With all the news coming out of Gaza, it is easy to forget the low-intensity war Israel is waging against Hezbollah, the political paramilitary group in neighboring Lebanon. But recently, both sides have stepped up their rhetoric, which bodes ill for prospects for peace in the region.
Contributors:
Joseph Daher – Author, Hezbollah: The Political Economy of the Party of God in Lebanon
Jad Melki – Associate Professor of Journalism and Media Studies, Lebanese American University
Dan Perry – Former Middle East Editor, Associated Press
Nomi Bar Yaacov – International Negotiator, Chatham House
On our radar:
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has finally been released from prison and is back home in Australia with friends and family. However, as producer Johanna Hoes explains, the charges against him still have frightening implications for journalists around the world.
Who are the donkeys led?
After years of economic turmoil following Brexit, a calamitous response to COVID-19, and a constant stream of news about government corruption and incompetence, many British voters have lost faith in the entire political class.
One guerrilla band that has captivated public opinion is Led By Donkeys. The listening post sat down with three of the co-founders to find out what drives the group and how the gaps left open by the British media have helped make the collective so successful.
Contributors:
Oliver Knowles – Co-Founder, Led By Donkeys
James Sadri – Co-founder, led by Donkeys
Ben Stewart – Co-Founder, Led By Donkeys
