arms control inspector with the Verification Centre of the German Armed Forces in Germany.The International Risk Podcast is a must-listen for senior executives, board members, and risk advisors, this weekly podcast dives deep into international relations, emerging risks, and strategic opportunities. Hosted by Dominic Bowen, Head of Strategic Advisory at one of Europe's top risk consulting firms, the podcast brings together global experts to share insights and actionable strategies. Dominic's 20+ years of experience managing complex operations in high-risk environments, combined with his role as a public speaker and university lecturer, make him uniquely positioned to guide these conversations. From conflict zones to corporate boardrooms, he explores the risks shaping our world and how organizations can navigate them.The International Risk Podcast – Reducing risk by increasing knowledge.Follow us on LinkedIn for all our great updates.Tell us what you liked!

Unpacking the ceasefire and our feelings around it isn't easy, so who better to help us than Fatima Saleh and Anna Lippman? These two Palestinian Solidarity Activists have been at the front lines for a ceasefire for 15 months, a Free Palestine even longer. How are they feeling about seeing people return to the north of Gaza, or about Trump's comments about what's next for the region? Its a bit complicated.While we can feel joy and relief in the moment, both our guests are clear - we need to keep up the pressure on politicians, continue our education and create more disruptions.Guests:Fatima Saleh, Palestinian activist based in Edmonton, AB; and,Anna Lippman, organizer with Independent Jewish Voices and Labour for Palestine.CALLS TO ACTIONAnna's X thread of GoFundMe Pages for people in Gaza;Epicore Delivers Genocide; and,#ArmsEmbargoNow!Related Episodes: Answering the Call: Labour for Palestine w/Anna Lippman Disrupting Canada's Arms Trade w/World Beyond War's Rachel Small Canada's Colonial Imagination w/Tyler ShipleyAll of our content is free - made possible by the generous sponsorships of our Patrons. If you would like to support us: PatreonFollow us on InstagramMore Resources: The Maple: Trudeau Government Authorized $28.5 Million Of New Military Exports To Israel Since OctoberUN Office of High Commission: Israeli Forces Attack West BankEducation under attack in the Gaza Strip, as of 8 January 2024 - occupied Palestinian territory | ReliefWebAnna Lippman: Protesting Against Israel's Genocide of Palestinians Isn't Antisemitic - The Grind MagazineKeywords: Palestine, ceasefire, Canada, politics, activism, mental health #cdnpoli, #ArmsEmbargoNow

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What makes a perfect victim?For Palestinians fighting to keep their stories alive in the media, it often feels that they must audition for the sympathies of their Western audiences.If they don't fit the mould - then their voices are ignored.In 2021, Mohammed al-Kurd was catapulted into the spotlight when his family's home in the East Jerusalem neighbourhood of Sheikh Jarrah was being forcefully evicted by Israeli settlers.Since then, he's been one of the most outspoken and unapologetic Palestinian voices, using his social media presence, as well as his poetry and journalism, to push back against the media's skewed narratives of his people.He is the author of the celebrated poetry collection 'Rifqa', and the upcoming book 'Perfect Victims'.This week on The Big Picture Podcast, we sit down with Mohammed al-Kurd to talk about flipping the script on how Palestinians are expected to speak and behave in the public eye.We'd love to hear your thoughts on this episode, and any guests you'd like us to have on our show. Reach us by email at mh@middleeasteye.org or find us on instagram @BigPictureMee.You can also watch all our episodes on our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMyaP73Ho1ySj3cO0OSOHZAOgD1WTDixG

John Allen Gay and A.J. Manuzzi interview Ari Tolany, Director of the Security Assistance, Technology and the Arms Trade program at the Center for International Policy.

It has now been over a year since Israel embarked on its genocidal campaign in Gaza. In that time, hundreds of thousands of Palestinians have been killed or injured. Furnishing Israel with more than just diplomatic cover, Western governments have kept up a steady supply of military aid and equipment, actively enabling the wholesale slaughter of Palestinians. Our governments' complicity cannot be ignored or overstated.  At the heart of questions around how and why Britain and the US are continuing to arm Israel lies the international arms trade. Thinking more about how this corrupting, deadly industry operates, and how we might resist it, is vital - something that Palestinians understand only too well: one year ago, Palestinian trade unions reiterated their urgent global call to action, imploring workers across the world to halt the sale of weapons to Israel. We are joined on the show by Ahmed Alnaouq, Andrew Feinstein and Anna Stavrianakis, to discuss how weapons sales to Israel function as a direct expression of state policy; how the arms industry corrupts our own democratic political processes; and the socio-economic opportunity cost of our governments' commitment to militarism. We also talk about the direct impact these weapons have had on life in Gaza, long before October 7th 2023; and the work that We Are Not Numbers is doing to give young Palestinians agency through sharing their stories. --- Ahmed Alnaouq is a former Palestinian diplomat who served in the Palestinian Mission to the UK. He is the co-founder of We Are Not Numbers, which empowers Palestinian youth to share their stories globally. Ahmed holds a masters degree in International Journalism from Leeds University, and his work has been featured in media outlets including the Washington Post, the New Arab, and Gulf News. Andrew Feinstein is the executive director of Shadow World Investigations. Andrew resigned as an African National Congress (ANC) Member of Parliament in South Africa in 2001, in protest at the government's refusal to investigate corruption in a $10 billion arms deal. His first book, After the Party, reveals the impact of this deal. He also wrote the critically acclaimed book The Shadow World: Inside the Global Arms Trade, and worked on an award-winning feature documentary, Shadow World. Anna Stavrianakis is director of research and strategy at Shadow World Investigations, and Professor of International Relations at the University of Sussex. Ahmed, Andrew and Anna are all contributors to the new book, Monstrous Anger of the Guns: How the Global Arms Trade is Ruining the World and What We Can Do About It, which is available now from Pluto Press.

How porous are sanctions? The war in Ukraine has familiarised this show with the concept of dual-use products, like the washing machine whose computer chip can power a lethal drone. FRANCE 24's investigative news website The Observers got reports from citizen journalists in Iran during the 2022 "Woman, Life, Freedom" protests about shotgun cartridges made in France and used in the crackdown on peaceful protesters. We track their journey from the factory to the streets.  Speaking of sanctions, we ask about an Iran that's been living under them for years, that's holding its breath ahead of Israel's forthcoming response to its missile salvos and to a US election with possible consequences on the scale of pressure and isolation.Watch our investigation in fullRepression in Iran, ammunition made in France

A two-year investigation by FRANCE 24 has revealed that hunting cartridges produced by the French-Italian ammunition manufacturer Cheddite were used in Iran during the violent crackdown on the "Woman, Life, Freedom" protests in 2022. The investigation uncovers how these cartridges are widely available in Iran, despite European sanctions imposed in 2011. It appears the ammunition may have been routed through Turkey, where Cheddite at one point held shares in a weapons manufacturing company. This investigation, broadcast by FRANCE 24, sheds light on the dealings that allowed the ammunition to reach Iranian soil, despite international sanctions.

In the final episode of the captivating series featuring Andrew Feinstein, author of "The Shadow World: Inside The Global Arms Trade," we delve into critical topics surrounding injustice and corruption. Andrew, a former ANC Member of Parliament under Nelson Mandela, sheds light on the Russia-Ukraine War, Global Arms Deals, and the impact of the Military-Industrial Complex on international politics. . Throughout his distinguished career, Andrew Feinstein has been a staunch advocate against corruption. He strives to uncover the truth behind political money and the individuals profiting from global conflicts. Join the conversation on protecting America, uncovering hidden agendas, and the importance of seeking independent news sources. . Explore the world of lobbyists, the alarming realities of military privatization, and the staggering misuse of taxpayer dollars. Gain insights into how to make informed choices, vote with integrity, and support investigative efforts for a more transparent future. . Follow #ShadowWorld for eye-opening revelations on Global Arms Deals, the pursuit of justice, and the unwavering commitment of individuals like Andrew Feinstein to combat corruption and foster accountability. . Website https://shadowworldinvestigations.org/  . Social Media https://www.facebook.com/andrew.feinstein.54 https://twitter.com/andrewfeinstein https://www.linkedin.com/in/anfeinstein https://www.instagram.com/andrewfeinstein . #AndrewFeinstein #Injustice #Corruption Part 4) Russia-Ukraine War and the Horrifying Law of Supply and Demand Global Arms Deals, Bribes, and Power   A Dysfunctional Marriage: The Military-Industrial Complex and International Politics   Lobbyists: Big Oil, Big Pharma, Big Arms. The Truth about Political Money.   Who Spent $2 Trillion US Tax dollars on an Invisible Plane that Can't Fly!   George Bush senior, George Bush Jr. The Profit Connection   Dick Cheney and Donald Rumsfeld - Privatizing the Military   Who got rich out of the $39 Billion Profit for the lives of Americans and Iraqis?   The Russia-Ukraine War. The Horrifying Law of Supply and Demand   Protecting America With One Very Expensive Leaky Boat   Finding Independent News Sources.   Vote With Your Feet - Vote With Your Money   Free Training in Methods of Investigation . . Dov Baron's brand new course has just been released on coursifyx.com/belonging ------------- . Titled: "CREATING A CULTURE OF BELONGING." The course is separated into eight sections that will take you by the hand and walk you through exactly how to create a culture of belonging. . Because: CREATING A CULTURE OF BELONGING MAXIMIZES PERSONAL AND CORPORATE SUCCESS. Get Ready to strap on the tanks and Dive Deep into, What it Takes to Create a Culture of Belonging in your organization! Curious to know more? coursifyx.com/belonging .  "Those Who Control Meaning for The Tribe, Also Control The Movement of That Tribe" #leadership #leadershipdevelopment #emotionsourcecode #neuroscience #emotional #meaning #emotional #logic #culture #curiosity #humanbehavior #purpose  

Join Sharjeel Ahmed & Zakaria Sheikh for Tuesday's show from 4-6pm where we will be discussing: “Illegal Settlements” and “Arms Trade.” Illegal Settlements Since 1948, the map of the Holy Land has shifted, leaving Palestine with Gaza and the West Bank. While recent conflicts focus on Gaza, Israel has illegally settled over 13,000 new homes in the West Bank in 2023, worsening tensions and undermining peace. Despite international law deeming these settlements illegal, enforcement remains uncertain. Arms Trade Tune in as we explore the implications of the UK's recent decision to halt specific arms sales to Israel. We will cover the UK's Decision to Halt Arms Sales to Israel, the Islamic Perspective on Peace and Arms Sales, Global Implications of the UK's Decision, Ethical and Political, Considerations in Arms Sales, and the Future of the Global Arms Trade. Guests include: Dr Leonie Fleischmann (Senior Lecturer in International Politics and Human Rights) Labeeda Pasha Oliver Sprague (Military, Security and Police Programme Director at Amnesty International UK) Martin Butcher (Policy Advisor on Arms and Conflict with Oxfam International) Producers: Fezia Haq and Mahira Ramzeen

Alex Cosh, Managing Editor at The Maple joins us to talk about their work holding the powerful accountable. Their most recent story, ignored by Canadian media, is explosive, as it proves Trudeau has been lying about an arms embargo with Israel. There is lots to learn about the Canadian arms trade if we're going to shut it down.We also talk about the importance of finding the truth and exposing it - especially as it related to the work of the movements to disarm Israel.CALL TO ACTION: Get involved with #ArmsEmbargoNow____________________All of our content is free - made possible by the generous sponsorships of our Patrons. If you would like to support us: PatreonFollow us on InstagramResources: Al Jazeera: Canada's Off the Record Arms TradeAppel and Cosh: Pierre Poilievre's Incoming War On Support For PalestineThe Maple: U.S. Names Quebec Contractor In Newly Approved Arms Sale To IsraelFollow Alex Cosh on Twitter (X)The Maple

According to government statistics, the UK has issued more than 100 arms export licences to Israel since the 7 October attack. Patrick Wintour reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Which countries supply weapons and which countries buy them? We learn how uncertainty, tension and conflict are leading to increasing military spend across the world. Host Claire Graham talks to the BBC's defence correspondent Jonathan Beale, about the big industry players and their geopolitical ties. Produced by Cathy Young for the BBC World Service.

David Packouz's life started as a fairly normal one. When he was 23 he began working with his childhood friend Efraim in his new arms business. They began securing government contracts to supply arms to the US military during the second Gulf War. To increase their revenue and contracts they began sourcing ammunitions from China via Albania which was illegal to do. When the US Government caught on to what they were doing, it resulted in federal indictments, betrayal and prison time. David's story was told in the Hollywood blockbuster movie WAR DOGS. He's here today to tell us exactly how everything went down! Go Support David! Courses: https://wardogsacademy.com Music Company: https://www.singularsound.com/ InstaFloss: https://instafloss.com/ This Episode Is #sponsored By CUTS CLOTHING Refine your style with @cutsclothing and get 20% off with code CONNECT at cutsclothing.com/connect! #cutspartner Join The Patreon For Bonus Content! https://www.patreon.com/theconnectshow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Date: 05.06.24 Join Aneeq ur Rehman and Dr Tariq Bajwa for Wednesday's show from 4-6pm where we will be discussing: ‘Environment Day' & 'Arms' Trade'. Environnment Day The show delves into rehabilitating degraded lands to enhance ecosystems and biodiversity. Join us as we work together to secure a sustainable future for generations to come Arms' Trade According to the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI), the total global military expenditure reached $2443 billion in 2023, an increase of 6.8 per cent in real terms from 2022. This was the steepest year-on-year increase since 2009. These figures underscore the scale and impact of the arms trade on global peace, security, and development. There's a significant concern that weaponry manufactured in Britain is being utilized in Gaza in manners that breach international humanitarian law. The government must uphold its own regulations and halt the export of arms to Israel. Guests: Majora Carter-  Real estate developer Emily Apple - Media Coordinator at Campaign Against Arms Trade Producers: Ayesha Tahir, Tahmina Tahir and Anila Syed-Usman

The usual suspects Stiofán Ó Nualláin, Sean Byers and Stewart Mc Gill take a deeper dive into the international guns trade in this second part surrounding the arms industry and militarisation.

Rachel Small, World Beyond War Canada's spokesperson, discusses the organization's work to disrupt the military industrial complex and challenge the culture of war using a variety of tactics.Lately, World Beyond War's focus has been on Gaza. They see their role as highlighting, Canada's complicity in the genocide via our role in the arms trade. Rachel shares details about their latest campaign, Arms Embargo Now, and the promise this moment holds for all movement. The conversation also explores the deep-rooted nationalism in Canada, how it contributes to the support for war and conflicts with our perception we are a peaceful country.______________All of our content is free - made possible by the generous sponsorships of our Patrons. If you would like to support us: PatreonFollow us on InstagramResources: Find a Weapons Manufacturer near you - CANADACALL TO ACTION: Stop Arming Genocide, World Beyond War

Former Navy U.S. Seal and founder of the private military company Blackwater Erik Prince says that “We are fighting wars the wrong way.” Stephen Bryen is known as the “Yoda” of the Arms Trade. Time Magazine comments, “He knows every sinkhole in the regulatory swamp. Ignore him at your peril." He is also a former Deputy Undersecretary of Defense and founder of the Defense Technology Security Administration. This week, we are discussing Erik's new paper “Too Big to Win: How the Military and Industrial Complex and the Neocons Keep America Losing.” One of the central questions posed by Prince – How has America transitioned from a post-Cold War era of dominance to its current state of disarray? Follow us: Website: https://www.thebillwaltonshow.com   

The usual suspects take a dive into the arms industry and militarisation.

Campaign to End Spain-Israel Arms Trade https://euobserver.com/world/157949 #peoplearerevolting twitter.com/peoplerevolting Peoplearerevolting.com movingtrainradio.com

When Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, Ukraine's Western allies committed to sending weapons, ammunition and military hardware to Kyiv. In France, this has meant a major increase in industrial production. French President Emmanuel Macron has said France has entered a "wartime economy", whereby the defence industry is producing more and faster than before. But what does a "wartime economy" actually mean in practice? And how is the "Made in France" arms industry trying to adapt to this increased demand? FRANCE 24's Claire Paccalin and Fadile Bhayat report. 

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Josh Paul created a big stir when he resigned from the US State Department in protest of the sale of weapons to Israel. In a highly publicised letter, he said the rush to arm Israel's war in Gaza was “shortsighted, destructive, unjust and contradictory” The former arms trade expert, who helped the US train the Iraqi police and the Palestinian Authority, and oversaw weapons deals to a number of controversial regimes, says he's now speaking out in the hopes he can pressure the US into changing its foreign policy.We'd love to hear your thoughts on this episode, and any guests you'd like us to have on our show. Reach us by email at mh@middleeasteye.org or find us on instagram @BigPictureMee.You can also watch all our episodes on our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMyaP73Ho1ySj3cO0OSOHZAOgD1WTDixG

More than 30 Palestinian trade unions have issued a united call to stop arming Israel. This call comes in light of Israel's intensified assault on Palestinians over the past weeks, and particularly the unfolding genocide in Gaza. Activists in Canada have responded by blockading weapons facilities in Ontario and Quebec and informing Canadians about the flow of weapons from Canada to Israel. We talk with Rachel Small, an organizer with World Beyond War.

In this episode Ethan sits down with Chris Coyne at the Mercatus Markets and Society Conference to discuss his research on noxious markets. The conversation touches on the role of states in the perpetuation of weapon sales in conflict zones. Coyne's perspective applies an economic-public choice perspective to analyzing foreign policy decisions and how well intentioned programs end up doing more harm than good. Chris Coyne is a Professor of Economics at George Mason University and the Associate Director of the F. A. Hayek Program for Advanced Study in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics at the Mercatus Center

En este episodio me reuno con Deborah Besseghini para hablar de su artículo The Weapons of Revolution: Global Merchants and the Arms Trade in South America (1808-1824), Las armas de la revolución: comerciantes globales y la importación de armas en América del Sur (1808-1824), que es parte del Special Issue Vol. 8 No. 1 (2023): Global Merchants in Spanish America: Business, Networks and Independence (1800-1830). Descargar artículo en acceso abierto: https://revistes.ub.edu/index.... Abstract: Este artículo investiga el rol ejercido por el comercio de armas vinculado a las guerras de Independencia hispanoamericanas en las transformaciones en el comienzo de la globalización decimonónica. Analiza, específicamente, cómo los suministros de armas a los gobiernos contribuyeron al desarrollo post-mercantilista del comercio sudamericano, y determinados efectos dominó de dicho negocio. Este momento de cambio en la historia económica se analiza a través de las trayectorias biográficas de comerciantes bien posicionados entre geopolítica y comercio, que poseían funciones “imperiales” sin estar formalmente involucrados en proyectosimperialistas. Mediante correspondencia comercial y política, documentos notariales y registros de aduanas, de archivos de Europa y las Américas, se revela la operativa de las alianzas y de las iniciativas empresariales de comerciantes globales cuyas compañías fueron principales importadoras de armas en Buenos Aires durante los años precedentes a la liberación de Chile. Las trayectorias de las redes de John McNeile (importante pero olvidado personaje) y David DeForest se insertan en los principales laboratorios económicos y políticos de países desde donde se importaban la mayor parte de armas: Gran Bretaña y los Estados Unidos. Alcanzaron Chile y Perú desde Buenos Aires, y permanecieron cruciales para las campañas de liberación, promoviendo una expansión comercial adicional a lo largo de la costa del Pacífico americano, y hacia Asia, y fueron pioneros en aventuras financieras. Las relaciones entre algunas casas de comercio activas en Hispanoamérica y Asia revelan redes y vínculos transpacíficos, británicos y norteamericanos, entre los sistemas comerciales yeconómicos de dichos lugares. De este modo, relacionando fuentes fragmentarias ydispersas de ambos lados del Atlántico, el artículo desvela la importancia del comercio de armas en Sudamérica como un motor de la emergente globalización. La Dra. Deborah Besseghini es Investigadora postdoctoral y docente en la Universidad de Turín, Deborah Besseghini es doctora en Ciencias Humanísticas por la Universidad de Trieste. Ha sido investigadora invitada en el Laboratoire Mondes Américains/EHESS de París (Francia) y profesora invitada en la Universidad de Tucumán (Argentina). Miembro de redes internacionales de investigadores, ha participado en congresos e iniciativas científicas en distintos países (Chile, Perú, México, Reino Unido, etc.) como por ejemplo el número monográfico del proyecto IMERLIB de la Casa de Velázquez (España). Ha escrito sobre las rivalidades internacionales en la América latina durante la crisis de la monarquía hispana, sobre las transformaciones del comercio en la Era de las Revoluciones y sobre el imperialismo informal. Sus últimos trabajos son: “Global Change: Carlo Vidua and the Age of Revolutions in the Hispanic World” en Atlas Histórico de América, Instituto Panamericano de Geografía e Historia, Lima, 2023, pp. 37-61; “The Space of Imperialism: An Informal Consul on the Banks of the River Plate (1808-1820)”, Nuova rivista storica, 107(1), 2023, 157-206. Presenta Paula de la Cruz-Fernández. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Former Merchant Marine Officer, Eric Shine, joins the program to explain how a whopping 97% of our supply chain is at risk due to foreign ownership with no oversight and cabal protection. He shares his whistleblower story and the persecution that has followed for over a decade. He is aiming to get his information to the Weaponization of Government committee in Congress. You can help by sharing this show.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4656375/advertisement

While the global arms industry may only account for about one percent of global trade, it's important to note what that one percent actually buys. Beyond the price tags on the weapons themselves, arms and arms sales have a tremendous impact on all other aspects of global trade, and on relations between trade partners and competitors. This week's episode is a collaboration between journalist Paul Cochrane and Latitude Adjustment Podcast. Our guest, Andrew Feinstein, is the author of the best-selling book, "The Shadow World: Inside the Global Arms Trade", published in 2011. In his review Noam Chomsky writes, "This shocking expose unveils a shadow world of corruption, greed, slaughter, and other horrors, tawdry and gruesome in its criminality. It must be brought to a quick and final end".   Shadow World was turned into an award winning documentary film, premiering at the Tribeca Film Festival in 2016. Andrew currently resides in the UK with his wife and children, and much of his current work is focused on Shadow World Investigations, an investigative news website focused on global corruption, often involving, but not limited to, the global arms trade.  Support Latitude Adjustment Podcast's coverage of underreportedhuman rights issues around the world by signing up for a monthly donation through our Patreon account, today!

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Former Merchant Marine Officer, Eric Shine, joins the program to explain how a whopping 97% of our supply chain is at risk due to foreign ownership with no oversight and cabal protection. He shares his whistleblower story and the persecution that has followed for over a decade. He is aiming to get his information to the Weaponization of Government committee in Congress. You can help by sharing this show.     Mentioned in the show: Protect your IRA and other assets, contact info@MilesFranklin.com - Tell them "Sarah Sent Me" and get the best service and prices in the country. Dissolve the Spike Protein and blood clots, protect you and your family with Spike Support: Use code "Sarah" to save 10% at https://TWC.health/Sarah Consider subscribing: Follow on my Substack at SarahWestall.Substack.com Follow on Twitter at https://twitter.com/sarah_westall See Important Proven Solutions to Keep Your from getting sick even if you had the mRNA Shot - Dr. Nieusma MUSIC CREDITS: "Do You Trust Me" by Michael Vignola, licensed for broad internet media use, including video and audio       See on Bastyon | Odysee | Bitchute | Rumble | Youtube | Freedom.Social     Eric Shine Biography Eric Shine is a United States Veteran, a graduate of the Federal Military Service Academy, Kings Point, the United States Merchant Marine Academy.  Eric, as a former Naval Officer on Special Duty was trained and Commissioned by the U.S. Navy and was embedded in the American Flag U.S. Merchant Marine. An important civil defense component and integral part of our National Security Programs that have been under attack for decades now. President Franklin Delano Roosevelt, as former Secretary of the U.S. Navy, and then U.S. President, dedicated Kings Point on September 30, 1943, noted that,            

The National Security Hour with Dr. Michael Scheuer & Colonel Mike – Today's National Security Hour on the America Out Loud Network is divided into two unequal parts. In this episode's first segment, the Two Mikes discuss the startlingly grim information about the media's discovery that U.S.-made weapons — including the Javelin anti-tank missile — that were given to Ukraine have been seen...

Global arms trade expert Andrew Feinstein shares his perspective on a charge by the United States that South Africa supplied arms to Russia in a time of war and sanctions. The former African National Congress (ANC) MP, who resigned in protest from Parliament at the ANC's refusal to allow an independent inquiry into a multi-million rand arms deal, also shares his frustration at being left on"standby" for many years to give evidence in the fraud and corruption trial of former President Jacob Zuma and Thales, the French arms company that allegedly bribed him. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Embark on an enthralling journey with this captivating episode as we unravel the complex world of Joanne Leedom-Ackerman's thrilling novel, "Burning Distance." Spanning continents and decades, the book weaves a tale of love and the international arms trade. Discover the fascinating insights and experiences that informed Ackerman's writing, including her time living in London, interviewing a former minister of Saddam Hussein, and her work with PEN International. Aspiring writers will also benefit from her wisdom on perseverance, motivation, and navigating the publishing industry. Don't miss this exploration of love in a tumultuous world and the challenges of staying true to one's passion amidst political and personal upheaval.

This week, I speak with a Jodie of Palestine Action – a UK-based network of activists using sustained direct action to shut down businesses profiting off of the violent oppression of Palestinians. They've already shut down two facilities owned and operated by Elbit Systems, and their tireless work has led to the cancellation of 280 million worth of British military contracts with Israel. Jodie paints a vivid picture of what it looks like to engage in direct action. We break down the meaning of direct action and how it differs from participating in protests. We discuss what this has looked like for Palestine Action, from lock-ons to large-scale property damage used to shut down  facilities by making these blood-soaked capitalist enterprises untenable & unprofitable. Elbit Systems is Israel's largest weapons provider. They produce the drones that monitor and attack Palestinians as well as technology for the apartheid wall. This Israeli company advertises its products as “battle tested” because they've been used extensively against a captive Palestinian population. It uses Gaza as a  “weapons testing lab” so that it can market and sell its products to oppressive regimes around the world. Their drones and weaponry have been used in Myanmar, Kashmir, and on the US-Mexico border wall. GET INVOLVED!Join Pal Action & sign up for the newsletter!https://www.palestineaction.org/join-the-resistance/Participate in a workshop! https://bit.ly/PalActionWorksFollow PalAction on…Insta: https://www.instagram.com/pal_action/Twitter: https://twitter.com/Pal_actionTelegram: https://t.me/palactionDonate to support their work! https://www.palestineaction.org/donate/DRINK PAIRING:Molotov MocktailThis wonderful wintery drink can be served hot or cold! It's a spirit-free cocktail, but as per Jodie's request, the flavors really hit your taste buds "like a sledgehammer" Molotov Mocktail2LWater350gFresh Cranberries (one 12oz package)350mlSweetener—Granulated Sugar, Honey, or Maple Syrup2Cinnamon Sticks12Whole Cloves10Whole Allspice Berries1Star Anise5Fresh Ginger Slices, peeled (about the size of a quarter)2Black Tea sachets 60mlLemon JuiceMETHOD: Add water and cranberries to a pot and bring to a boil. Cover and let simmer for 30 minutes. Add sugar, whole spices, and ginger and simmer for an additional hour, covered. Turn off the heat, add the tea sachets, and let steep for five minutes. Add the lemon juice and stir to incorporate. Strain out all the solids and let cool completely.Serve hot or chilled and poured over ice! Garnish with a lemon slice and a star anise. Enjoy!Tip: to make this boozy, add 45ml of your favorite spirit. Vodka, gin, bourbon, and light rum work best but use whatever you like. A red wine like Burgundy or Merlot work in this as well.Support the show

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Russia is currently the world's second biggest arms exporter, but the war in Ukraine has severely impacted the industry. So, will buyers continue to trade? Terrence Guay, Director of the Center for Global Business Studies at Penn State University gives his analysis. There are many elements of everyday life in the UK that will change since the death of Queen Elizabeth II, including coins, stamps and even the national anthem. The Royal Warrants of Appointment are badges that are awarded to companies that provide goods or services to the Royal Family. They will now be issued in the name of the new King. We hear from Lawrence Mallinson, the director of James White Drinks, a fruit and vegetable drinks company that is waiting for the renewal of their royal warrant. It's Emmys night in Los Angeles, and the Korean hit Squid Game is expected to do well, not long after Parasite became the first foreign language film to win the Best Picture Oscar in 2020. Seung-hoon Jeong, former Korean film critic and now Assistant Professor of Film and Electronic Arts at California State University Long Beach, explains why Korea's film and TV industry is proving a hit.

First, a look inside the arms trade and its effects on politics and society.[ dur: 33mins. ] Suzette Grillot is a Professor of International Studies at University of Oklahoma. She is the co-author of the book The International Arms Trade (with Rachel Stohl), Arms Control and the Environment (with Lakshman Guruswamy) and the co-editor of … Continue reading Scholars' Circle – Effect from Arms Trade on Politics and Society ; Roots of Goodness and Resistance to Evil – August 7, 2022 →

The global arms industry may only account for about one percent of global trade, but it's important to note what that one percent is buying and the role that arms sales play in influencing other aspects of global trade and political relations. We speak with Frank Slijper in Groningen, The Netherlands, where Frank leads a project on the global arms trade for Pax, a global peace research and advocacy organization. Here are Frank's Pax reports on the arms trade in Turkey and the UAE. This episode was originally published on June 27th, 2020 Support Latitude Adjustment Podcast on Patreon!

Although there is often opposition to individual wars, most people continue to believe that the arms industry is necessary in some form: to safeguard our security, provide jobs and stimulate the economy. Not only conservatives, but many progressives and liberals, support it for these reasons. Indefensible puts forward a devastating challenge to this conventional wisdom, which has normalized the existence of the most savage weapons of mass destruction ever known. Indefensible: Seven Myths that Sustain the Global Arms Trade (Zed Books, 2017) is the essential handbook for those who want to debunk the arguments of the industry and its supporters: deploying case studies, statistics and irrefutable evidence to demonstrate they are fundamentally flawed, both factually and logically. Far from protecting us, the book shows how the arms trade undermines our security by fanning the flames of war, terrorism and global instability. In countering these myths, the book points to ways in which we can combat the arms trade's malignant influence, reclaim our democracies and reshape our economies. The book can be read here for free. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Although there is often opposition to individual wars, most people continue to believe that the arms industry is necessary in some form: to safeguard our security, provide jobs and stimulate the economy. Not only conservatives, but many progressives and liberals, support it for these reasons. Indefensible puts forward a devastating challenge to this conventional wisdom, which has normalized the existence of the most savage weapons of mass destruction ever known. Indefensible: Seven Myths that Sustain the Global Arms Trade (Zed Books, 2017) is the essential handbook for those who want to debunk the arguments of the industry and its supporters: deploying case studies, statistics and irrefutable evidence to demonstrate they are fundamentally flawed, both factually and logically. Far from protecting us, the book shows how the arms trade undermines our security by fanning the flames of war, terrorism and global instability. In countering these myths, the book points to ways in which we can combat the arms trade's malignant influence, reclaim our democracies and reshape our economies. The book can be read here for free. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/military-history

Although there is often opposition to individual wars, most people continue to believe that the arms industry is necessary in some form: to safeguard our security, provide jobs and stimulate the economy. Not only conservatives, but many progressives and liberals, support it for these reasons. Indefensible puts forward a devastating challenge to this conventional wisdom, which has normalized the existence of the most savage weapons of mass destruction ever known. Indefensible: Seven Myths that Sustain the Global Arms Trade (Zed Books, 2017) is the essential handbook for those who want to debunk the arguments of the industry and its supporters: deploying case studies, statistics and irrefutable evidence to demonstrate they are fundamentally flawed, both factually and logically. Far from protecting us, the book shows how the arms trade undermines our security by fanning the flames of war, terrorism and global instability. In countering these myths, the book points to ways in which we can combat the arms trade's malignant influence, reclaim our democracies and reshape our economies. The book can be read here for free. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/political-science

Although there is often opposition to individual wars, most people continue to believe that the arms industry is necessary in some form: to safeguard our security, provide jobs and stimulate the economy. Not only conservatives, but many progressives and liberals, support it for these reasons. Indefensible puts forward a devastating challenge to this conventional wisdom, which has normalized the existence of the most savage weapons of mass destruction ever known. Indefensible: Seven Myths that Sustain the Global Arms Trade (Zed Books, 2017) is the essential handbook for those who want to debunk the arguments of the industry and its supporters: deploying case studies, statistics and irrefutable evidence to demonstrate they are fundamentally flawed, both factually and logically. Far from protecting us, the book shows how the arms trade undermines our security by fanning the flames of war, terrorism and global instability. In countering these myths, the book points to ways in which we can combat the arms trade's malignant influence, reclaim our democracies and reshape our economies. The book can be read here for free. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/world-affairs