As #Israel escalates its attacks on #Lebanon and #Hezbollah, yesterday I spoke with al-Jazeera on how this cycle of violence perpetuates itself. Find an excerpt below, if interested, or the full interview in the reply.
Filippo Dionigi
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Senior lecturer of international relations at Bristol University. IR theory and Middle East politics: f.dionigi@bristol.ac.uk. https://t.co/CGcAdQY3Dz
Earlier today, I spoke with France 24 En about the prospects of the current talks between #Lebanon and #Israel as well as broader considerations on the current situation in Lebanon #Hezbollah. If you are interested, below is the full interview. youtu.be/9LXgvHF5VN4?...
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#Israel and #Hezbollah escalation in #Lebanon. My interview with @en.france24.com yesterday 12 March. ⬇️ youtube.com/watch?v=ERZ5...
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America’s attack on Iran turns a taboo into a method
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US shoots down Iranian drone as Middle East tensions escalate
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Israeli strike on Lebanon refugee camp raises fears of new offensive
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