119. Genocide, Gaza, and Global Justice — with Professor William Schabas
Welcome back to The Voices of War. My guest today is Professor William Schabas, a name that for anyone working in the fields of international law, human rights, or accountability for mass atrocity, needs little introduction. He’s a professor of international law at Middlesex University in London, and has held academic posts across Europe and […]
118. The Rules-Based Order: Can the West Defend What It Undermines?— with Dr Trita Parsi
Welcome back to The Voices of War. As wars rage in Gaza and Ukraine, trust in the so-called rules-based international order is eroding. Diplomacy is on the defensive. Western media is increasingly accused of double standards. And the line between legitimate defense and disproportionate violence grows ever more blurred. In this moment of global realignment, […]
114. Military Ethics in the Age of Impunity: Gaza, Ukraine, and the Soldier’s Dilemma
Maz:We are living through an era where warfare is live-streamed and war crimes are documented in real time, yet accountability remains elusive. From the relentless siege of Gaza to the grinding attrition of Ukraine, we are witnessing not isolated abuses, but a pattern of impunity, of moral degradation, and of collapsing norms. International law is […]
109. Chris Gunness: Israel’s Opposition to UNRWA and the Campaign to Delegitimise the Organisation
Introduction and UNRWA’s Role My guest today is Chris Gunness, who is the former chief spokesperson for UNRWA and who for many years has been an outspoken advocate for the voiceless Palestinian people. I first spoke with Chris a few weeks after October 7th, where we discussed some of the underlying causes of this conflict. […]
102. Special Release: Chris Gunness – Scratching Beneath The Complexity Of The Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
My guest today is Chris Gunness who is a seasoned journalist and diplomat with decades of experience reporting on and working in the Middle East. Chris began his career at the BBC in 1982, and for 23 years, he served in numerous capacities including reporter and foreign correspondent. In 2005, he transitioned to diplomacy, […]