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On today's show, guest host Zoltán Grossman is in conversation with Stephen Zunes about the on-again, off-again US war with Iran. They discuss the status of the Strait of Hormuz, the US's nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia, and the shifting public opinion in the US about the war. Despite the asymmetrical power of the US's aerial arsenal, Zunes says that Iranian drones have been very effective at creating tactical advantages in the war. Though there have been many attempts at a ceasefire deal, Zunes argues that any version would have to include some concessions to Iran's advantage. But he says that Trump would rather perpetuate the war than negotiate. They discuss the many rippling effects of the war including a decline in the world petroleum market, more insecurity for US allies in the Middle East, and the creation of nuclear apartheid as the US comes to a nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia. These issues, in addition to human rights abuses, are causing massive shifts in public opinion about the war with Iran and Palestine with young people especially. Zunes connects the war with Iran to other global conflicts, from Morocco's occupation of Western Sahara to Palestine. He says that the Palestine solidarity movement should include Western Sahara and that The Odyssey film has created a rare opportunity to bring attention to the occupation. Stephen Zunes is a professor of Politics and Director of Middle Eastern Studies at the University of San Francisco. He writes for The Progressive magazine, Truthout, Common Dreams, and other publications. His most recent book is Western Sahara: War, Nationalism, and Conflict Irresolution. Featured image of a satellite image of the Strait of Hormuz via Flickr (CC BY 2.0). Did you enjoy this story? Your funding makes great, local journalism like this possible. Donate hereThe post The Forever War with Iran Inflames other Regional Conflicts appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.
The War between Israel and the US on one side and Iran and Lebanon on the other is in its fourth month. Despite claims from the White House that a deal is imminent, the war and the destruction have continued. Indeed the concept of a cease fire is undermined with every attack. The global economy is struggling with the increased energy costs due to the closing of the Straits of Hormuz. And people continue to die. So on today's show we update the news on the war, explore any potential pathways to end the war and examine the impact of the war particularly on both Iran and Lebanon. [ dur: 58mins. ] Yeghia Tashjian is the Regional and International Affairs Cluster Coordinator of Issam Fares Institute for Public Policy & International Affairs (IFI) and a part time Instructor at American University of Beirut. He is the author “The International North-South Transport Corridor and the Belt and Road Initiative in the South Caucasus,” published in the edited volume of Routledge Handbook of China’s Belt and Road Initiative in Eurasia (2025). Ervand Abrahamian is Professor Emeritus at City University of New York. He is the author of A History of Modern Iran and Inventing the Axis of Evil: The Truth About North Korea, Iran and Syria. Stephen Zunes is a Professor of Politics at the University of San Francisco. He is the author of numerous publications including Tinderbox: U.S. Middle East Policy and the Roots of Terrorism, Western Sahara: War, Nationalism and Conflict Irresolution co-authored with Jacob Mundy. This program is produced by Ankine Aghassian, Doug Becker and Sudd Dongre. Politics and Activism, War / Weapons, Middle East, Iran, Israel, Lebanon , US
This week on Talk World Radio, we're talking about Iran and how we got to this point. Our guest Stephen Zunes is a professor of politics and program director for Middle Eastern Studies at the University of San Francisco.
The attack on Iran by the US and Israel will have devastating consequences for Iran and the region. Is the intent to foment ethnic conflicts as a means to weaken Iran? What are the greater implications of this war, for Iran, the region, and the globe? What are the possibilities of successful resistance to American and Israeli aggression for an unpopular war, domestically and around the world? [ dur: 58mins. ] Stephen Zunes is a Professor of Politics at the University of San Francisco. He is the author of numerous publications including Tinderbox: U.S. Middle East Policy and the Roots of Terrorism, Western Sahara: War, Nationalism and Conflict Irresolution co-authored with Jacob Mundy. Ervand Abrahamian is Professor Emeritus at City University of New York. He is the author of A History of Modern Iran and Inventing the Axis of Evil: The Truth About North Korea, Iran and Syria. Hawzhin Azeez taught at the American University of Iraq, Sulaimani (AUIS). She was Co-Director of The Kurdish Center for Studies. She has worked closely with refugees and Internally Displaced People (IDPs) in Rojava while a member of the Kobane Reconstruction Board after its liberation from ISIS. Her articles can be found on The Kurdish Center for Studies website. This program is produced by Doug Becker, Ankine Aghassian, Maria Armoudian, Anna Lapin and Sudd Dongre. Politics and Activism, War / Weapons, Middle East, Iran, Israel. USA
On today's show, host Allen Ruff is joined by Stephen Zunes to talk about his recent article in The Progressive, “The Real Reason Trump Invaded Venezuela: It's not drugs, democracy, or even oil. It's power.” Following the US's abduction of Venezuelan president, Nicolás Maduro, Zunes breaks down the Trump administration's motivations for seizing the state leader and Trump's vision for the US in the Western Hemisphere. He says the Trump administration is telling a number of lies to justify their actions: calling Maduro a narco-terrorist despite that no fentanyl comes from Venezuela, that Maduro stole “our oil” despite Venezuela nationalizing its oil in the 1970s, and more. Zunes puts these lies in the context of international law, the Monroe Doctrine, Venezuelan opposition to Maduro, and the US military's recent boat-bombing campaign. He says that the US will control all of the oil from Venezuela for the foreseeable future, but “Trump plans to take control of the oil personally and stash the cash in offshore accounts.” Dr. Stephen Zunes is a Professor of Politics and International Studies at the University of San Francisco, where he served as founding director of the program in Middle Eastern Studies. Featured image of Nicolás Maduro at a meeting in Geneva in 2015 via Flickr. Did you enjoy this story? Your funding makes great, local journalism like this possible. Donate hereThe post The Monroe Doctrine Rises Again in Venezuela appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.
This week on Truth to Power, we bring you a community conversation about “Generational Shift: An Assessment of Evolving Student Attitudes on College Campuses Towards Israel” that was recorded October 22, 2025 as a virtual event organized by the Oberlin Club of Washington, D.C. Tune in for this conversation with Stephen Zunes (Oberlin College '79), Professor of Politics and Director of Middle Eastern Studies at the University of San Francisco. Dr. Zunes is in conversation with his former classmate, Clyde Owan (Oberlin College '79) from the Oberlin Club of DC who facilitates the conversation. Few issues have seen such a generational divide in terms of public opinion than Israel/Palestine. Professor Stephen Zunes '79 will assess political changes in the United States and the region, review polling data, and share anecdotes from his experiences at various campuses to explain how student attitudes appear to be evolving on this important and controversial topic, why the issue has been so polarizing, and how the impact has challenged institutions and relations between students. Join us for an informative conversation. Stephen Zunes has been at the University of San Francisco since 1995, teaching courses on the politics of the Middle East and other regions, nonviolence, conflict resolution, U.S. foreign policy, globalization, and the politics of war and peace. A prominent specialist on U.S. Middle East policy, Professor Zunes has presented hundreds of public lectures and conference papers in both the United States and over a dozen foreign countries and has traveled frequently to the Middle East and other conflict regions. He has served as a political analyst for local, national, and international radio and television and as a columnist for several print and online publications, has published hundreds of articles in academic journals, anthologies, and magazines, and has served as a writer and senior analyst for Foreign Policy in Focus, an associate editor for Peace Review, and a contributing editor of Tikkun. At Oberlin, Stephen earned a degree in Government and earned his PhD in Government from Cornell University. Watch a full recording at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7xeaGhzwYM4 On Truth to Power each week, we gather people from around the community to discuss the state of the world, the nation, the state, and the city! It's a community conversation like you won't hear anywhere else! Truth to Power airs every Friday at 9pm, Saturday at 11am, and Sunday at 4pm on Louisville's grassroots, community radio station, Forward Radio 106.5fm WFMP and live streams at https://forwardradio.org
Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine, First, Mark Dunlea has a report from Albany's No Kings protest that took place last Saturday. Then, for our peace segment, Mark Dunlea talks with Prof. Stephen Zunes about the ceasefire in Gaza. Later on, Rosemary Armao explores the issue of grief. After that, Benno Greene interviews musician Ryan Clark. Finally, Sina talks with Tarik Shah, the subject of the film “Tarik Shah: Don't Play Like Them” which is screening at the Sanctuary on Friday 10/24, about his jazz career.
After two weeks, the fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in Gaza is still holding, despite numerous continued killings by the IDF and a delay by Hamas in turning over the bodies of dead hostages (that they claim are buried under the rubble from Israel's missiles). Prof. Stephen Zunes, Director of Middle Eastern Studies at the University of San Francisco, talks with Mark Dunlea of Hudson Mohawk Magazine, about the situation and his article, "A Shaky Ceasefire is Better Than an Ongoing Genocide."
Despite the inaction of the Democratic Party leadership, the consensus among the base of the Democratic Party is for the U.S. government to end its support of Israel's efforts to commit genocide in Palestine. Listen as Aaron and Damien discuss the piece “Democratic Leadership Still Hasn't Caught Up to the Party's Base on Gaza” by Stephen Zunes in In These Times, which explores and analyzes the growing calls for the end of U.S. support for Israel among Democratic voters in the face of the inaction and ineffectiveness of the Democratic Party leadership to force changes in the government's position, and what we learn and take away from this piece in our continued learning and unlearning work and fight for collective liberation. Follow us on social media and visit our website!Patreon, Website, Instagram, Bluesky, TikTok, Threads, Facebook, YouTube, Leave us a voice message, Merch store
Israel's strike in Qatar is condemned around the world. Benjamin Netanyahu says it targeted leaders of Hamas. It comes as he's expanding Israel's war on Gaza. So, how will this strike affect the conflict - and the talks to reach a deal? In this episode: Ali Ghanem Al-Hajri, Political Commentator. Stephen Zunes, Professor, Politics and International Studies, University of San Francisco. H. A. Hellyer, Senior Associate Fellow, Defence and Security Studies, Royal United Services Institute. Host: Cyril Vanier Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook
Stephen Zunes, Jorgen Johansen, and Jill Carr-Harris area all specialists in nonviolent resistance, having worked and studied the history of such opposition movements in many different countries. They agree that it is important to build community but that short-term tctics also should be developed for meeting urgent situations. For the video and audio podcast: https://tosavetheworld.ca/episode-691-resistance.
On today's show, host Sara Gabler speaks with Stephen Zunes and Negin Owliaei about the rapidly developing situation in Iran. The post The Ongoing Violence of US Empire appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.
Five days ago Israel launched an unprovoked military attack on Iran. While they claimed that they were acting to destroy Iran's imminent effort to develop nuclear weapons, both the US and Israel for decades have claimed that Iran was on the precipice of developing such a capability. Israel of course already has nuclear weapons. The Iranian official who was negotating over the nuclear program with the US was one of many murdered by Israel. While President Trump claims he did not give the green light to Israel's attacks, the US has been ramping up its military support for Israel as Iran has responded to the attacks, threatening the possiblity of an all out regional war. Trump has urged people to flee Tehran and has raised the possibility of assassinating Iran's leader, though he did reportedly recently veto such an effot by Israel. Professor Stephen Zunes, Director of Middle Eastern Studies at the University of San Francisco, talks to Mark Dunlea of Hudson Mohawk Magazine.
There is outrage over the US vetoing a UN Security Council resolution for Gaza. The resolution calls for a permanent ceasefire and demanded unrestricted aid entry to the Strip. But while Israel is bombing and starving Palestinians, will any UN resolution make a difference? In this episode: Stephen Zunes, Professor of Politics, University of San Francisco. Luigi Daniele, Associate Professor of International Law, Molise University. Firas El Echi, Journalist. Host: Mohammed Jamjoom Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook
On the day of President Jimmy Carter's funeral, Allen Ruff is joined by Stephen Zunes to take on the challenge of critically assessing the legacy of a former president. The post Jimmy Carter's Legacy with Stephen Zunes appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.
The episode with Professor and Middle East expert Stephen Zunes began with Professor Michael Krasny asking about the victory of HTS over Assad in Syria and the poison weapons that remain there, as well as what to expect of the new government and its effect on ISIS, the Kurds, and migration.Krasny spoke of the profound enmity and divisions, and he and Zunes discussed prospects for democracy and the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Palestinians. Talk of Iran's role, the Houthis and Yemen, secularism, and the Sunni/Shia divide followed, as did discussion of Saudi Arabia rebranding itself, rising anti-Semitism, and "intifada" and "jihad" as triggering words. A listener posed questions about Egypt refusing to open its borders to Palestinians.Krasny then brought up the question of possible paths to peace and how best to determine bad actors from good ones in the region, as well as the likely effects of ongoing turmoil there and the effect of change in Syria on Russia's Putin and the ongoing war in Ukraine. The episode concluded with a listener's question about if and when Jewish Americans will be permitted to visit Syria.
Past guest Stephen Zunes returns to speak with us about his recent Truthout writing including, "Biden Continues to Provide Israel Billions for War Crimes," "Biden's Response to Israel's ICC Prosecution Is an Attack on International Law," and "Don't Buy the Right-Wing Disinformation Campaign on “From the River to the Sea.” Stephen is a professor of Politics at the University of San Francisco, who is currently the Torgny Segerstedt Visiting Research professor at the Gothenburg University in Sweden. "Rotten History" follows the interview. Help keep This Is Hell! completely listener supported and access weekly bonus episodes by subscribing to our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thisishell
Dr Stephen Zunes Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chair Offers Window Into Corruption Underlying U.S. Foreign Policy3 days agoDr. Stephen Zunes is a Professor of Politics and International Studies at the University of San Francisco, where he served as founding director of the program in Middle Eastern Studies. Recognized as one the country's leading scholars of U.S. Middle East policy and of strategic nonviolent action, Professor Zunes has served as a senior policy analyst for Foreign Policy in Focus project of the Institute for Policy Studies, an associate editor of Peace Review, and a contributing editor of Tikkun until June 2024. Dr. Zunes served May-June as 2024 Torgny Segerstedt Visiting Research Professor at the University of Gothenburg, Sweden.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-opperman-report--1198501/support.
From the economy to immigration and wars in Ukraine and the Middle East, the outgoing US president is widely said to have achieved too little or nothing. So what went wrong? And where does that leave the Democratic Party? In this episode: Stephen Zunes, Founding Chair, Middle Eastern Studies, University of San Francisco. Andrew Rudalevige, Thomas Brackett Reed Professor, Government, Bowdoin College. Scott Lucas, Professor, International Politics, Clinton Institute, University College Dublin. Host: Tom McRae Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook At Al Jazeera Podcasts, we want to hear from you, our listeners. So, please head to https://www.aljazeera.com/survey and tell us your thoughts about this show and other Al Jazeera podcasts. It only takes a few minutes!
Iran has responded to Israel's military attacks on southern Lebanon by launching missile strikes, as the conflict in the Middle East threatens to spiral even more out of control. Professor Stephen Zunes, Director of the Middle Eastern Studies program at the University of San Francisco, discusses the situation with Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine. (15 minutes)
Iran has responded to Israel's military attacks on southern Lebanon by launching missile strikes, as the conflict in the Middle East threatens to spiral even more out of control. Professor Stephen Zunes, Director of the Middle Eastern Studies program at the University of San Francisco, discusses the situation with Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine. (10 minutes)
Is the killing of Hassan Nasrallah a game changer? It's the culmination of a massive series of Israeli attacks that targeted Hezbollah's top political and military leadership. How will the group respond? And could events in the Middle East spin out of control? In this episode: Nicholas Noe, Editor-in-Chief, Mideastwire.com. Stephen Zunes, Founding Chair, Middle Eastern Studies, University of San Francisco. Gideon Levy, Columnist, Haaretz. Host: Hashem Ahelbarra Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook
American Political Landscape - Stephen Zunes. Broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin www.oar.org.nz
Dr Stephen Zunes Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chair Offers Window Into Corruption Underlying U.S. Foreign Policy3 days agoDr. Stephen Zunes is a Professor of Politics and International Studies at the University of San Francisco, where he served as founding director of the program in Middle Eastern Studies. Recognized as one the country's leading scholars of U.S. Middle East policy and of strategic nonviolent action, Professor Zunes has served as a senior policy analyst for Foreign Policy in Focus project of the Institute for Policy Studies, an associate editor of Peace Review, and a contributing editor of Tikkun until June 2024. Dr. Zunes served May-June as 2024 Torgny Segerstedt Visiting Research Professor at the University of Gothenburg, Sweden.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-opperman-report--1198501/support.
Past guest Stephen Zunes returns to speak with us about his recent Truthout writing including, "Biden Continues to Provide Israel Billions for War Crimes," "Biden's Response to Israel's ICC Prosecution Is an Attack on International Law," and "Don't Buy the Right-Wing Disinformation Campaign on “From the River to the Sea.” Stephen is a professor of Politics at the University of San Francisco, who is currently the Torgny Segerstedt Visiting Research professor at the Gothenburg University in Sweden. "Rotten History" follows the interview. Check out Stephen's articles here: https://truthout.org/articles/biden-continues-to-provide-israel-billions-for-war-crimes/ https://truthout.org/articles/bidens-response-to-israels-icc-prosecution-is-an-attack-on-international-law/ https://truthout.org/articles/dont-buy-the-right-wing-disinformation-campaign-on-from-the-river-to-the-sea/ Help keep This Is Hell! completely listener supported and access weekly bonus episodes by subscribing to our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thisishell
Gaza an unacceptable humanitarian crisis - Stephen Zunes - Professor of international relations at the University of San Francisco specializing in the Middle Eastern politics, U.S. foreign policy, and strategic nonviolent action. We speculated on whether Israel's overwhelmingly disproportionate response to Hamas sneak terroristic attack on Israe citizens amounted to genocide. We also talked about President Biden's support of Israel going well beyond international lawl and its political implications for the American election. We also talked about the possible future of Palestine and Israel. Broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin www.oar.org.nz
In a recent Truthout article, Stephen Zunes writes that the U.S.'s continued military aid to Israel violates both the Section 6201 of the 1961 Foreign Assistance Act and the 1999 Leahy Amendment. “The Biden […] The post Stephen Zunes on Israel and the International Criminal Court appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.
30 years ago the US brokered Oslo accords seemed to herald a new era of peaceful coexistence for Israelis and Palestinians. Yasser Arafat -- long demonized as a terrorist in the Tel Aviv, whilst being hailed as a freedom fighter in Palestine -- shared a Nobel Peace Prize with Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin and politician Shimon Peres. 30 years later, peace seems further away than ever before after Hamas and Islamic Jihad militants' horrific 7 October attack on Israel provoked a response from Israel that caused South Africa to take Israel to court for allegedly committing genocide. In this episode I speak with Middle Eastern policy and strategy expert Dr. Stephen Zunes a Professor at the University of San Francisco. We discuss how the Oslo accords unraveled, the role of the US, the current situation, and prospects for peace. Guest: Dr. Stephen Zunes Official Website Music: Pixabay This episode is sponsored by World History Encyclopedia, one of the top history websites on the internet. I love the fact that they're not a Wiki: Every article they publish is reviewed by their editorial team, not only for being accurate but also for being interesting to read. The website is run as a non-profit organization, so you won't be bombarded by annoying ads and it's completely free. It's a great site, and don't just take my word for it they've been recommended by many academic institutions including Oxford University. Go check them out at WorldHistory.org or follow this link: World History Encyclopedia.
What responsibilities do occupiers have in their occupation of territories? And is there a legal requirement to eventually end the occupation? [ dur: 28mins. ] Stephen Zunes is a Professor of Politics at the University of San Francisco. He is the author of numerous publications including Tinderbox: U.S. Middle East Policy and the Roots of … Continue reading Scholars' Circle – International Laws on occupation of territories and war crimes by state and non-state actors – January 21, 2024 →
Throughout history, geopolitical conflict usually involves violence. However, is nonviolent resistance practical during those times? Stephen Zunes is a professor of Politics and International Studies at the University of San Francisco, where he served as founding director of the Middle Eastern Studies program. He talks to Tavis about the power of nonviolent action in conflict zones.
On this edition of Parallax Views, Prof Stephen Zunes, noted Middle East scholar and politics professor at the University of San Francisco, returns to discuss the latest events unfolding in Israel/Palestine with a focus on the Hamas attack and the Israeli response. Prof. Zunes will also offer a history lesson about how Hamas originally gained power and political prominence in the Middle East. This will include an examination of U.S. foreign policy under George W. Bush. We'll also be discussing a number of other issues such as Iran, the ideology of Hamas, the Israeli far-right, and much, much more!
The story is mostly about the political fortunes of an individual; the huge numbers of less powerful people impacted are, at best, backdrop. The post Stephen Zunes on Menendez Indictment appeared first on FAIR.
Israel recently launched its largest assault in the occupied West Bank of Palestine in two decades, with more than a dozen killed. Israeli said it was targeting terrorists in the Jenin refugee camp. Prof. Stephen Zunes of the University of San Francisco provides an update on the situation with Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.
We announce the "Theocrat" & "Secularist" of the Week, play Bill Maher's very funny "Atheists Day" monologue, then interview University of San Francisco Professor and Middle East expert Stephen Zunes about the theocratic threats in Israel and what's at stake.
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken recently visited the Middle East, with stops in Egypt, Israel and the occupied West Bank. The visit came with Netanyahu presiding over the most right-wing government in Israeli history as violence and killings escalated. For our peace bucket, Stephen Zunes , Professor of Politics and International Studies at the University of San Francisco, talks with Mark Dunlea of Hudson Mohawk Magazine.
On this edition of Parallax Views, we return to discussion of the rise of the far-right in Israel and the simultaneous spike in antisemitism happening in the U.S. In the first segment, journalist Abe Silberstein offers a progressive Jewish-American perspective on Israeli politics, Palestine, Netanyahu, the Religious Zionism Coalition, Yehudit Otzma and Itamar Ben-Gvir, J Street, non- and anti-Zionism, Peter Beinart and cultural Zionism, the Zionist Organization of America's (ZOA) Morton Klein and the Jewish-American fringe right-wing, gadfly Israeli journalist Gideon Levy and the Israeli left, the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC), racist and supremacist ideologies on the Israeli right, the ideology of Rabbi Meier Kahane and post-Kahane fa-right ideology in Israel, U.S. support for Israel, human rights, and much, much more. In the second segment of the show, Dr. Stephen Zunes returns to discuss the recent spikes in antisemitism and how to combat it while also combating the rise of the Israeli far-right and human rights abuses in Israel/Palestine. Zunes, who has also written about the human rights issues related to the Moroccan occupation of Western Sahara, argues we need to take a human rights-centric approach to Israel/Palestine and that we should be wary of antisemitic tropes that blame all U.S. foreign policy on the state of Israel.
* Russia's War in Ukraine Exposes Double Standards in International Law and Human Rights; Stephen Zunes, Professor of Politics at the University of San Francisco; Producer: Scott Harris. * Gamers For Peace Reaches Out to Young People Offering Alternatives to Military Service; Chris Velazquez with Gamers for Peace; Producer: Melinda Tuhus. * Combating GOP Moral Panic and Classroom Censorship; Chris Finan, Executive Director of the National Coalition Against Censorship; Producer: Scott Harris.
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In this episode of Real Talks on the Rocks, I sit down with Stephen Zunes, who is a professor of International Politics at the University of San Francisco. Topics that we discuss include the current war in Ukraine between Ukraine and Russia, the real motivations behind NATO and how NATO had re-established itself in the region and how the little-known annexation of Western Sahara by the country of Morocco had set the standard for how Russia is treating Ukraine. We also discuss the Israel/Palestine issues as they stand today and how both Israel and China are looking at what is happening in Ukraine to dictate how they proceed with their own agendas back home.You can reach out to Stephen and read his articles on his website at:https://stephenzunes.comWhile we did not record any bonus footage for this episode, there are still hours of bonus footage available to all of my supporters on Patreon who help to keep this channel going. You can access my patron page at:https://patreon.com/realtalksontherocksYou can also watch the full episode of this conversation on YouTube.To access my youtube channel, simply search for "Real Talks on the Rocks" episode 19, or you can visit my website at https://realtalksontherocks.comThere you will find links to the youtube channel as well as my patreon page.
Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine, We begin with an update on the effort against proof of work cryptocurrency mining due to its climate impact. Then, we hear from professor Stephen Zunes about Ukraine. After that, we hear from the former Troy city clerk about how the city council functions. Later on for “Is Radio Dying?”, we hear from Reverend Joan Ross of WNUC in Detroit. Finally, we hear about the 2022 Woodworkers Showcase in Saratoga Springs on March 26 and 27.
Stephen Zunes, Professor of Politics and International Students at the University of San Francisco, has written that while we should condemn the Russian invasion, we must also recognize that the United States has been violating other nations' sovereignty for years. He also talks about Ukraine's recent history. With Mark Dunlea of the Hudson Mohawk Radio Network.
This week on Talk World Radio, we're talking about Western Sahara and a book -- now out in an updated second edition -- called Western Sahara: War, Nationalism, and Conflict Irresolution by Stephen Zunes and Jacob Mundy. Our guest, Stephen Zunes is professor of politics and international studies at the University of San Francisco. His books include Tinderbox: U.S. Middle East Policy and the Roots of Terrorism.
Jon and Matt were privileged to have Dr. Stephen Zunes share his wealth of knowledge about the Middle East and the Unites States' destructive history in the region. Stephen is expert on the Middle East and US foreign policy and current a professor of politics and International Studies at the University of San Francisco. Specifically discussed: - The disastrous US war in Iraq ( The Persian Gulf War) - As if anyone still needs to learn....the 2003 invasion of Iraq was based on lies... and many people (including Dr. Zunes) knew this AT THE TIME - Joe Biden's deep complicity in and lack of contrition for the 2003 Invasion of Iraq - Americans have a fundamental misunderstanding about terrorism - An evaluation of the Obama administration's record in the Middle East - Trump's record in the Middle East and the charlatan nature of his "antiwar" posturing - Dr. Zunes' critique of Joe Biden's foreign policy and why the president elect's claims about his Iraq vote should be be believed - A lesser known example of the US thwarting independence movement in West Sahara Dr. Zunes' Work: Please Support Him! Article mentioned in podcast: The Gulf War: 8 myths Author of the Books: Tinderbox, and Western Sahara:War Nationalism& Conflict Irresolution Much of Dr. Zunes work can be found at his website Our Work: Jon's recent article: Tackling the Military-Industrial-Congressional Complex Read our "In the Context of Empire" blog with corresponding and expanded posts to this content! Social Media: Twitter- @Mattylongruns.
Today on Sojourner Truth: Environmental damage caused by the government shutdown. Experts are saying in some instances, it will take the environment 300 years to recover. Our weekly Earth Watch guest is Jeff Ruch, Executive Director of Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility (PEER). The Democratic Party is pushing out Kamala Harris " a Black woman, two-term U.S. Senator " as a lead candidate in the run for President. Prior to being in the Senate, Harris was the Attorney General of California, where she ran afoul of the Black Lives Matter movement for her position on withholding support for special investigations in police shootings. As Senator, she has sided with the Zionist lobby and against Palestinian interests. We speak with Stephen Zunes, professor of politics and coordinator of Middle Eastern Studies at the University of San Francisco. What is going on with Brexit? What is it and why is it splitting public opinion and legislators in the U.K.? We speak with U.K.-based Sam Weinstein, with Payday Men's Network, who volunteers with Momentum, a grassroots movement outside of Britain's Labour Party, but supports Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn. Also, the latest on the U.S.-backed attempted coup in Venezuela. We speak with journalist Paul Dobson, who is on the ground in Venezuela.
Today on Sojourner Truth: Environmental damage caused by the government shutdown. Experts are saying in some instances, it will take the environment 300 years to recover. Our weekly Earth Watch guest is Jeff Ruch, Executive Director of Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility (PEER). The Democratic Party is pushing out Kamala Harris " a Black woman, two-term U.S. Senator " as a lead candidate in the run for President. Prior to being in the Senate, Harris was the Attorney General of California, where she ran afoul of the Black Lives Matter movement for her position on withholding support for special investigations in police shootings. As Senator, she has sided with the Zionist lobby and against Palestinian interests. We speak with Stephen Zunes, professor of politics and coordinator of Middle Eastern Studies at the University of San Francisco. What is going on with Brexit? What is it and why is it splitting public opinion and legislators in the U.K.? We speak with U.K.-based Sam Weinstein, with Payday Men's Network, who volunteers with Momentum, a grassroots movement outside of Britain's Labour Party, but supports Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn. Also, the latest on the U.S.-backed attempted coup in Venezuela. We speak with journalist Paul Dobson, who is on the ground in Venezuela.
Today on Sojourner Truth: Environmental damage caused by the government shutdown. Experts are saying in some instances, it will take the environment 300 years to recover. Our weekly Earth Watch guest is Jeff Ruch, Executive Director of Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility (PEER). The Democratic Party is pushing out Kamala Harris " a Black woman, two-term U.S. Senator " as a lead candidate in the run for President. Prior to being in the Senate, Harris was the Attorney General of California, where she ran afoul of the Black Lives Matter movement for her position on withholding support for special investigations in police shootings. As Senator, she has sided with the Zionist lobby and against Palestinian interests. We speak with Stephen Zunes, professor of politics and coordinator of Middle Eastern Studies at the University of San Francisco. What is going on with Brexit? What is it and why is it splitting public opinion and legislators in the U.K.? We speak with U.K.-based Sam Weinstein, with Payday Men's Network, who volunteers with Momentum, a grassroots movement outside of Britain's Labour Party, but supports Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn. Also, the latest on the U.S.-backed attempted coup in Venezuela. We speak with journalist Paul Dobson, who is on the ground in Venezuela.
Today on Sojourner Truth: Environmental damage caused by the government shutdown. Experts are saying in some instances, it will take the environment 300 years to recover. Our weekly Earth Watch guest is Jeff Ruch, Executive Director of Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility (PEER). The Democratic Party is pushing out Kamala Harris " a Black woman, two-term U.S. Senator " as a lead candidate in the run for President. Prior to being in the Senate, Harris was the Attorney General of California, where she ran afoul of the Black Lives Matter movement for her position on withholding support for special investigations in police shootings. As Senator, she has sided with the Zionist lobby and against Palestinian interests. We speak with Stephen Zunes, professor of politics and coordinator of Middle Eastern Studies at the University of San Francisco. What is going on with Brexit? What is it and why is it splitting public opinion and legislators in the U.K.? We speak with U.K.-based Sam Weinstein, with Payday Men's Network, who volunteers with Momentum, a grassroots movement outside of Britain's Labour Party, but supports Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn. Also, the latest on the U.S.-backed attempted coup in Venezuela. We speak with journalist Paul Dobson, who is on the ground in Venezuela.
Today on Sojourner Truth: Environmental damage caused by the government shutdown. Experts are saying in some instances, it will take the environment 300 years to recover. Our weekly Earth Watch guest is Jeff Ruch, Executive Director of Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility (PEER). The Democratic Party is pushing out Kamala Harris " a Black woman, two-term U.S. Senator " as a lead candidate in the run for President. Prior to being in the Senate, Harris was the Attorney General of California, where she ran afoul of the Black Lives Matter movement for her position on withholding support for special investigations in police shootings. As Senator, she has sided with the Zionist lobby and against Palestinian interests. We speak with Stephen Zunes, professor of politics and coordinator of Middle Eastern Studies at the University of San Francisco. What is going on with Brexit? What is it and why is it splitting public opinion and legislators in the U.K.? We speak with U.K.-based Sam Weinstein, with Payday Men's Network, who volunteers with Momentum, a grassroots movement outside of Britain's Labour Party, but supports Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn. Also, the latest on the U.S.-backed attempted coup in Venezuela. We speak with journalist Paul Dobson, who is on the ground in Venezuela.
Today on Sojourner Truth: Environmental damage caused by the government shutdown. Experts are saying in some instances, it will take the environment 300 years to recover. Our weekly Earth Watch guest is Jeff Ruch, Executive Director of Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility (PEER). The Democratic Party is pushing out Kamala Harris " a Black woman, two-term U.S. Senator " as a lead candidate in the run for President. Prior to being in the Senate, Harris was the Attorney General of California, where she ran afoul of the Black Lives Matter movement for her position on withholding support for special investigations in police shootings. As Senator, she has sided with the Zionist lobby and against Palestinian interests. We speak with Stephen Zunes, professor of politics and coordinator of Middle Eastern Studies at the University of San Francisco. What is going on with Brexit? What is it and why is it splitting public opinion and legislators in the U.K.? We speak with U.K.-based Sam Weinstein, with Payday Men's Network, who volunteers with Momentum, a grassroots movement outside of Britain's Labour Party, but supports Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn. Also, the latest on the U.S.-backed attempted coup in Venezuela. We speak with journalist Paul Dobson, who is on the ground in Venezuela.
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