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Whats The Point of International Law? First Thought 2024-06-21 | Keep your private data private with our sponsor, Aura! Get two weeks free, no strings attached, with our link: aura.com/firstthoughtSupport us on Patreon: patreon.com/FirstThoughtMusic by: youtube.com/channel/UCFX33RloNOhyR9813JURyxwSources:Biden, J. (2024, May 20). Statement from President Joe Biden on the Warrant Applications by the International Criminal Court. Retrieved from whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/05/20/statement-from-president-joe-biden-on-the-warrant-applications-by-the-international-criminal-courtChavez, N., & McKenzie, D. (2024, May 20). Biden Denounces ICC Warrant Against Israeli Officials. CNN. Retrieved from cnn.com/2024/05/20/politics/biden-denounce-icc-warrant-israel-hamas/index.htmlGambrell, J. (2024, May 20). Israel, Iran, Hamas: Latest Updates. AP News. Retrieved from apnews.com/article/israel-iran-hamas-latest-05-20-2024-ad834288883034b4d8bc5c60614484f6Goldsmith, J. L., & Posner, E. A. (2005). The Limits of International Law. Oxford University Press.Hathaway, O. A. (2023). Reclaiming International Law from Extraterritoriality. Harvard National Security Journal, 14, 336-372.Helsel, P. (2024, May 20). Israel to Halt Rafah Offensive After International Court of Justice Ruling. NBC News. Retrieved from nbcnews.com/news/world/israel-halt-rafah-offensive-international-court-of-justice-ruling-rcna153867International Criminal Court. (2020). Understanding the International Criminal Court. The Hague, Netherlands: International Criminal Court. Retrieved from https://www.icc-cpi.int/iccdocs/PIDS/publications/UICCEng.pdfKarnow, S. (1997). Vietnam: A History. Penguin Books.Krasnor, E. (n.d.). Foreign Aid in Post-Colonial Africa: Means for Building Democracy or Ensuring Western Domination?Liptak, K. (2024, May 20). GOP Senators Warn ICC on Israel. Politico. Retrieved from politico.com/live-updates/2024/05/06/congress/gop-senators-warn-icc-on-israel-00156232Liphshiz, C. (2024, May 24). US Lawmakers Slam ICJ Demand for Israel to End Rafah Offensive. Algemeiner. Retrieved from algemeiner.com/2024/05/24/us-lawmakers-slam-icj-demand-israel-end-rafah-offensivePlitnick, M. (2024, May 21). Biden and Congress are destroying international law for Israel. Mondoweiss. mondoweiss.net/2024/05/biden-and-congress-are-destroying-international-law-for-israelPosner, E. A., & Yoo, J. C. (2004). Judicial Independence in International Tribunals. California Law Review, 93(1), 1-74.Raedler, T. (2024, May 21). No Equivalence: Biden Defends Israel After ICC Requests Arrest Warrants. Al Jazeera. Retrieved from aljazeera.com/news/2024/5/21/no-equivalence-biden-defends-israel-after-icc-requests-arrest-warrantsRome Statute of the International Criminal Court. (1998). Retrieved from https://www.icc-cpi.int/resource-library/documents/rs-eng.pdfThe Guardian. (2023, March 18). Joe Biden welcomes ICC arrest warrant for Vladimir Putin. The Guardian. theguardian.com/us-news/2023/mar/18/joe-biden-welcomes-icc-arrest-warrant-vladimir-putinTurse, N. (2013). Kill Anything That Moves: The Real American War in Vietnam. Picador USA.United Nations Security Council. (2020). The Age of Power Rivalry: The Security Council at 75. Retrieved from un.org/securitycouncil/sites/www.un.org.securitycouncil/files/sc-at-75.pdfYale Law Journal. (2009). Universal Exceptionalism in International Law. Yale Law Journal, 118, 1762-1798.Yoo, J. (2003). International Law and the War on Terrorism. California Law Review, 91(5), 1699-1744.Yoo, J. C. (2024, May 20). Biden Administration’s Response to ICC Israel Arrest Warrants. Jacobin. Retrieved from jacobin.com/2024/05/icc-israel-arrest-warrant-biden-administration
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Will Taiwan Spark World War III? First Thought 2024-05-24 | Keep your private data private with our sponsor, Aura! Get two weeks free, no strings attached, with our link: aura.com/firstthoughtAnalysis Episode #13 - TaiwanSupport the show on Patreon and get the news in text form early, as well as an audio version of each episode: patreon.com/firstthoughtMusic by: youtube.com/channel/UCFX33RloNOhyR9813JURyxwCitations and Further Reading:Blanchard, B., & Lee, L. (2024, April 24). Taiwan happy with US aid package, China objects to arms sales. Reuters. reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/taiwan-happy-with-us-aid-package-china-objects-arms-sales-2024-04-24Boer, S. (2020). Issue Brief: U.S. Security Cooperation with Taiwan. Security Assistance Monitor. Retrieved April 25, 2024, from securityassistance.org/publications/issue-brief-u-s-security-cooperation-with-taiwanTHE BROOKINGS INSTITUTION CENTER FOR NORTHEAST ASIAN POLICY STUDIES. (2007, February 22). TAIWAN’S 228 INCIDENT: THE POLITICAL IMPLICATIONS OF FEBRUARY 28, 1947 A Joint Forum Hosted by the Center for Northeast Asian Policy Studies and the Formosan Association for Public Affairs. Brookings Institute. Retrieved April 24, 2024, from https://www.brookings.edu/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/20070222.pdfCentral Intelligence Agency. (2024, April 16). Photos of Taiwan - The World Factbook. CIA. Retrieved April 25, 2024, from cia.gov/the-world-factbook/countries/taiwanCopper, J. F. (2015). Historical Dictionary of Taiwan (Republic of China). Rowman & Littlefield.Curtis, J. (2023, August 14). Taiwan: Relations with the United States. UK Parliament. Retrieved April 24, 2024, from researchbriefings.files.parliament.uk/documents/CBP-9265/CBP-9265.pdfGold, T. B. (1986). State and Society in the Taiwan Miracle. M.E. Sharpe.Hung, C. (2000). A History of Taiwan. Il cerchio.Kerr, G. H. (2017). Formosa Betrayed. Camphor Press Limited.Kuo, R. (2022, February 3). Strategic Clarity and the Future of U.S.-Taiwan Foreign Relations. National Bureau of Asian Research. Retrieved April 24, 2024, from nbr.org/publication/strategic-clarity-and-the-future-of-u-s-taiwan-foreign-relationsLarson, J., Denford, J. S., Dawson, G. S., & Desouza, K. C. (2010, February 16). The United States and Taiwan's Defense Transformation | Brookings. Brookings Institution. Retrieved April 24, 2024, from https://www.brookings.edu/articles/the-united-states-and-taiwans-defense-transformation/Lin, S., & Yu, M. (2024, March 14). Presence of U.S. Army Special Forces on outlying islands confirmed. Focus Taiwan. Retrieved April 24, 2024, from https://focustaiwan.tw/politics/202403140016MERCHANT, N., KNICKMEYER, E., MILLER, Z., & COPP, T. (2023, July 29). US announces $345 million military aid package for Taiwan. AP News. apnews.com/article/taiwan-military-aid-china-support-06e61a0e0ed787ea120f839ef59885faResnick, M. K. (2023, September 19). House Armed Services Committee Hearing: Defense Cooperation with Taiwan - United States Department of State. State Department. Retrieved April 25, 2024, from state.gov/house-armed-services-committee-hearing-defense-cooperation-with-taiwanRoy, D. (2003). Taiwan: A Political History. Cornell University Press.Rubinstein, M. A. (2007). Taiwan: A New History (M. A. Rubinstein, Ed.). M.E. Sharpe.Wu, J. (2014, March 8). Remembering Taiwan's White Terror – The Diplomat. The Diplomat. web.archive.org/web/20140903170904/http://thediplomat.com/2014/03/remembering-taiwans-white-terror/?allpages=yes
Is Europe Doomed? First Thought 2024-05-10 | Keep your private data private with our sponsor, Aura! Get two weeks free, no strings attached, with our link: aura.com/firstthoughtSupport the show on Patreon and get the news in text form early, as well as an audio version of each episode: patreon.com/firstthoughtMusic by: youtube.com/channel/UCFX33RloNOhyR9813JURyxwSources:Adolfsen, J. F., Kuik, F., Lis, E. M., & Schuler, T. (2022). The impact of the war in Ukraine on euro area energy markets. European Central Bank. Retrieved April 13, 2024, from https://www.ecb.europa.eu/press/economic-bulletin/focus/2022/html/ecb.ebbox202204_01~68ef3c3dc6.en.htmlAshford, E. (2022, June 28). Opinion | NATO Summit Aside, Europe Has an America Problem. The New York Times. nytimes.com/2022/06/28/opinion/nato-europe-united-states.htmlAydıntaşbaş, A. (2022, June 24). Strategic responsibility: Rebalancing European and trans-Atlantic defense | Brookings. Brookings Institution. Retrieved April 15, 2024, from https://www.brookings.edu/articles/strategic-responsibility-rebalancing-european-and-trans-atlantic-defense/Bandow, D. (2023, April 13). Bring Peace to Europe. Cato Institute. Retrieved April 15, 2024, from cato.org/commentary/bring-peace-europeBen-David, R. (2022, May 16). EU innovation program grants $1.35b to over 1600 Israel projects since 2014. The Times of Israel. Retrieved April 16, 2024, from timesofisrael.com/eu-innovation-program-granted-1-35b-to-over-1600-israel-projects-since-2014Ben-David, R. (2022, May 16). EU innovation program grants $1.35b to over 1600 Israel projects since 2014. The Times of Israel. timesofisrael.com/eu-innovation-program-granted-1-35b-to-over-1600-israel-projects-since-2014Berger, R. (n.d.). De-industrialization in Europe? Roland Berger. Retrieved April 12, 2024, from rolandberger.com/publications/publication_pdf/roland_berger_de_industrialization_in_europe.pdfBerman, L. (2021, October 26). Israel announces hard-fought deal with EU on joining flagship R&D program. The Times of Israel. timesofisrael.com/israel-announces-hard-fought-deal-with-eu-on-joining-flagship-rd-programBrookings Institution. (n.d.). The Future of EU-U.S. Security and Defense Cooperation: What Lies Ahead? | Brookings. Brookings Institution. Retrieved April 15, 2024, from https://www.brookings.edu/articles/the-future-of-eu-u-s-security-and-defense-cooperation-what-lies-ahead/Bryce, R. (2024, February 12). The Deindustrialization Of Europe In Five Charts. Robert Bryce | Substack. Retrieved April 12, 2024, from robertbryce.substack.com/p/the-deindustrialization-of-europeCohen, A. (2022, April 27). Profits Skyrocket for US LNG Companies. Forbes.com. forbes.com/sites/arielcohen/2022/04/27/profits-skyrocket-for-us-lng-companies/?sh=66e7188461dbConsilium Europa. (2023, December 7). 24th EU-China Summit: engaging to promote our values and defend our interests. Consilium.europa.eu. Retrieved April 15, 2024, from https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/press/press-releases/2023/12/07/24th-eu-china-summit-engaging-to-promote-our-values-and-defend-our-interests/Council of the EU and the European Council. (2022). Energy price rise since 2021 - Consilium. Consilium.europa.eu. Retrieved April 11, 2024, from https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/infographics/energy-prices-2021/Daalder, I. H., & Lindsay, J. M. (n.d.). The Globalization of Politics: American Foreign Policy for a New Century | Brookings. Brookings Institution. Retrieved April 15, 2024, from https://www.brookings.edu/articles/the-globalization-of-politics-american-foreign-policy-for-a-new-century/Daniele, G. (2004). NATO's Secret Armies: Operation GLADIO and Terrorism in Western Europe. Taylor & Francis.Dempsy, J. (2023, January 19). Judy Asks: Is European Strategic Autonomy Over? Carnegie Europe. Retrieved April 15, 2024, from https://carnegieeurope.eu/strategiceurope/88838Edukemy Team. (2023, November 28). Conflicts in the Middle East – UPSC World History Notes - Blog. Edukemy. Retrieved April 15, 2024, from edukemy.com/blog/conflicts-in-the-middle-east-upsc-world-history-notesEncyclopedia Britannica. (2024, March 28). Marshall Plan | Summary & Significance. Britannica. Retrieved April 12, 2024, from britannica.com/event/Marshall-PlanEuropean Commission. (n.d.). Migration and migrant population statistics - Statistics Explained. European Commission. Retrieved April 15, 2024, from https://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/statistics-explained/index.php?title=Migration_and_migrant_population_statistics#Migrant_population:_27.3_million_non-EU_citizens_living_in_the_EU_on_1_January_2023There are a bunch more, but YouTube caps descriptions at 5,000 characters. Feel free to email us for a full list.
What Happens If Israel Goes To War With Iran? First Thought 2024-04-12 | Keep your private data private with our sponsor, Aura! Get two weeks free, no strings attached, with our link: aura.com/firstthoughtSupport the show on Patreon and get the news in text form early, as well as an audio version of each episode: patreon.com/firstthoughtMusic by: youtube.com/channel/UCFX33RloNOhyR9813JURyxwSources:American Medical Association. (2023, March 20). Trends in health care spending | Healthcare costs in the US | AMA. American Medical Association. Retrieved March 29, 2024, from ama-assn.org/about/research/trends-health-care-spendingBONNELL, C. (2023, December 18). Houthi attacks on commercial ships have upended global trade in vital Red Sea corridor. AP News. apnews.com/article/red-sea-ship-attacks-bp-yemen-houthis-dcece18717aa59648ff9a6b04fbc798cCarlin, M. (2023, October 30). How the U.S. Military Lost a War to Iran (In a Simulation, That Is). The National Interest. Retrieved March 25, 2024, from nationalinterest.org/blog/buzz/how-us-military-lost-war-iran-simulation-207099Center for Preventive Action. (n.d.). Confrontation With Iran | Global Conflict Tracker. Council on Foreign Relations. Retrieved March 28, 2024, from cfr.org/global-conflict-tracker/conflict/confrontation-between-united-states-and-iranDallas, C. E., Bell, W. C., & Stewart, D. J. (2013). Nuclear war between Israel and Iran: lethality beyond the pale. Confl Health, 7(10), -. doi.org/10.1186/1752-1505-7-10DEFENCE SECURITY ASIA. (2023, October 15). Iran Develops "Sadid 365," Result of Reverse-Engineering US-Made ATGM "Javelin. Defence Security Asia. Retrieved March 28, 2024, from defencesecurityasia.com/en/sadid-iran-javelin-reverseexg.com. (n.d.). How Much Would Free College Cost? exg.com. Retrieved March 29, 2024, from exg.com/debt-free-college-act-summaryFaucon, B. (2017, November 9). YouTube: Home. wsj.com/world/middle-east/irans-arms-industry-goes-mainstream-at-qatar-expo-with-advanced-gaza-drone-82025d59?page=1Gale International. (2017, November 9). YouTube: Home. Retrieved March 28, 2024, from gale.com/intl/primary-sources/iran-s-defence-industry-transitionGalvani, A. P. (n.d.). Improving the Prognosis of Healthcare in the United States. NCBI. Retrieved March 29, 2024, from ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8572548Ghaddar, A., & Fenton, S. (2023, October 20). Strait of Hormuz: the world's most important oil artery. Reuters. reuters.com/business/energy/strait-hormuz-worlds-most-important-oil-artery-2023-10-20IEIMIL. (2017, November 9). Overview. Iran Electronics Industries. Retrieved March 28, 2024, from http://www.ieimil.com/overview.htmlIRAN WATCH. (2014, August 29). Nuclear Science and Technology Research Institute. Iran Watch. Retrieved March 28, 2024, from iranwatch.org/iranian-entities/nuclear-science-and-technology-research-instituteKhabari magazine. (2017, November 9). Ronmai from a new weapon, Akhger and Khodroi Ringer, in the badst of Joanan Iran. web.archive.org/web/20141227150624/http://www.taknaz.ir/news_detail_13482.htmlLamothe, D., Horton, A., & Ryan, M. (2023, November 8). U.S. strikes Iranian weapons storage site in Syria after attacks on troops. Washington Post. washingtonpost.com/national-security/2023/11/08/us-strikes-iranian-facility-syriaLarson, C. (2020, June 30). How Did Iran Manage to Reverse-Engineer a U.S. Howitzer with Soviet Features? The National Interest. Retrieved March 28, 2024, from nationalinterest.org/blog/reboot/how-did-iran-manage-reverse-engineer-us-howitzer-soviet-features-163739Lester, S. (2023, August 1). MYTH vs. FACT: Technology in Iran — American Iranian Council. American Iranian Council. Retrieved March 28, 2024, from http://www.us-iran.org/resources/technologyLiu, T. (2017, November 9). YouTube: Home. Retrieved March 28, 2024, from us-iran.org/resources/bazaars-t9lfj?rq=industry-spotlight-defense-industryMizokami, K. (2020, January 3). The U.S. Lost a (Fictional) War With Iran 18 Years Ago. Popular Mechanics. Retrieved March 25, 2024, from web.archive.org/web/20200103233007/popularmechanics.com/military/a30392654/millennium-challenge-qassem-soleimaniMonks, K. (2023, March 28). Iran's pirate weapons industry is cloning Western military hardware for Russia. iNews. inews.co.uk/news/world/iran-pirate-weapons-industry-cloning-western-military-ukraine-russia-2238170Motamedi, M. (2023, June 6). Fattah: Iran unveils its first hypersonic missile | Military News. Al Jazeera. aljazeera.com/news/2023/6/6/fattah-iran-unveils-its-first-hypersonic-missileMotamedi, M., & Bishara, M. (2023, November 6). Iran and Israel: From allies to archenemies, how did they get here? Al Jazeera. aljazeera.com/news/2023/11/6/iran-and-israel-from-allies-to-archenemies-how-did-they-get-here
The South China Sea: Destined For War? First Thought 2024-03-27 | Keep your private data private with our sponsor, Aura! Get two weeks free, no strings attached, with our link: aura.com/firstthoughtAnalysis Episode #10: South China SeaSupport the show on Patreon and get a bunch of cool perks! Patrons get access to The Deprogram Discord server, early access to every video, and more! patreon.com/firstthoughtMusic by: youtube.com/channel/UCFX33RloNOhyR9813JURyxwWorks Cited:ASEAN. “2002 DECLARATION ON THE CONDUCT OF PARTIES IN THE SOUTH CHINA SEA.” NUS Centre for International Law, 4 November 2002, https://cil.nus.edu.sg/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/2002-Declaration-on-the-Conduct-of-Parties-in-the-South-China-Sea.pdf. Accessed 4 March 2024.Bentley, Tamara H. “Trade in the East and South China Seas, 600 CE to 1800 CE.” Oxford Research Encyclopedia of Asian History, 2018. Oxford University Press, oxfordre.com/asianhistory/view/10.1093/acrefore/9780190277727.001.0001/acrefore-9780190277727-e-66. Accessed 4 Mar 2024.China Power Team. “How Much Trade Transits the South China Sea? | ChinaPower Project.” ChinaPower Project, 2 August 2017, chinapower.csis.org/much-trade-transits-south-china-sea/. Accessed 4 March 2024.Chinese Communist Party. “THE STATE COUNCIL THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA.” YouTube: Home, 9 November 2017, https://english.www.gov.cn/archive/publications/2016/07/12/content_281475391807773.htm. Accessed 4 March 2024.Council on Foreign Relations. “Territorial Disputes in the South China Sea | Global Conflict Tracker.” Council on Foreign Relations, cfr.org/global-conflict-tracker/conflict/territorial-disputes-south-china-sea. Accessed 6 March 2024.Crisis Group. “The Recent History of the South China Sea: A Timeline.” Crisis Group, 29 November 2021, crisisgroup.org/asia/south-east-asia/south-china-sea/recent-history-south-china-sea-timeline. Accessed 4 March 2024.LaFond, Eugene C. “South China Sea | Maritime Borders, Islands & Resources.” Britannica, britannica.com/place/South-China-Sea. Accessed 4 March 2024.Lieberthal, Kenneth G. “The American Pivot to Asia | Brookings.” Brookings Institution, 21 December 2011, https://www.brookings.edu/articles/the-american-pivot-to-asia/. Accessed 6 March 2024.Manyin, Mark E., et al. “Pivot to the Pacific? The Obama Administration's "Rebalancing" Toward Asia.” FAS Project on Government Secrecy, 28 March 2012, sgp.fas.org/crs/natsec/R42448.pdf. Accessed 6 March 2024.NBR. “Brunei - The National Bureau of Asian Research (NBR).” National Bureau of Asian Research, 2020, nbr.org/publication/brunei/. Accessed 5 March 2024.NBR. “Malaysia - The National Bureau of Asian Research (NBR).” National Bureau of Asian Research, 2020, nbr.org/publication/malaysia/. Accessed 5 March 2024.NBR. “Philippines - The National Bureau of Asian Research (NBR).” National Bureau of Asian Research, 2020, nbr.org/publication/philippines/. Accessed 5 March 2024.NBR. “Vietnam - The National Bureau of Asian Research (NBR).” National Bureau of Asian Research, 2020, nbr.org/publication/vietnam/. Accessed 6 March 2024.Pletcher, Kenneth. “Spratly Islands | Disputes, Geography & History, South China Sea.” Britannica, 11 January 2024, britannica.com/place/Spratly-Islands. Accessed 5 March 2024.Sacks, Benjamin J. “The Political Geography of the South China Sea Disputes: A RAND Research Primer.” RAND Corporation, 2022, rand.org/content/dam/rand/pubs/perspectives/PEA2000/PEA2021-1/RAND_PEA2021-1.pdf. Accessed 4 March 2024.Vagg, Xander, et al. “Resources in the South China Sea - American Security Project American Security Project.” American Security Project, 6 December 2012, americansecurityproject.org/resources-in-the-south-china-sea/. Accessed 4 March 2024.Wood, Aaron S. “Historically Mine: The (Potentially) Legal Basis for China's Sovereignty Claims to Land in.” Air University, 8 March 2021, https://www.airuniversity.af.edu/JIPA/Display/Article/2528218/historically-mine-the-potentially-legal-basis-for-chinas-sovereignty-claims-to/#sdendnote36sym. Accessed 4 March 2024.
The US Is Gone...Whats Next For Afghanistan? First Thought 2024-03-08 | Keep your private data private with our sponsor, Aura! Get two weeks free, no strings attached, with our link: aura.com/firstthoughtEpisode 9 - Afghanistan Post-WithdrawalSupport the show on Patreon and get a bunch of cool perks! Patrons get access to The Deprogram Discord server, early access to every video, and more! patreon.com/firstthoughtMusic by: youtube.com/channel/UCFX33RloNOhyR9813JURyxwSources:“Afghanistan | History, Map, Flag, Capital, Population, & Languages.” Britannica, britannica.com/place/Afghanistan. “Afghanistan Maps & Facts.” World Atlas, 7 March 2023, worldatlas.com/maps/afghanistan. “Afghanistan-Related Sanctions | Office of Foreign Assets Control.” Office of Foreign Assets Control, ofac.treasury.gov/sanctions-programs-and-country-information/afghanistan-related-sanctions.Afzal, Madiha. “Around the halls: Brookings experts discuss the implications of the US-Taliban agreement | Brookings.” Brookings Institution, 5 March 2020, https://www.brookings.edu/articles/around-the-halls-brookings-experts-discuss-the-implications-of-the-us-taliban-agreement/. Afzal, Madiha, performer. “What’s happening in Afghanistan one year after the U.S. withdrawal?” THE CURRENT, created by Adrianna Pita, season -, episode Tuesday, August 30, 2022. Brookings, https://www.brookings.edu/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/20220830_TheCurrent_Afzal_transcript.pdf.“BY THE NUMBERS: Afghanistan before and after 20 years of war (2001-2021) | Costs of War.” Watson Institute for International and Public Affairs, https://watson.brown.edu/costsofwar/Afghanistanbeforeandafter20yearsofwar. Carnegie Corporation of New York, and Barnett R. Rubin. “Afghanistan after U.S. Withdrawal: Five Conclusions.” Carnegie Corporation of New York, vol. -, no. -, 2022, -. carnegie.org, carnegie.org/our-work/article/afghanistan-after-us-withdrawal-five-conclusions/.Cash, Joe. “Taliban says plans to formally join China's Belt and Road Initiative.” Reuters, 19 October 2023, reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/taliban-says-plans-formally-join-chinas-belt-road-initiative-2023-10-19/. Cordesman, Anthony H. “Reshaping U.S. Aid to Afghanistan: The Challenge of Lasting Progress.” CSIS, 23 February 2022, csis.org/analysis/reshaping-us-aid-afghanistan-challenge-lasting-progress. Accessed 17 February 2024.“Explaining US Sanctions Against Taliban.” VOA News, 5 February 2022, voanews.com/a/ready-explaining-us-sanctions-against-taliban-/6427771.html. Accessed 17 February 2024.Faiez, Rahim. “Foreign aid drops sharply as Taliban abuses strain Afghanistan's health system, group says.” PBS, 12 February 2024, pbs.org/newshour/politics/foreign-aid-drops-sharply-as-taliban-abuses-strain-afghanistans-health-system-group-says. Accessed 15 February 2024.Gul, Ayaz. “Afghan Taliban Claim to Have Captured 600 IS Militants.” VOA News, 10 November 2021, voanews.com/a/taliban-claim-capturing-600-islamic-state-militants/6307815.html. Accessed 18 February 2024.Haqqani, Husain. “Perspective | Sanctions on the Taliban will hurt Afghan citizens. Here's how to fix that.” The Washington Post, 27 August 2021, washingtonpost.com/outlook/sanctions-taliban-ordinary-afghans/2021/08/27/36f00066-069c-11ec-a266-7c7fe02fa374_story.html. Accessed 17 February 2024.Hassan, Tirana. “World Report 2023: Afghanistan.” Human Rights Watch, hrw.org/world-report/2023/country-chapters/afghanistan. Accessed 17 February 2024.Jones, Harrison. “Afghanistan: Explosion hits Kandahar mosque during prayers | Metro News.” Metro UK, 15 October 2021, metro.co.uk/2021/10/15/afghanistan-explosion-hits-kandahar-mosque-during-prayers-15426651/. Accessed 18 February 2024.Kathju, Junaid. “U.S. arms left in Afghanistan are turning up in a different conflict.” NBC News, 30 January 2023, nbcnews.com/news/world/us-weapons-afghanistan-taliban-kashmir-rcna67134. Accessed 15 February 2024.Kiely, Eugene, and Robert Farley. “Timeline of U.S. Withdrawal from Afghanistan.” FactCheck.org, 17 August 2021, factcheck.org/2021/08/timeline-of-u-s-withdrawal-from-afghanistan/. Accessed 15 February 2024.King, Chris, and Alberto M. Fernandez. “Afghanistan Seeks A Part In China's Belt And Road Initiative.” MEMRI, 8 October 2021, memri.org/reports/afghanistans-role-chinas-belt-and-road-initiative. Accessed 18 February 2024.“Lead Inspector General for Operation Enduring Sentinel and Operation Freedom's Sentinel I.” DoDIG.mil., 16 August 2022, https://www.dodig.mil/In-the-Spotlight/Article/3129145/lead-inspector-general-for-operation-enduring-sentinel-and-operation-freedoms-s/. Accessed 16 February 2024.
Why The West Is Spooked By The DPRKs Mineral Reserves First Thought 2024-02-23 | Analysis Episode #8 - DPRK MineralsSupport the show on Patreon and get early access to every episode: patreon.com/firstthoughtMusic by: youtube.com/channel/UCFX33RloNOhyR9813JURyxwSources:Sulgiye Park, Terence P. McNulty & Rodney C. Ewing (2023) Critical metal resources in Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, International Geology Review, 65:17, 2717-2737, DOI: 10.1080/00206814.2022.2151049Schouker, P. (2020).” The Trillion Dollar Battle Over North Korea's Rare Earth Elements Is Just Beginning”. The National Interest.Barlet, J. (2021).” North Korea Plans to Dig Deep Into Renewable Energy Alternatives”. The Diplomat.Gowans, S. (2018). “PATRIOTS, TRAITORS AND EMPIRES The Story of Korea’s Fight for Freedom”. Baraka Books, Montreal. ISBN 978-1-77186-1359Bartlett, J. and Shin, F. (2021). “Sanctions by the Numbers: Spotlight on North Korea”. Center for a New American Security. cnas.org/publications/reports/sanctions-by-the-numbers-north-koreaDemocratic People’s Republic of Korea. (2016). “Understanding Korea 5: Economy”. Korean Friendship Association. korea-dpr.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/UNDERSTANDING-KOREA-5-ECONOMY.pdf
Why Is There A Homelessness Epidemic In The Richest Country On Earth? First Thought 2024-02-09 | Analysis Episode #7 - HomelessnessSupport the show on Patreon and get the news in text form early, as well as an audio version of each episode: patreon.com/firstthoughtMusic by: youtube.com/channel/UCFX33RloNOhyR9813JURyxw
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Hindu Nationalism On The Rise, Ron DeSantis Drops Out, Good News For Malaria Prevention First Thought 2024-01-22 | January 22, 2024 EpisodeSupport the show on Patreon and get the news in text form early, as well as an audio version of each episode: patreon.com/firstthoughtMusic by: youtube.com/channel/UCFX33RloNOhyR9813JURyxwSources:reuters.com/world/us/trump-haley-duke-it-out-new-hampshire-ahead-critical-primary-vote-2024-01-21apnews.com/article/new-hampshire-primary-what-to-expect-f767927784a82d54328de4d212eb15ccdw.com/en/india-ram-temple-inauguration-stokes-political-controversy/a-68030692aljazeera.com/news/2024/1/22/netanyahu-rejects-hamas-deal-to-end-war-release-captivesedition.cnn.com/2024/01/22/media/sony-zee-merger-termination-india-intl-hnk/index.htmledition.cnn.com/2024/01/22/business/china-top-oil-supplier-2023-russia-intl-hnk/index.htmlhttps://www.positive.news/society/good-news-stories-from-week-3-of-2024/reuters.com/world/africa/cameroon-launches-malaria-vaccination-programme-global-milestone-2024-01-22
New Israel-Hamas Deal, Iran Strikes Pakistan, The Super Rich Want Higher Taxes...? First Thought 2024-01-17 | January 17, 2024 EpisodeSupport the show on Patreon and get the news in text form early, as well as an audio version of each episode: patreon.com/firstthoughtMusic by: youtube.com/channel/UCFX33RloNOhyR9813JURyxwSources:aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2024/1/17/israels-war-on-gaza-live-brutality-of-gaza-crisis-unprecedented-unaljazeera.com/news/2024/1/16/malta-flagged-cargo-ship-hit-by-missile-in-red-seaaljazeera.com/news/2024/1/15/irans-revolutionary-guard-attack-anti-iranian-groups-in-iraqs-erbilaljazeera.com/news/longform/2023/10/9/israel-hamas-war-in-maps-and-charts-live-trackeraljazeera.com/news/2024/1/17/pakistan-says-two-children-killed-in-completely-unacceptable-iran-attacktheguardian.com/world/2024/jan/16/italy-calabria-cuban-doctors-public-health-systemreuters.com/technology/apple-overtakes-samsung-top-seller-smartphones-2024-01-17reuters.com/world/china/chinas-population-drops-2nd-year-raises-long-term-growth-concerns-2024-01-17theguardian.com/business/2024/jan/17/wealth-tax-super-rich-davos-abigail-disney-brian-cox-valerie-rockefellerbloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2024-01-15/china-s-dams-are-refilling-and-that-s-good-news-for-the-climate
South Africa Presents Compelling Case to ICJ, AI Predicted To Affect 60% Of Jobs First Thought 2024-01-15 | January 15, 2024 EpisodeSupport the show on Patreon and get the news in text form early, as well as an audio version of each episode: patreon.com/firstthoughtMusic by: youtube.com/channel/UCFX33RloNOhyR9813JURyxwSources:icj-cij.org/index.php/node/203397icj-cij.org/historyICJ LIVE: South Africa accuses Israel of committing genocide in Gaza (AP’s live stream of the hearings)edition.cnn.com/2024/01/14/business/davos-debt-global-economy/index.htmldw.com/en/ai-set-to-impact-60-of-jobs-in-developed-economies-imf/a-67983345dw.com/en/nauru-cuts-diplomatic-ties-with-taiwan-in-favor-of-china/a-67980863dw.com/en/worlds-richest-five-men-double-wealth-oxfam/a-67979934https://www.positive.news/society/good-news-stories-from-week-2-of-2024/
ICJ Set To Rule On Israel Genocide Case, Zimbabwe Cholera Outbreak Continues First Thought 2024-01-10 | January 10, 2024 EpisodeSupport the show on Patreon and get the news in text form early, as well as an audio version of each episode: patreon.com/firstthoughtMusic by: youtube.com/channel/UCFX33RloNOhyR9813JURyxwSources:https://english.news.cn/20240110/2b8eb0bd7b3146fb95c2df7d2ab564e2/c.htmlhttps://www.couriermail.com.au/news/world/cholera-outbreak-spreads-in-zimbabwe-300-people-died-of-the-disease-since-february/video/37af5f562b23520b723dce61fec887f7aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2024/1/10/israels-war-on-gaza-us-laments-gaza-deaths-but-opposes-ceasefirealjazeera.com/news/2024/1/9/which-countries-back-south-africas-genocide-case-against-israel-at-icjbnnbloomberg.ca/milei-announces-sweeping-reforms-to-deregulate-argentina-economy-1.2014339edition.cnn.com/2024/01/10/europe/germany-rail-strikes-farmers-protests-intl/index.htmledition.cnn.com/2024/01/10/cars/china-cars-overtake-japan-largest-exporter-intl-hnk/index.htmledition.cnn.com/2024/01/09/business/boeing-safety-meeting-737-max-factory/index.htmlgoodnewsnetwork.org/another-study-shows-african-psychedelic-plant-ibogaine-treats-tbi-with-dramatic-results
Final Epstein List Revealed, Netanyahu Faces Calls For Resignation First Thought 2024-01-08 | January 8, 2024 EpisodeSupport the show on Patreon and get the news in text form early, as well as an audio version of each episode: patreon.com/firstthoughtMusic by: youtube.com/channel/UCFX33RloNOhyR9813JURyxwSources:theguardian.com/us-news/2024/jan/05/jeffrey-epstein-list-documents-will-there-be-new-chargesaljazeera.com/news/2024/1/8/israels-war-on-gaza-list-of-key-events-day-94euronews.com/green/2024/01/08/german-farmers-block-major-highways-with-tractors-in-protest-against-plans-to-scrap-dieseledition.cnn.com/2024/01/08/business/boeing-safety-quality-problems/index.htmledition.cnn.com/2024/01/08/business/china-uk-mi6-spy-detained-intl-hnk/index.htmldw.com/en/us-launches-first-moon-lander-in-50-years/a-67914793https://www.positive.news/society/good-news-stories-from-week-51-of-2023/
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Epstein List To Be Revealed, Harvard President Ousted In Show Hearing, Hamas Loses Key Official First Thought 2024-01-03 | January 3, 2024 EpisodeSupport the show on Patreon and get the news in text form early, as well as an audio version of each episode: patreon.com/firstthoughtMusic by: youtube.com/channel/UCFX33RloNOhyR9813JURyxwSources:theguardian.com/us-news/2024/jan/01/jeffrey-epstein-ghislaine-maxwell-associates-listaljazeera.com/news/2024/1/2/harvard-president-resigns-amid-controversy-over-anti-semitisim-hearingreuters.com/world/middle-east/hamas-arouri-was-key-player-until-death-sudden-beirut-strike-2024-01-02reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/japan-quake-survivors-face-freezing-rain-threat-landslides-2024-01-03edition.cnn.com/2024/01/02/tech/fidelity-again-trims-elon-musks-x-valuation/index.htmlhttps://www.positive.news/society/good-news-stories-from-week-51-of-2023/
US Attempts To Break Red Sea Blockade, Intel Makes Chip Deal With Israel First Thought 2023-12-27 | December 27, 2023 EpisodeSupport the show on Patreon and get the news in text form early, as well as an audio version of each episode: patreon.com/firstthoughtMusic by: youtube.com/channel/UCFX33RloNOhyR9813JURyxwSources:aljazeera.com/news/2023/12/27/analysis-in-the-red-sea-the-us-has-no-good-options-against-the-houthisedition.cnn.com/2023/12/26/tech/intel-israel-investment/index.htmlhttps://reliefweb.int/report/occupied-palestinian-territory/hostilities-gaza-strip-and-israel-flash-update-77#:~:text=According%20to%20the%20MoH%20in,to%20be%20women%20and%20children.dw.com/en/russia-pivots-oil-sales-to-india-amid-ukraine-sanctions/a-67831351https://english.news.cn/20231226/b7f98403ef3b4c01add52d2c93148f66/c.htmledition.cnn.com/2023/12/26/tech/apple-watch-ban/index.htmlhttps://www.positive.news/society/good-news-stories-from-week-51-of-2023/
Why The US Empire Is On The Wane First Thought 2023-12-22 | Analysis Episode #4 - Why The US Empire Is On The WaneSupport the show on Patreon and get the news in text form early, as well as an audio version of each episode: patreon.com/firstthoughtMusic by: youtube.com/channel/UCFX33RloNOhyR9813JURyxwSources:economist.com/graphic-detail/2023/06/07/when-will-chinas-gdp-overtake-americaschathamhouse.org/sites/default/files/images/ia/INTA94_1_6_249_Layne.pdfchathamhouse.org/sites/default/files/images/ia/INTA94_1_6_249_Layne.pdfcnbc.com/2019/10/23/millennials-need-to-save-an-huge-percent-of-paycheck-to-retire-at-65.htmlaljazeera.com/news/2021/9/10/infographic-us-military-presence-around-the-world-interactivechathamhouse.org/sites/default/files/images/ia/INTA94_1_6_249_Layne.pdfchathamhouse.org/sites/default/files/images/ia/INTA94_1_6_249_Layne.pdfthenation.com/article/society/american-empire-declinefuturism.com/the-byte/america-falling-apartpewresearch.org/social-trends/2019/03/21/public-sees-an-america-in-decline-on-many-frontscanadiandimension.com/articles/view/pentagon-study-declares-american-empire-is-collapsingunherd.com/2023/04/americas-empire-is-bankrupt
EU Passes Hardline Immigration Reforms, UN Slams Israel Safe Zones, US Sees Rail Investment First Thought 2023-12-20 | December 20, 2023 EpisodeSupport the show on Patreon and get the news in text form early, as well as an audio version of each episode: patreon.com/firstthoughtMusic by: youtube.com/channel/UCFX33RloNOhyR9813JURyxwSources:dw.com/en/eu-countries-lawmakers-agree-major-reform-of-asylum-system/a-67774124aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2023/12/20/israel-hamas-war-live-israel-kills-around-100-palestinians-in-one-dayaljazeera.com/news/2023/12/19/more-than-one-hundred-people-killed-in-earthquake-in-northwest-chinacankaoxiaoxi.com/#/atlas/details/sylb/edf6efcd55f34ab0a9771dd1dc327d70/2023-12-19%2015:58?childrenAlias=undefinedreuters.com/world/china/magnitude-61-earthquake-strikes-qinghai-china-emsc-2023-12-18theguardian.com/world/2023/dec/19/iceland-volcano-eruption-reykjanes-peninsula-grindavik-blue-lagoonhttps://www.positive.news/society/good-news-stories-from-week-50-of-2023/
Israel Starves Gaza, Automakers Fight 4-Day Workweek, Elections In Iraq and Serbia First Thought 2023-12-18 | December 18, 2023 EpisodeSupport the show on Patreon and get the news in text form early, as well as an audio version of each episode: patreon.com/firstthoughtMusic by: youtube.com/channel/UCFX33RloNOhyR9813JURyxwSources:aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2023/12/18/israel-hamas-war-live-israeli-strikes-on-jabalia-refugee-camp-kill-90edition.cnn.com/2023/12/16/business/shawn-fain-4-day-work-week/index.htmldw.com/en/iraq-holds-first-provincial-election-in-a-decade/a-67752454dw.com/en/serbias-ruling-populists-claim-sweeping-election-victory/a-67747456dw.com/en/us-republicans-block-funding-for-ukraine/video-67707930dw.com/en/north-korea-fires-suspected-long-range-missile-seoul-says/a-67751290edition.cnn.com/2023/12/16/tech/tiktok-pushing-longer-videos-creators-app-change/index.htmlhttps://www.positive.news/society/good-news-stories-from-week-50-of-2023/
US Votes No On UN Ceasefire Resolution, Climate Summit Modest Success First Thought 2023-12-13 | December 13, 2023 EpisodeSupport the show on Patreon and get the news in text form early, as well as an audio version of each episode: patreon.com/firstthoughtMusic by: youtube.com/channel/UCFX33RloNOhyR9813JURyxwSources:dw.com/en/cop28-breakthrough-top-takeaways-from-dubai-climate-talks/a-67692112dw.com/en/israel-hamas-war-un-overwhelmingly-backs-gaza-cease-fire/live-67707163theguardian.com/world/2023/dec/13/gaza-israel-soldiers-killed-hamas-ambushtheguardian.com/world/live/2023/dec/13/european-union-viktor-orban-ukraine-europe-livereuters.com/world/europe/sea-change-poland-donald-tusk-sworn-pm-2023-12-13edition.cnn.com/2023/12/12/tech/e3-video-game-trade-show-is-gone/index.htmlhttps://www.positive.news/society/good-news-stories-from-week-49-of-2023/
Swedish Union Workers Take On Tesla, Palestinians Are Starving First Thought 2023-12-11 | December 11, 2023 EpisodeSupport the show on Patreon and get the news in text form early, as well as an audio version of each episode: patreon.com/firstthoughtMusic by: youtube.com/channel/UCFX33RloNOhyR9813JURyxwSources:cnbc.com/2023/12/08/musks-scandinavian-woes-deepen-as-tesla-loses-swedish-court-case.htmlaljazeera.com/tag/israel-palestine-conflictWest Africa bloc to negotiate with Niger junta on ... - ReutersReutersreuters.com › world › africa › nigerias-tinub...edition.cnn.com/2023/12/11/politics/cnn-polls-trump-biden-michigan-georgia/index.htmledition.cnn.com/2023/12/10/politics/biden-zelensky-white-house-visit-ukraine/index.htmlreuters.com/world/europe/europes-support-ukraine-teeters-hungary-plays-hardball-2023-12-11reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/xi-visits-china-offers-rail-grants-vietnam-pushes-digital-silk-road-2023-12-11time.com/6343853/fda-crispr-treatment-sickle-cell
Hezbollah | Meet Israels Most Dangerous Neighbors First Thought 2023-12-08 | Analysis Episode #3 - HezbollahSupport the show on Patreon and get the news in text form early, as well as an audio version of each episode: patreon.com/firstthoughtMusic by: youtube.com/channel/UCFX33RloNOhyR9813JURyxwSources:lawandisrael.org/wp-content/uploads/Topics/Terrorism/Hezbollah/15-The-New-Hezbollah-Manifesto-Nov09.pdfwashingtoninstitute.org/policy-analysis/behind-lebanons-continuing-crisis-sunnis-heavily-anti-hezbollah-shia-mostly-iten.wikipedia.org/wiki/2023_Israel%E2%80%93Lebanon_border_clashes
Ukraine Left Out To Dry, Israel Ramps Up Genocide, Earth Hits Grim Climate Milestone First Thought 2023-12-06 | December 6, 2023 EpisodeSupport the show on Patreon and get the news in text form early, as well as an audio version of each episode: patreon.com/firstthoughtMusic by: youtube.com/channel/UCFX33RloNOhyR9813JURyxwSources:theguardian.com/us-news/2023/dec/04/white-house-ukraine-military-aid-warningdw.com/en/putin-begins-middle-east-trip-arrives-in-uae/a-67644987aljazeera.com/news/2023/12/5/putin-to-visit-saudi-arabia-uae-with-israel-hamas-war-on-agendaaljazeera.com/news/2023/12/6/six-people-killed-in-strike-on-nuseirat-refugee-campdw.com/en/climate-change-2023-hottest-year-since-records-began/a-67644389https://www.positive.news/society/good-news-stories-from-week-48-of-2023/
Massive Corruption Scandal In Vietnam, Israel Ramps Up Genocide, Spotify Announces New Layoffs First Thought 2023-12-04 | December 4, 2023 EpisodeSupport the show on Patreon and get the news in text form early, as well as an audio version of each episode: patreon.com/firstthoughtMusic by: youtube.com/channel/UCFX33RloNOhyR9813JURyxwSources:
Conservative Megadonor Backs Haley Over Trump, Ceasefire Talks Continue First Thought 2023-11-29 | November 29, 2023 EpisodeSupport the show on Patreon and get the news in text form early, as well as an audio version of each episode: patreon.com/firstthoughtMusic by: youtube.com/channel/UCFX33RloNOhyR9813JURyxwSources:bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-67558465edition.cnn.com/2023/10/11/business/harvard-israel-hamas-ceos-students/index.htmlaljazeera.com/news/2023/11/29/efforts-under-way-to-extend-israel-hamas-truce-for-second-timeedition.cnn.com/2023/11/28/investing/charlie-munger-dies/index.htmledition.cnn.com/2023/11/29/investing/us-dollar-falls-winners-losers/index.htmlreuters.com/world/europe/netherlands-politician-wilders-says-minority-cabinet-an-option-2023-11-29theguardian.com/global-development/2023/nov/29/taliban-could-be-convinced-to-open-girls-schools-says-afghanistan-ex-education-ministertheguardian.com/global-development/2023/nov/29/taliban-could-be-convinced-to-open-girls-schools-says-afghanistan-ex-education-ministerhttps://www.positive.news/society/good-news-stories-from-week-47-of-2023/
Israel/Palestine Ceasefire Update, Musk Visits Netanyahu, Three Palestinian Students Shot in Vermont First Thought 2023-11-27 | November 27, 2023 EpisodeSupport the show on Patreon and get the news in text form early, as well as an audio version of each episode: patreon.com/firstthoughtMusic by: youtube.com/channel/UCFX33RloNOhyR9813JURyxwSources:aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2023/11/27/israel-hamas-war-live-calls-to-extend-truce-grow-as-captives-releasededition.cnn.com/2023/11/27/tech/elon-musk-isaac-herzog-israel-meeting-intl-hnk/index.htmlaljazeera.com/news/2023/11/27/three-palestinian-students-aged-20-shot-injured-in-vermont-what-to-knowtheguardian.com/world/2023/nov/27/worlds-biggest-iceberg-moving-beyond-antarctic-waterstheguardian.com/us-news/2023/nov/27/joe-biden-not-attending-cop28-summit-dubai-why-presidential-campaignreuters.com/technology/amazon-agrees-deal-with-most-spanish-workers-over-cyber-monday-walkout-2023-11-27https://www.positive.news/society/good-news-stories-from-week-47-of-2023/
Why Inequality Is On The Rise First Thought 2023-11-24 | Why Inequality Is On The Rise | Analysis Episode 2Support the show on Patreon and get the news in text form early, as well as an audio version of each episode: patreon.com/firstthoughtMusic by: youtube.com/channel/UCFX33RloNOhyR9813JURyxwSources:ft.com/content/25eda9f0-8bd3-41e1-948c-89cc7c0ec66epewresearch.org/short-reads/2019/04/30/shrinking-gap-between-number-of-blacks-and-whites-in-prisonoxfam.org/en/press-releases/richest-1-bag-nearly-twice-much-wealth-rest-world-put-together-over-past-two-yearsepi.org/blog/growing-inequalities-reflecting-growing-employer-power-have-generated-a-productivity-pay-gap-since-1979-productivity-has-grown-3-5-times-as-much-as-pay-for-the-typical-workeroxfam.org/en/press-releases/richest-1-bag-nearly-twice-much-wealth-rest-world-put-together-over-past-two-yearsoxfam.org/en/press-releases/richest-1-bag-nearly-twice-much-wealth-rest-world-put-together-over-past-two-yearsoxfam.org/en/press-releases/richest-1-bag-nearly-twice-much-wealth-rest-world-put-together-over-past-two-years
Israel Agrees To 4-Day Pause For Prisoner Swap, AI Industry Sees Major Shakeups First Thought 2023-11-22 | November 22, 2023 EpisodeSupport the show on Patreon and get the news in text form early, as well as an audio version of each episode: patreon.com/firstthoughtMusic by: youtube.com/channel/UCFX33RloNOhyR9813JURyxwSources:aljazeera.com/news/2023/11/22/israel-agrees-to-ceasefire-deal-paving-way-for-some-captives-releaseedition.cnn.com/2023/11/22/climate/uae-cop28-adnoc-fossil-fuels-expansion-climate-intl/index.htmledition.cnn.com/2023/11/22/tech/openai-altman-returns-hnk-intl/index.htmledition.cnn.com/2023/11/22/tech/china-douyu-ceo-arrest-crackdown-intl-hnk/index.htmledition.cnn.com/2023/11/21/investing/binance-changpeng-zhao-treasury/index.htmldw.com/en/south-korea-suspends-military-agreement-with-north/a-67515820dw.com/en/dutch-election-voters-to-replace-pm-mark-rutte/live-67515816https://www.positive.news/society/good-news-stories-from-week-46-of-2023/
Milei Wins In Argentina, Israel Continues To Target Hospitals, China Pushes For Ceasefire First Thought 2023-11-20 | November 20, 2023 EpisodeSupport the show on Patreon and get the news in text form early, as well as an audio version of each episode: patreon.com/firstthoughtMusic by: youtube.com/channel/UCFX33RloNOhyR9813JURyxwSources:reuters.com/world/americas/argentina-readies-vote-likely-presidential-election-thriller-2023-11-19aljazeera.com/news/2023/11/20/israeli-tanks-surround-gazas-indonesian-hospital-after-killing-12-peopleedition.cnn.com/2023/11/17/tech/sam-altman-departs-open-ai/index.htmledition.cnn.com/2023/11/20/china/china-arab-countries-beijing-israel-hamas-conflict-intl-hnk/index.htmledition.cnn.com/2023/11/17/tech/lionsgate-suspends-advertising-x-musk/index.htmlhttps://apple.news/A4R6-cI6aQlWchcYa7KhiaAhttps://www.positive.news/society/good-news-stories-from-week-46-of-2023/
Israeli Forces Raid Al-Shifa Hospital, Xi And Biden Set For Crucial Face-To-Face Talks First Thought 2023-11-15 | November 15, 2023 EpisodeSupport the show on Patreon and get the news in text form early, as well as an audio version of each episode: patreon.com/firstthoughtMusic by: youtube.com/channel/UCFX33RloNOhyR9813JURyxwSources:aljazeera.com/news/2023/11/15/israeli-forces-raid-gazas-al-shifa-hospital-in-targeted-operationhttps://english.news.cn/20231115/18ebf6fa62214cf38c54ba5111fabb10/c.htmldw.com/en/xi-biden-arrive-in-san-francisco-for-apec-talks/a-67402944reuters.com/markets/santas-sleigh-be-lighter-people-buy-fewer-toys-2023-11-15dw.com/en/india-tunnel-collapse-some-trapped-workers-falling-sick/a-67403590dw.com/en/german-rail-union-announces-20-hour-train-strike/a-67401694dw.com/en/eu-struggling-with-ukraine-ammunition-pledge/video-67388176dw.com/en/germany-left-party-to-disband-parliamentary-faction/a-67400447
Israel Knocks Out All Gaza Hospitals, Argentina Faces Economic Crisis First Thought 2023-11-13 | November 13, 2023 EpisodeSupport the show on Patreon and get the news in text form early, as well as an audio version of each episode: patreon.com/firstthoughtMusic by: youtube.com/channel/UCFX33RloNOhyR9813JURyxwSources:aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2023/11/13/israel-hamas-war-live-gazas-two-largest-hospitals-shut-amid-nonstop-raidseuronews.com/2023/11/13/uk-home-secretary-suella-braverman-sacked-after-controversial-comments-over-pro-palestine-reuters.com/business/retail-consumer/cant-buy-new-jeans-argentinas-100-inflation-draws-crowds-used-clothes-markets-2023-11-13dw.com/en/sudan-conflict-eu-warns-of-another-genocide-in-darfur/a-67381833euronews.com/2023/11/13/polands-parliament-convenes-as-two-opposing-camps-claim-victory-in-its-national-electionstheguardian.com/world/live/2023/nov/13/russia-ukraine-war-live-melitopol-resistance-kills-russian-fsb-trio-reports?filterKeyEvents=true#filter-toggle-desktopyoutube.com/watch?v=YxKLEXvlEgY
Israels Hospital Lie Exposed, Rashida Tlaib Censured, 2023 Hottest Year On Record First Thought 2023-11-08 | November 8, 2023 EpisodeSupport the show on Patreon and get the news in text form early, as well as an audio version of each episode: patreon.com/firstthoughtMusic by: youtube.com/channel/UCFX33RloNOhyR9813JURyxwSources:aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2023/11/8/israel-hamas-war-live-humanitarian-aid-targeted-amid-gaza-bombardmentft.com/content/57e78fc5-6c32-4192-b1fb-8534629949ebhttps://english.news.cn/ dw.com/en/netanyahu-signals-israel-will-control-gaza-security/video-67335804dw.com/en/spains-amnesty-plan-for-catalan-separatists-sparks-backlash/a-67337082dw.com/en/spains-amnesty-plan-for-catalan-separatists-sparks-backlash/a-67337082dw.com/en/2023-likely-hottest-year-recorded-eu-monitor/a-67337202reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/gms-cruise-recall-950-driverless-cars-after-accident-involving-pedestrian-2023-11-08goodnewsnetwork.org/large-study-of-80000-migraine-sufferers-uncovers-pathways
Gaza Death Toll Exceeds 10,000, US Sends Nuclear Submarine To Middle East First Thought 2023-11-06 | November 6, 2023 EpisodeSupport the show on Patreon and get the news in text form early, as well as an audio version of each episode: patreon.com/firstthoughtMusic by: youtube.com/channel/UCFX33RloNOhyR9813JURyxwSources:aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2023/11/6/israel-hamas-live-news-communications-blackout-across-gazadw.com/en/colombia-farc-dissident-group-pulls-out-of-peace-talks/a-67312331dw.com/en/musk-to-integrate-xai-startup-with-social-media-platform-x/a-67312507 dw.com/en/chinas-xi-hosts-australian-pm-for-first-time-in-7-years/a-67312828euronews.com/2023/11/06/israeli-minister-says-nuking-gaza-an-option-communications-blackout-palestinian-icon-arres euronews.com/2023/11/06/top-us-diplomat-in-turkey-to-allay-ankaras-anger-over-gazahttps://www.positive.news/society/good-news-stories-from-week-44-of-2023/
Israels B*mbing Exceeds Yield Of Hiroshima, Hezbollah Leader Gives Much-Anticipated Speech First Thought 2023-11-03 | November 3, 2023 EpisodeSupport the show on Patreon and get the news in text form early, as well as an audio version of each episode: patreon.com/firstthoughtMusic by: youtube.com/channel/UCFX33RloNOhyR9813JURyxwSources:aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2023/11/3/israel-hamas-war-live-israeli-forces-gather-outside-gaza-cityeuromedmonitor.org/en/article/5908/Israel-hit-Gaza-Strip-with-the-equivalent-of-two-nuclear-bombsaljazeera.com/news/2023/11/2/advocacy-or-a-career-us-students-fear-employer-backlash-amid-war-in-gazaaljazeera.com/news/2023/11/1/where-do-i-go-back-to-expelled-afghans-battle-chaos-at-pakistan-borderfrance24.com/en/live-news/20231031-pakistan-to-open-holding-centres-ahead-of-afghan-deportationsedition.cnn.com/2023/11/03/investing/who-is-sam-bankman-fried-ftx-fraud-trial/index.htmlhttps://www.positive.news/society/good-news-stories-from-week-44-of-2023/
Israel B*mbs Refugee Camp, Countries Begin To Cut Ties, Ukraine Feels Abandoned By The West First Thought 2023-11-01 | November 1, 2023 EpisodeSupport the show on Patreon and get the news in text form early, as well as an audio version of each episode: patreon.com/firstthoughtMusic by: youtube.com/channel/UCFX33RloNOhyR9813JURyxwSources:aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2023/11/1/israel-hamas-war-live-anger-grows-over-israeli-attack-on-gaza-refugee-campaljazeera.com/news/2023/11/1/a-wake-up-call-world-reacts-to-jabalia-camp-attackaljazeera.com/news/2023/11/1/russia-ukraine-war-list-of-key-events-day-616dw.com/en/german-president-apologizes-for-colonial-crimes-in-tanzania/a-67274176reuters.com/technology/facebook-owner-faces-eu-ban-targeted-advertising-norway-says-2023-11-01reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/pakistan-official-104000-undocumented-afghans-returned-afghanistan-through-2023-11-01https://www.positive.news/society/good-news-stories-from-week-43-of-2023/
Support For Palestine Grows, Israel Continues Bombing, And A Breakthrough In Cancer Treatment First Thought 2023-10-30 | October 30, 2023 EpisodeSupport the show on Patreon and get the news in text form early, as well as an audio version of each episode: patreon.com/firstthoughtMusic by: youtube.com/channel/UCFX33RloNOhyR9813JURyxwSources:aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2023/10/30/israel-hamas-war-live-palestinian-death-toll-gaza-rises-above-8000https://www.aa.com.tr/en/middle-east/hamas-open-to-prisoner-exchange-to-empty-israeli-prisons/3036394dw.com/en/germany-far-right-afd-politician-arrested-for-incitement/a-67255165dw.com/en/russia-mob-storms-dagestan-airport-in-search-for-israelis/a-67250774dw.com/en/india-blast-kills-3-at-christian-gathering-in-kerala/a-67249706edition.cnn.com/2023/10/29/politics/trump-gag-order-reinstated/index.htmlhttps://www.positive.news/society/good-news-stories-from-week-43-of-2023/
Gaza Is On The Brink Of Total Collapse, US votes against Gaza ceasefire in the UN First Thought 2023-10-25 | [DATE] EpisodeSupport the show on Patreon and get the news in text form early, as well as an audio version of each episode: patreon.com/firstthoughtMusic by: youtube.com/channel/UCFX33RloNOhyR9813JURyxwSources:aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2023/10/24/israel-hamas-war-live-fuel-shortfall-could-force-un-to-halt-work-in-gaza-2aljazeera.com/news/2023/10/25/us-resists-ceasefire-call-in-un-security-council-debate-on-israel-gaza-waraljazeera.com/news/2023/10/18/us-vetoes-un-resolution-calling-for-humanitarian-pause-in-israel-hamas-warapnews.com/article/japan-lgbtq-transgender-ruling-gender-change-decdbdca9c8dd3658ae86b63ec40c53dbbc.com/news/world-europe-67168294sportskeeda.com/pop-culture/news-what-andrea-giambruno-say-italian-prime-minister-giorgia-meloni-breaks-tv-journalist-sexist-commentsaljazeera.com/news/2023/10/25/israel-to-refuse-visas-to-un-officials-after-guterres-speech-on-gaza-wardw.com/en/us-republicans-choose-mike-johnson-as-4th-speaker-nominee/a-67207266positive.news/society/good-news-stories-from-week-42-of-2023
Israel Targets a Church Full of Civilians, Support For Palestine Grows, and US Troops Face attacks First Thought 2023-10-23 | October 24th EpisodeSupport the show on Patreon and get the news in text form early, as well as an audio version of each episode: patreon.com/firstthoughtMusic by: youtube.com/channel/UCFX33RloNOhyR9813JURyxwSources:aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2023/10/22/israel-hamas-war-gazas-al-quds-hospital-faces-threat-of-israeli-bombinghttps://www.aa.com.tr/en/middle-east/israeli-airstrike-on-orthodox-church-in-gaza-kills-8-palestinians-injures-several-others/3026832aljazeera.com/news/2023/10/20/war-crime-israel-bombs-gaza-church-sheltering-displaced-peoplealjazeera.com/news/2023/10/20/us-troops-hit-in-iraq-syria-as-regional-tensions-soar-amid-israel-gaza-wardw.com/en/us-army-charges-private-over-desertion-into-north-korea-reports/a-67156099dw.com/en/niger-captive-president-bazoum-attempted-escape-junta-says/a-67156040%E2%80%8B%E2%80%8Bdw.com/en/pakistan-allows-former-prime-minister-sharif-to-return-home/a-67153962dw.com/en/elon-musk-announces-more-changes-to-x/a-67157430positive.news/society/good-news-stories-from-week-42-of-2023
Israeli Airstrike Kills Hundreds At Hospital, 6 Year Old Muslim Boy Killed In US First Thought 2023-10-18 | October 18, 2023 EpisodeSupport the show on Patreon and get the news in text form early, as well as an audio version of each episode: patreon.com/firstthoughtWatch the show on Nebula: go.nebula.tv/firstthoughtMusic by: youtube.com/channel/UCFX33RloNOhyR9813JURyxwSources:aljazeera.com/news/2023/10/18/what-do-we-know-about-the-strike-on-the-hospital-in-gazaen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Palestinian_rocket_attacks_on_Israeledition.cnn.com/2023/10/18/us/wadea-al-fayoume-death-wednesday/index.htmlreuters.com/world/putin-praises-xi-pitches-russias-northern-sea-route-2023-10-18reuters.com/world/biden-heads-middle-east-inflamed-by-gaza-hospital-blast-2023-10-18france24.com/en/europe/20231018-ukraine-uses-us-supplied-long-range-atacms-for-the-first-time-says-zelenskyedition.cnn.com/style/rothschild-family-collection-auction-sold-tan/index.htmlhttps://www.positive.news/society/good-news-stories-from-week-41-of-2023/
Israel Blocks Humanitarian Aid From Egypt, Western Support For Israel Shows Tiny Cracks First Thought 2023-10-16 | [DATE] EpisodeSupport the show on Patreon and get the news in text form early, as well as an audio version of each episode: patreon.com/firstthoughtWatch the show on Nebula: go.nebula.tv/firstthoughtMusic by: youtube.com/channel/UCFX33RloNOhyR9813JURyxwSources:aljazeera.com/news/2023/10/16/egypts-tricky-calculation-as-israels-assault-on-gaza-continuescnbc.com/2023/10/16/biden-there-must-be-a-path-to-a-palestinian-state.htmltheguardian.com/world/2023/oct/15/egypt-moves-troops-to-gaza-border-amid-fears-of-expulsion-of-palestiniansdw.com/en/poland-election-both-main-challengers-claim-victory/live-67101140france24.com/en/middle-east/20231014-saudi-arabia-pauses-normalisation-talks-with-israel-amid-ongoing-war-with-hamasaljazeera.com/news/2023/10/15/iran-warns-israel-of-regional-escalation-if-gaza-ground-offensive-launchededition.cnn.com/2023/10/15/business/gm-canada-ratification-vote/index.htmledition.cnn.com/2023/10/16/investing/global-markets-oil-intl-hnk/index.htmlhttps://www.positive.news/society/good-news-stories-from-week-41-of-2023/Educational Materials:Website:decolonizepalestine.comDocumentary:Gaza Fights For Freedom Books:The Ethnic Cleansing Of Palestine - Ilan PappeThe Hundred Years' War On Palestine - Rashid Khalidi The Palestine Laboratory - Antony LoewensteinThe Palestinians - Rosemary SayighTen Myths About Israel - Ilan PappePalestinian Walks - Raja ShehadehStone Men - Andrew RossI Saw Ramallah - Mourid Barghouti Palestinian Women - Fatma KassemJustice For Some - Noura ErakatPalestine Speaks - Cate Malek and Mateo HokeThese Chains Will Be Broken - Ramzy BaroudThe Way To The Spring - Ben EhrenreichThe Question of Palestine - Edward SaidWaste Siege - Sophia Stamatopoulou-RobbinsFootnotes in Gaza - Joe SaccoFreedom Is A Constant Struggle - Angela DavisShell Shocked - Mohammed Omer
Israel Gives Genocidal Ultimatum, Western European Countries Ban Pro-Palestine Rallies First Thought 2023-10-13 | October 13, 2023 EpisodeSupport the show on Patreon and get the news in text form early, as well as an audio version of each episode: patreon.com/firstthoughtWatch the show on Nebula: go.nebula.tv/firstthoughtMusic by: youtube.com/channel/UCFX33RloNOhyR9813JURyxwSources:aljazeera.com/news/2023/10/13/israel-orders-1-1-million-people-in-gaza-to-move-south-what-to-knowaljazeera.com/news/2023/10/12/france-bans-pro-palestine-rallies-cracks-down-on-protesters-amid-gaza-wardw.com/en/berlin-authorities-ban-pro-palestinian-protest/video-67085200edition.cnn.com/2023/10/11/business/harvard-israel-hamas-ceos-students/index.htmlmiddleeasteye.net/news/palestine-centre-free-speech-battle-us-campuses-academics-sayedition.cnn.com/2023/10/13/economy/china-trade-september-hnk-intl/index.htmledition.cnn.com/2023/10/13/business/kaiser-permanente-strike-deal-reached/index.htmledition.cnn.com/2023/10/13/tech/microsoft-activision-blizzard-takeover-uk-intl-hnk/index.htmlhttps://www.positive.news/society/good-news-stories-from-week-41-of-2023/Educational Materials:Website:decolonizepalestine.comDocumentary:Gaza Fights For Freedom Books:The Ethnic Cleansing Of Palestine - Ilan PappeThe Hundred Years' War On Palestine - Rashid Khalidi The Palestine Laboratory - Antony LoewensteinThe Palestinians - Rosemary SayighTen Myths About Israel - Ilan PappePalestinian Walks - Raja ShehadehStone Men - Andrew RossI Saw Ramallah - Mourid Barghouti Palestinian Women - Fatma KassemJustice For Some - Noura ErakatPalestine Speaks - Cate Malek and Mateo HokeThese Chains Will Be Broken - Ramzy BaroudThe Way To The Spring - Ben EhrenreichThe Question of Palestine - Edward SaidWaste Siege - Sophia Stamatopoulou-RobbinsFootnotes in Gaza - Joe SaccoFreedom Is A Constant Struggle - Angela DavisShell Shocked - Mohammed Omer
Conflict Between Israel And Palestine Continues, MIT Makes Breakthrough In Diabetes Treatment First Thought 2023-10-11 | October 11, 2023 EpisodeSupport the show on Patreon and get the news in text form early, as well as an audio version of each episode: patreon.com/firstthoughtWatch the show on Nebula: go.nebula.tv/firstthoughtMusic by: youtube.com/channel/UCFX33RloNOhyR9813JURyxwStory Sources:reuters.com/world/middle-east/how-secretive-hamas-commander-masterminded-attack-israel-2023-10-10aljazeera.com/news/2023/10/9/death-tolls-soar-as-fighting-between-israel-and-hamas-ragesaljazeera.com/news/2023/10/11/gaza-faces-humanitarian-catastrophe-as-sole-power-plant-runs-out-of-fuelreuters.com/world/middle-east/bombardments-hit-area-gaza-sinai-border-crossing-gaza-officials-2023-10-10reuters.com/world/middle-east/israel-reports-cross-border-fire-lebanon-where-residents-say-israeli-shelling-2023-10-11dw.com/en/why-eu-wont-suspend-aid-to-palestinians-after-hamas-attacks/a-67061719dw.com/en/finland-pipeline-leak-likely-caused-by-external-activity/a-67058017techspot.com/news/100433-mit-breakthrough-device-could-free-type-1-diabetics.htmlEducational Materials:Website:decolonizepalestine.comDocumentary:Gaza Fights For Freedom Books:The Ethnic Cleansing Of Palestine - Ilan PappeThe Hundred Years' War On Palestine - Rashid Khalidi The Palestine Laboratory - Antony LoewensteinThe Palestinians - Rosemary SayighTen Myths About Israel - Ilan PappePalestinian Walks - Raja ShehadehStone Men - Andrew RossI Saw Ramallah - Mourid Barghouti Palestinian Women - Fatma KassemJustice For Some - Noura ErakatPalestine Speaks - Cate Malek and Mateo HokeThese Chains Will Be Broken - Ramzy BaroudThe Way To The Spring - Ben EhrenreichThe Question of Palestine - Edward SaidWaste Siege - Sophia Stamatopoulou-RobbinsFootnotes in Gaza - Joe SaccoFreedom Is A Constant Struggle - Angela DavisShell Shocked - Mohammed Omer
Palestinian Resistance Takes The Fight To Israel, US Sends Warships, Breakthrough In Coral Research First Thought 2023-10-09 | October 9, 2023 EpisodeSupport the show on Patreon and get the news in text form early, as well as an audio version of each episode: patreon.com/firstthoughtWatch the show on Nebula: go.nebula.tv/firstthoughtMusic by: youtube.com/channel/UCFX33RloNOhyR9813JURyxwSources:aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2023/10/9/israel-hamas-war-live-news-gaza-under-non-stop-bombardmentaljazeera.com/news/2023/10/9/israel-hamas-conflict-list-of-key-events-day-3-after-surprise-attackaljazeera.com/news/2023/10/8/us-to-hike-military-aid-send-military-ships-and-aircraft-closer-to-israelreuters.com/world/asia-pacific/inside-asias-arms-race-china-near-breakthroughs-with-nuclear-armed-submarines-2023-10-09reuters.com/markets/currencies/bank-israel-sell-30-bln-forex-moderate-shekels-volatility-2023-10-09dw.com/en/spain-protest-against-catalan-amnesty-deal-draws-huge-crowd/a-67033403https://www.positive.news/society/good-news-stories-from-week-40-of-2023/
100 Million Children Risk Displacement, Biden Builds The Wall, New Malaria Vaccine Approved First Thought 2023-10-06 | October 6, 2023 EpisodeSupport the show on Patreon and get the news in text form early, as well as an audio version of each episode: patreon.com/firstthoughtWatch the show on Nebula: go.nebula.tv/firstthoughtMusic by: youtube.com/channel/UCFX33RloNOhyR9813JURyxwSources:dw.com/en/unicef-millions-of-children-displaced-due-to-extreme-weather-events/a-67013735aljazeera.com/news/2023/10/6/biden-administration-to-extend-us-border-wall-begin-venezuela-deportationshttps://x.com/LaikenJordahl/status/1709615785524793509?s=20 https://www.politico.eu/article/cocaine-hand-grenades-vladimir-putin-theory-yevgeny-prigozhin-plane-crash/aljazeera.com/news/2023/10/6/us-shoots-down-turkeys-drone-over-syria-after-strikes-near-hasakehaljazeera.com/news/2023/10/6/putin-says-ukraine-would-last-a-week-if-western-military-support-stopsreuters.com/world/europe/italy-britain-pledge-joint-action-against-illegal-migration-2023-10-06reuters.com/world/europe/eu-looks-future-summit-migration-enlargement-2023-10-06https://www.positive.news/society/good-news-stories-from-week-40-of-2023/
