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Episode 4156 │ June 22, 2026 The silence around the killing of children is not a failure of the system. It is the system working exactly as designed. Dispatch One names it. WHAT THIS EPISODE COVERS  Dispatch One of The Eighteenth Brumaire of Donald Trump opens a five-part series built on months of research by applying Karl Marx's dialectical method — not his ideology — to the documented record of what the world's power structure is actually doing to its most vulnerable: 20,000 confirmed children killed in Gaza, 175 children killed in a pink schoolhouse in southern Iran by a US Tomahawk missile aimed by an AI targeting system that didn't know it was a school, 12 million children in modern slavery generating $236 billion annually, and 40,000 children mining coltan in armed-group-controlled Congo for supply chains confirmed by Global Witness to include Sony, Microsoft, Amazon, and Nvidia. The banking system keeps running, the arms contracts keep flowing, the UN Security Council keeps issuing statements, and 1,118 people were convicted last year against a $236 billion global industry — and Scott Kesterson names what that pattern actually is: not failure, not incapacity, but a permission structure — a deliberate institutional choice about what children are worth made by people with the power to choose otherwise. The episode ends not with resolution but with a question: what would you expect if it was your child? KEY QUESTIONS ADDRESSED What is the difference between institutional failure and a permission structure — and what does the documented record of banking continuity, arms contracts, supply chains, and Security Council vetoes prove about which one is operating? What does the coltan in your phone have to do with armed rebel groups in the Congo, children exposed to radiation in mining pits, and a US federal court that confirmed tech companies forced children to work to meet their demand — then absolved them legally? How does Karl Marx's dialectical method — strip away the theater, expose what is actually moving underneath — apply to the present moment without endorsing the ideology that destroyed a hundred million lives? ABOUT BARDSFM BardsFM is a daily independent podcast covering faith, liberty, history, and information warfare. Hosted by Scott Kesterson — combat veteran, documentary filmmaker, and rancher. Over 4,100 episodes and 50 million lifetime downloads. New episodes every weekday. bards.fm This episode was researched and produced under the Sentinel Framework v3 — the analytical methodology built by Scott Kesterson — with AI-assisted research synthesis at a 70/30 human/AI authorship ratio, fully disclosed. All analysis, conclusions, and editorial judgments are those of Scott Kesterson. AFFILIATE LINKS Bards Nation Health Store: www.bardsnationhealth.com MYPillow promo code: BARDS >> Go to https://www.mypillow.com/bards and use the promo code BARDS or... Call 1-800-975-2939.  EMPShield protect your vehicles and home. Promo code BARDS: Click here Treadlite Broadforks...best garden tool EVER. Promo code BARDS26: TreadliteBroadforks.com EnviroKlenz Air Purification, promo code BARDS to save 10%: www.enviroklenz.com Morning Intro Music Provided by Brian Kahanek: www.briankahanek.com Founders Bible 20% discount code: BARDS >>> TheFoundersBible.com Windblown Media 20% Discount with promo code BARDS: windblownmedia.com White Oak Pastures Grassfed Meats, Get $20 off any order $150 or more. Promo Code BARDS: www.whiteoakpastures.com/BARDS Mission Darkness Faraday Bags and RF Shielding. Promo code BARDS: Click here DONATIONS: If you wish to support this podcast directly you can donate here... DONATE: Click here MAILING ADDRESS: Xpedition Cafe, LLC Attn. Scott Kesterson 591 E Central Ave, #740

Get a full subscription at a 40% off: https://www.globaldispatches.org/40PercentOff  Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett could become the first United Nations Secretary-General of Indigenous descent. Guyana's ambassador to the United Nations was nominated as a Secretary-General candidate this week, bringing the grand total of candidates to six as we enter the final stretch of the campaign before the first Security Council straw polls. Anjali knows Rodrigues-Birkett! They had lunch together not long ago, and in this episode of To Save Us From Hell she explains what Guyana's UN ambassador brings to this race. We also discuss what we learned from the three-hour General Assembly forum with another candidate, Maria Espinosa. Remember: We watch these marathon forums so you don't have to! (Another reason to subscribe to Global Dispatches, which gets you all episodes of To Save Us From Hell) Finally, we discuss Antonio Guterres' visit this week to Haiti, and what it suggests about international efforts to support security and stability as Haiti seeks to emerge from crisis. All those segments are for our paying subscribers only. But up first: we discuss the UN's role in the Iran ceasefire — and what this moment means for the UN's ability to mediate conflicts around the world.  

The war in Iran, and the broader Middle East, is apparently over — at least according to US President Trump. A 14-point agreement between the US and Iran has been signed - in Versailles Palace, where the ill-fated agreement ending World War I was signed - largely giving Iran all it asked for. The world economy may eventually return to some semblance of normality as the Strait of Hormuz reopens, assuming it really does, but the region as a whole is far from at peace, and somewhat far from comprehending a deal that stablizes remarkably little. This is especially true to Lebanon: torn apart by its own sectarian violence and economic deterioration, it has become the core issue of dispute. For Iran, Hezbollah must remain intact and in control, with Iranian oversight of the whole country; for Israel, Hezbollah must be disarmed and removed from Lebanon's southern border.Neither Israel nor Lebanon are parties to the newly signed 14-point agreement, though both have now embarked upon some kind of talks sponsored by the US. That may not matter, as in the complex web of Lebanese politics, Hezbollah is more powerful than the government. However, it has been weakened dramatically by Israel, that is also pushing back on it while licking its wounds from what seems like a humiliating defeat.Suzan Haidamous, Beirut-based correspondent for the Washington Post, is the perfect person to make some sense of Lebanon's predicaments. In a great and wise conversation, she brings lived experience of Lebanon coupled with great insight and compassion.Chapters:Understanding Lebanon and Syria todayReporting from the ground: experiences in SyriaHezbollah's role and influence in LebanonThe future of Lebanon and regional dynamics with IranIs there still hope for peace in the Middle East?Mentions2024 beeper attack on Hezbollah2024 walkie talkie attack on HezbollahSusannah George - Washington post pageLiz Sly - Washington post pageUN Security Council resolution 1701UN News - Explainer: What is Security Council resolution 1701?Women Leaders - As missiles flySuzan Haidamous article “An airstrike trapped a journalist”FollowSuzan Haidamous Washington Post page LinkedInIlana Bet-ElInstagram @women_leaders_podcastListen to this episode on our YouTube channelOur partner European Leadership Network Twitter LinkedIn Facebook websiteCreditsProduction: Florence FerrandoMusic: Let Good Times Roll, RA from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/ra/let-good-times-rollLicense code: ZXIIIJUU2ISPZIJTContribute to the conversation with a comment & a 5-⭐️Reach us on our Instagram and follow for updates @women_leaders_podcastWatch now our episode on Youtube Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.globaldispatches.orgCarolyn Rodrigues-Birkett could become the first United Nations Secretary-General of Indigenous descent. Guyana's ambassador to the United Nations was nominated as a Secretary-General candidate this week, bringing the grand total of candidates to six as we enter the final stretch of the campaign before the first Security Council straw polls.Anjali knows…

Colombia's presidency of the UN Security Council in June 2026 is unique, especially when viewed through a human rights lens. Under the leadership of Ambassador Leonor Zalabata—the first Indigenous person to represent Colombia at this level—the country is intentionally intertwining two key tracks: political mediation in the Middle East and the Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) agenda.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/policy-and-rights--3339563/support.

Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened up 103-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 45,500 on turnover of $14-billion N-T. Shares in Taiwan surged more than 1,200 points and closed above the 45,000-point mark Monday on an announcement by the United States and Iran that they have reached a peace deal slated to be signed Friday. Contract chipmaker TSMC rose 2.81 percent, contributing about 520 points to the Taiex's rise and sending the electronics index up 2.97 percent. Analysts say buying also rotated to passive electronics component makers, adding momentum to the tech sector. TFDA confirms no contaminated forumla imported The Food and Drug Administration is confirming that a contaminated (受污染的) infant formula in the US was not imported into Taiwan. The product came under scrutiny after three cases of infant botulism (肉毒桿菌中毒) were reported in the US. The US CDC found that all three affected infants had consumed the formula. Taiwanese officials say that there are no import records for the product over the past three years. According to the U.S. FDA, the three illnesses began between April and May 2026. Testing of the infant formula in question and related investigations remain ongoing. US & Iran sign peace deal, starting more negotiations US President Donald Trump says Washington and Tehran have signed a deal to end the conflict (衝突) and start further negotiations on Iran's nuclear program. The two sides are scheduled to take part in a signing ceremony on Friday in Geneva. Nick Harper reports from Washington. UN Resolution Calls on Taliban to Reverse Crackdown on Women The U.N. Security Council has unanimously adopted a resolution calling on Afghanistan's Taliban rulers to swiftly reverse their crackdown on women. China's U.N. Ambassador, whose country sponsored the resolution, said the hope is that the Afghan government will “take more proactive measures to protect human rights, especially the rights of women, and project an image of openness, inclusivity (包容性) and responsibility.” The resolution adopted on Monday extends the U.N. political mission in Afghanistan until June 17, 2027. It authorizes the mission to support humanitarian aid deliveries and promote national and local governance “without any discrimination based on sex, religion or ethnicity, with the full, equal, meaningful and safe participation of women." 1st Edition Wuthering Heights Up for Auction A rare first-edition copy of Emily Brontë's novel "Wuthering Heights" is up for auction for the first time in over a century. Christie's auction house announced Monday that this is the first copy in the publisher's original cloth binding to be auctioned since 1908. Only about 250 copies of the first edition were printed, and this one has been in a private library since shortly after (不久之後) its publication in 1847. The book, along with a copy of Anne Brontë's "Agnes Grey," is expected to sell for up to $800-thousand US dollars at a June 30th sale in London. That was the I.C.R.T. EZ News, I'm _____. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

These are the top headlines from Arab News, the Middle East's leading English-language daily, at 6pm GMT. .Trump says #Iran deal in ‘a few hours,' blames #Israel for delay: axios .Three dead as Israel says strikes #Hezbollah in #Beirut's southern suburbs .Iran says ‘no point' in US talks after Beirut strike, casting doubt on deal .#Lebanon complains to Security Council over alleged Israeli use of herbicide .Trump to meet El-Sisi at G7 summit in France: #Egyptian presidency Check out the latest updates on https://arabnews.com

Comprehensive coverage of the day's news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. U.S. strikes Iran for second day as ceasefire teeters and regional tensions escalate. U.N. Security Council warns Middle East conflicts risk wider war as U.S., Iran trade blame. Amnesty International accuses Israel of ethnic cleansing in West Bank, calls for sanctions. US Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins defends farm policies as senators question tariffs, Iran war costs and crop pest return. Bill Gates tells House panel meeting Jeffrey Epstein was a mistake as probe expands. California sues to block ICE detention facility near Gilroy over environmental and legal concerns. A woman holds an Iranian flag during a pro-government campaign in downtown Tehran, Iran, Monday, June 8, 2026. (AP Photo/Vahid Salemi) The post U.S. strikes Iran for second day as ceasefire teeters and regional tensions escalate – June 10, 2026 appeared first on KPFA.

Ferit Hoxha is a career diplomat with over 35 years of experience in the foreign service of the Republic of Albania. Since March 2026, he has been serving as Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs. Mr Hoxha has had a distinguished and extensive career in multilateral diplomacy and international relations, representing the Republic of Albania at the highest international levels. He has served as Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations in New York (2009–2015; 2021–2024), where he led the Albanian delegation during Albania's tenure as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council (2022–2023) and twice held the Presidency of the Security Council. He has also served as Ambassador of the Republic of Albania to the European Union (1998–2001; 2024–2026), as well as Ambassador to France (2001–2006). From 2018 to 2021, he served as Ambassador and Permanent Representative to UNESCO. Within the central administration, Mr Hoxha has held the positions of Secretary General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (2006–2009) and Director General for Political and Strategic Affairs (2015–2018). Throughout his career, he has contributed actively to multilateral processes and has held senior roles within international organizations, including Vice-President of the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), Vice-President of the UNICEF Executive Board, and chair of key processes within the United Nations Security Council and UNESCO frameworks. Mr Hoxha graduated from the University of Tirana with a degree in French Language and Literature. He is fluent in English, French, and Italian. He has been awarded high national and international distinctions, including the rank of “Grand Officer” of the National Order of Merit of the French Republic and “Officer of the Order of the Star of Italy.” This event is part of the Future-Proofing Europe Project, which is supported by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.

 Romania's strategic security posture on NATO's eastern flank and Colombia's historic June 2025 Security Council presidency under indigenous Ambassador Leonora Zalabata Torres, focusing on Black Sea security, multilateral peace efforts, and the next UN Secretary General selection process. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/policy-and-rights--3339563/support.

Unlock the full episode with a discount subscription to Global Dispatches --> https://www.globaldispatches.org/40PercentOff There was a remarkable scene at the United Nations yesterday as the President of the General Assembly and former German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock read out the results of a hotly contested race for a Security Council seat. For months, Portugal, Austria, and Germany had been duking it out behind the scenes at the General Assembly. These three EU allies were competing for just two seats on the Security Council, where they would serve for two years as non-permanent members. They needed the votes of two-thirds of the Assembly to secure those seats, and one country would be the odd European out. As Baerbock read the results, she sat stone-faced while the General Assembly erupted in raucous applause: Portugal and Austria would be joining the Security Council in 2027. Germany was snubbed. This was the first time that Germany sought a Security Council seat and lost. What's more, it was the first time that any of the so-called "G4" countries — India, Brazil, Japan, and Germany — were denied a seat on the Council. Adding insult to injury in Berlin is the fact that, ever since the United States sharply cut foreign aid, Germany has been the largest bilateral donor in the world, according to OECD figures. So what happened here? Why was Germany snubbed? In this episode of To Save Us From Hell, our podcast about the United Nations, we break down the likely reason that Germany fell from a shoo-in for the Council to losing an election to much smaller European countries. But first, we discuss the first "hustings" in the race for UN Secretary-General, hosted in London by the United Nations Association of the United Kingdom. Five of the six declared candidates for UN Secretary-General took rapid-fire questions before a live audience in London. We break down what we learned about the candidates — and what their answers suggest about who might become the next UN Secretary-General.

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.globaldispatches.orgThere was a remarkable scene at the United Nations yesterday as the President of the General Assembly and former German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock read out the results of a hotly contested race for a Security Council seat.For months, Portugal, Austria, and Germany had been duking it out behind the scenes at the General Assembly. These three EU a…

The news to know for Monday, June 1, 2026! We're talking about violent clashes outside an immigration facility — what prompted them and how local authorities are now cracking down. Also, the U.N. Security Council's emergency meeting today over a growing war in the Middle East that's not in Iran. Plus, how a new pill could become a game changer for multiple kinds of cancer, why artists are now bailing on a celebration for America's birthday, and which hit movie pulled off something that hasn't been done in 44 years. Those stories and even more news to know in about 10 minutes!    Join us every Mon-Fri for more daily news roundups!  See sources: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/shownotes Become an INSIDER to get AD-FREE episodes here: https://www.theNewsWorthy.com/insider Get The NewsWorthy MERCH here: https://thenewsworthy.dashery.com/ Sponsors: Elevate your summer wardrobe. Go to Quince.com/newsworthy for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to www.joindeleteme.com/NEWSWORTHY and use promo code NEWSWORTHY at checkout. To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to ad-sales@libsyn.com  

Brett Fedderson the former white house national security director of Aviation says that UFO are not man made. Wit more and more people speaking up publicily, will this be one step closer to disclosure? Kristian Harloff gives his thoughts. #ufo #uap #uaps #ufos #alien #aliens 

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has stressed the importance of enhancing the voice of developing countries and small and medium-sized countries while attending a meeting of the Group of Friends of Global Governance at the UN (01:01). Strategic stability is one key topic at the Shangri-La Dialogue (18:19). And US officials say Washington and Iran have an MoU to extend the ceasefire and launch talks on Iran's nuclear program, but Tehran denies a deal is finalized (21:00).

Ebola outbreak risk is high inside DR Congo but it's no pandemic emergency: TedrosUN chief calls for Security Council reform during Japan visitUN launches $529 million plan for Afghan returnees

A US and Bahraini draft United Nations Security Council resolution calling for a halt to Iran's throttling of traffic through the strategic Strait of Hormuz has spotlighted US-Chinese disagreements rather than the consensus President Donald Trump claims he achieved in this week's talks with his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping. A Security Council vote on the resolution would be a litmus test of the degree to which Messrs. Trump and Xi had reached a meeting of the minds in Beijing on Iran that went beyond platitudes on which both men could agree and would camouflage their differences.

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Yes, the Spurs won. Wemby came back from this ejection and 3/4 game suspension (get over it Wolves fans) and balled out for the first bit of the first quarter. Then stuff happened. So we talk about the game. Jeff reminisces about backyard basketball on a 5ft rim and we talk some PGA championship. We are searching for a moniker for Phil. If you read this description you are invested. What do you think we should call him. The previous moniker has been vetoed by the Security Council.

Hour 2 Segment 1 Tony starts the second hour of the show talking about Mark Hammill's BlueSky ‘if only’ post about President Donald Trump. Hour 2 Segment 2 Tony talks about keeping communism out of the western hemisphere. Hour 2 Segment 3 Tony gets into three more things: China/Iran oil trade, gas prices affecting DoorDashers, Iran saying they can outlast blockades, and an alleged suicide note from Jeffrey Epstein. Hour 2 Segment 4 Tony wraps up the second hour of the show talking about the U.N. Security Council wanting Iran to cease attacks on the Strait of Hormuz. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 1 Segment 1 Tony starts the first hour of the show talking about Memorandum of Understanding between the U.S. and Iran being made public. Hour 1 Segment 2 Tony talks about sanctuary cities and states needing to be defunded. Hour 1 Segment 3 Tony talks about Ken Girffin launching a New York City exodus after Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s ‘tax the rich’ antics. Hour 1 Segment 4 Tony wraps up the first hour of the show wanting better relationships with the middle east nations. Hour 2 Segment 1 Tony starts the second hour of the show talking about Mark Hammill's BlueSky ‘if only’ post about President Donald Trump. Hour 2 Segment 2 Tony talks about keeping communism out of the western hemisphere. Hour 2 Segment 3 Tony gets into three more things: China/Iran oil trade, gas prices affecting DoorDashers, Iran saying they can outlast blockades, and an alleged suicide note from Jeffrey Epstein. Hour 2 Segment 4 Tony wraps up the second hour of the show talking about the U.N. Security Council wanting Iran to cease attacks on the Strait of Hormuz. Hour 3 Segment 1 Tony starts the final hour of the show joined with Griff Jenkins of FOX News to talk about the latest negotiations between the U.S. and Iran. They also talk about Muriel Bowser. Hour 3 Segment 2 Tony talks more about the latest approval ratings from President Donald Trump. Hour 3 Segment 3 Tony talks about Abdul El-Sayed going on Dean Obeidallah’s show on what needs to be done for leftists to gain an advantage. Hour 3 Segment 4 Tony wraps up another edition of the show more about the primary election results from Indiana and Ohio. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Security Council is weighing yet another U.S.-backed resolution on the Strait of Hormuz that is probably doomed from the start. In this first segment of To Save Us From Hell, Anjali and Mark explain the flawed logic behind this latest effort to return the Strait to its status quo ante bellum. Then, Mark discusses what he learned covering the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty Review Conference, underway at the UN — the major multilateral nuclear security gathering that happens every five years. Finally, Anjali and Mark consider the latest American effort to withhold money it already owes to the UN — threatening to plunge the organization into an even deeper fiscal crisis. The full episode is available to paying subscribers. https://www.globaldispatches.org/40PercentOff 

Hantavirus outbreak: Another passenger contracts disease: WHO Middle East crisis: Security Council holds consultations as Hormuz crisis continuesIsrael urged to release arrested Gaza-bound flotilla members: OHCHR

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.globaldispatches.orgThe Security Council is weighing yet another U.S.-backed resolution on the Strait of Hormuz that is probably doomed from the start. In this first segment, Anjali and Mark explain the flawed logic behind this latest effort to return the Strait to its status quo ante bellum. Then, Mark discusses what he learned covering the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treat…

China assumes presidency of the UN Security Council in May. Permanent Representative Fu Cong says the priorities are revitalizing the role of the UN, promoting the development of African countries, and advancing the political settlement of the Middle East issue.

Tonight, on this intense, explosive episode of Light ‘Em Up, we re-double our focus on Israel's top war criminal, Bibi Netanyahu's illegal war with Iran — that Donald Trump was so easily suckered into.We were tracking and watching the clock — in a full-fledged countdown like on New Year's Eve in Times Square … to see if Donald Trump would carry out his threat to end Iran's entire civilization — and with less than 1 hour remaining in the deadline, TACO! Trump Chickened Out — he blinked! As we predicted he would.Trump typically does back down or chicken out. As a bully, he doesn't have much of a stomach for push back — so much so that he has earned an acronym for himself.“TACO” (Trump Always Chickens Out)!The events of the War in Iran are fluid and rapidly changing.As of 4/18 the death toll from the war has risen to more than 3,300 people killed in Iran and over 2,100 people have been killed in Lebanon during Trump & Bibi's war of choice.Coming up … on this exclusive episode:There's been so much talk on TV about war crimes —We'll investigate what exactly constitutes a war crime?  Where does this authority originate?We'll educate and empower you regarding the ICC (The International Criminal Court) and The Geneva Conventions.Much of Donald Trump and the Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth's communications amount to orders to violate the laws of war and have put the U.S. and its servicemen on an unavoidable path with committing war crimes, notably Trump's explicit threats against civilian infrastructure and statements regarding “collective punishment” and Hegseth's “no quarter” comments.  U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres warned the U.S. that attacks on civilian infrastructure are banned under international law.Under the U.N. Charter, nations are only permitted to use force against another nation if it has been authorized by the Security Council or in self-defense. The U.S. and Israel attacked Iran, not the other way around.When Hamas attacked Israel on October 7th, 2023, it was widely documented as the deadliest attack in Israel's history and the single worst one-day massacre of Jews since the Holocaust. It is considered one of the worst terrorist attacks in world history, ranking as the third deadliest since data collection began in 1970 — yet Israel attacks Iran, Lebanon and Gaza in the exact same fashion daily.Does it ever end?  Will the killing ever stop?We'll unpack:—  A few extra special demented social media posts by Trump that have led us to the current situation.  When War Crimes Rhetoric Becomes Battlefield Reality: The Slippery Slope to Total War and War Crimes with Iran.It is important to point out that rhetoric becomes war crimes when it moves beyond political speech to openly incite, authorize, or threaten grave violations of international humanitarian law. You don't have to believe me, just ask any Tutsi from the 1994 genocide in Rwanda.The cognitively challenged Republican president often oscillates between heated threats, announced delays, and proclamations that the negotiations were going well, … sometimes in the same statement — as he conducts foreign policy online from his Truth Social profile.If Joe Biden attempted anything close to this the legacy news media would soil themselves and be screaming at the top of their lungs calling for the invocation of the 25th Amendment.Why the hypocrisy?Tune in for all the explosive details and our sponsors Newsly & Feedspot!We want to hear from you!We want to hear from you!Support the show

The Chopping Block crew and guest Monet Supply break down the $200M Kelp DAO bridge exploit, finger-pointing between LayerZero, Kelp DAO, and Aave, the wild “reverse hack” Arbitrum bailout, and what it all means for DeFi lending protocol risk, L2 trust, and the future of socialized losses in crypto. Welcome to The Chopping Block — where crypto insiders Haseeb Qureshi, Tom Schmidt, Tarun Chitra, and Robert Leshner chop it up about the latest in crypto. This week, we're joined by Monet Supply, DeFi governance OG and current Spark brain, for a front-row seat to crypto's hack-of-the-week: the $200M “Kelp DAO—LayerZero—Aave” debacle. If you thought DeFi risk was just about liquidations, buckle up. The team untangles the hack mechanics, the musical chairs of collateral across bridges and lending markets, and—most importantly—the prime time blame game: is it LayerZero's fault for running a single-signer bridge, or did Kelp DAO or Aave drop the ball? We dive deep into the “socialized losses” mess facing Aave depositors (especially on L2s), unpack Arbitrum's extraordinary move to confiscate coins back from North Korea (yes, really), and debate whether rollups can—or should—aspire to Ethereum's censorship resistance. Finally, the squad discusses concrete remediation: rate limits, portfolio triage on risky collaterals, and the meta-game of DeFi crisis response. If you want the blunt, unfiltered, and occasionally spicy take on DeFi's latest chaos, let's get into it. Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Pods, Fountain, Podcast Addict, Pocket Casts, Amazon Music, or on your favorite podcast platform. Show highlights

In a recent podcast conversation with Adam Lupel, we explored the growing mismatch between today's global risks and the United Nations' capacity to respond effectively. Our discussion ranged from Security Council paralysis and the corrosive effects of veto use, to the UN's limited ability to address contemporary threats such as civil conflict, state fragility, and transnational risks. We also examined why disarmament and prevention—once central to the UN's mission—have weakened, and what it would take to restore them as credible pillars of collective security. Importantly, we considered forward-looking ideas, including the role of an Earth System Council in addressing planetary instability as a security issue, and the need to deepen civil society participation to strengthen legitimacy. These questions go to the heart of a broader challenge: how to modernize global governance so the UN can evolve into a more effective, problem-solving institution at the center of international cooperation. We invite you to listen to the full conversation and engage with these critical issues.Learn more on GlobalGovernanceForum.org

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This is an Op-Ed written by Renaldo McKenzie published on 4/13/2026 in The Neoliberal Post and The Neoliberal Journal. This is the audio copy.The UN and Its Security Council Are Becoming IrrelevantBy Renaldo McKenzieThe UN and its Security Council is becoming irrelevant today. Not because the idea has failed, but because its members have. They violate their own treaties, ignore their own agreements, and then pretend that the rules still bind others. This is the danger—when powerful states act without restraint, they set precedents that weaken the very system meant to hold them accountable.There is a story developing that China is planning, or may have already begun, sending weapons to Iran—an apparent violation of the arms embargo imposed by the UN. But here lies the contradiction: how does the international community hold China accountable when the United States and Israel have themselves violated UN principles? They have engaged in military actions against Iran and Lebanon, actions that have resulted in civilian deaths and infringed upon the sovereignty of other nations—without meaningful consultation with the UN.Russia, too, stands in violation through its war with Ukraine, yet it justifies its actions by pointing to what it sees as the hypocrisy of the West. It argues that the UN framework has already been compromised, that selective enforcement has replaced universal principle. And in this fractured order, each nation finds its own justification.Iran, under attack, asserts its right to defend itself. The United States sends weapons to Ukraine in the name of defending sovereignty. And now China may see itself as doing the same for Iran. This is the dangerous cycle we have created—one where every violation becomes a justification for the next.This is not just instability. This is how a world war begins.The United Nations was established to prevent a world war—to create a system where disputes could be resolved through law rather than force. But when its most powerful members act outside of its charter, when they refuse to hold each other accountable, they do not just weaken the UN—they dismantle it.The United States must be held accountable. Israel must stop its bombing campaigns in Lebanon. Russia must end its war against Ukraine. These are not optional demands—they are necessary if the UN is to have any meaning left.But the damage is already done. The precedents set by the United States, Russia, and Israel have opened the door for others. And now, as China considers its own actions, we are forced to confront an uncomfortable question: is China violating the UN charter, or is it simply operating within the broken logic that others have already established?When rules are applied selectively, they are no longer rules—they are tools of convenience. And when the system meant to prevent global conflict becomes a stage for power politics, then we are no longer maintaining peace—we are inching closer to chaos.The UN was meant to stop a world war. But if this path continues, it may instead become a witness to one.Renaldo McKenzie is Author of Neoliberalism, Globalization, Income Inequality, Poverty and Resistance and the upcoming book: Neoliberal Globalization Reconsidered, Unfair Competition and the Death of Nations.Renaldo is President of The Neoliberal Corporation. Visit us at https://theneoliberal.com and https://renaldocmckenzie.com. Renaldo's book is at https://store.theneoliberal.comThe Neoliberal Round is a 501 (c3) company. Visit us at https://anchor.fm/theneoliberal. Donate to us at https://donate.stripe.com/7sYcN48uybAA2OEb9V93y06Email us at info@theneoliberal.com

Hour 1 Segment 1 Tony starts the first hour of the show talking about the U.S. hitting Kharg Island, taking out ammunition and bunkers. Tony also talks about what could happen if a deal isn’t reached by 8:00 P.M. Hour 1 Segment 2 Tony talks about President Donald Trump’s post and what it means if the 8:00 P.M. deal isn’t reached. Hour 1 Segment 3 Tony talks about the latest polling numbers with the midterms looming. Hour 1 Segment 4 Tony wraps up the first hour of the show talking more about President Trump’s post and what it could mean. Hour 2 Segment 1 Tony starts the second hour of the show playing interim Attorney General Todd Blanche’s press conference about fraud in the U.S. Hour 2 Segment 2 Tony talks about the U.N. Security Council considering a resolution on the Strait of Hormuz security and navigability. Hour 2 Segment 3 Tony gets into three more things: Eric Swalwell soon facing sexual harassment allegations, Jennifer Siebel Newsom wanting to use government powers to stop boys from becoming right wing, and tax refunds. Hour 2 Segment 4 Tony wraps up the second hour of the show talking more about President Trump’s post and what it could mean. Hour 3 Segment 1 Tony starts the final hour of the show joined with Mike Tobin of FOX News to talk about how the Iranian regime has until 8:00 P.M. tonight to make a deal. Hour 3 Segment 2 Tony talks about how office buildings are selling much cheaper. Hour 3 Segment 3 Tony talks about Ro Khanna going on Hasan Piker’s podcast and how influencers can affect politics. Hour 3 Segment 4 Tony wraps up another edition of the show talking more about President Trump’s post and what it could mean. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 2 Segment 1 Tony starts the second hour of the show playing interim Attorney General Todd Blanche’s press conference about fraud in the U.S. Hour 2 Segment 2 Tony talks about the U.N. Security Council considering a resolution on the Strait of Hormuz security and navigability. Hour 2 Segment 3 Tony gets into three more things: Eric Swalwell soon facing sexual harassment allegations, Jennifer Siebel Newsom wanting to use government powers to stop boys from becoming right wing, and tax refunds. Hour 2 Segment 4 Tony wraps up the second hour of the show talking more about President Trump’s post and what it could mean. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's episode of Trending Middle East podcast, another deadline set by US President Donald Trump for Iran to accept a deal is drawing closer, with Washington warning of severe consequences if Tehran does not comply. At the United Nations, the Security Council is preparing to vote on a resolution addressing Iran's actions in the Strait of Hormuz. We also look at the growing impact on global energy flows, after Qatari LNG tankers were forced to turn back from the strait, signalling continued disruption to one of the world's most critical shipping routes. In the UAE, authorities are preparing new support measures for the tourism sector as the conflict weighs on business activity. And we cover long-term economic policy, as the UAE extends its Emiratisation strategy to 2040. Trending Middle East is AI-assisted, using original reporting published in The National and curated and edited by humans.

So what is the alternative to what Trump has done in Iran? The answer was discussed at a meeting over the weekend. The British appeared to host it. 40 countries took part, including ours, and they were talking about what you might remember is the “global rules-based approach”. That broadly was the way things were done pre-Trump. We would have a meeting, agree roughly on a course of action and then head off to the global body that deals with such weighty matters – the United Nations. The resolution post the meeting was a vote would be held to all chip in and get the Strait of Hormuz open. The vote was due Saturday. It didn't happen. It got delayed. Why? Because people started objecting to it, and that is the rules-based order for you. The United Nations, at moments like this, is bordering on pointless. The Security Council has permanent members, and the permanent members have veto votes. If one person doesn't like the idea, it's off. So the model, such as it is, requires everyone to agree on an idea and when on one side of the table you have the US and on the other you have Russia or China, what do you reckon the chances of that happening are? So, nothing gets done. Which is why Iran has been able to get away with what they have for 50 years. Every time it gets to the edge, or a point where people start to panic a bit, off to the UN we go, have a debate, maybe a vote, wag a finger or two, maybe agree to a nuclear inspection or two – but then ultimately nothing happens. And so it carries on around, and around, and around. Which doesn't make Trump right or unilateral moves on war particularly acceptable. But it does highlight the futility of a system that has failed on the Iran issue for five decades and puts it up against a unilateral decision that, at the very least, has set back Iran for years. Most of the world argues for rules-based decision making. Most of the world argues what Trump has done is illegal. One of the questions though: which one is more effective and actually gets things done? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The U.S. Embassy in Caracas reopens after a seven-year closure, Buckingham Palace confirms King Charles' upcoming state visit to the U.S., the U.N. Security Council holds an emergency meeting following the killings of three peacekeepers in Lebanon, Alberta's independence petition passes the 177,000 signature threshold for a potential referendum, the U.S. Supreme Court rejects Colorado's ban on LGBTQ+ 'conversion therapy,' Australia probes five tech companies over suspected noncompliance with its under-16 social media ban, defense lawyers in the Charlie Kirk assassin case request a delay of May's hearing over new bullet evidence, a Trump committee exempts drilling in the Gulf of Mexico from Endangered Species Act protections, a study links e-cigarettes to cancer, and China bans 'bone-ash apartments' used to store cremated remains. Sources: Verity.News

A UN peacekeeper has been killed, and another critically injured after a projectile hit the UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) base near Adchit Al Qusayer in southern Lebanon on Sunday.The mission's spokesperson Kandice Ardiel spoke to UN News' Nancy Sarkis and said an investigation is underway, with no confirmed responsibility so far.The incident comes amid escalating violence along the Blue Line of separation, with reported Israeli incursions and continued exchanges of fire. UN Peacekeepers remain in position despite the dangerous conditions, supporting civilians in line with their Security Council mandate.

Day 1,477.Today, as one of Russia's largest oil facilities is struck in a Ukrainian attack and the war in Iran continues to sow chaos on global energy markets, we examine growing pressure on European governments to ease sanctions on Russia – just as US representatives meet one of Vladimir Putin's chief economic advisers. Alongside the updates, we bring you a special exclusive interview with one of the authors of a groundbreaking United Nations report on the Ukrainian children taken to Russia, concluding that a permanent member of the Security Council is systematically committing crimes against humanity.Contributors:Francis Dearnley (Host on Ukraine: The Latest). @FrancisDearnley on X.Dominic Nicholls (Host on Ukraine: The Latest). @DomNicholls on X.With thanks to Pablo de Greiff – Commissioner of the Independent International Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine at the United Nations.NOW IN FULL VIDEO WITH MAPS & BATTLEFIELD FOOTAGE:Every episode is now available on our YouTube channel shortly after the release of the audio version. You will find it here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdHjleMvPSs-JEjiQ8_D2cACONTENT REFERENCED:UN DOCUMENTS ON STOLEN CHILDREN:Regular report: https://www.ohchr.org/sites/default/files/documents/hrbodies/hrcouncil/sessions-regular/session61/advance-version/a-hrc-61-61-auv.pdf Session reports: https://www.ohchr.org/en/hr-bodies/hrc/regular-sessions/session61/list-reports Conference room paper on children deportations: https://www.ohchr.org/sites/default/files/documents/hrbodies/hrcouncil/sessions-regular/session61/a-hrc-61-crp-8.pdf EU weighs lifting Russia sanctions against oil trader Niels Troost (Financial Times):https://www.ft.com/content/30eabb8f-cd46-4549-b84a-ad5273269920EMAIL US:Contact the team on ukrainepod@telegraph.co.uk . We continue to read every message, and seek to respond to as many on air and in our newsletter as possible. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We cover a lot of ground in this week's episode of To Save Us From Hell! There are two new entrants to the race to succeed António Guterres as the next UN Secretary-General; Cindy McCain announced she is stepping down as head of the World Food Programme, meaning there will soon be a vacancy at the top of one of the largest UN agencies—one typically led by an American; and we dissect a bizarre Security Council meeting earlier this week chaired by…Melania Trump. But we begin with an extended discussion of how the new war in Iran is impacting diplomacy at the United Nations—and what role the UN may play as this conflict evolves. The full episode is immediately available after the fold for our paying subscribers. You can use the discount link to get 40% off a subscription, or, if you'd prefer, support Global Dispatches and To Save Us From Hell at full price. https://www.globaldispatches.org/40PercentOff

“The destruction of USAID is not only one of the cruellest acts that I've seen in my career, but of course also one of the dumbest.”Caitriona Perry speaks to Samantha Power, the former American ambassador to the United Nations. She went on to lead the U.S. Agency for International Development until January 2025 when Donald Trump came to power. President Trump later closed USAID down.She is scathing about his decision, describing it as a “soft power suicide” which will lead to the avoidable deaths of millions of people around the world. Ambassador Power also warns of gridlock in the United Nations, thanks to the use of veto powers by permanent members of the Security Council.Thank you to Caitriona Perry and Chloe Ross for their help in making this programme. The Interview brings you conversations with people shaping our world, from all over the world. The best interviews from the BBC, including episodes with Nigel Casey, the UK ambassador to Russia, and the Colombian President Gustavo Petro. You can listen on the BBC World Service on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 0800 GMT. Or you can listen to The Interview as a podcast, out three times a week on BBC Sounds or wherever you get your podcasts. Presenter: Caitriona Perry Producers: Chloe Ross and Lucy Sheppard Editors: Damon Rose and Justine LangGet in touch with us on email TheInterview@bbc.co.uk and use the hashtag #TheInterviewBBC on social media.(Image: Samantha Power Credit: Hollie Adams/Bloomberg via Getty Images)

On Wednesday's Mark Levin Show, there's an enemy within the United States - Congressional Democrats, Marxists, Islamists, and figures like Tucker Carlson, Megyn Kelly, Steve Bannon, and others. They are undermining a spectacular, ongoing military peace mission, Operation Epic Fury, against an Islamist Nazi regime in Iran. The operation has achieved rapid success in just five days, including the death of Khomeini, destruction of Iran's leadership, air force, and navy, and the elimination of a key figure who plotted an assassination attempt against President Trump. Also, the truth about war powers - no president, of either party, has accepted the constitutionality of the 1973 War Powers Act.  The Supreme Court has never ruled on the Act's constitutionality and likely never will.  The first draft of the Constitution provided that Congress would have the power to make war. The delegates at the Constitutional Convention rejected that language and changed it to declare war. To declare war does not result in making war. The only power Congress has to prevent a military operation is the power of the purse.  Other than the vice president, the president is the only federal official elected by the entirety of the people.  In addition to the institutional impossibility of war powers and decisions in the hands of a multi-member body like Congress, the president is the only official who was elected to, among other things, serve as commander-in-chief. Later, Israel's Ambassador to the United Nations calls in and describes the ongoing operation against Iran as progressing positively, with Israel and the US achieving near-complete air superiority over Iranian skies, enabling them to neutralize threats effectively.  Iran's regional attacks and desperation have backfired, uniting moderate Arab countries in strong opposition to Iran, as seen in recent Security Council sessions.  Afterward, after Pearl Harbor, the isolationist movement quickly dissolved, with figures like Charles Lindbergh shifting to support the war effort. In contrast, today's group of Megyn Kelly, Tucker Carlson and their ilk, refuse to unite behind Trump, the military during the ongoing military campaign. They act like propagandists for the enemy, providing aid and comfort. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

2 - Lieutenant Colonel Allen B. West joins us this afternoon as we get his reaction to the attack on Iran that took place over the weekend. Did Iran upgrade their missile launching capabilities? Do we have the right type of guy in Pete Hegseth leading the charge in this war? Is this strike about nation building, or is that not our responsibility once the regime is gone? Is the attack in Austin over the weekend a domestic terrorist attack? What does LTC West think of James Tallarico? 210 - Will Illinois state legislators pass a bill not allowing the governor to opt into school choice? 215 - Dom's Money Melody! 220 - Who has a bone to pick with RFK Jr.'s physique? Happy anniversary, Wilt! 225 - Your calls. 235 - Why is Melania going to oversee a Security Council meeting? Your calls. 240 - Chrissy Houlahan goes after Trump on the strikes. 245 - Scott Presler joins us for his weekly segment, as he has just gotten his forms notarized as he is running for a spot in the Republican Committee in Beaver County! How did the cat get out of the bag? Why has Scott been looking for Farsi speakers in the Commonwealth in order to get them to flip red? How can listeners get behind Scott Presler in his election efforts? 250 - The Lightning Round!

12 - Dom Time is here as he recaps the biggest news of the day, America bombing Iran and eliminating their top officials, including the supreme Leader Ayatollah. 1215 - Why was Ayatollah Khemenia the face of evil in Bill O'Reilly's book, Confronting Evil? Bill joins us to kick off this week to detail why, as he was killed in airstrikes by the US over the weekend. How does this situation mirror the one in Venezuela, as Iran was not responding to negotiations just as Maduro wasn't before his kidnapping? Will there be an uprising in Iran, or more of the same? Why is the polling so poor on this decision from Trump? Is the O'Reilly Factor back? 1220 - Side - oxymorons 1235 - Will there be a positive breakthrough with Trump's messaging to the American people as he tries to convince the public that attacking Iran was the prudent thing to do? 1240 - Your calls. 1245 - 1250 - Scott Presler is going to get votes from Farsi speakers, one way or another. 1 - Is regime change the way to go in Iran? Where is the US headed with their involvement in Iran? 105 - Your calls. 115 - Fox's Joey Jones makes a good point on questioning the President's actions as we've lost 4 lives now after these strikes in Iran. 120 - No more half-days for Philadelphia public schools, but let's continue with remote learning! Your calls. 130 - Daniel Turner, Founder and Executive Director of Power The Future is here today to breakdown how this bombing of Iran will affect the prices of oil, as they supply over 20% of oil to the rest of the world. How will this cripple America's enemies? How can this lead to an Iran that was stable before the Ayatollah took over? 150 - Dom Giordano Presents: Progressive Women Gone Wild! 155 - Your calls. 2 - Lieutenant Colonel Allen B. West joins us this afternoon as we get his reaction to the attack on Iran that took place over the weekend. Did Iran upgrade their missile launching capabilities? Do we have the right type of guy in Pete Hegseth leading the charge in this war? Is this strike about nation building, or is that not our responsibility once the regime is gone? Is the attack in Austin over the weekend a domestic terrorist attack? What does LTC West think of James Tallarico? 210 - Will Illinois state legislators pass a bill not allowing the governor to opt into school choice? 215 - Dom's Money Melody! 220 - Who has a bone to pick with RFK Jr.'s physique? Happy anniversary, Wilt! 225 - Your calls. 235 - Why is Melania going to oversee a Security Council meeting? Your calls. 240 - Chrissy Houlahan goes after Trump on the strikes. 245 - Scott Presler joins us for his weekly segment, as he has just gotten his forms notarized as he is running for a spot in the Republican Committee in Beaver County! How did the cat get out of the bag? Why has Scott been looking for Farsi speakers in the Commonwealth in order to get them to flip red? How can listeners get behind Scott Presler in his election efforts? 250 - The Lightning Round!

聯合國 Lián Hé Guó - United Nations成員 chéng yuán - member中華民國政府 Zhōng Huá Mín Guó zhèng fǔ - government of the Republic of China (ROC)創始會員國之一 chuàng shǐ huì yuán guó zhī yī - one of the founding member states安理會 ān lǐ huì - Security Council常任理事國 cháng rèn lǐ shì guó - permanent member (of the Security Council)國共內戰 guó gòng nèi zhàn - Chinese Civil War (between the KMT and CCP)國民黨 Guó Mín Dǎng - Kuomintang (KMT; Chinese Nationalist Party)共產黨 Gòng Chǎn Dǎng - Communist Party退到了台灣 tuì dào le Tái Wān - retreated to Taiwan轉變 zhuǎn biàn - change; major shift決議 jué yì - resolution承認 chéng rèn - to recognize; to acknowledge中華人民共和國 Zhōng Huá Rén Mín Gòng Hé Guó - People's Republic of China (PRC)被世界上承認 bèi shì jiè shàng chéng rèn - to be recognized by the international community席位 xí wèi - seat; position (in an organization)取代 qǔ dài - to replace; to take over蔣介石 Jiǎng Jiè Shí - Chiang Kai-shek堅持 jiān chí - to insist on; to stand firm漢賊不兩立 hàn zéi bù liǎng lì - “the righteous and the traitors cannot coexist” (political stance rejecting two Chinas)正統 zhèng tǒng - legitimate; orthodox宣布 xuān bù - to announce; to declare退出聯合國 tuì chū Lián Hé Guó - to withdraw from the United Nations接管 jiē guǎn - to take over; to assume control國際空間 guó jì kōng jiān - international space; room for international participationFollow me on Instagram: fangfang.chineselearning !

It was an odd juxtaposition: Trump's inaugural Board of Peace gathered in Washington, D.C. as the U.S. appeared to be readying for war with Iran. In this week's To Save Us From Hell episode, Mark and Anjali discuss why this Board of Peace can't really compete with the Security Council, and what its advent says about international relations today. They then discuss a looming American attack on Iran, and what that suggests about the diminishing role of international law and the much-lamented rules-based international order. Finally, they unpack a bizarre confirmation hearing for Trump's pick for assistant secretary of state for international organization affairs—who appears to be too racist for this particular role. https://www.globaldispatches.org/40PercentOff  

A senior UN official, Rosemary DiCarlo, has told a meeting of the Security Council that Israel's plans for greater controls in the occupied West Bank amount to de facto annexation. Since last week, Israel has approved a series of reforms to property laws, making it easier for Jewish settlements to expand in the West Bank. Also, the founder of Microsoft, Bill Gates has pulled out of a keynote address to a major AI summit in India after growing scrutiny over his ties to the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The tech billionaire, Mark Zuckerberg, has defended his Instagram site in a landmark legal case over social media addiction in LA. The Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp owner said he regretted Meta's slow progress in identifying under-age users, in the face of a barrage of criticism. Fiji's former military leader, Frank Bainimarama and a former police commissioner have both been arrested and charged with inciting mutiny. A climber in Austria is going on trial after leaving his girlfriend to die on Austria's highest mountain. How content crazy influencers are taking over restaurants in major cities, one ring light at a time. And, the Australian TV reporter Danika Mason has apologised after appearing drunk in a live broadcast from the Winter Olympics, but not everyone thinks it's a bad thing...The Global News Podcast brings you the breaking news you need to hear, as it happens. Listen for the latest headlines and current affairs from around the world. Politics, economics, climate, business, technology, health – we cover it all with expert analysis and insight.Get the news that matters, delivered twice a day on weekdays and daily at weekends, plus special bonus episodes reacting to urgent breaking stories. Follow or subscribe now and never miss a moment.Get in touch: globalpodcast@bbc.co.uk

In December 2025, Slovenia completed its two-year term on the United Nations Security Council-participating in 558 formal meetings and 238 consultations of the Security Council, and so much more. Throughout its term, Slovenia addressed the most pressing issues, upheld its values, and shared its expertise globally to maintain international peace and security.rnrnMore recently, in its final month as a member of the UN Security Council, Slovenia held the Presidency for the second time. A visit to Syria and Lebanon was on the agenda, as well as topics related to Bosnia, Sudan, Palestine, Afghanistan, and others. At the helm is Ambassador Samuel ?bogar, who brings a wealth of policy knowledge and experience to the table. There may be few others with such timely insights on global affairs that have recently dominated the headlines.rnrnIn addition to his term in the Security Council, Ambassador ?bogar has had an impressive diplomatic career. He has served as Slovenia's Foreign Minister, Deputy Foreign Minister, Ambassador to the US, and Head of the EU Delegation to Kosovo and North Macedonia.

Alec Zebrick of blockchain analytics company Chainalysis joins this week's episode to break down how North Korea-linked actors are upgrading their tactics to steal cryptocurrency, why 2025 was a record year for large-scale hacks and what can be done to reduce risk. The expert explores the shift in North Korean operations toward fewer but much larger targets, as exemplified by the outsized impact of the DPRK's Bybit heist last year. He places this in the context of state-backed actors' preference for “high-impact” operations over the “spray-and-pray” model common among non-state cybercriminals. The discussion also covers how attack methods have evolved beyond basic phishing, as well as the continuing importance of sanctions and cross-border intelligence-sharing for stopping cybercrime. Alec Zebrick is senior manager, global services at Chainalysis. He is based in South Korea, where he leads cryptocurrency investigations for public and private clients. A former U.S. detective and secret service task force officer, he is a subject-matter expert on North Korea's crypto operations, has investigated major DPRK-linked hacks and has briefed the U.N. Security Council. About the podcast: The North Korea News Podcast is a weekly podcast hosted by Jacco Zwetsloot exclusively for NK News, covering all things DPRK — from news to extended interviews with leading experts and analysts in the field, along with insights from our very own journalists.

Can Donald Trump's new Board of Peace really compete with the Security Council? Will we even be discussing it a week or two from now, or will Trump and other world leaders simply move on? And what's with the Board's logo, which looks almost like a parody of the United Nations emblem? Mark and Anjali break down the newest—and perhaps strangest—entrant into the multilateral peace and security space, answering these questions and more. But first, they take stock of the major stories set to dominate the agenda at the United Nations as the world body closes out its 80th year. https://www.globaldispatches.org/

From April 4, 2023: Russia's invasion of Ukraine has tested the international legal order like never before. For many, the fact that a nuclear power and member of the U.N. Security Council would commit unveiled aggression against another state seemed like it might be the death knell of the international system as we know it. But last week, in the annual Breyer Lecture on International Law at the Brookings Institution, Oona Hathaway, the Gerard C. and Bernice Latrobe Professor of International Law at Yale Law School, argued that international law and institutions responded more robustly than many initially anticipated—and may yet emerge from the Ukraine conflict stronger than before.In this episode, we are bringing you the audio of Professor Hathaway's lecture, followed by a question and answer session with Constanze Stelzenmüller, the Director of the Center on the United States and Europe and the inaugural holder of the Fritz Stern Chair on Germany and trans-Atlantic Relations at the Brookings Institution. Lawfare Senior Editor Scott R. Anderson then moderated a panel discussion that included Professor Hathaway, as well as Professor Rosa Brooks of Georgetown University Law Center; Karin Landgren, the Executive Director of Security Council Report; and Ambassador Martin Kimani, Kenya's Permanent Representative to the United Nations. To receive ad-free podcasts, become a Lawfare Material Supporter at www.patreon.com/lawfare. You can also support Lawfare by making a one-time donation at https://givebutter.com/lawfare-institute.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/lawfare. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For today's episode, Lawfare Senior Editor Scott R. Anderson sits down with Joel Braunold, Managing Director of the S. Daniel Abraham Center for Middle East Peace and a Lawfare contributing editor, and Ambassador Jeffrey Feltman, the John C. Whitehead Visiting Fellow in International Diplomacy at the Brookings Institution, who previously served as Undersecretary General for Political Affairs at the United Nations as well as the Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs, among other senior U.S. diplomatic positions.They discuss Resolution 2803, which the U.N. Security Council adopted earlier this week to endorse and help implement President Trump's peace plan for Gaza, including how it conforms and departs from usual international practice, what it says about the political positions of the various parties involved in the peace plan, and how it may (or may not) help contribute to an enduring end to the broader conflict—as well as a possible path to Palestinian self-determination.To receive ad-free podcasts, become a Lawfare Material Supporter at www.patreon.com/lawfare. You can also support Lawfare by making a one-time donation at https://givebutter.com/lawfare-institute.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/lawfare. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.