Turkey’s relationships with the US, NATO and EU are in jeopardy. A trade war and diplomatic sanctions from Washington are merely the latest signs that Europe’s only Muslim power is about to realign itself with Russia. VIDEO SCRIPT: Two preachers, a missile and a diplomatic wedding. Is NATO’s only Muslim member about to go toContinue reading “Runaway Turkey”
Category Archives: Foreign Affairs
Migration Crisis
As President Trump puts children into cages and Italy refuses to allow refugee boats into its ports, how should western democracies respond to the growing migration crisis? VIDEO SCRIPT: America puts traumatised children into cages. Italy: happy to leave refugees stranded at sea. The migration crisis exposing our worst instincts. Hi, I’m Leon Hawthorne. EuropeanContinue reading “Migration Crisis”
False Flags?
Are Russia and Syria really to blame for recent chemical and biological attacks, or could they be being framed? Senior figures from the military and intelligence community warn us to beware “false flags”. VIDEO SCRIPT: Justified military action or was there dirty tricks? Should we believe what they tell us? Or beware false flags? Hi,Continue reading “False Flags?”
Trump: Best and Worst
Sex scandals, political corruption and policy confusion – the hallmarks of the Trump White House. But the odds are even whether this presidency will bring about world peace, or end in impeachment. VIDEO SCRIPT: The president and the porn star. The dotard and Little Rocket Man. Trump – at his best and worst. Hi, I’mContinue reading “Trump: Best and Worst”
Wanted in the USA
Just EIGHT American citizens have been extradited to the UK in the past 10 years, according to a Freedom of Information disclosure. Meantime, the US continues to demand the UK sends criminal suspects over there. Why does the UK accept such a biassed extradition treaty? VIDEO SCRIPT: Wanted in the USA. New figures reveal aContinue reading “Wanted in the USA”
Extraordinary Rendition
MI5, MI6 and the whole British Government’s on trial for kidnap and torture. Abdel-Hakim Belhaj was delivered to Libya’s Colonel Gaddafi as a favour by the Blair administration. Now, Whitehall wants the trial to happen in a secret court in London, behind closed doors. VIDEO SCRIPT: Jack Straw, Foreign Secretary (2001-06): “Justice is the startingContinue reading “Extraordinary Rendition”
Cyber Threat
How prepared are you for a cyber attack? Experts warn Britain faces a heightened threat from hostile governments, terrorists and criminals. VIDEO SCRIPT: Forget about missiles and fighter jets, the next wars will be fought online. How prepared are you for a cyber attack? Hi, I’m Leon Hawthorne. Governments around the world are beefing upContinue reading “Cyber Threat”
Extradition
British citizens are being extradited to foreign countries when the evidence against them is not sufficient to bring charges in the UK. So, should we change our extradition laws? VIDEO SCRIPT: Extraditing Britons to foreign prisons. To face rough justice. Why is it so easy? Hi. I’m Leon Hawthorne. Extradition isn’t working, so why isContinue reading “Extradition”
Iran versus America
President Trump pulls the plug on the Iran Nuclear Deal and threatens economic sanctions. But is it time for the US to acknowledge its own violent meddling in Iranian politics and try to build better diplomatic relations? VIDEO SCRIPT: Trump challenges the Iran nuclear deal. Claiming Iran’s government sponsors world terrorism. But is it timeContinue reading “Iran versus America”
Independence Daze
Catalonia and Kurdistan are on the verge of independence. So, why are western governments standing in the way? If not through peaceful referenda, will these two peoples have to fight for statehood? VIDEO SCRIPT: Catalonia, Kurdistan… the latest nations seeking independence. So, why are western governments standing in the way? After a weekend of policeContinue reading “Independence Daze”
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