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Karim Khan: ICC Under Pressure - TRT World

Karim Khan: ICC Under Pressure - TRT World

Karim Khan: ICC Under Pressure | Bigger Than FiveKarim Khan, the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court, sits down with Bigger than Five at the UNGA in New York to discuss the challenges facing the ICC in the pursuit of justice for the victims of war crimes in Gaza and around

Humza Yousaf: Justice For Gaza - TRT World

Humza Yousaf: Justice For Gaza - TRT World

Humza Yousaf: Justice For Gaza | Bigger Than FiveAlmost a year after Israel’s onslaught on Gaza began, Western governments stand accused of facilitating war crimes. As the UK continues to supply arms to Israel, will it be held accountable for violating international laws? We speak to Humza Yousaf, Scotland’s

As Sri Lanka votes, a $2.9bn IMF loan looms large - Al Jazeera

As Sri Lanka votes, a $2.9bn IMF loan looms large - Al Jazeera

As Sri Lanka votes, a $2.9bn IMF loan looms largeRanil Wickremesinghe, Anura Kumara Dissanayake and Sajith Premadasa are contesting an election focused on the economy.Al JazeeraAlexander Kozul-Wright

Estonia on the Frontline - TRT World

Estonia on the Frontline - TRT World

Estonia on the Frontline – Bigger Than FiveAs both the European Union and NATO call for enhanced military support in Ukraine, Estonia stands on the frontline of a regional conflict with Russia. Is this small Baltic nation’s history under Soviet occupation shaping its strategic stance to the east? We speak

Gaza war extends toll on Israel’s economy - Al Jazeera

Gaza war extends toll on Israel’s economy - Al Jazeera

Gaza war extends toll on Israel’s economyCombat operations are straining Israel’s economy, leading to shrinking of the GDP and downgrading of sovereign rating.Al JazeeraAlexander Kozul-Wright

Two Hundred Years of Muddling Through: The surprising story of Britain's economy – Duncan Weldon, Abacus (2021) & Shattered Nation – Danny Dorling, Verso (2023)

Two Hundred Years of Muddling Through: The surprising story of Britain's economy – Duncan Weldon, Abacus (2021) & Shattered Nation – Danny Dorling, Verso (2023)

Duncan Weldon outlines the contours of British economy history since the early 1800s. Since I can barely remember what I had for breakfast, I’ll focus on the years following WWII. From the 1940s-1970s, Weldon suggests there was a “great deal of economic continuity”. The most notable policy consistency was

As Maduro faces Gonzalez in Venezuela, sanctions remain a key hurdle - Al Jazeera

As Maduro faces Gonzalez in Venezuela, sanctions remain a key hurdle - Al Jazeera

As Maduro faces Gonzalez in Venezuela, sanctions remain a key hurdleUS sanctions and years of mismanagement have crippled Venezuela’s oil-based economy and poses challenges for new leader.Al JazeeraAlexander Kozul-Wright