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Dr. Ramesh Sepehrrad, Iranian American Scholar and Cybersecurity Executive. Iran's Mullahs Gaslight The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) with Phantom Compliance Claims. The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has just confirmed that Iran has escalated its nuclear weapons program to a level that breaches its own declared commitments. The regime is now enriching uranium to levels dangerously close to weapons-grade and is stonewalling inspectors at key undeclared sites.

This week on The International Risk Podcast, Dominic Bowen is joined by Dr. Sarah Case Lackner to explore the emerging risks and evolving opportunities at the intersection of artificial intelligence and nuclear security. With increasing attention on the resilience of global infrastructure, Dr. Case Lackner unpacks how AI is reshaping nuclear supply chains, the hidden dangers of counterfeit components, and the urgent need for cybersecurity preparedness across the sector.From predictive maintenance tools to the threat of ransomware and supply chain sabotage, this conversation highlights both the promise and peril of integrating AI into one of the world's most high-consequence industries. Dr. Case Lackner shares her insights on AI explainability, capacity building, the role of red-teaming in nuclear facilities, and the broader international risks facing today's critical infrastructure professionals.Dr. Sarah Case Lackner is a Senior Fellow at the Vienna Center for Disarmament and Non-Proliferation (VCDNP). She previously served as a Senior Nuclear Security Officer at the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and held roles at the U.S. Department of State and the National Academy of Sciences. With a PhD in Physics from the University of Chicago, she brings both scientific expertise and extensive policy experience to the global nuclear security conversation.Related Resources Mentioned in This Episode:Nuclear Security and the Nuclear Supply Chain in the Age of Artificial Intelligence – Co-authored by Dr. Case Lackner, this report explores the intersection of AI technologies and nuclear security.Securing the Nuclear Supply Chain: A Handbook of Case Studies on Counterfeit, Fraudulent and Suspect Items – A key report mentioned in the episode, offering real-world examples of supply chain vulnerabilities.The International Risk Podcast is a must-listen for senior executives, board members, and risk advisors who need more than headlines. Each week, Dominic Bowen cuts through the noise to bring you unfiltered insights on emerging risks, geopolitics, international relations flashpoints, boardroom blind spots, and strategic opportunities. Hosted by Dominic Bowen, Head of Strategic Advisory at one of Europe's top risk consulting firms, The International Risk Podcast brings together global experts to share insights and actionable strategies from the people who have been there, done it, and shaped outcomes at the highest levels.Dominic's 25 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 organisations can navigate them. Whether he is speaking with intelligence operatives, CEOs, political advisors, or analysts, Dominic helps leaders gain competitive advantage through these conversations.The International Risk Podcast – Reducing risk by increasing knowledge.Follow us on LinkedIn  and Instagram for all our great updates.Subscribe to our newsletter for weekly briefs.Tell us what you liked!

The Isotopes for Hope Podcast is a series that highlightsCanadian leaders in the country's isotope and cancer care sector who are contributing to Canada's leadership role in fighting cancer. While this podcast aims to frame the industry's future in this area, we also feature unique stories and perspectives about the importance of isotopes from current industry leaders. This episode features Lisa Stevens, Director of Programme of Action for Cancer Therapy (PACT) at the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). Lisa joins James for a discussion about the important work that the IAEA leads, its Rays of Hope initiative, and the new partnership between the CNIC and the IAEA in support of the initiative. In 2022, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) launched Rays of Hope, an initiative aimed at addressing disparities in radiation medicine for cancer treatment in low- and middle-income countries. Through partnerships with governments, internationalfinancial institutions, and the private sector, Rays of Hope helps to save lives by increasing access to radiotherapy infrastructure and diagnostic imaging used in cancer care. 

*Qatar calls for safeguards for all Israeli nuclear facilities Qatar reiterated its call for intensified international efforts Saturday to subject all of Israel's nuclear facilities to the safeguards of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). Qatar's Ambassador Jasim Yacoub Al Hammadi highlighted “the need for the international community and its institutions to uphold their commitments under resolutions of the UN Security Council, which called on Israel to subject all of its nuclear facilities to IAEA safeguards.” He also highlighted “the urgency for the international community and its institutions to take decisive action to compel Israel to implement international resolutions, recognise the Palestinian people's right to self-determination and the establishment of their independent state. *Russia says France has repeatedly lied Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov has accused France of lying and violating international agreements, including the implementation of the Minsk agreements for a settlement in Ukraine and violated security guarantees given to Viktor Yanukovych, a former Ukrainian president. He stressed: "France, like other countries, didn't fulfill its guarantees. It was a real lie," adding that when French President Emmanuel Macron accused Russia of posing a threat to Europe, he did not mention France's mistakes. The Minsk Agreements were meant to resolve the Crimea crisis in 2014, as well as Eastern Ukraine. *Arab League denounces attack on security forces in Syria The Arab League condemned acts of violence and attacks on government security forces to fuel internal tensions and threaten civil peace in Syria. It expressed "condemnation of violence, attacks on government security forces, and reckless killings, threaten civil peace, and exacerbate the challenges Syria is facing at this critical stage."​​​​​​​ The Arab League emphasised that "such circumstances require a focus on policies and measures that strengthen and safeguard stability and civil peace to thwart any plans aimed at destabilising Syria and undermining its chances for recovery." *North Korea unveils nuclear-powered submarine for the first time North Korea has unveiled for the first time a nuclear-powered submarine under construction, a weapons system that can pose a major security threat to South Korea and the US. The naval vessel appears to be a 6,000-ton-class or 7,000-ton-class one which can carry about 10 missiles, South Korean submarine expert said, adding the use of the term “the strategic guided missiles” meant it would carry nuclear-capable weapons. *Un warns South Sudan's peace process at risk amid growing violence A recent surge in violence and escalating political tensions in South Sudan are putting a fragile peace process in jeopardy, a UN human rights commission warned. "We are witnessing an alarming regression that could erase years of hard-won progress," Yasmin Sooka, chairperson of the UN Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan, said. She urged leaders to "urgently refocus on the peace process, uphold the human rights of South Sudanese citizens, and ensure a smooth transition to democracy."

It was an honor today to welcome Dr. Rafael Grossi, Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). Dr. Grossi is a distinguished diplomat with an esteemed career spanning 40 years in nuclear non-proliferation and disarmament. He has served as the IAEA's Director General since December 2019 and was re-appointed for a second four-year term beginning in December 2023. Prior to his current role, Dr. Grossi served as Argentina's Ambassador to Austria. Other career highlights include Argentine Representative to the IAEA, President of the Nuclear Suppliers Group, Assistant Director General for Policy and Chief of the Cabinet at the IAEA, and Chief of Cabinet at the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons. He began his career as Argentine Representative to NATO. We were delighted to visit with Dr. Grossi. In our conversation, we discuss the IAEA's critical role in nuclear safety, development, and nonproliferation amid global challenges, including efforts to prevent nuclear accidents in active conflict zones. Dr. Grossi discusses the agency's unprecedented decision to establish a permanent presence of IAEA experts at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in Ukraine to ensure safety and security, the agency's ongoing communication with both Ukrainian and Russian leadership to mitigate risks during wartime, and the dedication of the IAEA staff who have volunteered for these high-risk missions. We cover the IAEA's history, which was inspired by President Eisenhower's “Atoms for Peace” initiative, the agency's evolving mission in regulatory and industrial standardization, the increasing interest in nuclear energy as a demand-driven solution to global power needs, and how the IAEA is supporting countries through their Milestones Program to provide guidance for adopting nuclear energy. Additionally, we explore the growing role of private capital in nuclear projects and the IAEA's efforts to engage with international financial institutions including the World Bank to create a more favorable investing environment for nuclear energy, geopolitical dynamics influencing the sector, and the IAEA's collaboration with nuclear CEOs, vendors, and clients worldwide. It was a profound look at the challenges and opportunities shaping nuclear energy and we are deeply grateful to Dr. Grossi for sharing his time and insights. Mike Bradley kicked off the show by highlighting that even though broader U.S. equity markets continue to post new highs, they're still trying to decipher Trump's current tariff “rhetoric” from future tariff “realism.” Trump surprised markets again this weekend by vowing to impose a 100% tariff on BRICS countries that don't/won't commit to be anchored to the U.S. dollar. He also noted that current global events (including South Korea's President declaring Marshall Law on Tuesday & French lawmakers possibly seeking to hold a no-confidence vote to topple the French President on Wednesday) could spill over and potentially stall the runup in U.S. equities. On the crude oil market front, WTI has traded up ~$2/bbl this week (~$70/bbl) on news the U.S. is sanctioning several foreign entities tied to the Iranian crude oil tanker “shadow fleet.” OPEC delayed their virtual meeting to Dec 5th and consensus is betting OPEC will agree to delay an oil production increase by another three months. On the natural gas front, U.S. natural gas price plunged this week to ~$3/MMBtu due to a warmer 6-10-day weather outlook and a rebound in U.S. gas production (~104bcfpd). European natural gas prices continue to stay elevated mostly due to extremely high November gas storage withdrawals. The EU raised their February gas storage target levels to 50% (up from 45%) due to growing 2025 supply concerns. On the energy equity front, Energy is among the worst performing S&P sectors this past week (down ~1%) due to the strong U.S. dollar, modest OPEC Meeting uncertainty and Canadian/Mexican crude oil

With 70 years of experience in the safe commercial use of nuclear energy, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) says all countries need to follow internationally agreed safety standards, and that safety is the absolute priority.That's according to Rafael Mariano Grossi, IAEA's Director General, who is taking part in the High-Level Week of the UN General Assembly in New York.In an interview with UN News's Nargis Shekinskaya, Mr. Grossi said an apparent willingness by Iran's new Government to resume nuclear inspections and dialogue was a positive development, and he addressed the perilous situation facing nuclear power plants in Ukraine and Russia.

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), the world's central intergovernmental forum for scientific and technical cooperation in the nuclear field, has issued serious warnings regarding the Zaporizhzhia power plant in Ukraine. They have pointed out that current conditions at the power plant are 'very fragile', implying significant potential for disaster if these conditions deteriorate further.The Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant is the largest nuclear power plant in Europe, located in south-eastern Ukraine near the city of Enerhodar. It houses six reactors, providing a significant chunk of the electricity used in the country. Given its vital nature, any instability at such a site threatens not only Ukraine's energy supply but also the safety of the surrounding environment and population.The IAEA has a vital role in shaping the future of nuclear energy, particularly in the areas of safety and security, and sets the worldwide standards that countries adhere to for their nuclear operations. Its warnings, therefore, carry significant weight and highlight the urgent need for action to address whatever issues have arisen at the Zaporizhzhia power plant.In another inspiring act of social responsibility and philanthropy, rapper and business mogul Puff Daddy has donated a generous $1 million to Howard University. This aligns with the growing trend of celebrities using their influence and wealth to contribute towards causes they are passionate about, particularly education.Howard University, a historically black university located in Washington, D.C., has been a significant institution in the American education landscape, producing several notable alumni in diverse fields. Financial contributions like the one made by Puff Daddy not only help to ensure the continuation of such institutions but also provide opportunities for more students to benefit from the quality education they provide.This story is a reminder that while concerns over international safety and the actions of prestigious organizations like IAEA hold major importance, individual contributions to society, like those made by Puff Daddy, can also make a significant impact. Both on a grand scale and on an individual level, actions taken can contribute to shaping a better future - whether that is through maintaining safety standards to prevent potential nuclear disasters, or through contributing to education, the foundation stone of societal development.

David Pu'u is a llfelong surfer, an engineer and a military analyst with an indigenous perspective We are discussing the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant, in Japan, as we seek to understand human systems, the ways we produce energy, and how we seek to avoid calamitous mistakes, and the dangers of the mind. A nuclear and radiation accident is defined by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) as "an event that has led to significant consequences to people, the environment or the facility."

Meet Lameen, a visionary entrepreneur, A Nobel Laureate. Who is on a mission to positively impact one billion lives over the next decade. With a remarkable journey that includes setting up a cancer hospital that now saves thousands of lives yearly to winning the Nobel Peace Prize with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) in 2005, Lameen has dedicated his career to creating meaningful change.In his role as Director of Think at the Future Investment Initiatives (FII) Institute, Lameen launched a global infectious diseases index, initiated a research agenda aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and guided the launch of a healthcare, sustainability, and AI/Robotics roadmap. This experience inspired the creation of 100 Ideas Café, an innovation hub aimed at changing the world one cup of coffee at a time.As a self-proclaimed Coffeepreneur, Lameen's passion for coffee led to owning a coffee shop in Cape Town and founding the blog "From Coffee With Love." His insights on the coffee value chain have been featured on CNN and at international symposiums.Dubbed an "Intellectual Philanthropist" by his followers, Lameen shares profound insights on finding purpose and believing in oneself. Driven by the motto, “Service to others is the rent you pay for your life here on earth,” he continues to inspire and uplift those around them. LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/in/lameen-abdul-malik/ Support the Show.Follow me on Facebook ⬇️https://www.facebook.com/manuj.aggarwal❤️ ID - Manuj Aggarwal■ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/manujaggarwal/ ■ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/realmanuj■ Instagram: ...

In this special edition of the RECET transformative podcast, we revisit the recent RECET festival, where speakers from around the globe discussed ‘Green Transformations.' In this excerpt, three panelists charted the history of nuclear energy—from its ‘dark past' to, perhaps, its ‘green future.' Stephen Gross is the author of Energy and Power: Germany in the Age of Oil, Atoms and Climate Change (Oxford University Press, 2023). He was joined by Elisabeth Röhrlich, author of Inspectors for Peace: A History of the International Atomic Energy Agency (Johns Hopkins University Press, 2022). They spoke alongside Anna Weichselbraun, from the University of Vienna, who is currently finishing a manuscript on knowledge production at the International Atomic Energy Agency. The discussion was moderated by Rosamund Johnston (RECET). Stephen G. Gross is Associate Professor of History and Director of the Center of European and Mediterranean Studies at New York University. After working at the Bureau of Economic Analysis (Department of Commerce) in Washington DC, he received his PhD in history from UC Berkeley. He is the author of Energy and Power: Germany in the Age of Oil, Atoms, and Climate Change (Oxford University Press, 2023) and Export Empire: German Soft Power in Southeastern Europe, 1890-1945, which explores the political economy of the Nazi Empire. His research has been supported by the Fulbright Fellowship, the German Academic Exchange Program, the Institute for New Economic Thinking, the Andrew Carnegie Foundation, and the Andrew Mellon New Directions Fellowship, through which he earned a certificate of sustainable finance at Columbia University. Elisabeth Röhrlich is Associate Professor at the History Department of the University of Vienna and Vice Dean of the Faculty of Historical and Cultural Studies. Her expertise is in twentieth century global and international history, the history of international organizations, the history of the nuclear age and the Cold War, and Austrian contemporary history. She received her PhD in history from the University of Tübingen, Germany, and has held fellowships at the Norwegian Institute for Defense Studies, the German Historical Institute and the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars (both in Washington D.C.), and Monash University South Africa. She is the author of a prize-winning book about the former Austrian chancellor Bruno Kreisky (Kreiskys Außenpolitik, Vienna University Press, 2009), and her writings on the history of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) have been published in journals such as the Diplomacy and Statecraft, Cold War History, and the Journal of Cold War Studies. Her monograph "Inspectors for Peace" on the history of the IAEA was published with Johns Hopkins University Press in 2022. Anna Weichselbraun is a postdoc researcher at the Department of European Ethnology at the University of Vienna. She works at the intersection of historical anthropology of knowledge, semiotics and science and technology studies with an empirical focus on the global governance of technology in the long 20th century. She is currently revising her book manuscript on nuclear knowledge practices at the International Atomic Energy Agency. Rosamund Johnston is the Principal Investigator of Linking Arms: Central Europe´s Weapons Industries, 1954-1994 at RECET. She is the author of Red Tape: Radio and Politics in Czechoslovakia, 1945-1969 which appeared with Stanford University Press in March 2024. Her research has been published in Central European History and a number of edited volumes. She has also written for the Journal of Cold War Studies, East Central Europe, Harvard Ukrainian Studies, Scottish newspaper The National, and public broadcaster Czech Radio. Johnston is the author of one book of public history, Havel in America: Interviews with American Intellectuals, Politicians, and Artists, released by Czech publisher Host in 2019.

In the headlines: Saint Lucia prepares to receive a delegation from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) from the 3rd to the 7th of June and; The sports ministry to capitalize on a Grants Programme, following a courtesy call from the Australia's High Commissioner. For details on these developments and more, visit: www.govt.lc

News: University of the Bundeswehr Munich creates 3D city maps from a single SAR satellite The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and Sahel Region universities map groundwater Topic: This week we wander into a conversation about files, folders, and data as well as thoughts on versioning. Events: SOTM 2024: 6-8 September, Nairobi, Call for academic track due 10 May Agile 2024: 4-7 June, Glasgow Geography2050: 22-24 November, New York

Welcome to an exciting episode featuring a conversation with Lisa Land, a human and organizational factors expert at the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). In this in-depth discussion, Lisa provides valuable perspectives on the role of leadership in the nuclear industry, the importance of resilience, and the integration of safety principles into work culture. In this episode, we zoom in on the most pressing issues in the nuclear sector, focusing on the balance between organizations transforming into learning entities while maintaining security and ensuring compliance. The conversation also delves into the complexities and complications within organizational structures and workflows. We explore the functioning of complex systems, including those within nuclear organizations. We discuss the tight and loose connections that exist, emphasizing the need to identify and monitor these links for designing a non-linear, unpredictive, and non-Newtonian workspace. Furthermore, we explore the application of chaos physics to identify early patterns, which could forecast the evolutionary path of the nuclear industry. The chat closes with an examination of the cultural implications of these adaptive changes. The episode is a must-listen for anyone involved in the nuclear industries on a global scale. Finally, we ruminate on the future of nuclear organizations, highlighting the necessity for dynamic change while upholding stability and the importance of cultural nuances in implementing safety measures. We also ponder on developing fail-proof methods and strategies to fortify resilience in diverse cultural contexts.

Dr. Aliki is a Nuclear Engineer and a consultant who has worked with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) for two decades and holds an experience of over 30 years both in Netherlands and in Austria; both for IAEA and Nuclear-21. We shared a great conversation and insisted much on the African perspective into how to effectively deploy nuclear and establish a grounding decommissioning framework in the Nuclear Power Program. Have a listen to this podcast!

US prosecutors are taking Google to court over allegations it made deals with smartphone makers to ensure it was the default search engine on billions of devices. The Department of Justice claims the tech giant engaged in illegal practices, which Google denies. The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is forecasting that demand for oil, natural gas and coal will all peak before 2030. We ask if this is the beginning of the end for the fossil fuel era, what does it mean for the countries that rely on them now? Pickleball has become a popular racket sport in the US this summer, but why is it frowned upon in some quarters? Michelle Fleury reports on the tennis-like craze from New York City.

SPECIAL: Japan’s Radioactive Fukushima Water Release – Media Propaganda, Report from Vanuatu in S Pacific This Week’s SPECIAL Report: With Japan’s pending release of 1.3 million tons of Tritium-contaminated radioactive water from Fukushima into the Pacific Ocean, and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) approval of that plan, it is time for an examination of...

Notebook reaches 200 episodes! The system logging traffic coming in and going out of the central Japanese Port of Nagoya was hit by a ransomware attack on Tuesday, by the Russia-based hacker group LockBit. The International Atomic Energy Agency IAEA opened an office at Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant on Wednesday monitoring the safe discharge of treated radioactive water into the Pacific Ocean. A river running Ikoma in Nara prefecture turned a bright green this week. And police arrested a 35-year-old man for stealing 1,500 Pokemon trading cards worth 1.15 million JPY (8,000 USD) from a store in Akihabara. With today marking 200 episodes of Notebook and the start of this summer's Tanabata (or Star) Festival, we scan the art events happening this weekend — from Tokyo Gendai in Yokohama, to Tennozu Artweek at WHAT Museum, even Koji Nakano at XYZ Collective — and visit Kishimojin temple in Zoshigaya and its summer festival happening this weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Ed and I navigate a spectrum of pressing global issues. We begin by considering a statement from Rafael Mariano Grossi, the Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), which assures the safety of the Zaporizhzhya Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) in Ukraine. Next, we shift our focus to a disturbing act of protest in Marseille, where the esteemed Alcazar Library was severely damaged by fire. Lastly, we critically evaluate the actions of the so-called 'Ministry of Truth,' questioning its commitment to transparency and truth. Join us as we unpack these stories and the significant implications they hold. JOIN OUR COMMUNITY: theunspokentruth.com.au | Sub to the channel: youtube.com/@unspokentruthofficial --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/unspokentruthofficial/message

Over the past few months, there have been a range of voices calling for the urgent regulation of artificial intelligence. Comparisons to the problems of nuclear proliferation abound, so perhaps it's no surprise that some want a new international body similar to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). But when it comes to AI and global governance, there's already a lot in play- from ethics councils to various schemes for industry governance, activity on standards, various international agreements, and legislation that will have international impact, such as the EU's AI Act. To help get his head around the complicated, evolving ecology of global AI governance, Justin Hendrix spoke to two of the three authors of a recent paper in the Annual Review of Law and Social Science that attempts to take stock of and explore the tensions between different approaches, including Michael Veale, an associate professor in the Faculty of Laws at University College London, where he works on the intersection of computer science, law, and policy; and Robert Gorwa, a postdoctoral researcher at the Berlin Social Science Center, a large publicly-funded research institute in Germany.

International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) leaders, if not necessarily its member states, have in recent weeks adopted a conciliatory tone in public approach toward Iran. IAEA Director General Dr. Rafael Grossi has been going out of his way to accept Iran's explanations of suspicious military nuclear activities as “plausible.” There is a questionable gap between Tehran's ongoing uranium enrichment vs. reactivation of international nuclear monitoring equipment – in which the host country is stalling rather than installing. The United Nations nuclear watchdog organization seems to accept all excuses even though intelligence sources say enough fissile material as been stockpiled for the production of two nuclear bombs should the Islamic Republic so choose. Is IAEA policy based on technical or political considerations? Panel: - Host: Jonathan Hessen. - Amir Oren, Editor at Large, Host of Watchmen Talk and Powers in Play. - Dr. Olli Heinonen, Former IAEA Deputy Director General, Distinguished Fellow, Stimson Center, Washington, D.C. - Brig. Gen. (Ret.) Mark Kimmitt, Former US Assistant Secretary of State for Political-Military Affairs. - Col. (Ret.) Dr. Eran Lerman, Co-host TV7 Middle East Review and Vice President Jerusalem Institute for Strategy Security. Articles on the topic: https://www.tv7israelnews.com/iran-unveils-first-hypersonic-ballistic-missile/ https://www.tv7israelnews.com/israel-threatens-iran-strike/ https://www.tv7israelnews.com/israel-prepares-for-conflict-with-iran/ You are welcome to join our audience and watch all of our programs - free of charge! TV7 Israel News: https://www.tv7israelnews.com/vod/series/563/ Jerusalem Studio: https://www.tv7israelnews.com/vod/series/18738/ TV7 Israel News Editor's Note: https://www.tv7israelnews.com/vod/series/76269/ TV7 Europa Stands: https://www.tv7israelnews.com/vod/series/82926/ TV7 Powers in Play: https://www.tv7israelnews.com/vod/series/84954/ TV7 Israel: Watchmen Talk: https://www.tv7israelnews.com/vod/series/76256/ TV7's Middle East Review: https://www.tv7israelnews.com/vod/series/997755/ My Brother's Keeper: https://www.tv7israelnews.com/vod/series/53719/ This week in 60 seconds: https://www.tv7israelnews.com/vod/series/123456/ #IsraelNews #tv7israelnews #newsupdates Rally behind our vision - https://www.tv7israelnews.com/donate/ To purchase TV7 Israel News merchandise: https://teespring.com/stores/tv7-israel-news-store Live view of Jerusalem - https://www.tv7israelnews.com/jerusalem-live-feed/ Visit our website - http://www.tv7israelnews.com/ Subscribe to our YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/tv7israelnews Like TV7 Israel News on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/tv7israelnews Follow TV7 Israel News on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/tv7israelnews/ Follow TV7 Israel News on Twitter - https://twitter.com/tv7israelnews

The director general of the International Atomic Energy Agency, Rafael Grossi, warns of 'catastrophe' at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant in Ukraine. He urges warring parties to get 'back to their senses' and agree over a 'set of principles' to protect reactors. Also in the programme: YouTubers in Turkey's election; and the EU's plan to regulate AI. (Picture: A motorcade transporting the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) expert mission, escorted by the Russian military, arrives at the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant, March 29, 2023. credit: REUTERS/Alexander Ermochenko)

Fred Wellman served in the Army for 22 years as an aviator and public affairs officer and he left the Armed Forces as a Lieutenant Colonel. He was a Blackhawk helicopter pilot, and completed tours during Operations Desert Storm and Iraqi Freedom. So, in his own words, he invaded Iraq twice. He also was a spokesman for General David Petraeus, and General Martin Dempsey. I have asked Fred for an interview as March 20 marked the 20th anniversary of the Iraq war. Fred is working on a book about his service in Iraq, and the impact of the war on him and the others in his life. He said to me that he could call his memoir: They all died. But he can also sleep at night at ease. We discussed his service, the damage the war caused, if somebody, e. g. ex-President George Bush, should be tried for the invasion, and many other topics. Listen to our conversation. And check also my previous episode about the Iraq war as I talked to Robert E. Kelley⁠ who had been an International Atomic Energy Agency (⁠IAEA⁠) inspector in Iraq in 1992–93 and he was there also in the final months before the 2003 invasion. And if you enjoy what I do, please support me on Ko-fi! Thank you. ⁠⁠https://ko-fi.com/amatisak⁠ ⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/andrej-matisak/message

Some people claim that the American invasion of Iraq 20 years ago started what could be called the post-truth world. Robert E. Kelley had been an International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) inspector in Iraq in 1992–93 and he was there also in the final months before the 2003 invasion. We talked about his experience, his work, and how his team had to deal with leaks to the press from the CIA that ended up being great big lies. Kelley is a Distinguished Associate Fellow at the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI). Listen to our conversation and stay tuned as the next episode of my podcast will be also related to the 20th anniversary of the Iraq war as I talked to Fred Wellman who did tours in Operations Desert Storm and Iraqi Freedom and was also a spokesman for General David Petraeus and General Martin Dempsey in Iraq. And if enjoy what I do, please support me on Ko-fi! Thank you. ⁠https://ko-fi.com/amatisak⁠  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/andrej-matisak/message

In this episode of Lowy Institute Conversations, Hervé Lemahieu discusses the continuing threat of nuclear weapons, global efforts at arms control and Australia's interactions with the global non-proliferation regime around its proposed acquisition of nuclear submarine technology under the AUKUS agreement. He speaks with Australia's Ambassador for Arms Control and Counter-proliferation Ian Biggs, Program Officer for Nuclear Materials Security Jessica Bufford and Dr Geoffrey Shaw, Director-General of the Australian Safeguards and Non-proliferation Office (ASNO). Ian Biggs was appointed Ambassador for Arms Control and Counter-Proliferation in January 2022 and leads Australia's international advocacy on global arms control, non-proliferation and disarmament. He has previously served as Australia's Ambassador to Iran (2016-19), Turkey (2011-14) and Saudi Arabia (2005-08) and has previously served in postings in Iraq, India, Austria and Syria. Ambassador Biggs has also served as Secretary of the International Commission on Nuclear Non-proliferation and Disarmament, Chair of the Australia Group, Special Assistant to the Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency and Chair of the Nuclear Suppliers Group's Dual Use Regime. He holds a Master of Arts (International Relations) from the Australian National University and a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) from the University of Sydney. Jessica Bufford serves as a program officer in the Nuclear Material Security team at the Nuclear Threat Initiative - a nonprofit, nonpartisan global security organization focused on reducing nuclear and biological threats imperiling humanity. Prior to joining NTI, she worked in the Division of Nuclear Security at the IAEA. She has also worked on materials management and minimization at the US Department of Energy National Nuclear Security Administration, and worked previously at NTI as a Herbert J. Scoville Fellow. She received a master's degree in nonproliferation and terrorism studies, with a certificate in conflict resolution, from the Monterey Institute of International Studies and a bachelor's degree in political science and French from Austin College. Dr Geoffrey Shaw was appointed to the position of Director General, Australian Safeguards and Non-proliferation Office (ASNO) in 2022. He is responsible for Australia's implementation and compliance with regard to the Nuclear Non‑proliferation Treaty, Chemical Weapons Convention and the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty. Prior to this appointment, Dr Shaw has most recently served as Australia's High Commissioner to Pakistan, Australia's Ambassador for People Smuggling and Human Trafficking and the Representative of the Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to the United Nations. Previously, Dr Shaw served as the Special Assistant for Policy to the Director General of the IAEA and Australia's Deputy Permanent Representative to the Conference on Disarmament.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Following the shelling of the Russian-controlled nuclear power plant in Ukraine, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has rung the alarm, warning of a possible nuclear catastrophe.Meanwhile, Iran has announced it is enriching uranium at its Fordow nuclear facility at 60 percent.Is there any sign Iran is trying to build a nuclear weapon?With the global nuclear arsenal nearing 13,000 weapons, mostly in the hands of the United States and Russia, it seems an increasing number of countries are trying to expand their nuclear capabilities.Should the non-proliferation treaty signed in 1968 be revised?Rafael Grossi, IAEA chief, talks to Al Jazeera.Subscribe to our channel http://bit.ly/AJSubscribeFollow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/AJEnglishFind us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/aljazeeraCheck our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/@AljazeeraEnglish#Aljazeeraenglish#News

Korea24 – 2022.12.09 (Friday) News Briefing: The nationwide truck drivers strike has come to an end after 16 days. Unionized truckers voted to call off the walkout, despite no demands having been met. (Koo Hee-jin) In-Depth News Analysis (Weekly Economy Review): The cryptocurrency Wemix, operated by video game company Wemade, was delisted from South Korea’s key cryptocurrency exchanges on Thursday, spurring panic among its investors. We take a closer look at what happened with Economics Professor Yang Jun-sok from the Catholic University of Korea. We also discuss the latest jobs growth data, and the growing number of single households in Korea. Korea Trending with Diane Yoo: 1. Police and firefighters in Ulsan killed three bears that escaped from an illegal breeding farm Thursday night. (울산서 곰 3마리 탈출...사육농장 부부 숨진 채 발견) 2. The national football team captain Son Heung-min thanked forward Oh Hyeon-gyu for his role in the team at the World Cup, despite not being included in the 26-man squad. (27번째 대표팀 선수‥등번호 없는 태극전사) 3. Singer/rapper TOP of the K-pop group Big Bang is set to accompany Japanese billionaire Yusaku Maezawa to fly around the moon next year. (日억만장자 마에자와 "빅뱅 탑과 내년 달 여행") Movie Spotlight: A new Korean film “Christmas Carol (크리스마스 캐럴)” hit cinemas this week. But despite its name, it is a very un-festive movie about a young man seeking revenge for the death of his brother. We’ll also discuss the US black comedy horror, “The Menu (더 메뉴)”, starring Ralph Fiennes, with our critics Jason Bechervaise and Darcy Paquet. Next Week From Seoul with Richard Larkin: - The top nuclear envoys of South Korea, the United States and Japan will meet in Jakarta, Indonesia next week to discuss issues related to North Korea. - The chief of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) will visit South Korea from next Tuesday to Friday to discuss a range of nuclear issues with government officials. - South Korea’s first lunar orbiter “Danuri” is set to enter lunar orbit next week.

On this edition of “60 Minutes,” Rafael Grossi is the director general of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). Lesley Stahl reports Grossi's most urgent mission: trying to reach an agreement between the Russians and the Ukrainians to protect Europe's biggest nuclear power plant in Russian-controlled Ukraine. A meltdown could lead to a nuclear catastrophe bigger than Chernobyl. As soccer fans head to Qatar, many will be sifting through packs of World Cup stickers. Think of them as soccer's answer to baseball cards. Jon Wertheim meets Panini sticker enthusiasts to find out why these collectibles inspire such a frenzy. Sharyn Alfonsi visits the Wyoming Honor Farm, a state-run minimum-security prison in the middle of horse country doing its part to help with the wild horse population through a program where inmates train the horses.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Lydie Evrard (https://www.iaea.org/about/organizational-structure/department-of-nuclear-safety-and-security/deputy-director-general-of-department-of-nuclear-safety-and-security) is Deputy Director General and Head of the Department of Nuclear Safety and Security at the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). Ms. Evrard's department focuses on the protection of people, society and the environment from the harmful effects of ionizing radiation, whether the cause is an unsafe act or a security breach, and her team aims to provide a strong, sustainable and visible global nuclear safety and security framework. Her department was created in 1996 as a response to the Chernobyl nuclear accident. Prior to joining the IAEA, Ms. Evrard held the role of Commissioner at the French Nuclear Safety Authority (ASN). Ms. Evrard started her career in the field of engineering, joining the French Ministry of Energy as an engineer and she has worked extensively in the regulatory field over the last 25 years in positions including as Unit Head at the Industry, Research and the Environment Direction of France's Ministry of the Environment (Paris Region); Deputy Head of the Paris Region Division of the Nuclear Safety Authority (ASN) and subsequently Head of the Authority's waste, decommissioning, fuel cycle facilities, research facilities and contaminated soils remediation Department. At the ASN, Ms. Evrard handled both radiation protection and nuclear safety issues. In particular, she led, together with counterparts at the Ministry of Energy, the 2013-2015 national plan for the management of radioactive materials and waste and coordinated the stress tests performed on research and fuel cycle facilities, following the Fukushima Daiichi accident. Before taking up the position of Commissioner at the Nuclear Safety Authority in 2017, Ms. Evrard was the Inter-ministerial Delegate for standardization and Head of Department for standardization, product regulation and metrology in the French Ministry of Economy and Finance. Within this role she coordinated and regulated the French standardization system and coordinated the network of regional metrology offices. Ms. Evrard holds an engineering degree, a Master's degree in Oil and Gas Operations and a Master's degree in Public Administration. She was recently knighted when joining the French Legion of Honor, the highest French order of merit.

Guest: Despite assurances from Eskom and Ministers in the energy cluster that Koeberg's life extension project was on track, the DA has explained today that the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) does not agree with the government's stance. Kevin Mileham MP is the DA Shadow Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy and he joins John to explain. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lameen Abdul-Malik, Nobel Peace Prize (2005), Futurist Thinker, Coffeepreneur “Service to others is the rent you pay for your life here on earth” anon Lameen has set himself a goal to impact one million people's lives positively over the next 5 years and is subsequently spearheading efforts to support that ethos. One of which, is to launch 100 IDEAs cafe (a platform to source ideas to impact our world positively focusing on health, sustainability, technology and the youth).Awarded the Nobel Peace Prize with his colleagues during his tenure at the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) in 2005 for which he worked for over 14 years, he focused on transferring the peaceful use of nuclear science and technology to meet its development goals in Africa. He considers his greatest achievements at the IAEA in using US$200,000 of the prize money from the peace prize, to help establish Zambia's first cancer hospital, which opened in 2007 and treats about 1,500 cancer patients annually. In 2018, he developed a regional strategy to help Africa focus on three priorities in human health, food and agriculture and radiation safety in using nuclear science and technology to address its development challenges.More recently, from January to October 2021, he was headhunted to be Director of Think at the Future Investment Initiative (FII) Institute, where he oversaw the launch of a unique global infectious diseases index that tracks up to 60 pathogens daily, initiated a research agenda in line with the SDGs to highlight topical issues and launched the healthcare, sustainability and AI/Robotics roadmap, as well as guided the selection and curation of ideas aimed at alleviating global societal challenges. He is also very passionate about coffee, for which he has been writing for over 14 years under his personal blog www.fromcoffeewithlove.com and has been featured on CNNs website for Drinking Coffee in October 2020. In June 2019 he was invited by the International Coffee Organisation to participate in a EU Coffee Symposium on the UN Sustainable Development Goals, where he interacted with industry giants like Starbucks, Illy and Nestle to discuss the coffee value chain and he documented his experience in an article on how Africa can benefit from the coffee value chain. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lameen Abdul-Malik, Nobel Peace Prize (2005), Futurist Thinker, Coffeepreneur“Service to others is the rent you pay for your life here on earth” anonLameen has set himself a goal to impact one million people's lives positively over the next 5 years and is subsequently spearheading efforts to support that ethos. One of which, is to launch 100 IDEAs cafe (a platform to source ideas to impact our world positively focusing on health, sustainability, technology and the youth). Awarded the Nobel Peace Prize with his colleagues during his tenure at the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) in 2005 for which he worked for over 14 years, he focused on transferring the peaceful use of nuclear science and technology to meet its development goals in Africa. He considers his greatest achievements at the IAEA in using US$200,000 of the prize money from the peace prize, to help establish Zambia's first cancer hospital, which opened in 2007 and treats about 1,500 cancer patients annually. In 2018, he developed a regional strategy to help Africa focus on three priorities in human health, food and agriculture and radiation safety in using nuclear science and technology to address its development challenges. More recently, from January to October 2021, he was headhunted to be Director of Think at the Future Investment Initiative (FII) Institute, where he oversaw the launch of a unique global infectious diseases index that tracks up to 60 pathogens daily, initiated a research agenda in line with the SDGs to highlight topical issues and launched the healthcare, sustainability and AI/Robotics roadmap, as well as guided the selection and curation of ideas aimed at alleviating global societal challenges.He is also very passionate about coffee, for which he has been writing for over 14 years under his personal blog www.fromcoffeewithlove.com and has been featured on CNNs website for Drinking Coffee in October 2020. In June 2019 he was invited by the International Coffee Organisation to participate in a EU Coffee Symposium on the UN Sustainable Development Goals, where he interacted with industry giants like Starbucks, Illy and Nestle to discuss the coffee value chain and he documented his experience in an article on how Africa can benefit from the coffee value chain. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is Garrison Hardie with your CrossPolitic Daily News Brief for Wednesday, September 7th, 2022. We’re half way through the week ladies and gentleman, let’s see what the news cycle has for us today… but first: Club Membership Plug: Let’s stop and take a moment to talk about Fight Laugh Feast Club membership. By joining the Fight Laugh Feast Army, not only will you be aiding in our fight to take down secular & legacy media; but you’ll also get access to content placed in our Club Portal, such as past shows, all of our conference talks, and EXCLUSIVE content for club members that you won’t be able to find anywhere else. Lastly, you’ll also get discounts for our conferences… so if you’ve got $10 bucks a month to kick over our way, you can sign up now at flfnetwork.com https://www.foxnews.com/world/un-inspectors-find-damage-ukraines-zaporizhzhia-buildings-housing-fresh-nuclear-fuel-radioactive-waste UN inspectors find damage to Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia buildings housing 'fresh' nuclear fuel, radioactive waste U.N. nuclear watchdog, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), said Tuesday it found damage caused to buildings at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant (ZNPP) that are housing "fresh" nuclear fuel and solid radioactive waste. "The team closely witnessed shelling in the vicinity of the ZNPP, in particular on 3 Sept. when the team was instructed to evacuate to the ground level of the Administrative Building," a report by IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi to the United Nations Security Council said. "Moreover, the team observed damage at different locations caused by reported events with some of the damage being close to the reactor buildings." Grossi’s report Tuesday is the first update the international community has received on Europe’s largest nuclear power plant since Russia invaded Ukraine in February. The ZNPP has seen repeated damage caused by shelling that has hit the plant’s power lines connecting it to Ukraine’s electrical grid as well as its structural integrity. In his report, Grossi detailed several events that have "significantly compromised" the plant’s "Seven Pillars" – a standard at which the IAEA bases its security guidelines – since the ZNPP was first occupied in early March by Russian forces. The IAEA chief laid out a litany of concerns relating to damages inflicted on the plant’s electrical system, harm caused to the Central Alarm Station and damage inflicted on a container where the radiation monitoring system is located. The IAEA report also "noted with concern that the shelling could have impacted safety related structures, systems and components, and could have caused safety significant impacts, loss of lives and personnel injuries." Both Russia and Ukraine have accused each other of targeting the nuclear power plant, though the IAEA report did not clarify who is responsible for the attacks on the ZNPP. https://hotair.com/jazz-shaw/2022/09/06/ho-hum-another-47b-for-ukraine-covid-whatever-n494624 Ho hum. Another $47B for Ukraine, COVID, whatever Hey, what’s a paltry fifty billion dollars between friends, right? That’s roughly the amount of money that the Biden administration is asking Congress to approve in a short-term spending bill. The request is being described by the White House as “technical assistance to Congress” in the form of a continuing resolution. Biden’s people would like to see this spending bill pass as a standalone measure before the debate over the big spending bill takes place. That needs to be done by September 30, barely five weeks ahead of the midterm elections. And where will this latest mountain of money be going? To Ukraine, of course. And also to fight COVID, which will apparently be an excuse that we use indefinitely from here on out. Oh, and monkeypox too, or whatever we’re supposed to be calling it this week. There’s also some money for natural disaster recovery in there, which should probably be handled by FEMA. (Government Executive) While Congress and the Biden administration are still hammering out a budget deal for the upcoming fiscal year, the Biden administration is asking for a short-term funding measure with specific funding, totaling $47.1 billion, to support Ukraine, respond to the COVID-19 pandemic and monkeypox spread as well as help areas impacted by natural disasters. The White House said on Friday that a continuing resolution will be needed as the fiscal year ends on Sept. 30, however the administration is confident Congress will come to a bipartisan agreement. If no agreement is reached by the end of the fiscal year, then a government shutdown will begin just over a month from the midterm elections. “Today, as part of our prudent planning for the end of the fiscal year, we are providing technical assistance to Congress on a short-term CR,” which “provides guidance to lawmakers on funding and legislative adjustments that are necessary to avoid disruptions to a range of important public services,” wrote Shalanda Young, director of the Office of Management and Budget, in a blog post. One part of the problem with this situation is that we have blown through so much magical money over the past couple of years, measured in the trillions and largely blamed on the pandemic, that people have likely become numb. At this point, $47.1 billion dollars probably sounds like “no big deal.” Some of us are old enough to remember when a billion dollars sounded like a lot of money. We should be asking the White House to explain precisely how much of this batch of money would be going to Ukraine. We have given more cash and other forms of aid to the Ukrainians than just about every other country combined. Where is all of this money going? How many of the weapons we have sent over there actually made it to the battlefield to fight the Russians and how many of them mysteriously disappeared? We don’t know because we’ve never been told and nobody seems to be keeping track of any of this. Even CNN is admitting that the White House is unable to track any of this. Before the invasion began and Zelensky was turned into some sort of superhero action figure, his government was regularly being investigated for corruption and a lot of arms trafficking took place in Ukraine. Shouldn’t we have a better idea of what’s going on? Some of the rest of the money is supposedly going to “fight COVID.” But how long will we be footing those bills? Not that many people seem to be lining up for booster shots and our businesses and schools are allegedly almost entirely open. Is “fighting COVID” going to be the new magical phrase every time the White House wants to pluck the next fifty billion dollars from the magical money tree in the Rose Garden? The money for natural disasters seems fine, provided it goes to where it’s really needed. Of course, that’s a pretty big assumption these days when we can apparently spend any amount of money domestically provided you work the phrase “climate change” into the title of the bill. https://thepostmillennial.com/breaking-project-veritas-exposes-nyc-charter-school-principal-discriminatory-hiring-practices?utm_campaign=64487 Project Veritas exposes NYC charter school principal discriminatory hiring practices Project Veritas has exposed another teacher who engages in discriminatory hiring practices and encourages the indoctrination of students. An assistant principal in Neighborhood Charter Schools in New York City is revealed to use interview questions to weed out candidates who will not go along with his progressive agenda. New York City Assistant Principal Exposed For Discriminatory Hiring Practices Against Conservatives Wow… you can watch the full video on Project Veritas’ youtube channel, and I even have it linked for you in the show notes. Great work from Project Veritas at exposing the truth. https://townhall.com/tipsheet/juliorosas/2022/09/06/chicago-asking-for-donations-as-texas-sends-migrants-to-il-during-border-crisis-n2612691 Chicago Asking for Help After Texas Sends Over...100 Migrants to IL The city of Chicago is asking for volunteers and donations for migrants who are being bused to Illinois from Texas as illegal border crossings continue to remain at an all-time high. The Associated Press reported the plea for help from the Windy City comes as only two buses arrived from Texas, totaling around 125 people who illegally crossed the U.S.-Mexico border and were then processed and released by Border Patrol. Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot (D) "said the city had not yet heard from any Texas officials and urged Texas’ Republican governor, Greg Abbott, to collaborate on a more humane treatment of the immigrants." Abbott added Chicago as a destination migrants can opt to go to for free in addition to Washington, D.C. and New York City to relieve stress on Texas border towns. Lightfoot accused Abbott of treating the migrants like cargo. "He tries to send human beings, not cargo, not freight, but human beings across the country to an uncertain destination. He is manufacturing a human crisis and it makes no sense to me." But according to NewsNation Ali Bradley reporter, migrants who have taken Texas buses said they felt respected throughout the process. https://twitter.com/i/status/1566929765885419524 - Play Video Well there you go, so all is well sanctuary cities! Now it wouldn’t be a Garrison newsbrief if we didn’t talk about my favorite topic… sports! https://nypost.com/2022/09/05/frances-tiafoe-upsets-rafael-nadal-in-us-open-fourth-round/ American Frances Tiafoe upsets Rafael Nadal in US Open fourth round Frances Tiafoe talked a big game and delivered a bigger one. Greatness was predicted for Tiafoe when he broke onto the scene eight years ago with his speed and power. He finally showed that skill set that had everyone agog when he was 16. And then he broke down in tears after match point when he achieved Monday’s milestone. Before the Round of 16 matchup, Tiafoe expressed confidence he could knock out Spanish legend Rafael Nadal and post the largest win of his as yet unfulfilled career. The 24-year-old American blasted through at Arthur Ashe Stadium on Labor Day before a manic, pro-Tiafoe crowd to upset Nadal with a blistering serve and forehand to make his first Open quarterfinals. Tiafoe, the 22nd seed, stunned No. 2 Nadal 6-4, 4-6, 6-4, 6-3. It was the first time the 36-year-old Nadal lost to an American at a major in 17 years when he was beaten by James Blake. This has been Garrison Hardie with your CrossPolitic Daily News Brief. If you liked the show, hit that share button down below. 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This is Garrison Hardie with your CrossPolitic Daily News Brief for Wednesday, September 7th, 2022. We’re half way through the week ladies and gentleman, let’s see what the news cycle has for us today… but first: Club Membership Plug: Let’s stop and take a moment to talk about Fight Laugh Feast Club membership. By joining the Fight Laugh Feast Army, not only will you be aiding in our fight to take down secular & legacy media; but you’ll also get access to content placed in our Club Portal, such as past shows, all of our conference talks, and EXCLUSIVE content for club members that you won’t be able to find anywhere else. Lastly, you’ll also get discounts for our conferences… so if you’ve got $10 bucks a month to kick over our way, you can sign up now at flfnetwork.com https://www.foxnews.com/world/un-inspectors-find-damage-ukraines-zaporizhzhia-buildings-housing-fresh-nuclear-fuel-radioactive-waste UN inspectors find damage to Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia buildings housing 'fresh' nuclear fuel, radioactive waste U.N. nuclear watchdog, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), said Tuesday it found damage caused to buildings at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant (ZNPP) that are housing "fresh" nuclear fuel and solid radioactive waste. "The team closely witnessed shelling in the vicinity of the ZNPP, in particular on 3 Sept. when the team was instructed to evacuate to the ground level of the Administrative Building," a report by IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi to the United Nations Security Council said. "Moreover, the team observed damage at different locations caused by reported events with some of the damage being close to the reactor buildings." Grossi’s report Tuesday is the first update the international community has received on Europe’s largest nuclear power plant since Russia invaded Ukraine in February. The ZNPP has seen repeated damage caused by shelling that has hit the plant’s power lines connecting it to Ukraine’s electrical grid as well as its structural integrity. In his report, Grossi detailed several events that have "significantly compromised" the plant’s "Seven Pillars" – a standard at which the IAEA bases its security guidelines – since the ZNPP was first occupied in early March by Russian forces. The IAEA chief laid out a litany of concerns relating to damages inflicted on the plant’s electrical system, harm caused to the Central Alarm Station and damage inflicted on a container where the radiation monitoring system is located. The IAEA report also "noted with concern that the shelling could have impacted safety related structures, systems and components, and could have caused safety significant impacts, loss of lives and personnel injuries." Both Russia and Ukraine have accused each other of targeting the nuclear power plant, though the IAEA report did not clarify who is responsible for the attacks on the ZNPP. https://hotair.com/jazz-shaw/2022/09/06/ho-hum-another-47b-for-ukraine-covid-whatever-n494624 Ho hum. Another $47B for Ukraine, COVID, whatever Hey, what’s a paltry fifty billion dollars between friends, right? That’s roughly the amount of money that the Biden administration is asking Congress to approve in a short-term spending bill. The request is being described by the White House as “technical assistance to Congress” in the form of a continuing resolution. Biden’s people would like to see this spending bill pass as a standalone measure before the debate over the big spending bill takes place. That needs to be done by September 30, barely five weeks ahead of the midterm elections. And where will this latest mountain of money be going? To Ukraine, of course. And also to fight COVID, which will apparently be an excuse that we use indefinitely from here on out. Oh, and monkeypox too, or whatever we’re supposed to be calling it this week. There’s also some money for natural disaster recovery in there, which should probably be handled by FEMA. (Government Executive) While Congress and the Biden administration are still hammering out a budget deal for the upcoming fiscal year, the Biden administration is asking for a short-term funding measure with specific funding, totaling $47.1 billion, to support Ukraine, respond to the COVID-19 pandemic and monkeypox spread as well as help areas impacted by natural disasters. The White House said on Friday that a continuing resolution will be needed as the fiscal year ends on Sept. 30, however the administration is confident Congress will come to a bipartisan agreement. If no agreement is reached by the end of the fiscal year, then a government shutdown will begin just over a month from the midterm elections. “Today, as part of our prudent planning for the end of the fiscal year, we are providing technical assistance to Congress on a short-term CR,” which “provides guidance to lawmakers on funding and legislative adjustments that are necessary to avoid disruptions to a range of important public services,” wrote Shalanda Young, director of the Office of Management and Budget, in a blog post. One part of the problem with this situation is that we have blown through so much magical money over the past couple of years, measured in the trillions and largely blamed on the pandemic, that people have likely become numb. At this point, $47.1 billion dollars probably sounds like “no big deal.” Some of us are old enough to remember when a billion dollars sounded like a lot of money. We should be asking the White House to explain precisely how much of this batch of money would be going to Ukraine. We have given more cash and other forms of aid to the Ukrainians than just about every other country combined. Where is all of this money going? How many of the weapons we have sent over there actually made it to the battlefield to fight the Russians and how many of them mysteriously disappeared? We don’t know because we’ve never been told and nobody seems to be keeping track of any of this. Even CNN is admitting that the White House is unable to track any of this. Before the invasion began and Zelensky was turned into some sort of superhero action figure, his government was regularly being investigated for corruption and a lot of arms trafficking took place in Ukraine. Shouldn’t we have a better idea of what’s going on? Some of the rest of the money is supposedly going to “fight COVID.” But how long will we be footing those bills? Not that many people seem to be lining up for booster shots and our businesses and schools are allegedly almost entirely open. Is “fighting COVID” going to be the new magical phrase every time the White House wants to pluck the next fifty billion dollars from the magical money tree in the Rose Garden? The money for natural disasters seems fine, provided it goes to where it’s really needed. Of course, that’s a pretty big assumption these days when we can apparently spend any amount of money domestically provided you work the phrase “climate change” into the title of the bill. https://thepostmillennial.com/breaking-project-veritas-exposes-nyc-charter-school-principal-discriminatory-hiring-practices?utm_campaign=64487 Project Veritas exposes NYC charter school principal discriminatory hiring practices Project Veritas has exposed another teacher who engages in discriminatory hiring practices and encourages the indoctrination of students. An assistant principal in Neighborhood Charter Schools in New York City is revealed to use interview questions to weed out candidates who will not go along with his progressive agenda. New York City Assistant Principal Exposed For Discriminatory Hiring Practices Against Conservatives Wow… you can watch the full video on Project Veritas’ youtube channel, and I even have it linked for you in the show notes. Great work from Project Veritas at exposing the truth. https://townhall.com/tipsheet/juliorosas/2022/09/06/chicago-asking-for-donations-as-texas-sends-migrants-to-il-during-border-crisis-n2612691 Chicago Asking for Help After Texas Sends Over...100 Migrants to IL The city of Chicago is asking for volunteers and donations for migrants who are being bused to Illinois from Texas as illegal border crossings continue to remain at an all-time high. The Associated Press reported the plea for help from the Windy City comes as only two buses arrived from Texas, totaling around 125 people who illegally crossed the U.S.-Mexico border and were then processed and released by Border Patrol. Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot (D) "said the city had not yet heard from any Texas officials and urged Texas’ Republican governor, Greg Abbott, to collaborate on a more humane treatment of the immigrants." Abbott added Chicago as a destination migrants can opt to go to for free in addition to Washington, D.C. and New York City to relieve stress on Texas border towns. Lightfoot accused Abbott of treating the migrants like cargo. "He tries to send human beings, not cargo, not freight, but human beings across the country to an uncertain destination. He is manufacturing a human crisis and it makes no sense to me." But according to NewsNation Ali Bradley reporter, migrants who have taken Texas buses said they felt respected throughout the process. https://twitter.com/i/status/1566929765885419524 - Play Video Well there you go, so all is well sanctuary cities! Now it wouldn’t be a Garrison newsbrief if we didn’t talk about my favorite topic… sports! https://nypost.com/2022/09/05/frances-tiafoe-upsets-rafael-nadal-in-us-open-fourth-round/ American Frances Tiafoe upsets Rafael Nadal in US Open fourth round Frances Tiafoe talked a big game and delivered a bigger one. Greatness was predicted for Tiafoe when he broke onto the scene eight years ago with his speed and power. He finally showed that skill set that had everyone agog when he was 16. And then he broke down in tears after match point when he achieved Monday’s milestone. Before the Round of 16 matchup, Tiafoe expressed confidence he could knock out Spanish legend Rafael Nadal and post the largest win of his as yet unfulfilled career. The 24-year-old American blasted through at Arthur Ashe Stadium on Labor Day before a manic, pro-Tiafoe crowd to upset Nadal with a blistering serve and forehand to make his first Open quarterfinals. Tiafoe, the 22nd seed, stunned No. 2 Nadal 6-4, 4-6, 6-4, 6-3. It was the first time the 36-year-old Nadal lost to an American at a major in 17 years when he was beaten by James Blake. This has been Garrison Hardie with your CrossPolitic Daily News Brief. If you liked the show, hit that share button down below. If you want to sign up for a club membership, then sign up for our conference with that club discount, and THEN sign up for a magazine, you can do all of that at fightlaughfeast.com. And as always, if you’d like to email me a news story, ask about our conference, or become a corporate partner of CrossPolitic, email me, at garrison@fightlaughfeast.com. For CrossPolitic News… I’m Garrison Hardie. Have a great day, and Lord bless!

This is Garrison Hardie with your CrossPolitic Daily News Brief for Wednesday, September 7th, 2022. We’re half way through the week ladies and gentleman, let’s see what the news cycle has for us today… but first: Club Membership Plug: Let’s stop and take a moment to talk about Fight Laugh Feast Club membership. By joining the Fight Laugh Feast Army, not only will you be aiding in our fight to take down secular & legacy media; but you’ll also get access to content placed in our Club Portal, such as past shows, all of our conference talks, and EXCLUSIVE content for club members that you won’t be able to find anywhere else. Lastly, you’ll also get discounts for our conferences… so if you’ve got $10 bucks a month to kick over our way, you can sign up now at flfnetwork.com https://www.foxnews.com/world/un-inspectors-find-damage-ukraines-zaporizhzhia-buildings-housing-fresh-nuclear-fuel-radioactive-waste UN inspectors find damage to Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia buildings housing 'fresh' nuclear fuel, radioactive waste U.N. nuclear watchdog, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), said Tuesday it found damage caused to buildings at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant (ZNPP) that are housing "fresh" nuclear fuel and solid radioactive waste. "The team closely witnessed shelling in the vicinity of the ZNPP, in particular on 3 Sept. when the team was instructed to evacuate to the ground level of the Administrative Building," a report by IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi to the United Nations Security Council said. "Moreover, the team observed damage at different locations caused by reported events with some of the damage being close to the reactor buildings." Grossi’s report Tuesday is the first update the international community has received on Europe’s largest nuclear power plant since Russia invaded Ukraine in February. The ZNPP has seen repeated damage caused by shelling that has hit the plant’s power lines connecting it to Ukraine’s electrical grid as well as its structural integrity. In his report, Grossi detailed several events that have "significantly compromised" the plant’s "Seven Pillars" – a standard at which the IAEA bases its security guidelines – since the ZNPP was first occupied in early March by Russian forces. The IAEA chief laid out a litany of concerns relating to damages inflicted on the plant’s electrical system, harm caused to the Central Alarm Station and damage inflicted on a container where the radiation monitoring system is located. The IAEA report also "noted with concern that the shelling could have impacted safety related structures, systems and components, and could have caused safety significant impacts, loss of lives and personnel injuries." Both Russia and Ukraine have accused each other of targeting the nuclear power plant, though the IAEA report did not clarify who is responsible for the attacks on the ZNPP. https://hotair.com/jazz-shaw/2022/09/06/ho-hum-another-47b-for-ukraine-covid-whatever-n494624 Ho hum. Another $47B for Ukraine, COVID, whatever Hey, what’s a paltry fifty billion dollars between friends, right? That’s roughly the amount of money that the Biden administration is asking Congress to approve in a short-term spending bill. The request is being described by the White House as “technical assistance to Congress” in the form of a continuing resolution. Biden’s people would like to see this spending bill pass as a standalone measure before the debate over the big spending bill takes place. That needs to be done by September 30, barely five weeks ahead of the midterm elections. And where will this latest mountain of money be going? To Ukraine, of course. And also to fight COVID, which will apparently be an excuse that we use indefinitely from here on out. Oh, and monkeypox too, or whatever we’re supposed to be calling it this week. There’s also some money for natural disaster recovery in there, which should probably be handled by FEMA. (Government Executive) While Congress and the Biden administration are still hammering out a budget deal for the upcoming fiscal year, the Biden administration is asking for a short-term funding measure with specific funding, totaling $47.1 billion, to support Ukraine, respond to the COVID-19 pandemic and monkeypox spread as well as help areas impacted by natural disasters. The White House said on Friday that a continuing resolution will be needed as the fiscal year ends on Sept. 30, however the administration is confident Congress will come to a bipartisan agreement. If no agreement is reached by the end of the fiscal year, then a government shutdown will begin just over a month from the midterm elections. “Today, as part of our prudent planning for the end of the fiscal year, we are providing technical assistance to Congress on a short-term CR,” which “provides guidance to lawmakers on funding and legislative adjustments that are necessary to avoid disruptions to a range of important public services,” wrote Shalanda Young, director of the Office of Management and Budget, in a blog post. One part of the problem with this situation is that we have blown through so much magical money over the past couple of years, measured in the trillions and largely blamed on the pandemic, that people have likely become numb. At this point, $47.1 billion dollars probably sounds like “no big deal.” Some of us are old enough to remember when a billion dollars sounded like a lot of money. We should be asking the White House to explain precisely how much of this batch of money would be going to Ukraine. We have given more cash and other forms of aid to the Ukrainians than just about every other country combined. Where is all of this money going? How many of the weapons we have sent over there actually made it to the battlefield to fight the Russians and how many of them mysteriously disappeared? We don’t know because we’ve never been told and nobody seems to be keeping track of any of this. Even CNN is admitting that the White House is unable to track any of this. Before the invasion began and Zelensky was turned into some sort of superhero action figure, his government was regularly being investigated for corruption and a lot of arms trafficking took place in Ukraine. Shouldn’t we have a better idea of what’s going on? Some of the rest of the money is supposedly going to “fight COVID.” But how long will we be footing those bills? Not that many people seem to be lining up for booster shots and our businesses and schools are allegedly almost entirely open. Is “fighting COVID” going to be the new magical phrase every time the White House wants to pluck the next fifty billion dollars from the magical money tree in the Rose Garden? The money for natural disasters seems fine, provided it goes to where it’s really needed. Of course, that’s a pretty big assumption these days when we can apparently spend any amount of money domestically provided you work the phrase “climate change” into the title of the bill. https://thepostmillennial.com/breaking-project-veritas-exposes-nyc-charter-school-principal-discriminatory-hiring-practices?utm_campaign=64487 Project Veritas exposes NYC charter school principal discriminatory hiring practices Project Veritas has exposed another teacher who engages in discriminatory hiring practices and encourages the indoctrination of students. An assistant principal in Neighborhood Charter Schools in New York City is revealed to use interview questions to weed out candidates who will not go along with his progressive agenda. New York City Assistant Principal Exposed For Discriminatory Hiring Practices Against Conservatives Wow… you can watch the full video on Project Veritas’ youtube channel, and I even have it linked for you in the show notes. Great work from Project Veritas at exposing the truth. https://townhall.com/tipsheet/juliorosas/2022/09/06/chicago-asking-for-donations-as-texas-sends-migrants-to-il-during-border-crisis-n2612691 Chicago Asking for Help After Texas Sends Over...100 Migrants to IL The city of Chicago is asking for volunteers and donations for migrants who are being bused to Illinois from Texas as illegal border crossings continue to remain at an all-time high. The Associated Press reported the plea for help from the Windy City comes as only two buses arrived from Texas, totaling around 125 people who illegally crossed the U.S.-Mexico border and were then processed and released by Border Patrol. Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot (D) "said the city had not yet heard from any Texas officials and urged Texas’ Republican governor, Greg Abbott, to collaborate on a more humane treatment of the immigrants." Abbott added Chicago as a destination migrants can opt to go to for free in addition to Washington, D.C. and New York City to relieve stress on Texas border towns. Lightfoot accused Abbott of treating the migrants like cargo. "He tries to send human beings, not cargo, not freight, but human beings across the country to an uncertain destination. He is manufacturing a human crisis and it makes no sense to me." But according to NewsNation Ali Bradley reporter, migrants who have taken Texas buses said they felt respected throughout the process. https://twitter.com/i/status/1566929765885419524 - Play Video Well there you go, so all is well sanctuary cities! Now it wouldn’t be a Garrison newsbrief if we didn’t talk about my favorite topic… sports! https://nypost.com/2022/09/05/frances-tiafoe-upsets-rafael-nadal-in-us-open-fourth-round/ American Frances Tiafoe upsets Rafael Nadal in US Open fourth round Frances Tiafoe talked a big game and delivered a bigger one. Greatness was predicted for Tiafoe when he broke onto the scene eight years ago with his speed and power. He finally showed that skill set that had everyone agog when he was 16. And then he broke down in tears after match point when he achieved Monday’s milestone. Before the Round of 16 matchup, Tiafoe expressed confidence he could knock out Spanish legend Rafael Nadal and post the largest win of his as yet unfulfilled career. The 24-year-old American blasted through at Arthur Ashe Stadium on Labor Day before a manic, pro-Tiafoe crowd to upset Nadal with a blistering serve and forehand to make his first Open quarterfinals. Tiafoe, the 22nd seed, stunned No. 2 Nadal 6-4, 4-6, 6-4, 6-3. It was the first time the 36-year-old Nadal lost to an American at a major in 17 years when he was beaten by James Blake. This has been Garrison Hardie with your CrossPolitic Daily News Brief. If you liked the show, hit that share button down below. If you want to sign up for a club membership, then sign up for our conference with that club discount, and THEN sign up for a magazine, you can do all of that at fightlaughfeast.com. And as always, if you’d like to email me a news story, ask about our conference, or become a corporate partner of CrossPolitic, email me, at garrison@fightlaughfeast.com. For CrossPolitic News… I’m Garrison Hardie. Have a great day, and Lord bless!

Last week, a team of inspectors from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) arrived at Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant. The plant was seized by Russian forces in early May and has recently been the target of sustained shelling, increasing the risk of a nuclear disaster. The head of the IAEA, Rafael Grossi, who is leading the inspection team, has reported that the integrity of the plant has been violated several times. Ian Sample speaks to Prof Claire Corkhill about what this could mean for Zaporizhzhia, what the risks are if the plant loses external power, and how a nuclear meltdown can be avoided. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/sciencepod

Wie kommt das Inspektor*innenteam der International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) mit der Arbeit am ukrainischen Atomkraftwerk Saporischschja voran – das war in den letzten Tagen eine der wichtigsten Fragen im Bezug auf den russischen Angriffskrieg. Eine Zusammenfassung zu den aktuellen Entwicklungen. **********Ihr könnt uns auch auf diesen Kanälen folgen: Instagram und YouTube.

UN report accuses China of human rights abuses in Xinjiang which may constitute crimes against humanity -- including arbitrary detention, forced labour and rape. Also in the programme: IAEA team reaches Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant; and British Vogue's editor. (Picture: A motorcade transporting the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) expert mission arrives at the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant, Ukraine. Credit: REUTERS/Alexander Ermochenko)

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) visits the recently shelled Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in Russia-occupied Ukraine; the United Kingdom's Conservative Party chooses the country's next prime minister; and Chileans vote on a more progressive constitution.    Mentioned on the Podcast   Lillian Posner, “Russian Roulette at the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant,” Think Global Health

1/09/2022. The latest news from Ukraine and about Ukraine. Ukraine is under attack. A mission of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has arrived in the city of Zaporizhzhia to visit Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant (NPP) in the temporarily occupied city of Enerhodar. The relevant statement was made by Zaporizhzhia Regional Military Administration Head Oleksandr Starukh. - 1/09/2022. Добірка новин із героїчної України. Місія МАГАТЕ прибула до Запоріжжя. Звернення Президента України. Заклик до жителів Херсонщини. Енергодар окупований, але його обстрілюють російські війська, аби звинуватити Україну. Окупанти розстріляли колону мирних людей, які еваюковувалися. Новий навчальний рік у школах у час війни. Про це і більше - на веб-сторінці SBS Ukrainian...

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has been sent to south eastern Ukraine to ensure there is no major radioactive leaks or emergencies after several weeks of continued fighting for control of the area currently occupied by Russia. The multi-day journey marks the first journey for the united nations across the line of control between both armies. How significant is this trip? What can the agency do to ensure global safety and security? Also this week renewed conversation around global inflation, specifically fuel and food prices. With families of four spending over $300 each week for groceries, what can be done to soften the impact and is there any relief on the horizon? Thank you all for your continued support. Let us know what you think over on social media and subscribe to find for more episodes each and every Wednesday at 1pm EST. Reach me on the contact page at www.laughtolearnpodcast.com on Instagram and Facebook @laughtolearn or twitter @jacobpavao

UKRAINEI want to start off with a note and a clarification on Ukraine. As you may have seen in the past few days, there have been repeated comments by various Russian officials accusing the United Nations Secretariat of having either cancelled or blocked a visit by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant. I want to clarify a few points. First, the IAEA is a specialized agency that acts in full independence in deciding how to implement its specific mandate. Second, the UN Secretariat has no authority to either block or cancel any IAEA activities.Third, in close contact with the IAEA, the UN Secretariat has assessed that it has in Ukraine the logistics and security capacity to be able to support any IAEA mission to the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant from Kyiv, should both Ukrainian and Russian authorities agree.SENIOR PERSONNEL APPOINTMENT - UNFCCCI also have a senior personnel announcement to share with you, quite an important one. Today, the Secretary-General is appointing Simon Stiell of Grenada as Executive Secretary of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, otherwise known as UNFCCC. The appointment has been made after consultation with the Conference of Parties through its Bureau.Mr. Stiell will succeed Patricia Espinosa of Mexico to whom the Secretary-General is grateful for her commitment and dedicated service to the Organization. The Secretary-General also wishes to extend his appreciation to the Executive Secretary of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification, Ibrahim Thiaw, who will continue to serve as Acting Executive Secretary of UNFCCC until Mr. Stiell assumes this position. Mr. Stiell brings to the position over thirty-three years of experience.SENIOR PERSONNEL APPOINTMENT - GRAINAlso, I just want to read into the record and announcement that was sent out on Friday afternoon. It was about the appointment by the Secretary-General of Amir Mahmoud Abdulla of Sudan as the UN Coordinator for the Black Sea Grain Initiative.Mr. Abdulla succeeds Frederick Kenney, whom you met via videoconference of the United States who was on loan by the International Maritime Organization as interim Coordinator for the UN at the Joint Coordination Centre. The Secretary-General is grateful for Mr. Kenney's dedication, his expertise, his commitment and excellent leadership in implementing the Black Sea Grain Initiative. Mr. Abdulla brings over 30 years of experience in the areas of humanitarian response and management with the World Food Programme as well as expertise in emergency operations, supply chain and security.

The United Nations Security Council has met to address the safety of the Zaporizhzhia [[ZAP-aw-REEZH-zhyuh]] nuclear power plant. Officials at the International Atomic Energy Agency [[IAEA]] are calling for access to the plant, saying the situation is stable but warn that could change at any moment. - Рада Безпеки Організації Об'єднаних Націй зібралася, щоб розглянути безпеку Запорізької [[ZAP-aw-REEZH-zhyuh]] АЕС. Представники Міжнародного агентства з атомної енергії [[МАГАТЕ]] закликають надати доступ до станції, кажучи, що ситуація стабільна, але попереджають, що це може змінитися будь-якої миті.

SECRETARY-GENERAL/TRAVELS The Secretary-General has arrived in the Republic of Korea. Tomorrow he will meet President Yoon Suk Yeol, as well as the Minister of Foreign Affairs. And earlier today in an interview in Ulaanbaatar he expressed his gratitude to the Government and the people of Mongolia for their hospitality and for their support for the UN's work, as well as the country's commitment to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals.ZAPORIZHZHIA In a statement this morning, the Secretary-General said that he is gravely concerned about the unfolding situation in and around the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant in southern Ukraine. He has appealed to all concerned to exercise common sense and reason and not to undertake any actions that might endanger the physical integrity, safety or security of the nuclear plant – the largest of its kind in Europe. Regrettably, he said, instead of de-escalation, over the past several days there have been reports of further deeply worrying incidents that could, if they continue, lead to disaster.  The Secretary-General calls for all military activities in the immediate vicinity of the plant to cease immediately and not to target its facilities or surroundings. He urges the withdrawal of any military personnel and equipment from the plant and the avoidance of any further deployment of forces or equipment to the site. The facility must not be used as part of any military operation. Instead, urgent agreement is needed at a technical level on a safe perimeter of demilitarization to ensure the safety of the area. The United Nations continues to fully support the critical work of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and its efforts to ensure the safe operations of the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant.The Secretary-General urges the parties to provide the IAEA mission with immediate, secure and unfettered access to the site. We must be clear that any potential damage to Zaporizhzhia or any other nuclear facilities in Ukraine, or anywhere else, could lead to catastrophic consequences not only for the immediate vicinity, but for the region and beyond. This is wholly unacceptable, he said.SECURITY COUNCIL This afternoon, at 3:00 p.m., the Security Council will hold a meeting on the situation in the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant. Rafael Mariano Grossi, the Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency, will brief the Council members.SECRETARY-GENERAL/KENYA In a statement issued yesterday, the Secretary-General congratulated the people of Kenya for the peaceful voting during the General Elections on 9 August 2022. He trusts that all political stakeholders and the Kenyan people will continue to demonstrate the same level of calm, patience and respect for the electoral process as they await the announcement of the results of the polls in accordance with the legal timeframe.

Are the organisations that form the Internet governance ecosystem failing to rise to new challenges the modern Internet has created? And if so, what steps need to be taken in order to revitalise Internet governance? Joining me to discuss these issues in depth are Kieren McCarthy (journalist and Internet governance expert) and Chris Buckridge (Advisor to the RIPE NCC Managing Director on issues of Global Strategic Engagement and member of the IGF's multistakeholder advisory group).00:37 - Revitalising Global Internet Governance, by Kieren McCarthy06:09 - Sessions and policy outcomes from ICANN 7408:36 - More on the Internet Governance Forum (IGF); also check out this article from Chris on this year's IGF event13:35 - World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS)15:34 - International Telecommunication Union (ITU)16:05 - International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)18:07 - A useful Q&A on New IP from ISOC20:16 - RIPE Cooperation Working Group21:01 - RIPE Accountability Task Force21:05 - The IANA Stewardship Transition21:23 - Chris on RIPE Principles21:30 - Properties of Today's and Tomorrow's Internet at RIPE 84 (video)24:27 - More on NIS 2 on RIPE Labs and a more recent update in the RIPE Cooperation WG archives39:18 - RIPE IoT Working Group Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Telling the right story is the key to effective communication. Understanding the target audience is critical in order to find that 'right story.' So, how does the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) come up with the right story? What communication strategies have been developed? How can a concept with a negative connotation, such as nuclear technology, be communicated correctly? How does it build its communication strategies? Miklos Gaspar, a communications professional at the agency, explains. *Miklos Gaspar is a development communications professional with 20 years of experience in storytelling, strategic communications and project management. He is currently the Head of Digital Media and Public Information Materials at the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). Etkili iletişimin yolu, doğru hikâyeyi anlatabilmekten geçer. Doğru hikâyeyi bulmak için ise hedef kitleyi anlamak hayatidir. Öyleyse Uluslararası Atom Enerjisi Ajansı doğru hikâyeyi nerede buluyor? Geliştirilen iletişim stratejileri neler? Nükleer teknoloji gibi olumsuz çağrışımda bulunan bir kavram doğru şekilde nasıl aktarılır? İletişim stratejilerini nasıl kurguluyor? Ajansın iletişim uzmanı Miklos Gaspar anlatıyor. *Miklos Gaspar; hikâye anlatımı, stratejik iletişim ve proje yönetimi konularında 20 yıllık deneyime sahip, gelişim iletişimi uzmanı. Uluslararası Atom Enerjisi Ajansında dijital medya ve halkla ilişkiler daire başkanı.

One and a half months have passed since Russia invaded Ukraine from the South, the East and Belarus. This is the second episode in our special series on the environmental impacts of the war. On this episode we discuss the nuclear risks and hazards surrounding the war in Ukraine.With us today is Andriy Martynyuk, Executive Director of the NGO Ecoclub in Rivne, Western Ukraine. An environmental engineer by background, Martynyuk been working at Ecoclub since 2003 and is intimately acquainted with the country's nuclear situation.  Following an overview of the nuclear power plants in the country, he and Boris Schneider discuss the most pressing nuclear risks tied to the war, from radioactive dust from Chernobyl to how attacks on spent nuclear fuel storage facilities could unleash a "dirty nuclear bomb". Also on the table is the question of the international community's response, as the two men delve into the effectiveness of bodies such as the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) in the face of the conflict.This episode is produced by:•Boris Schneider, a climate and environment lead at n-ost, a Berlin-based network for cross-border reporting. Boris heads initiatives to boost climate journalism in Central Asia, the Caucasus and Eastern Europe.•Angelina Davydova, an environmental journalist from Russia. Angelina has been writing about climate change in the region for Russian and international media and attending UN climate summits since 2008. She also teaches environmental journalism and environmental and climate policy and communication in a number of universities and regularly organises training for journalists from Eastern Europe, Central Asia and Caucasus on environmental and climate reporting.

Western foreign ministers are gathering in Brussels to assess their response to the war in Ukraine. Earlier the International Atomic Energy Agency IAEA said essential equipment at Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant was unaffected and there is no change in radiation levels after a fire. The IAEA's statement followed assurances from Ukrainian regulatory authorities. Flo Letoaba spoke to Romeo Kokriatski, a Managing Editor, New Voice Of Ukraine and co-host of Hyper Ukraine

Iran, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Russia and China have resumed talks in Vienna aiming to revive the 2015 nuclear deal. The United States is participating indirectly after withdrawing from the agreement in 2018. But there is another important party in the diplomatic efforts being made: the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). The nuclear watchdog has kept communication and dialogue open with all the parties involved. But as disagreements and tensions on key issues remain unresolved, what would it take for the talks to succeed? And if negotiations fail, what's next? The IAEA Director General, Rafael Mariano Grossi, talks to Al Jazeera.

Dr. Najat Mokhtar Ph.D. is Deputy Director General, and Head of the Department of Nuclear Sciences and Applications, of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA - https://www.iaea.org/), an international organization that seeks to promote the peaceful use of nuclear energy, and to inhibit its use for any military purpose, including nuclear weapons. Prior to her appointment, Dr. Mokhtar was Director of the Division for Asia and the Pacific in the Department of Technical Cooperation of IAEA, and from 2012 to 2014, Dr. Mokhtar was the Section Head of Nutrition and Health related Environmental Studies, Human Health Division, at IAEA. From 2010 to 2012, Dr. Mokhtar was the Director of Science and Technology at the Hassan II Academy of Science and Technology in Morocco, where she coordinated the national strategy on Education and Research. She worked as University Professor and Research Director at the University Ibn Tufail in Morocco for more than 20 years. Dr. Mokhtar was also a Technical Officer at the IAEA from 2001 to 2007. Throughout her professional career, Dr. Mokhtar has contributed to the publication of several books (including the forward to the recent “Ionising Radiation and Mankind”), numerous peer reviewed publications, and she worked as a consultant for various organizations and national and international institutions (including Morocco's Ministry of Health and Ministry of Education, the World Food Program and Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, USAID, WHO, and UNICEF). She was mandated by the Moroccan government as national coordinator to develop a "National Nutrition Strategy in Morocco 2011-2019", including training, education and research. In March 2011, she was elected President of the Moroccan Society of Nutrition. Dr. Mokhtar holds a PhD in Nutrition and Endocrinology from Laval University in Canada and has a doctorate in food sciences from the University of Dijon in France. She has done her postdoctoral training as a Fulbright fellow at Johns Hopkins University in the United States of America.

Gabrielle Kluck is the Director of Ombudsman and Mediation Services at the United Nations (UN) World Food Programme. Gabrielle has had a robust and storied career in both the public and private sectors, serving in several roles at the UN, including Regional Ombudsman and Field Administration Officer. Before the UN, she worked for the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) in leadership positions. Gabrielle has also honed her expertise for global businesses such as Shell, KSG Berenschot, and MDF Training & Consultancy. Her extensive education also covers many fields and specialties. She has her MScBA in Business and Administration from the University of Groningen and studied psychology at the Institute for Applied Integrated Psychology. In this episode… How do you create lasting change in the world? It's a lofty question without an easy answer. So many people try and fall short of improving lives on the scale they hope for. However, it's not impossible. Deep change is not only possible but necessary for progress. Change is also a cumulative effect, happening very slowly and only with the right circumstances. It takes inspiring leaders to take us to that next level, one step at a time. Gabrielle Kluck is trying to improve the world around her by doing just that, and now, she shares that vision with you. Dov Pollack sits down with Gabrielle Kluck, Director of Ombudsman and Mediation Services at the United Nations (UN) World Food Programme, to discuss fostering change and mediating conflicts. The two talk through what it looks like to unlock new thinking in large organizations and how it can transform their work. They also go into humanity in the workplace, the UN's work in the world, and the issues with gender washing. Hear it all on this episode of Next Wave Leadership!

Mr. Lameen Abdul-Malik is a Nobel Peace Prize recipient, Coffeepreneur, Intellectual Philanthropist, and Executive Director of Honest Management LLC, UAE. (https://www.honestmanagement.org/) Awarded the Nobel Peace Prize with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) in 2005, for which he worked for over 14 years, Mr. Abdul-Malik has over twenty years' experience in international development, primarily in Africa, where he was responsible for developing the IAEA regional strategy to help over 41 African countries use nuclear science and technology to address their primary development challenges in health, agriculture and radiation safety. Mr. Abdul-Malik started his career, working at the UK Department for International Development, where he worked on the international trade, debt relief and economic and social research. Mr. Abdul-Malik is also very passionate about coffee and has been writing about coffee for over 13 years on his blog (https://fromcoffeewithlove.com/), for which he was featured on CNN, and recently launched his own espresso brand coffee in collaboration with Sippy Beans of Dubai, UAE. In June 2019, Mr. Abdul-Malik was invited to participate at the International Coffee Organisation (ICO) and European Union (EU) Coffee Symposium on the UN Sustainable development goals (SDGS), where he interacted with global players such as Starbucks, Nestle, and Illy, as they discussed ways in which to improve the coffee value chain. Following his departure from the IAEA, Mr. Abdul-Malik worked as a director for The Future Investment Initiative Institute (FII Institute), a Riyadh, KSA based global foundation focusing on the world's brightest ideas in sustainability, healthcare, education, AI, and robotics, and helping them find their way to materialize, scale and create a positive sustainable impact on humanity. Now as Executive Director of Honest Management LLC, UAE, Mr. Abdul-Malik has set himself a goal of having a positive impact on at least one million people lives within the next 5 years, using his various skill sets in development, education and of course, in coffee. Mr. Abdul-Malik has a Master of Business Administration in International Management from University of Exeter Business School.

Diplomatic relations between the US and France hit an all-time low earlier this month following the announcement of a strategic defense agreement known as AUKUS —between Australia, the UK and US—that provides for the sale of nuclear-powered submarines to Australia. The agreement, which led Australia to scrap a $66 billion dollar deal with France for the delivery of diesel-electric attack submarines initiated in 2016, provoked a rift between the transatlantic allies. France, which took the unprecedented step of recalling its ambassador from Washington for consultations, accused the US of engaging in “lies”, “duplicity” and backstabbing. AUKUS, largely seen as a strategic alliance to contain China's growing air and sea power, drew a sharp rebuke from Beijing, which characterized the agreement as a step towards a new cold war and criticized Washington's decision to export its weapons grade naval nuclear technology to a non-nuclear weapon state as a violation of the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT). The transfer of Highly Enriched Uranium —at over 90% enrichment levels— foreseen in the AUKUS agreement, would be a first and raises serious concerns from a non-proliferation standpoint, not only in Beijing. So, is AUKUS opening a Pandora's box? Guests: Tariq Rauf Former Head of Verification and Security Policy Coordination at the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). Sean O'Keefe Former US Secretary of the Navy under President George H W Bush.

Nick Reed talks about a variety of topics in the news, including: We have another KSGF Happy Hour this Friday! Join us from 4-6 p.m. at Whiskey Tango! On Monday, journalist Lara Logan reported that the drug cartels south of the American border who are intent on crippling border patrol efforts took notice that President Biden had vilified border patrol agents for allegedly using whips against illegal immigrants, and instructed their smugglers to trigger border patrol agents to use excessive force, which the cartel could videotape, thus giving the media the chance to vilify border patrol agents who would then be taken off duty. North Korea fired a short-range ballistic missile into the Sea of Japan early Tuesday. Meanwhile, the Islamic Republic of Iran, the world's leading state sponsor of terrorism, has failed to honor a key agreement that it reached with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) just a couple of weeks ago.

Iran has agreed to allow the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to resume maintenance work on cameras at its nuclear facilities. The decision would let the international observers monitor the country's nuclear facilities and has renewed hopes to revive the stalled nuclear talks. Could this pave the way for getting the Iran nuclear deal back on track? Guests: Marco Carnelos Former Italian Diplomat Borzou Daragahi International Correspondent for The Independent and Senior Fellow at the Atlantic Council Mohammad Marandi Political Analyst and Professor at Tehran University Negar Mortazavi Journalist

Back in 1957, the same year the Soviets put Sputnik — the world's first artificial satellite — into orbit, and Elvis Presley's “All Shook Up” hit the top of the Billboard charts, the UN established the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). The goal was to promote peaceful uses of atomic energy, provide assistance on nuclear safety, and prevent nuclear materials from getting into the wrong hands. How has that worked out? FDD Research Fellow Andrea Stricker has taken a hard look at the IAEA and written a chapter about it for FDD's recently published monograph: “A Better Blueprint for International Organizations.” Andrea also has been keeping track of the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW), another UN offspring. She joins Foreign Podicy host Cliff May — as does FDD Senior Fellow Anthony Ruggiero, who has served on the National Security Council advising the White House on a range of issues including weapons of mass destruction. Participating in the conversation, too: Richard Goldberg, senior advisor to FDD, who has served in the National Security Council and in both houses of Congress. A senior advisor to FDD, he's the editor of the monograph on international organizations.

Back in 1957, the same year the Soviets put Sputnik — the world's first artificial satellite — into orbit, and Elvis Presly's “All Shook Up” hit the top of the Billboard charts, the UN established the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). The goal was to promote peaceful uses of atomic energy, provide assistance on nuclear safety, and prevent nuclear materials from getting into the wrong hands. How has that worked out? FDD Research Fellow Andrea Stricker has taken a hard look at the IAEA and written a chapter about it for FDD's recently published monograph: “A Better Blueprint for International Organizations.” Andrea also has been keeping track of the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW), another UN offspring. She joins Foreign Podicy host Cliff May — as does FDD Senior Fellow Anthony Ruggiero, who has served on the National Security Council advising the White House on a range of issues including weapons of mass destruction. Participating in the conversation, too: Richard Goldberg, senior advisor to FDD, who has served in the National Security Council and in both houses of Congress. A senior advisor to FDD, he's the editor of the monograph on international organizations.

Korea24 – 2021.09.01. (Wednesday) News Briefing: Health authorities have expressed concern that South Korea’s vaccination timetable is at risk of disruption with uncertainty over the arrival of 6 million doses of the Moderna vaccine promised this week. Meanwhile, daily COVID-19 cases have risen above 2,000 for the first time in a week. (Eunice Kim) In-Depth News Analysis: It appears that North Korea has restarted a plutonium-producing reactor at its Yongbyon nuclear complex, according to a report by the International Atomic Energy Agency(IAEA) issued last Friday. The agency described the findings as "deeply troubling”. Washington has reacted by saying that it underscores the urgent need for dialogue and diplomacy. To discuss what is behind this activity and what it means for nuclear negotiations, Jenny Town, Senior Fellow at the Stimson Center in Washington and the Director of Stimson's 38 North Program joins us on the line. Korea Trending with Walter Lee: The government has proposed raising the nation’s defense budget for next year by 4.5% (내년도 국방예산 전년보다 4.5% 오른 55조2277억원). Meanwhile, an online petition is requesting the government to allow people to report menstrual changes as a side effect of COVID-19 vaccines (코로나19 백신 맞고 생리 이상 호소 잇달아). And celebrity Kim Hee-chul has clarified his remarks about adoption of abandoned dogs that caused controversy recently (방송서 '유기견 초보자에 비추천' 발언 김희철). Korea Book Club with Barry Welsh: This week we take a look at a heartwarming picture book called ‘Love is…’ by Korean illustrator Puuung, which depicts romantic moments in the everyday lives of a young couple in love. Morning Edition Preview with Mark Wilson-Choi: Mark introduces Bahk Eun-ji’s piece in tomorrow’s Korea Times on walking tours in Seoul that can refresh pandemic-weary folks. And in tomorrow’s Korea Herald, Song Seung-hyun writes on the closure of The Seoul Cinema, which had been operating for over 40 years.

Good Morning Monaco Wednesday, June 30, 2021 published by NEWS.MC Subscribe to our daily email newsletter Monaco offers mass antibody testing Monaco has launched a coronavirus screening programme to help citizens and residents know more about their antibody status. Race against Indian variant may be lost already The French equivalent of the Centre for Disease Control has predicted that by the end of August 90 percent of new coronavirus cases will be the Indian or Delta variant. Heathrow gets its act together on Covid testing As international travel continues to be close to a nightmare, with rules and regulations constantly changing, there has been a sign of progress at London's Heathrow Airport. Good news on coronavirus cases in Monaco The recent uptick in new coronavirus cases in Monaco appears to have passed, with just one new case of coronavirus reported on Tuesday, June 29. Monaco backs IAEA's cancer initiative The United States has announced that it will provide $5 million to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) for activities in support of cancer care in low- and middle-income countries... Copyright © 2020 NEWS SARL. All rights reserved. North East West South (NEWS) SARL. RCI: 20S08518 - NIS: 6312Z21974 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/monacodailynews/message

Today on The Leaders' Brief - Days after the Indian Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) sent a notice to WhatsApp, calling its new privacy policy “discriminatory”, “unfair” and “irresponsible”, threatening the Facebook-owned messaging application with legal consequences, the social media company said that it will not restrict features if users decide to opt-out of its new privacy policy. After being served a notice by the Indian government, Facebook has promised to keep the privacy update optional, but it is unclear as to what step the social media giant would take once India's Personal Data Protection Bill is turned into an act. Iran has agreed to extend an agreement allowing the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to keep surveillance cameras at its nuclear sites for another month. Iran has steadily increased its nuclear activity, including the enrichment of uranium to a purity of over 20%, a step towards developing nuclear weapons in the last two years, violating the UN-brokered Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, popularly called the Iran Nuclear Deal.  Samoa has been plunged into a political crisis after Prime Minister-elect Fiame Naomi Mata'afa was sworn in as the country's first female prime minister at a ceremony in a tent outside the parliament. The country's first female Prime Minister was forced to take this extraordinary step as her challenger and current Prime Minister Tuilaepa Sailele Malielegaoi has refused to leave office. The Supreme Court has also involved itself in the matter, ordering the appointment of a new leader.  About egomonk: Website | Facebook | Twitter | LinkedInegomonk is a global intelligence platform delivering asymmetric outcomes by bringing organizations closer to the communities they want to serve and the leaders they wish to influence. If you wish to collaborate with us then email us at contact@egomonk.com.

Tom welcomes Amir Adnani, CEO of Uranium Energy Corporation. Amir discusses how long-term contracts are responsible for 85% of uranium sale volume, and as a result, the spot market is relatively small. We haven't seen a new contracting cycle since 2010, when prices went from forty to seventy dollars a pound. We are a decade into a historically long bear market and are beginning to see tighter supply, and producers are shutting in mines. The economics don't work well at thirty-dollar uranium. We are nearing the zone where the contract cycle should pick up. During the Trump administration, there was a three-year period of political uncertainty regarding possible quotas and tariffs. That kept buying and contracting at bay, pending the outcome. The supply-demand fundamentals are pointing to the need for higher uranium prices to bring on new supply. Various companies are looking to buy and store uranium because the current price is below production costs. Having physical uranium in addition to cash can bolster the balance sheet. It also provides a strategic inventory that can accelerate cash flow instead of waiting for a mine to come online. Uranium is a global market, and there are no substitutes. Most utilities aren't overly concerned with price but are more concerned about available supply. Green energy and decarbonization put nuclear power in a strong position. Amir outlines the difficulties in building a uranium mine. These mines take many years to come online, and permitting can be difficult. Few governments in the world fully understand all of the dynamics of the uranium space. Uranium requires patience and a very long-term perspective. He discusses the picture for uranium mining in the United States and what it will take to make new projects economical. Today, nearly the entire supply chain is located overseas, and this is going to change. Uranium is a long-term opportunity. The Biden administration has been pro-nuclear development, and both parties appear to recognize the need for nuclear energy. It's essential to improve education around nuclear power and demonstrate it's importance. There is a lot of fear and misconceptions around nuclear power that need to be overcome. On balance, there is a lot to be gained from nuclear power because it's amongst the safest. Time Stamp References:0:00 - Introduction0:33 - Mine Closures and Uranium3:37 - Volume and New Contracts5:53 - North America Supply7:17 - Fuel Buying11:39 - Utilities and Price14:49 - Mine Development20:08 - Nuclear Working Group26:58 - Political Stability30:32 - Sway Public Opinion33:31 - Nuclear Safety36:20 - Uranium Plays & Risk38:40 - Understanding Uranium40:57 - Wrap Up Talking Points From This Episode Mine closures and utility contracting.Supply dynamics and cost of production.Mine development and nuclear safety.Education and green energy. Guest LinksWebsite: https://www.uraniumenergy.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/AmirAdnani As the President and Chief Executive Officer, director, and a founder of Uranium Energy Corp (UEC: NYSE American), Amir Adnani advanced the Company from concept to U.S. production in its first five years and has developed an extensive pipeline of low-cost, near-term production projects. Mr. Adnani is the founder and Chairman of GoldMining Inc. (GOLD: TSX; GLDG: NYSE American), a gold-resources acquisition and development company that has grown to control a sizeable portfolio of gold projects across the Americas. He is also the Chairman of Uranium Royalty Corp. (URC: TSX-V), a uranium royalty company. By background, he is an entrepreneur and earlier started and expanded two private companies. Mr. Adnani is frequently invited to speak at prominent industry gatherings, including the Milken Institute Global Conference, the International Economic Forum of the Americas, the World Nuclear Fuel Market, and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). He is regularly interviewed by major business medi...

Cindy Vestergaard is the Stimson Centre Director, Nuclear Safeguards Program & Director, Blockchain in Practice program. In this podcast we discuss the interesting work she does in safeguarding nuclear material with blockchain technology.   What is blockchain? Blockchain is a subset of DLT, which is essentially a combination of a variety of different technologies that have been around for already a number of decades, such as peer to peer protocols, cryptography hashing, to make it an immutable ledger that can be shared securely, digitally, across the ecosystem.   The Stimson Centre The Stimson Centre is a think tank that was set up in 1989 by Barry Blechman & Michael Krepon at a time when the Cold War was ending shortly before the fall of the Berlin Wall. It’s a nonpartisan and independent centre that looks at real world problems. The work that Cindy’s team does is evidence-based policy research that sits at the intersection of technology and policy.   SLAFKA In 2019 a partnership was established between the Finnish Radiation and Nuclear Safety Authority (STUK), the Stimson Centre in Washington, D.C., and the University of New South Wales (UNSW) in Sydney, Australia, to develop the world’s first distributed ledger technology (DLT) prototype for safeguarding nuclear material, called SLAFKA. Finland is the first country in the world to be building a deep geological repository for its spent nuclear fuel. STUK, its radiation and nuclear safety authority approached the Stimson Centre for helping them develop a prototype. The question for STUK and for the government of Finland needed to answer is how to ensure that the material underground is also the same that is reflected on the books above ground. Data integrity is very important. The other reason is concerning their relationship with Euratom, the regional safeguards body for the EU’s member states that ensures a regular and equitable supply of nuclear fuels to EU users. The objective is in increasing security, enhancing data sharing and transparency between STUK and Euratom. For the Stimson Centre, the opportunity, was to see if DLT can actually handle the different types of transactions that are needed under a nuclear safeguards agreement.   Data transactions and trust amongst parties From a data transaction perspective; nuclear material moves within a facility, within a country and internationally. As it moves it also shifts in form for example from yellowcake or uranium ore concentrates to enriched uranium. All these movements and change of state have to be logged and reported to either a national regulator or a regional regulator such as Euratom within the EU and then to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) in Vienna. Today’s data transactions come in all shape and form both in terms of paper and in an electronic format. The IAEA has a portal for safeguards declarations but it isn’t universally used. Some countries still provide their declaration on a USB stick whilst others on paper. In the nuclear world there isn’t a lot of trust among different parties. The IAEA goes in to monitor and verify that what states are doing is actually meeting their obligations in using nuclear material for peaceful purposes. One of the reasons why the IAEA hasn’t launched a blockchain system is partly due to its stage of digitisation. International organisations such as the IAEA are the still the product of their member states. If member states are not willing to put money in certain thing then it takes a long time for them to happen.   Launch of the Proof of Concept (PoC) On the 10th of March 2020 the SLAFKA PoC was officially launched in Helsinki. The purpose of the PoC was to demonstrate can the DLT SLAFA prototype handle nuclear safeguard transactions? The answer was yes. The platform was able to demonstrate transactions: Shipping material within a country or outside of a country

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanhwestover/) talks with Murad Salman Mirza about the importance of taking an interdisciplinary approach to organizational development and change management. See the video here: ???. Murad Salman Mirza (https://www.linkedin.com/in/muradsalmanmirza/) is an innovative thinker and an astute practitioner with more than 20 years of multi-disciplinary experience in Organizational Development, Talent Management & Business Transformation in a rich array of roles (e.g., Board Member, Senior Executive, Corporate Manager, Consultant, Trainer, Auditor, Author, Speaker, Mentor, etc.). He ended the last decade as Globally Ranked #1 in HR and Culture, Top 5 in Leadership, Management and Change Management, Top 20 in Agility, Innovation and Future of Work, and Top 35 in Customer Experience, by the world's first open platform, based in the USA, for Thought Leaders (https://www.thinkers360.com/about/). His insights/innovations/solutions/methodologies/tools/techniques/approaches have been added to the libraries of premier institutions across the world (United Nations, Harvard, MIT, Oxford, Cambridge, Princeton, Berkeley, Cornell, Stanford, Columbia, INSEAD, International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies (Geneva), World Bank, IMF, United States Military Academy West Point, United States Marine Corps, United States Naval Academy, California State Library, The National Library of Australia, Canadian Parliament Library, Royal Danish Library, National Library of Finland, etc.) for the growth and development of their talent. He has successfully guided, trained and enabled organizations from the services and manufacturing sectors in gaining competitive strategic and operational advantages through ingrained core values, cohesive corporate culture, fervent embrace of diversity and inclusion practices, responsive organizational design and structures, incisive organizational development interventions, engaged talent management initiatives, robust management systems, astute use of technology and an unrelenting focus on enhancing the delight factor for internal/external customers. Currently, advising/consulting, training/developing, guiding/mentoring and featuring/speaking in regional/global professional forums. Additionally, engaging as a Contributing Author/Blogger/Guest Columnist for several prestigious publications across the world. Check out Dr. Westover's new book, The Alchemy of Truly Remarkable Leadership, here: https://www.innovativehumancapital.com/leadershipalchemy.  Check out the latest issue of the Human Capital Leadership magazine, here: https://www.innovativehumancapital.com/hci-magazine.  Ranked in the Top 10 Performance Management Podcasts: https://blog.feedspot.com/performance_management_podcasts/ ; Ranked in the Top 10 Workplace Podcasts: https://blog.feedspot.com/workplace_podcasts/ ; Ranked in the Top 15 HR Podcasts: https://blog.feedspot.com/hr_podcasts/ ; Ranked in the Top 15 Talent Management Podcasts: https://blog.feedspot.com/talent_management_podcasts/ ; Ranked in the Top 15 Personal Development and Self-Improvement Podcasts: https://blog.feedspot.com/personal_development_podcasts/ ; Ranked in the Top 30 Leadership Podcasts: https://blog.feedspot.com/leadership_podcasts/

McMaster is building on its established strengths in nuclear research, training and innovation with the appointment of Dave Tucker as the university’s first Assistant Vice-President Research, Nuclear. Tucker, who most recently served as head of the Radiation Safety Technical Services at the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) in Vienna, Austria, is well aware of McMaster’s nuclear assets – both talent and infrastructure – and says that’s what drew him back to Canada, his former employer and his alma mater. GUEST: Dave Tucker, Associate Vice-President of Nuclear Research with McMaster University See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the third episode of the Iran Watch Listen podcast, we speak with Laura Rockwood, a former senior official at the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), about the authorities that the IAEA uses to conduct nuclear inspections in Iran, as well as Iran's recent decision to reduce the Agency's level of access. Background The IAEA plays a leading role in monitoring Iran’s nuclear program, including through inspections of nuclear material and related facilities. The international community relies on the IAEA and its public reporting as an objective source of information about the status of Iran's nuclear program and Iran’s compliance with restrictions set forth in the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), the 2015 agreement placing limits on Iran’s nuclear activities. However, nuclear monitoring in Iran did not begin with the JCPOA. As a party to the Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty (NPT), Iran has had a Comprehensive Safeguards Agreement (CSA) in force for decades. These Agreements are intended to cover all nuclear material and nuclear facilities in a country and are used to verify that a nuclear program is peaceful. Following the discovery in the 1990s of Iraq's undeclared nuclear program, the IAEA developed an Additional Protocol to CSAs. This Protocol provides the IAEA with more information about and access to the entirety of a country's nuclear fuel cycle. Iran signed an Additional Protocol in 2003 and implemented it provisionally until 2006. In 2015, Iran agreed to resume its provisional implementation of its Additional Protocol—pending its entry into force—under the JCPOA. The IAEA was granted further access pursuant to the JCPOA, including to inventories of key gas centrifuge components and manufacturing equipment, and was provided with a mechanism to request access to locations not declared by Iran but suspected of involvement in Iran’s nuclear-related work. Our Discussion Laura explains the relationship between the IAEA's authorities in Iran and the differing levels of access that they provide. She uses the analogy of a jigsaw puzzle, with the Agency bringing together pieces of information obtained through inspection to verify the peaceful nature of a country’s nuclear program. Iran's CSA gives the Agency a number of puzzle pieces; provisional application of the Additional Protocol provides more pieces of the puzzle and therefore a higher degree of confidence in the peaceful nature of Iran's nuclear program; the JCPOA adds still more pieces and therefore provides even greater confidence. Late last year, Iran’s parliament ordered the government to suspend all voluntary measures under the JCPOA, including provisional application of the Additional Protocol, by February 23 if the United States failed to lift sanctions. The order has limited the Agency's access in Iran, although Iran and the IAEA did strike a short-term agreement, or “temporary bilateral technical understanding,” just before the deadline. While Agency access will be limited to that provided under Iran’s CSA, Iran has agreed to maintain surveillance in other locations that don’t fall under the CSA for up to three months—though it will not share the images unless sanctions are lifted and the JCPOA is again being implemented. Our discussion also covers the world of open source research—both data, and the tools used to ingest that data and turn it into knowledge. The IAEA has embraced this resource: it has a section dedicated to open source data analysis and is increasingly interested in such research from civil society. Laura describes how analysis based on open source data provides a useful check on government conclusions; it offers a means of verifying governments' claims and a way for governments to share information without compromising sources and methods. Laura further emphasizes the value of publicly releasing IAEA reports, and for those reports to include a high level of detail. This provides transparency and confidence in the nuclear intent of the country being inspected. Expert Bio Laura Rockwood is Director of One Earth Future's Open Nuclear Network, which works on the reduction of nuclear risk using innovation, inclusion, and dialogue supported by open-source data. She spent 28 years at the IAEA, including as the Section Head for Non-Proliferation and Policy in the Office of Legal Affairs. Laura was also the senior legal advisor on all aspects of IAEA safeguards, the principal author of what became the IAEA's Model Additional Protocol, and a participant in negotiations on Iran, Iraq, and North Korea. Useful Links “IAEA Safeguards Overview: Comprehensive Safeguards Agreements and Additional Protocols,” International Atomic Energy Agency “IAEA and Iran,” International Atomic Energy Agency “Monitoring Iran’s Nuclear Activities: NPT and JCPOA Requirements,” Arms Control Association, February 2021 “Joint Statement by the Vice-President of the Islamic Republic of Iran and Head of the AEOI and the Director General of the IAEA,” Atomic Energy Organization of Iran and International Atomic Energy Agency, February 21, 2021 “Verification and Monitoring in the Islamic Republic of Iran in Light of United Nations Security Council Resolution 2231 (2015),” International Atomic Energy Agency, February 16, 2021 “How Will Inspections Work in Iran under the Nuclear Deal?” Iran Watch, July 14, 2015

The Biden administration's commitment to human rights is tested as it vows to recalibrate its foreign policy and demonstrate its dedication to democracy and the rule of law —at home and abroad. President Joe Biden is facing backlash from his democratic colleagues for not holding Saudi leaders fully accountable after the release of a long awaited intelligence report concluded that Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman approved the 2018 brutal assassination in Istanbul of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi. Senator Bob Menendez (D- New Jersey), Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, said the US must send the message that “impunity is not the rule”. The Biden administration also denounced the decision by the chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court, Fatou Bensouda, to investigate alleged war crimes committed by Israel in the Occupied State of Palestine. Meanwhile, Biden is facing criticism from Democrats on Capitol Hill for ordering airstrikes in Syria last month, without Congressional authorization. According to the US, the air strikes targeted Iran-backed militias accused of carrying out a deadly rocket attack on a US-led coalition base in northern Iraq. While Biden campaigned on re-joining the 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) which the Trump administration withdrew from in 2018, the White House says it will not lift sanctions on Iran until Tehran comes into full compliance with its obligations. Iran says it is ready to fulfill its commitments after the US lifts its ‘illegal sanctions and abandons its policy of threats and pressure.' Guests: Michael Lynk- United Nations Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Palestinian Territory occupied since 1967 Hans Blix- former Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). He was head of the United Nations Monitoring, Verification and Inspection Commission (UNMOVIC) in the lead-up to the 2003 Iraq war and is a former Minister of Foreign Affairs of Sweden. Watch other episodes of Inside America ➡ Weekly in-depth interviews with American opinion and policy-makers exploring the issues shaping US politics.

Dan Lazare, investigative journalist, author of "America's Undeclared War" joins us to discuss the rocket attacks on US installations in Iraq. A day after Iraqi private militia units vowed to take the gloves off in the Middle East, a barrage of rockets struck a US installation in Iraq. Has the Biden's administration's decision to attack Syria unleashed a deadly wave of attacks and reprisals? Also, the Pentagon has released footage of Iranian missiles striking a US installation after the assassination of General Qassem Ray McGovern, former CIA analyst and co-founder of the Veteran Intelligence Professionals for Sanity, joins us to discuss the latest round of EU/US coordinated sanctions against Russia regarding Alexey Navalny. The Kremlin argues that the prosecution of Alexei Navalny is an internal issue and that the EU and US are meddling in their affairs. Also, the Social Democratic Party, a key member of Germany's ruling coalition, has said that it wants to see the country take a different approach to relations with Russia.Neil Clark, journalist and broadcaster, joins us to discuss Julian Assange. Australian federal Labor leader Anthony Albanese is reported to have argued against the imprisonment of Julian Assange in a closed meeting with his caucus. According to persons present at the time, Albanese responded “Enough is enough, I don't have sympathy for many of his actions, but essentially I can't see what is served by keeping him incarcerated,” when asked for his opinion on the matter. Albanese has not come out with a similar statement on the record.Chris Hedges, an investigative journalist, returns to enlighten us about his latest article, "The Age of Social Murder." In his article, Hedges posits that the ruling elite class is well aware that their failure to address climate change will lead to human destruction. He says that the deaths of millions due to their reckless behavior effectively means that they are murdering every human being on earth. Hedges finishes his piece by arguing that "A decade from now we'll look back at the current global ruling class as the most criminal in human history, willfully dooming millions upon millions of people to die."Scott Ritter, a former UN weapons inspector in Iraq, joins us to discuss Iran. The Biden administration is making a number of moves that seem designed to doom the nuclear deal. Israeli officials are bragging that Biden will consult with them before making any final decisions of re-entering the agreement. Also, Russia's Permanent Representative to the International Organizations in Vienna Mikhail Ulyanov has warned the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) against adopting a resolution against Iran at a session of its Board of Governors.James Carey, editor and co-owner of Geopolitics Alert, joins us to talk about Afghanistan. Despite a 20-year bloody slog and no progress, two former US Secretaries of Defense are arguing that the US needs to continue its occupation of Afghanistan. Mark Esper and Robert Gates claim that leaving troops in the war-torn nation is the least bad option. Also, Ron Enzweiler's latest article argues that the occupation of Afghanistan "is and will always be a lost cause." Ajamu Baraka, the 2016 US vice-presidential candidate for the Green Party, joins us to discuss Venezuela and Haiti. Secretary of State Tony Blinken spoke to US-backed Venezuelan politician Juan Guaido, claiming that he is out to return democracy to the besieged nation. As with many other foreign policy positions, the Biden administration has decided to stick with the Trump administration course on Venezuela. Also, Canada is supporting the position of the US empire and working to deny the people of Haiti an opportunity to replace US puppet dictator Jovenel Moise.Jim Kavanagh, a writer at The Polemicist and CounterPunch and author of "The American Farce Unravels: Shreds of January 6th," joins us to discuss the US COVID economy. Eleven House Democrats have authored a letter to president Biden pushing him to make recurring payments to US citizens as part of his COVID relief bill. Also, Biden's COVID bill does not extend the national ban on evictions, and homeless activists fear that millions of Americans will suffer eviction and homelessness in the near future.

Welcome to Rhett Palmer with  David Hunter in “The David Hunter Perspective” - Retired US Diplomat David Hunter shares his knowledge, passion, interest and experience.Today's Agenda…1)  Joe Biden says "America is Back":  Biden spoke by video link to leaders of other G-7 countries last Friday.  He announced that he wants to resume 'multi-lateralism' as the approach for American foreign policy.  This is 180 degree difference from Trump's "America First" policy.  Trump criticized NATO, berated Germany's Chancellor for being weak on immigration, etc.  How will this change by Biden make a difference? 2)   Afghanistan---what will Biden Do?:    Biden recently spoke out about the two-decade war in Afghanistan, where he faces a May 1 deadline to remove the remaining 2,500 U.S. troops under a Trump administration negotiated peace agreement with the Taliban. 3)  Iran tossing out International Inspectors?  Iran informed the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) this week that it would suspend allowing U.N. nuclear monitors to conduct inspections of undeclared sites in Iran at short notice ---unless the U.S. rolls back its Iran sanctions by Feb. 23.4) Belarus and Venezuela: The leader of pro-Democracy movement in Belarus, Svetlana TIKHANOVSKAYA, fled to Lithuania.  The leader of pro-democracy in Venezuela, Juan GUAIDO, fled and still hopes to return to overthrow Maduro.  Guaido recently wrote an article in Time Magazine about Tikhanovska, saying she is an example of resistance and dignity for those fighting for democracy.  Are these two just hopeless dreamers? 5) Russia court rejects appeal of Navalny:  A few days ago, the Russian court refused to hear an appeal by Russian political opposition party leader Alexi Navalny, who is sentenced to 2 1/2 years in jail.  Now he is being sent to prison. Russia has rejected Western criticism of Navalny's arrest and the crackdown on demonstrations, claiming this is just meddling in its internal affairs.  What do you think about this? YOUR VISION IS OUR FOCUS Exceptional eye care in a professional, caring, & friendly environment.

Today on The Leaders' Brief - India could become the world's second largest Covid vaccine manufacturer, according to consulting firm Deloitte after the USA. Deloitte India's partner PS Easwaran recently told media houses that India may produce around 3.5 billion COVID-19 vaccine doses this year, less compared only to the USA which is expect to produce over 4 billion doses. Since in its vaccines were approved in the country, India has rolled out over 23 million doses to 20 countries around the world, both as grants and commercial supplies. More batches are expected to be sent to poorer economies in Africa and Latin America. Developed economies are also turning towards India for their vaccine supplies.  Japan is facing a new obstacle in the form of a syringe shortage in administering COVID vaccines to its citizens. Japan has signed contracts to procure about 314 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines from AstraZeneca, Moderna and Pfizer and BioNTech for its 126 million population. As two doses of the vaccines are required for it to be effective, Japan would have secured enough doses and have 62 million extra doses left. However, the country's vaccination drive is facing a new challenge in the form of a shortage of special syringes used to extract the vaccines jabs from vials. Iran recently announced that it would stop access of International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) inspectors to visit the nuclear sites from February 21 if USA refuses to lift sanctions imposed under the previous Trump administration. Iran's new legislation that'll allow Tehran to accelerate nuclear enrichment activities and end its commitments under the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) came as the USA announced it had sold 1.116 million barrels of Iranian fuel seized under its sanctions programme last year.  About egomonk: Website | Facebook | Twitter | LinkedInegomonk is a global intelligence platform delivering asymmetric outcomes by bringing organizations closer to the communities they want to serve and the leaders they wish to influence. If you wish to collaborate with us then email us at contact@egomonk.com.

  www.TheDavidAlliance.com    TDAgiantslayer@gmail.com    webstix.com Tony Herman - the coolest cat on the net     Code: wellbuilttda 15% off   Here's a sharable link: https://wellbuiltsupplements.com/discount/wellbuilttda   Daily Greens probiotic, vegan protein, whey protein, Digestive enzymes, Omega 3's, Performance energy, Performance BCCA's, Vitamins for men, Vitamins for women and a whole lot more.  Right now I am pumping the greens and Pre-workout and loving them both… Heres a secret “I'm on them right now as I do my podcast”.      Dan. 11:32-45   The Lord is going to judge the nations (at the battle of Armageddon) for at least six reasons:  For scattering Israel and the Jewish people among the nations (Joel 3:2) For dividing up the land of Israel, which the Lord describes as “My land” (3:2) For selling the Jewish people into slavery (3:3,5) For engaging in sex trafficking (3:3) For stealing treasures from the Lord (perhaps from the Temple), and from Israel (3:5) For murdering Jews and shedding Jewish blood (3:19, 21)     THE END TIMES    Iran This past week they let the world know that they have an underground missile base near the Persian Gulf capable, they say, of raining death and destruction down upon all of their enemies in the Middle East.      Why the sudden game of “look how tough we are”? It's likely that it is directly connected to Iran's demands that the current military, economic, and trade sanctions against them be lifted.    Anticipating a new presidential administration taking office on January 21, Iran passed a resolution last month giving the US until February 21 to remove all the sanctions that were implemented against them when the Trump administration discarded the 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), or Iran Nuclear Deal. If this sanction softening doesn't take place, Iran will expel the representatives of the UN nuclear watchdog, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).   It's very likely that a Biden administration will do just as the Iranian government asks. Giving in to pressure from the UN was the modus operandi of most presidents prior to Trump, and we can fully expect America to return to its previously globalist ways.   THIS PAST WEEK If you live in northern Israel, it's likely you heard the sound of many fighter jets flying overhead yesterday. In the single-most comprehensive strike in the area, the Israeli air force destroyed Syrian and Iranian targets in the region around Deir el-Zour in eastern Syria. From military headquarters to rocket silos to underground tunnels to airports, every conceivable target that could be destroyed was destroyed.       3. ISRAEL—GOD'S SUPER-SIGN  In the previous chapter I discussed the signs of the end times as they relate to Israel and the city of Jerusalem. Yes, Israel is at a tipping point, and the Bible tells us what will soon happen. The nation of Israel will face two major wars before the end. One of those wars is recorded in Psalm 83, and it seems the beginnings of that war might have already started.  THE GOG AND MAGOG WAR  However, a second and larger war is also coming, which the Bible says will involve Gog and Magog. Ezekiel delivered a prophecy about this coming war:    The war Ezekiel foretells has not happened yet, but it is coming soon. In fact, the events leading up to it are happening even as I write these words. What nations was Ezekiel prophesying about? Here is part of the list:  Gog and Magog are believed by many to be  Russia TURKEY (2017 Bragged of superior man power, money and energy to destroy Israel) Iran (Iranians are not Arabs; they are Persians). This prophecy includes parts of modern-day Iraq and Afghanistan. Ethiopia includes parts of modern-day Sunday and  Sudan and southern Egypt.    The Begin Doctorine: They will take whatever steps necessary to stop their enemies from pursing plans of war or destruction upon them… through advance strikes.   They will use all necessary means to preserve their nation.  The Russian government has warned Israel that this “possible military scenario against Iran will be catastrophic for the region” and that they “should consider the  consequences of such action for themselves.”   Through Ezekiel, God says, “I'm going to put a hook in your jaw, and I'm going to drag you down to the mountains of Israel” (Ezekiel 38:4; 39:2). In fact, Ezekiel continues by saying that when all these nations invade them, the people of Israel will not have to fire a single shot. God says to Israel's enemies, “I'm going to kill you Myself.” I believe this is God's response to Islamic Jihad. It will take seven months to bury the dead and another seven years to clear the debris, according to Ezekiel chapter 39. That's how catastrophic God says it will be.  What does God mean when He declares, “I'm going to put a hook in your jaw”? In the ancient world a master would take a stick with a hook on the end of it and insert it in the jaw of a donkey.   We don't know exactly what this means but it seems to say that God will cause these nation to somehow self destruct. he will destroy them himself…     THEN AFTER THAT… God will humiliate Russia and slowly destroy her with some type of fire. Now Russias military district is near the black sea which is known to have 100's of active mud volcanos with millions of liters of methane gas.  One volcano on average can emit 90,000 pounds of methane gas a day     so what do we do? We pray now for Russia, Iran and Israel that these nations (tho the leaders may not come to Christ) that the people do! We need revivals in these countries so that people go to heaven.      

Awarded the Nobel Peace Prize with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) in 2005 for which I worked for over 14 years, I have over twenty years’ experience in international development, primarily in Africa. M.B.A.-level educated in international management with a broad set of skills in international affairs, diplomacy, strategic leadership, performance improvement, and client relations, I helped managers and institutions to positively impact many lives at a personal, organizational, and sometimes continental level. I consider one of my greatest achievements managing a project to help Zambia treat cancer patients.In addition, I have written a few articles on leadership, management, fighting cancer, and African development and have been a guest speaker on webinars providing solutions to entrepreneurs and the youth for Nigerian businesses post-COVID-19. Since August 2020, I have also been a guest on several podcasts on finding your purpose in life.My other passion includes coffee, for which I have been writing about under my personal blog fromcoffeewithlove.com since 2007, for which I was featured on CNN's website for Drinking Coffee in October 2020. In June 2019 I was invited by the International Coffee Organisation to participate in an EU Coffee Symposium on the UN Sustainable Development Goals #sdgs, where I interacted with industry giants like Starbucks, Illy, and Nestle to discuss the #coffee value chain. I documented my experience in an article on how Africa can benefit from the coffee value chain. I have recently moved to Dubai to start another journey where I plan to offer specialized advisory services to leaders, CEOs, and senior government officials. If you would like to work with me in setting up or improving your coffee business, setting up a cancer management service, motivating your staff, and mentoring the next generation, please contact me.

Ajamu Baraka, Former VP Candidate for the Green Party and co-founder of the Black Alliance for Peace joins us to discuss the frightening array of hawkish candidates that former VP Joe Biden is considering for cabinet positions. Many of these candidates have a background which includes advocating for military action and receiving money from the world's wealthiest arms dealers. Michelle Witte, Co-host of the Sputnik radio show "Political Misfits" joins us for a somewhat light hearted but in depth conversation about insider leaks that Donald Trump is planning to run for President again in 2024. Unnamed sources have leaked to Reuters that "President Donald Trump has told allies he plans to run for president in 2024, according to a report, and could announce his candidacy by the end of next month."Ray McGovern, former CIA analyst and co-founder of Veteran Intelligence Professionals for Sanity, joins us to discuss a New York Times report that Internal Republican divisions over the fate of Gina Haspel's tenure as C.I.A. director have come into view as some Senate leaders showed support while President Trump's allies pushed for her ouster over the agency's role in disseminating the whistle-blower complaint that prompted impeachment. Miko Peled, activist and author of "The General's Son" joins us to discuss his latest article about the policies of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris regarding the Israel occupation of the Palestinian territories. Peled argues that while both Biden and Harris are self declared zionists, the change of power in DC creates a "sense of a new beginning and should be used as an opportunity to change the paradigm on Palestine."Laith Marouf, Beirut based journalist, joins us to discuss a new International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) report on Iran's nuclear program that mostly reiterates things already known about the program. An antiwar.com article argues that this means a new round of pushing Iran for answers on a site that has little evidence of ever being active.Mark Sleboda, International security analyst, joins us to discuss recent Ukrainian provocations in the Donbass region of the beleaguered Eastern European nation. A recent article at nationalinterest.org argues that the timing and scale of these actions seem to indicate that they are directly related to the likely election of former VP Joe Biden. Also, there is a growing appetite in Kiev to renegotiate some of the Minsk Protocol's provisions, with an increasing number of Ukrainian commentators and politicians charging that the agreement is impossible to implement in its current form. Daniel Lazare, investigative Journalist and author of "The Velvet Coup" joins us to discuss president Trump's recent reshuffling of leadership at the pentagon and its relationship to the occupation of Afghanistan. Could the hiring of dovish Army Colonel Douglas McGregor indicate a move by Trump to clear the troops from Afghanistan before he leaves office in January?Caleb Maupin, journalist and political analyst joins us to discuss Iranian President Rouhani's recent statement that he is willing to take 'any opportunity' to lift US sanctions. "Our aim is to lift the pressure of sanctions from the shoulders of our people," Rouhani said in televised remarks during a weekly cabinet meeting on Wednesday. These remarks drew immediate criticism from conservative hardliners in the government. Additionally, Caleb will give his thoughts on the announcement by the new Bolivian government that they intend to improve and maintain close ties between La Paz and Tehran

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People should want in their law as in their politics two things, honesty, and consistency. The rushing through of this nomination gives us neither. What will happen with the SCOTUS nomination?There's a legal war being launched against Trump's eviction moratorium, aiming to unwind renter protections by landlords and their lobbyists. According to housing advocates, Millions of renters in the U.S. are facing the renewed threat of eviction. Has the government weakened its protections in response to recent lawsuits?This piece by Professor Cohn gives great insight into the history here which a lot of people may have forgotten or never knew because they've been inundated with misinformation or no information. “Assange founded WikiLeaks during the Bush administration's “war on terror,” which was used as a pretext to start two illegal wars and carry out a widespread program of torture and abuse of prisoners at Guantánamo and the CIA black sites.” Why is he being punished for this?A Turkish ship set sail on Monday to carry out seismic surveys in the eastern Mediterranean, prompting Greece to issue a furious new demand for European Union sanctions on Ankara in a row over offshore exploration rights.What's going on here? A meeting in Tokyo of the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue, or “Quad” — the United States, India, Japan, and Australia — ended without a joint communique or no mention of an earlier proposal by Washington that it might be time to expand their group into a more formal security alliance akin to NATO. This is a blow to the Trump administration, which is looking to shore up its support for what it sees as a growing cold war against China.While the US spent most of 2020 not making serious inroads on a nuclear deal with Russia, President Trump is now reported to be interested in quickly rattling one off before the November 3 election. Officials believe that once talks begin in earnest they could wrap things up within a week. They are also warning Russia that Trump would add more demands to the deal if it's not finished by the election. A week? Really?Azerbaijan and Armenian forces accused each other of launching attacks in and around Nagorno-Karabakh on Monday, violations of a short-lived ceasefire that was brokered by Russia and took effect Saturday.What does this mean going forward? The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) director Rafael Grossi took the opportunity in an interview this weekend to publicly dismiss allegations about Iran nearing breakout capability, saying they don't have enough enriched uranium to even make a single nuclear bomb. Is he accurate?Guests:Chris Hedges, Investigative JournalistRichard Lachmann, Prof at SUNY Albany, Author of First Class Passengers on a Sinking Ship: Elite Politics and the Decline Great Powers Steve Poikonen, National Organizer Action4AssangeDan Lazare, Investigative Journalist, Author of America's Undeclared WarK. J. Noh, Peace Activist, Writer, TeacherMark Sleboda, Moscow writerAlexander Mercouris, Editor in Chief at theduran.com & host of "The Duran" on youtube.Scott Ritter, Former UN weapons Inspector in Iraq

Deze week in De week van Kee: Rob Jetten over een dubieus onderzoek van minister Wiebes (Economische Zaken) naar kernenergie. Vorige week presenteerde de VVD hun nieuwe kernenergie-plannen. Kort gezegd, we hebben kernenergie hard nodig om te voldoen aan de energievraag en aan het klimaatakkoord, aldus de VVD. Er moeten maar liefst 10 kerncentrales komen in Nederland. In diezelfde week kwam Wiebes met een onderzoek vanuit het ministerie dat dit standpunt onderschrijft. Toeval? D66 zet hier vraagtekens bij. Het onderzoeksbureau, ENCO, dat het rapport van Wiebes schreef zou niet objectief zijn. De oprichters dan dit bureau hebben voorheen gewerkt bij het International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). Hebben zij dus wel eerlijk gekeken naar alle energievormen of vooral de nadruk gelegd op nucleaire energie? Hoe objectief is dit onderzoek? Onze politiek duider Peter Kee zocht uit hoe dit precies zit en voelt Rob Jetten aan de tand, want, hoe opzienbarend is het eigenlijk? Gebeurt dit niet veel vaker in Den Haag?

The half-ton of files cataloguing Iranian efforts to develop a nuclear weapon that Mossad removed from a Tehran warehouse in January 2018 continue to shape the discussion of Iran’s nuclear program. The covert archive contained much information that contradicts longstanding assumptions about Iran’s nuclear program by revealing additional nuclear facilities, equipment, and activities previously unknown to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). What is the impact of the archive? How does it affect the IAEA's ongoing investigations? What should U.S. policy be?

Iran leads Middle East in Covid-19 cases and deaths, yet the Islamic regime has moved forward with uranium enrichment. The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) reports Iran now has enough uranium stockpiled to build a nuclear bomb.

Super Tuesday anyone? Joe Biden’s surge. Bernie Sanders “diverse coalition.” Michael Bloomberg’s self-interest. Liz Warren’s Abortion-Activist EMILY’s List support. US Congressman Jim Clyburn’s political poetic license with Alexis de Tocqueville, on behalf of Joe be-good. Spoiler’s spoiler alert – Bloomberg’s victory? American Samoa! Better red than dead? Plymouth Rock historical landmark vandalism, and significance to this year’s Democrat Presidential nominee race and general election. UN’s International Atomic Energy Agency – IAEA on Islamist Iranian Regime’s enriched uranium. Israel’s Benjamin Netanyahu on Iran’s Nuclear Weapons Program.

In this episode of the Stratfor podcast, host Fred Burton speaks to Greg Priddy, who directs Stratfor's analysis of energy and the Middle East. An International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) report on Iran's nuclear program is likely to show progress on breakout time for making a single nuclear weapon. But is that the only thing the world is watching for?

Netanyahu reveals secret Iran Atomic Bomb facility in 11th-hour before Sept. 17 Israel elections All Politics? Netanyahu Drops Political Bombshell, Revealing Secret Iran Atomic Bomb Site On Eve of Sept. 17 Israel Election to End or Extend his Term Intro: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu may have just re-invented the oldest weapon in a political arsenal: an 11th-hour revelation that is difficult for any opponent to disprove or match, even though they are crying foul. With less than one week until the historic rematch elections in Israel, Bibi dropped the ‘Political Bomb' that Israel had exposed another secret Atomic Bomb development site in Iran! Now Israelis going to the polls September 17 must decide if they want to switch drivers in the middle of a crisis. But just because the timing of a revelation of this significance is questionable, doesn't necessarily mean it's untrue, as the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has confirmed finding radioactive material at the site Netanyahu claims was an Atomic Bomb factory prior to Iran destroying it, once discovered. Weighing in on this potentially radioactive subject is former Shiloh, Israeli Mayor David Rubin, and the author of “Trump and the Jews.” Q&A: Mayor Rubin, what do you make of the timing of this revelation? It couldn't be better for Netanyahu. It reinforces his message that he is the strong leader that security-minded Israel needs to keep at the helm. But his opponents are screaming that it's all politics. On September 17, Israelis go to the polls to either end or extend the longest political career of any prime minister in the history of the Jewish state. What do you think the outcome will be? Would a changing of the guard be a good or bad thing for Israel? It could be good or bad depending on several factors, first and foremost, whether the governing coalition leans to the Right or to the Left. Who is Netanyahu's main opponent in this election? His main opponent is Benny Gantz, and their two parties are neck and neck in most of the polls, but, paradoxically, Gantz isn't the main person to watch. If not Gantz, then whom? The main person to watch is Avigdor Liberman, because he leads what appears to be the third-largest party and therefore, holds the balance of power. Can you explain to our viewers/listeners what that means? Of course. Israel has a rather unwieldy parliamentary system with a whole bunch of smaller parties. It's a system in which the leader of the most popular

.)Hong Kong leader says extradition bill is dead after mass protests Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam said the controversial extradition bill was dead. Lam admitted the government’s work on the bill had been a total failure. Some protest groups rejected the city leader’s statements and have vowed to hold new protests. .)Iran goes beyond uranium enrichment limit The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) confirmed Iran enriched uranium beyond the 3.67 percent limit set by its deal with major powers. The nuclear deal was signed by the US, UK, EU, Russia, China, France and Germany in 2015. However, the US quit the pact under President Trump, triggering an escalation of tensions in the Middle East. .)Trump will ‘no longer’ deal with UK ambassador President Trump said he will no longer deal with the UK ambassador to the US after memos leaked criticising his presidency. Kim Darroch’s cables branded Trump’s administration as “dysfunctional” and “inept”. Downing Street said Darroch has its “full support” after Trump refused to work with him. .)Afghan rivals conclude talks on ‘roadmap for peace’ Influential Afghans concluded two days of talks with the Taliban in Qatar. They issued a joint statement containing an appeal and promise to reduce violence in Afghanistan. The gathering will be followed by the resumption of direct contact between the US and the militant group in Doha to end the bloody 18-year conflict. And finally, .)British Museum to return looted Iraqi, Afghan artefacts The British Museum said looted ancient artefacts from Iraq and Afghanistan would be returned to their country of origin after appraisal. These include Afghanistan’s Gandharan sculptures illegally exported to Britain in 2002. Iraq will receive 154 Mesopotamian texts written on clay in cuneiform script, one of the earliest systems of writing.

A nuclear and radiation accident is defined by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) as "an event that has led to significant consequences to people, the environment or the facility." Examples include lethal effects to individuals, radioactive isotope to the environment, or reactor core melt." The prime example of a "major nuclear accident" is one in which a reactor core is damaged and significant amounts of radioactive isotopes are released, such as in the Chernobyl disaster in 1986. The impact of nuclear accidents has been a topic of debate since the first nuclear reactors were constructed in 1954, and has been a key factor in public concern about nuclear facilities. Technical measures to reduce the risk of accidents or to minimize the amount of radioactivity released to the environment have been adopted, however human error remains, and "there have been many accidents with varying impacts as well near misses and incidents". As of 2014, there have been more than 100 serious nuclear accidents and incidents from the use of nuclear power. Fifty-seven accidents have occurred since the Chernobyl disaster, and about 60% of all nuclear-related accidents have occurred in the USA. Serious nuclear power plant accidents include the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster (2011), Chernobyl disaster (1986), Three Mile Island accident (1979), and the SL-1 accident (1961). Nuclear power accidents can involve loss of life and large monetary costs for remediation work. Nuclear-powered submarine accidents include the K-19 (1961), K-11 (1965), K-27 (1968), K-140 (1968), K-429 (1970), K-222 (1980), and K-431 (1985). Serious radiation incidents/accidents include the Kyshtym disaster, Windscale fire, radiotherapy accident in Costa Rica,[15] radiotherapy accident in Zaragoza, radiation accident in Morocco, Goiania accident,[18] radiation accident in Mexico City, radiotherapy unit accident in Thailand, and the Mayapuri radiological accident in India.

A nuclear and radiation accident is defined by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) as "an event that has led to significant consequences to people, the environment or the facility." Examples include lethal effects to individuals, radioactive isotope to the environment, or reactor core melt." The prime example of a "major nuclear accident" is one in which a reactor core is damaged and significant amounts of radioactive isotopes are released, such as in the Chernobyl disaster in 1986. The impact of nuclear accidents has been a topic of debate since the first nuclear reactors were constructed in 1954, and has been a key factor in public concern about nuclear facilities. Technical measures to reduce the risk of accidents or to minimize the amount of radioactivity released to the environment have been adopted, however human error remains, and "there have been many accidents with varying impacts as well near misses and incidents". As of 2014, there have been more than 100 serious nuclear accidents and incidents from the use of nuclear power. Fifty-seven accidents have occurred since the Chernobyl disaster, and about 60% of all nuclear-related accidents have occurred in the USA. Serious nuclear power plant accidents include the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster (2011), Chernobyl disaster (1986), Three Mile Island accident (1979), and the SL-1 accident (1961). Nuclear power accidents can involve loss of life and large monetary costs for remediation work. Nuclear-powered submarine accidents include the K-19 (1961), K-11 (1965), K-27 (1968), K-140 (1968), K-429 (1970), K-222 (1980), and K-431 (1985). Serious radiation incidents/accidents include the Kyshtym disaster, Windscale fire, radiotherapy accident in Costa Rica,[15] radiotherapy accident in Zaragoza, radiation accident in Morocco, Goiania accident,[18] radiation accident in Mexico City, radiotherapy unit accident in Thailand, and the Mayapuri radiological accident in India.

Seyed Hossein Mousavian is a Middle East security and nuclear policy specialist at the Woodrow Wilson Center at Princeton. A former Iranian ambassador to Germany, he was the chief spokesman for Iran during its nuclear negotiations with the international community. Several years ago, he parted ways with the Iranian government. This week he joins Jeff Schechtman for our WhoWhatWhy podcast. Mousavian sets the stage with a look at Iran's reaction to the Trump administration's decision to withdraw from the Iran nuclear agreement (JCPOA). He talks about the debate that took place inside Iran on whether or not Iran should even enter into negotiations with the US. He reminds Schechtman that 40 years of distrust is a very high hurdle to overcome. Mousavian details the 10 years of negotiations that took place between Iran and the Europeans, beginning in 2003, long before the US was ever brought into the talks. In fact, he reminds us that this effort with the US was the first time there had been any high-level negotiations or even just talks between Iran and the US in more than four decades.    Mousavian strenuously argues that Iran has been complying with all aspects of the agreement, as attested by 11 International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) inspections. According to Mousavian, the Iranians see this deal as something worth saving, and that it should be a model for other non-proliferation deals around the world. In an obvious reference to Israel, he argues that if other nations, particularly in the Middle East, were to agree to the same deal, it could make the Middle East a nuclear-free zone. From a diplomatic perspective, Iran is clearly making every effort to paint the US as the bad guy for pulling out of the deal, and Iran, which says it has been fully complying with the deal, as the good guy. Mousavian says that the US's rejection of the JCPOA is increasing tensions in the region. From Iran's perspective, if the US had abided by the deal, the trust generated might have formed the basis for further negotiations on a whole range of complex issues in the region, including Yemen, Syria, Iraq, etc. Now that the trust is broken, he says, there is very little chance for US and Iranian diplomacy on these, or any other issues. The net result makes the world less safe. The only hope now appears to be that all those years of direct negotiations between the Europeans and Iran will pay off and that China will assume a bigger role as an honest broker in this region and provide economic relief from the US sanctions. The problem is that in order to keep the agreement alive, all remaining countries may need to violate the secondary sanctions provisions of the deal. These secondary sanctions put pressure on third parties to stop their activities with the sanctioned country, i.e. Iran, by threatening to cut-off the third party's access to the sanctioning country. On a more encouraging note: Mousavian says that, in spite of all the mistrust, Iran might still be willing to enter into new negotiations with the Trump administration. After all, he says, the US and Iran are the two biggest powers in the region and it makes sense for them to find a way to talk. For now, however, nothing further will happen if the US president and members of his administration keep spouting about regime change. Mousavian reminds us that such efforts have failed for 40 years, and that President Trump needs to learn from the lessons of history.

The Euratom Treaty, signed in Rome on 25 March 1957, established the European Atomic Energy Community, alongside the European Economic Community (EEC). Its function is to provide a regulatory and cooperative framework which governs the development of nuclear energy and its trade across Europe, a kind of ‘nuclear common market’, which also funds cross-border research and development projects, upholds safety standards and procedures, notifies the potential impact of activities on other Member States, and ensures that nuclear materials are not deployed for military use. Euratom has established nuclear cooperation agreements with third countries, including Canada, Japan, and the USA, and sets out provisions for international compliance with nuclear safeguards. Euratom also reports to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). While a separate legal entity from the EU, it is tied to its laws and institutions, and subject to the jurisdiction of the European Court of Justice (ECJ). No country is a full member of Euratom without being a full member of the EU. On 29 March 2017, the triggering of Article 50, signalling the UK’s departure from the EU, also incorporated the UK’s withdrawal from the Euratom Treaty of which they had been members since they joined the EEC in 1973. While legal opinion is divided as to whether exiting the EU also forced an exit from Euratom, as a concomitant requirement of leaving the bloc, Theresa May argued for its inclusion on the grounds of ending the supremacy of EU law over domestic law. What are the possible repercussions of exiting the treaty for both the UK and the EU? Given the UK’s commitment to a nuclear future, as evident by the recent investment in Hinkley Point, and the UK’s deep-seated integration in the EU nuclear energy market, how might the UK attempt to establish itself independent of the legislation, regulatory expectations and terms of compliance set out by Euratom? During the European Union (withdrawal) bill debate on 13 December 2017, the Minister of State for Courts and Justice, said that the UK government intended to retain a close association with Euratom. Could associate membership, à la Switzerland and Ukraine, be an option? How would that be reconciled with an absolutist position on ECJ interference? What does it mean for the research projects dependent on funding from Euratom members, such as that at Culham Oxfordshire? Could the UK be sidelined from lucrative nuclear trade agreements with third parties? With replacement provisions yet to be determined, industry warnings suggest that the UK’s exit from Euratom could cause a major disruption to the entire nuclear fuel cycle. In this podcast, Silke Goldberg from Herbert Smith Freehills discusses the UK’s position, the legal terms of their exit, and the potential consequences of their withdrawal.

The Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA; Persian: برنامه جامع اقدام مشترک ‎, translit. barnāme jāme‘ eqdām moshtarak‎, acronym: برجام BARJAM[3][4]), known commonly as the Iran deal or Iran nuclear deal, is an international agreement on the nuclear program of Iran reached in Vienna on 14 July 2015 between Iran, the P5+1 (the five permanent members of the United Nations Security Council—China, France, Russia, United Kingdom, United States—plus Germany), and the European Union.Formal negotiations toward the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action on Iran's nuclear program began with the adoption of the Joint Plan of Action, an interim agreement signed between Iran and the P5+1 countries in November 2013. For the next twenty months, Iran and the P5+1 countries engaged in negotiations, and in April 2015 agreed on an Iran nuclear deal framework for the final agreement and in July 2015, Iran and the P5+1 agreed on the plan.Under the agreement, Iran agreed to eliminate its stockpile of medium-enriched uranium, cut its stockpile of low-enriched uranium by 98%, and reduce by about two-thirds the number of its gas centrifuges for 13 years. For the next 15 years, Iran will only enrich uranium up to 3.67%. Iran also agreed not to build any new heavy-water facilities for the same period of time. Uranium-enrichment activities will be limited to a single facility using first-generation centrifuges for 10 years. Other facilities will be converted to avoid proliferation risks. To monitor and verify Iran's compliance with the agreement, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) will have regular access to all Iranian nuclear facilities. The agreement provides that in return for verifiably abiding by its commitments, Iran will receive relief from U.S., European Union, and United Nations Security Council nuclear-related economic sanctions.On October 13, 2017, U.S. President Donald Trump announced that the United States would not make the certification provided for under U.S. domestic law, but stopped short of terminating the deal.