In this candid discussion, Assal Rad, Peter and Karim examine the ongoing genocide in Gaza and the failure of international institutions to respond effectively. The conversation explores how Israeli propaganda has become increasingly ineffective as images of starvation make their justifications harder to sell, yet Western governments continue providing unwavering support despite shifting public opinion.
We discuss the deep entrenchment of US imperialism and Zionist influence in European politics, questioning whether political elites are complicit or simply pressured into compliance. We analyze the racial dynamics underlying Western support for Israel, noting how the presentation of "Western civilization vs. barbarism" relies on deeply embedded colonial and racist frameworks.
The discussion also touches on the hypocrisy of calling for Middle Eastern societies to become more secular while historically eliminating secular nationalist movements in the region. The conversation concludes with reflections on building alternative international systems and the need to educate newly awakened audiences about the realities of the situation beyond symbolic political gestures.
Key Topics: Gaza genocide, international law failures, Western imperialism, Israeli propaganda, racism in foreign policy, alternative international systems
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