Joy by name not by life – Portrait from the South
“The war outside seemed to take root inside, between each of us and within each of us.”
Tag: Israel
Israel’s Pyrrhic Victories: Does Making a Desert Give You Peace?
After the Israeli ground invasion of Lebanon and the retaliatory airstrikes by Iran, the region seems more than ever on the verge of fallout.
Israel keeps switching its targets while increasingly engaging in the conflict, always winning battles but never truly finishing the war. It seems stuck in a series of Pyrrhic victories: they inflict such a devastating toll on the victor that any true sense of achievement is denied and long-term progress is irreparably damaged. There is no strategy, only one goal: survival, at every cost.
Is the Israeli attempt to eliminate and make a clean slate of every enemy -which it’s not even realistic- really enough to finally be reassured? Will Israel ever truly stop fighting? And how can the total destruction of everything around create solid foundations for the future?
(Analysis) Colombia’s Diplomatic Breakup with Israel: Analyzing the Fallout and Latin America’s Stance on the Gaza Conflict
Colombia’s recent decision to sever diplomatic ties with Israel under President Gustavo Petro marks a profound shift in its foreign policy stance on the Israel-Palestine conflict. This decision, driven by criticism of Israel’s military actions in Gaza, has led to Israel suspending security exports to Colombia. The move underscores Colombia’s evolving diplomatic landscape and its impact on longstanding military and economic cooperation with Israel.
The Expanding Front: Israel, Lebanon, And The Regional Escalation Of The Conflict
The intense phase of the war is moving towards Israel’s northern border with Lebanon, where mutual attacks between Iran-backed group Hezbollah militias and the IDF army are now escalating, raising concerns about the possibilities of a regional, transnational and multilevel war.
Leadership in the Global South: President Lula’s and Gaza
In February 2024, President Lula attended the 37th African Union Summit in Addis Ababa, promoting Brazil’s ties with the Global South. His comments labelling the Gaza conflict as genocide at the hands of Israel sparked international controversy, straining relations with Israel and affecting his domestic approval. Despite criticism, Lula remains steadfast, aligning Brazil with Global South priorities.
Lebanon: When everything went South
The conflict between Palestine and Israel has heavily impacted the southern region of Lebanon, exacerbating the situation across the entire country. Israel’s motivations, including concerns over border security and control over certain territories, add complexity to the conflict, particularly in the South. Despite diplomatic efforts aimed at preventing further escalation, internal divisions within Lebanon continue to pose challenges.
How Many Retaliations Create A War? Israel And Iran’s Deterrence Dilemma
Israel has carried out a military strike on Iran in response to Tehran’s attack last Saturday. While no material damage seems to have occurred, this mutual show of force that prioritizes war deterrence over de-escalation increases dramatically the level of tension in the region.
Conference of the Month: The Munich Security Conference 2024
Six decades ago, founded by Ewald Von Kleist, the Munich Security Conference was established for senior world leaders and decision-makers …
When The Besieged Becomes The Besieger: How Destroying Gaza Could Backfire And Jeopardize Israel’s Foreign Relations
Israel spent the last fifty years working to normalize regional relations and alleviate the innate tension around the birth of the Israeli State. But now, just as Netanyahu’s government is conducting the most aggressive military operation in Gaza, the web of regional relations built so laboriously is starting to tremble. How are Israel’s foreign relations being shaped by its approach to this conflict?
South Africa v. Israel at the ICJ: History in the Making
“Gaza has become a place of death and despair.” – Tembeka Ngcukaitobi. The Israel-Hamas conflict has crossed the 100-day mark, …