Join Professor Jeffrey Sachs and historian Ilan Pappè for a thought-provoking conversation on one of the most enduring and contentious issues of our time: the Israel-Palestine conflict. Drawing on two powerful new books—Lobbying for Zionism on Both Sides of the Atlantic and A Very Short History of the Israel-Palestine Conflict, this episode traces the historical, political, and ideological forces that have shaped over a century of conflict, shedding light on how history is written, who shapes it, and how it continues to impact lives today.
Together, they explore how lobbying networks in the U.S. and Europe have influenced foreign policy, public opinion, and the international response to the conflict. The conversation delves into the roots of Zionism, British colonial legacies, the role of American political institutions, and the shifting narratives in both Western and Middle Eastern contexts. This episode challenges listeners to examine the dynamics of power, advocacy, and historical memory, while asking what a just and sustainable peace might look like.
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