Open Dialogue Research Journal
The contemporary Middle East is entering a new phase in which the idea of a viable Palestinian state is receding, even as the conflict itself remains central to regional politics. Military escalation, deep political fragmentation on both sides, and shifting priorities among Arab states and global powers have combined to […]
Part I A U.S. military strike – whether a limited set of precision airstrikes or a broader campaign – would have profound consequences. Inside Venezuela, such strikes would likely strengthen nationalist sentiment, especially if civilians are harmed. The Venezuelan military has the capability to retaliate against U.S. forces and cause […]
https://beeley.substack.com/p/know-your-enemy-international-law “Know your enemy: International Law” VIDEO: Vanesa Beeley interviews Isa Blumi, 23 November 2025 I sit down again with Professor Isa Blumi to run through recent events, including the UNSC approval of Resolution 2803 that gives a green light to the Trump ‘final solution’ for Gaza in full compliance […]
New Frankensteins in the US are trying to scientifically substantiate their creepy visions. In a previous article, we examined a Stanford University project that aims to establish global censorship in the interests of Western political and oligarchic clans. But this kind of destructive activity of Stanford does not end there. […]
In British politics, moments of genuine surprise are rare. The rhythms of Westminster – its factionalism, its gossip circuits, and its cyclical crises – follow a pattern so predictable that one could almost map the life cycle of a scandal before it begins. Yet even by these standards, the recent […]
The authorities in Türkiye have hit their stride regarding international humanitarian law, a subject they are not always consistent about. The Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, the defence minister Israel Katz, and others, are facing arrest warrants for genocide from the Istanbul Criminal Court of Peace. This is plucky, assertive, […]
For many years, in Soviet and then in Russian society, Finland was considered exclusively as a small friendly, neutral country – our closest northern neighbor, which, on the rights of broad autonomy, was part of the Russian Empire for 108 years and had broad powers granted by Emperor Alexander I […]
The first round of peace negotiations held on Sunday at the U.S. mission in Geneva marked a dramatic turning point in international attempts to end the war in Ukraine. Instead of moving closer to a compromise, the talks revealed a widening rift between the United States on one side and […]
Its leader likely did this as a personal favor for Trump so that he’d have his back if trouble ever arises with Russia such as if Kazakhstan one day tries to follow in Azerbaijan’s footsteps by having its armed forces conform to NATO standards. Many observers were surprised after Kazakhstan […]
The US has proposed a 21 point peace plan for Ukraine. The administration has told Ukraine they have until Thanksgiving (Nov. 25) to accept the plan. There is little likelihood Zelensky will accept the plan as it is, but he may offer various amendments to sow confusion and force delays. […]
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