Young people are often portrayed as politically disengaged, accused of turning their backs on voting and traditional politics. But is that really the full story? Recent waves of youth-led mobilisations—from climate marches to social justice movements—suggest something very different. So, how do we explain this apparent paradox? Are young people truly steppin ... Show More
Feb 19
Power, Policing, and Borders: Rethinking ICE in an International Law Perspective
In the wake of the protests that erupted in Minneapolis, national and international conversations have intensified around the nature of state power, policing, and the institutions responsible for enforcing migration policies in the United States. Today, we turn our attention to t ... Show More
17m 4s
Jan 19
Inside Iran’s Unrest: Politics, Economy, and the Road Ahead
Today we turn our focus to Iran at a moment of intense uncertainty. Over the past year, the country has witnessed another major wave of protests—driven by deep social grievances, political frustration, and an economic situation that continues to deteriorate. The government’s resp ... Show More
26m 25s
Oct 2020
Introducing: The Fault Line: Bush, Blair and Iraq
On September 11th 2001, as he faced incalculable losses after the terrorist attacks that day, President George W Bush made a call to his greatest international ally: British Prime Minister Tony Blair. 18 months later, Bush and Blair led a coalition into a war that went horribly w ... Show More
5m 58s
Apr 2023
Harry Belafonte Has Died, But The Struggles He Championed Live On
By Amy Goodman & Denis Moynihan
On a freezing cold day, February 15th, 2003, Harry Belafonte, the legendary singer, actor and activist strode onto a stage outside the United Nations in New York City. Rallies against the imminent U.S. invasion of Iraq were taking place around the ... Show More
6m 37s