US Elections: Two Scenarios for Five Crises
How the outcome of the US elections will will have significant implications for five major international crises, according to analysts speaking to iMEdD just days before November 5.
US-China: The silent war on microchips
Microchips are at the core of global industry, underpinning technological innovations such as AI, factory automation, electric cars, and advanced weapon systems. Simultaneously, they lie at the heart of the US-China trade conflict—a "Cold War" dispute with significant global implications.
Special Report: US – China Trade War
In mid-May 2024, US President Joe Biden announced plans to quadruple tariffs on Chinese electric cars. This was just the latest episode in the ongoing trade war between Washington and Beijing. Through interviews with Greek and foreign experts, analyses of geopolitical balances, and examination of the truth behind the numbers, iMEdD attempts to decode what has been described as the “New Cold War.”
Special Report: US-China Trade War
US-China Trade War: Competing on the Economic Frontline with Dr. Konstantinos Tsimonis
We talked to Dr. Konstantinos Tsimonis, Senior Lecturer in Chinese Society at King's College London and a member of the Institute of International Relations. We discussed the intricate dynamics of the U.S.-China trade conflict and whether we are witnessing a new Cold War.
Explainer Video: Is famine a weapon of war?
Why are 3,558 Palestinians detained without charge?
Administrative detention has always been a standard Israeli practice as a crackdown on violence. However, the number of Palestinian detainees has increased dramatically since Israel invaded Gaza.
Both witnesses and victims: How journalists are covering the war in Gaza
Since Israel imposed a full blockade on Gaza on October 9, 2023, and restricted foreign media crews from entering, Palestinian journalists have made an essential contribution to the coverage of the conflict. They have been on the front lines, both as witnesses and victims.