But what does the movement stand for? The Five Star movement defines itself as grassroots and post-ideological. Its program of environmentalism, criticism of Italian refugee policy and the promise of financial aid for the socially disadvantaged appeals to both right and left-wing voters. A camera team accompanied the populist "anti-system party" on the campaign trail. Its core voters are in southern Italy, where unemployment is high and average incomes are low. Salvatore Micillo, who won 58 per cent of the votes cast in his constituency north of Naples, says, "Populism means addressing the people, and that's not bad: it's more about providing answers. The promise of a basic income of € 780 is intended to signal our intention of looking after our citizens. It doesn’t mean letting them stay at home, it means that the state will take you under its wing, protect you, give you work and trys to train you.” The candidates themselves project an image of modesty. "The ultimate goal of politics is not to do extraordinary things, but to prevent crap from happening," proclaims Party founder Beppe Grillo. But is the "MoVimento 5 Stelle" really ready for the responsibilities of government?
Sunday, May 27, 2018
Italy's Populists Reach for Power - Five Stars for Rome | DW Documentary
But what does the movement stand for? The Five Star movement defines itself as grassroots and post-ideological. Its program of environmentalism, criticism of Italian refugee policy and the promise of financial aid for the socially disadvantaged appeals to both right and left-wing voters. A camera team accompanied the populist "anti-system party" on the campaign trail. Its core voters are in southern Italy, where unemployment is high and average incomes are low. Salvatore Micillo, who won 58 per cent of the votes cast in his constituency north of Naples, says, "Populism means addressing the people, and that's not bad: it's more about providing answers. The promise of a basic income of € 780 is intended to signal our intention of looking after our citizens. It doesn’t mean letting them stay at home, it means that the state will take you under its wing, protect you, give you work and trys to train you.” The candidates themselves project an image of modesty. "The ultimate goal of politics is not to do extraordinary things, but to prevent crap from happening," proclaims Party founder Beppe Grillo. But is the "MoVimento 5 Stelle" really ready for the responsibilities of government?
Labels:
Five Star Movement,
Italy,
populism
Why is the Capitalist West Fighting with Capitalist Russia? (2016)
Mikhail Gorbachev: America needs a Perestroika (2014)
Saturday, May 26, 2018
Steve Bannon Interview on Europe's Far-right and Cambridge Analytica
Labels:
Channel 4,
Matt Frei,
Steve Bannon
Steve Bannon: The Full Euronews Interview
Labels:
Euronews,
Steve Bannon
Have Bolton and Pence Killed US-North Korea Peace?
Iran's Leader to Europe: Fulfil Demands or Nuclear Deal Is Dead | Al Jazeera English
European powers must continue buying crude oil, protect Iranian oil sales from US pressure and promise to not seek new negotiations on Iran's ballistic missile programme and Middle East activities, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's official website said on Wednesday.
Al Jazeera's Zein Basravi reports from Tehran.
Reports: A New Concern For Donald Trump Jr. | The Last Word | MSNBC
Trump Seeks Regime Change in Iran, as He Rips up Nuclear Deal and Imposes 'Strongest' Sanctions
Friday, May 25, 2018
What Next for North Korea? | Inside Story
The US President called it a 'sad moment of history'. He blamed Pyongyang's anger and open hostility for the cancellation. But both aren't ruling out a change of mind sometime in the future. The North's Vice Foreign Minister said that they are willing to meet any time to resolve any issues. So what happens to the North's nuclear weapons now?
Presenter: Elizabeth Puranam | Guests: Mintaro Oba - Former US State Department diplomat specialising in North Korea; Ra Mson - Lecturer in International Relations and Japanese Foreign Policy, University of East Anglia; Se-Woong Ko - Dormer Korean Studies Lecturer, Yale University
George Galloway: "The Truth about Syria Is Finally Being Told”
Labels:
George Galloway,
Syria
Thursday, May 24, 2018
Pompeo Makes War Not Deals Says Trita Parsi
Labels:
Donald Trump,
Iran,
Mike Pompeo,
nuclear deal,
Trita Parsi,
USA
Democracy in Chains: The Radical Right’s Stealth Attack on American Democracy
Labels:
democracy,
radical right,
The Real News,
USA
Will Europe Defy Trump and Save the Iran Deal?
Open Letter to Federica Mogherini »
Labels:
Donald Trump,
EU,
Europe,
Iran,
nuclear deal,
The Real News
Steve Bannon: 'Martin Luther King Would Be Proud of Trump' - BBC Newsnight
Wednesday, May 23, 2018
Iran Slams US over Threat of 'Strongest Sanctions in History' | Al Jazeera English
Labels:
Iran,
Mike Pompeo,
sanctions,
USA
Highly-skilled Migrants Told to Leave UK under ‘Hostile Environment’ Policy
US Sanctions on Iran Sends a Wrong Message to North Korea: Bill Richardson
Populist Takeover: Italy Approves Unprecedented Coalition
Tuesday, May 22, 2018
What If Iran Does Not Comply with US Demands? | Inside Story
Tensions between the two countries grew considerably when President Donald Trump pulled the U.S. out of the 2015 Iran Nuclear deal. But Pompeo’s hardline stance goes far beyond the nuclear issue, although he did threaten that America was ready to respond if Iran resumed its nuclear activities, refusing to elaborate.
The Iranian President Hassan Rouhani dismissed Pompeo's demands saying the world would no longer blindly follow America's lead.
One senior Iranian official said Pompeo's remarks showed the U.S. was seeking régime change in Iran.
Presenter: Elizabeth Puranam | Guests: Michelle Dunne, Senior Associate at Carnegie Endowment for International Peace; Mohamed Marandi, Head of American Studies Post-Grad. Program at the University of Tehran; Ali Vaez, Director of Iran Project at the International Crisis Group
British Royals Rebrand with Royal Wedding, but Critics Say White, Neoliberal Monarchy Needs to Go
Pompeo Threatens Iran With Strongest Sanctions in History, Speeding US March Toward War
Labels:
Amy Goodman,
Democracy Now!,
Iran,
Mike Pompeo,
sanctions,
USA,
war
Monday, May 21, 2018
Pompeo Lays Out US List of Demands for Iran
Labels:
Iran,
Mike Pompeo,
US
Petro-Euro? Tensions between EU & US Grow over Sanctions against Iran
Saturday, May 19, 2018
The Royals Arrive at St. George's Chapel
Imam Tawhidi Speaks with Pauline Hanson on Muslims in Australia and Those Seeking to Go There
US-North Korea Peace Talks: Trump Threatens Kim with Gaddafi’s Fate
Friday, May 18, 2018
With Friends Like Trump... What's Europe's Answer to 'America First'?
Thursday, May 17, 2018
North Korea, Cold Feet and the US Deal – BBC Newsnight
Trump’s Jerusalem Move Caters to Religious Extremists
'There Is No Opposition in Israel' as Netanyahu Massacres Gazans, Israeli Journalist Says
Wednesday, May 16, 2018
Norman Finkelstein: Outrage over Israeli Massacre Shows Power of Non-violent Palestinian Resistance
Tuesday, May 15, 2018
Arms Industry Stocks Shoot Up after Trump Withdraws from Iran Deal
Inside Story - Is India Defying Western Sanctions on Iran? (2012)
Guests: Sreeram Chaulia, Richard Weitz, Mohammad Marandi
Labels:
India,
Inside Story,
Iran,
sanctions
The Secrets Donald Trump Doesn't Want You to Know About: Business, Finance, Marketing
Rev. Barber Slams Anti-Muslim, Anti-Semitic Pastors Trump Chose to Open U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem
Monday, May 14, 2018
George Galloway Discusses Trump's Lunatic Threats To Sanction The USA's Allies
Trump is clearly setting the wheels in motion not only for the possible economic destruction a global trade wa-r with the US would be for the US economy, but also putting into place the conditions to go into total conflict with Iran at the behest of Israel and Saudi Arabia.
Where Does the Middle East Conflict Go from Here? | Inside Story
Princess Diana Biographer Weighs In On Meghan Markle
Islamophobia Inc | Al Jazeera Investigations
This investigation reveals the tactics these groups use to instigate a fear of Islam, including how they manipulate social media to create a false narrative that Muslims are trying to take over the country. Anti-Muslim messages proliferate social media with bought-in followers, fake accounts and robotic amplifiers.
The investigation also shows how these organizations try to suppress the rise of a Muslim political voice in America. It uncovers the “dark money” that has fuelled the rapid growth of Islamophobia Inc. - tens of millions of dollars, which are funnelled through secretive, anonymous donor funds. We unveil the donors of the dark money and ask; what do they ultimately hope to achieve?
Sunday, May 13, 2018
Is ISIL Expanding in Southeast Asia? | Inside Story
ISIL claimed responsibility for Sunday's attacks on three churches. Police say the suicide bombings were carried out by one family, including two children aged 9 and 12.
At least 13 people died and more than 40 wounded. ISIL has lost territory in Syria and Iraq, but it's been active in other countries. Can the group be stopped?
Presenter: Mohammed Jamjoom | Guests Rahima Abdulrahim - Executive director of the Habibie Center; Olivier Guitta - Managing Director of GlobalStrat consultancy firm; Greg Fealy - author of " Voices of Islam in Southeast Asia: A Contemporary Sourcebook
Labels:
al-Qaeda,
Asia,
Indonesia,
Inside Story,
ISIL,
Jemaah Islamiyah
Bernie Sanders Rips John Bolton, Trump over Iran
Bolton: It's 'Possible' US Would Sanction European Countries
Bolton said on CNN's "State of the Union" that he believes some European countries will end up supporting the United States despite comments from European leaders that they regret Trump's decision to withdraw.
Labels:
Europe,
Iran,
John Bolton,
nuclear deal,
sanctions
Nicola Sturgeon – Extended Interview: Brexit and the Future for Scotland (2017)
Labels:
Brexit,
Channel 4,
Nicola Sturgeon,
Scotland
Europe: Scotland's Dilemma – BBC Documentary 2017
Allan Little travels to the coast and whisky-producing glens of Moray, the part of the country which came closest to voting Leave. There, he finds out what that decision could mean for workers and business owners.
But there's a bigger question: what will it mean for the other union, that of the United Kingdom? Europe: Scotland's Dilemma asks whether Brexit could break up Britain too.
Labels:
BBC documentary,
Brexit,
EU,
Scotland,
United Kingdom
Saturday, May 12, 2018
US Political Commentator Discusses Donald Trump's Iran Nuclear Deal Decision with George Galloway
Friday, May 11, 2018
Are Iran and Israel Itching for a Fight? - BBC Newsnight
The Israeli Ambassador to the UK, Mark Regev, and the journalist and author, Azadeh Moaveni, discuss why the conflict erupted.
Labels:
BBC Newsnight,
Iran,
Israel
Are Israel and Iran Inching Closer to War? | Inside Story
Just a day after the Trump administration walked out of the Iran nuclear deal, Israel accused Iran of firing rockets on the Golan Heights, which Israel occupies. Tehran says those claims are baseless. Israel responded by striking dozens of Iranian positions in Syria.
The two sides have exchanged hostile rhetoric for years, but now there are signs of an open military conflict, putting the region on edge.
Presenter: Mohammed Jamjoom | Guests: Hamed Mousavi - Professor of Political Science at the University of Tehran and Head of the U.S. Department at the Iranian Institute for European and American studies; Robbie Sabel - Professor at Hebrew University in Jerusalem and former legal adviser to the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs; Ali Vaez - Director of the Iran project at the International Crisis Group who was part of the negotiations that led to the Iran nuclear deal
Labels:
Inside Story,
Iran,
Israel,
Syria
BBC Question Time – May 10, 2018
Panellists: Esther McVey MP (Conservative Party), Chuka Umunna MP (Labour Party), Alejandro Agag, Chloe Westley, Akala.
All rights go to the BBC and Mentorn Scotland.
Labels:
BBC,
Question Time
Thursday, May 10, 2018
Can Europe Keep Iran Nuclear Deal Alive? - BBC Newsnight
Labels:
BBC Newsnight,
Europe,
Iran,
nuclear deal
Trump Withdraws from Iran Nuclear Deal - BBC Newsnight
US Sanctions Against Iran and Its Consequences for European Allies
Labels:
Europe,
Iran,
The Real News,
US sanctions
Ayatollah Khamenei Slams US Threats
Ayatollah Khamenei said the US president is in no position to threaten Iran and that the nation is standing firm. The Leader stressed that the hostile behavior of the US president was not unexpected. He added that such a behavior existed in the era of former presidents in different forms. Ayatollah Khamenei said neither the US nor the European countries can be trusted in regards to the nuclear agreement.
Labels:
Ayatollah Khamenei,
Iran,
nuclear deal,
USA
Wednesday, May 09, 2018
Trump Pulls United States Out of Iran Nuclear Deal, Dramatically Escalating Threat of War with Iran
Labels:
Democracy Now!,
Donald Trump,
Iran,
nuclear deal,
USA
What Are the Ramifications of US Exiting Iran Nuclear Deal? | Inside Story
Trump has the backing of Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates and Israel. But not China, Russia, the UK, France or Germany...who all signed the deal and want it to survive.
So what will be the impact of Donald Trump’s decision? Will it - as feared - stoke more conflict in the Middle East.
Presenter: Mohammed Jamjoom | Guests Foad Izadi, Professor of Political Science at the University of Tehran; Reza Marashi, Research Director at the National Iranian American Council; Nicholas Fitzroy, Middle East Analyst for the Economist Intelligence
Labels:
Donald Trump,
Inside Story,
Iran,
nuclear deal,
USA
Trump Officially Breaks Iran Nuclear Deal
Tuesday, May 08, 2018
Democracy Now! Tuesday, May 08, 2018
Labels:
Democracy Now!
Dr. Mercola Interviews Dr. Robert Lustig | Full Interview
Labels:
Dr Mercola,
Dr Robert Lustig,
health,
nutrition,
sugar
Why Is Washington Re-activating Its Second Fleet? | Inside Story
The Second Fleet was disbanded in 2011 after more than six decades of service. The reason? To save money, and as part of a restructuring operation. But what does this Cold War rhetoric mean? And how will Moscow respond?
Presenter: Hoda Abdelhamid | Guests: Olivier Guitta - Managing Director of GlobalStrat; Dmitry Babich - Political analyist at Russia Profile Magazine; Lawrence Korb - Former US Assistant Secretary of Defense
Labels:
Inside Story,
Russia,
US Navy,
USA,
Washington
Monday, May 07, 2018
Boris Johnson Warns US against Ending the Iran Deal
Sunday, May 06, 2018
Are Americans Trashing the English Language? | The Economist
John Pilger Special – Beyond the Headlines on Syria, Salisbury, Yemen & North Korea
Labels:
John Pilger,
North Korea,
Salisbury,
Syria,
Yemen
Saturday, May 05, 2018
Widowmaker | TV Version
What Happened to Dubai's Princess Latifa? - BBC News
It's claimed she was snatched while trying to escape the country with the help of a former French spy and a Finnish martial arts instructor. Gabriel Gatehouse investigates.
Labels:
BBC News,
Dubai,
Princess Latifa
Friday, May 04, 2018
BBC: Question Time – May 3, 2018
Labels:
BBC,
Question Time
Thursday, May 03, 2018
Wednesday, May 02, 2018
Fmr IAEA Inspector: Netanyahu’s Cartoons about Iran’s Nuclear Program Are 'Baseless and Childish'
Tuesday, May 01, 2018
French Politicians Shift Blame for Anti-Semitism onto Muslims
Labels:
anti-Semitism,
France,
Muslims,
The Real News
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)