Global violence today is metastasizing, not contained; over 180,000 violent events are reported globally, signaling a world in which conflict has become a baseline condition rather than an exception. Yet the UN system and democracies appear increasingly paralyzed—trapped in vetoes, geopolitical rivalries, and hollow declarations—offering gestures of concern instead of enforcing accountability, which is desperately needed.
I recently spoke with Dimitris Eleas, a political scientist, writer, and independent researcher, on my podcast, discussing the human impact of global wars and violence. As Dimitris poignantly observes, the poor, the children, and women are those who suffer the most.
Listen to this and more in my latest podcast episode; link in bio.
Human rights groups warn that deporting people to countries experiencing armed conflict violates international law and fundamental humanitarian protections. As the war in Ukraine continues, governments should prioritize human dignity and civilian protection instead of facilitating removals that could place vulnerable people directly in danger.
Today’s podcast guest is Dimitris Eleas, a political scientist, writer, and independent researcher. His work explores the role of personality in the social-historical, philosophy, global politics, antisemitism, and modern history, with a particular focus on the Holocaust.
In this episode, we discuss the repercussions of the October 7 attack on Israel and Israel’s retaliation, the rise of antisemitism, and the Israel-Iran war.
Listen now; link in bio.
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Dimitris Eleas is a New York City–based political scientist, writer, and independent researcher. His work explores the role of personality in the social-historical, philosophy, global politics, antisemitism, and modern history, with a particular focus on the Holocaust.
He has written a plethora of articles, and his writing has appeared several times in the letters sections of the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and Washington Post.
Dimitris Eleas supports the democratic ideals of Israel and the Jewish people. He believes in civil liberties, and that all people deserve a decent income, quality food, clean water and air, and equal human rights. He strongly opposes wars, because in the end it is always the poor, their children, and the workers who pay the price of every war.
He has published several books in Athens, and is the author of the novel-essay When Shakespeare Was Lost, 1585–1592, published in 2025 by Govostis Publishers (Est. 1926).
He is currently developing his long-term project, the novel-essay The Black Birds of Warsaw.
Two Rwandan journalists are facing prosecution after reporting on Kwa Kabuga, a detention center in Kigali where human rights organizations have documented arbitrary detention and serious abuse. Augustin Nsanzimana and Emmanuel Niyonshuti were arrested shortly after publishing a video alleging detainee death at the facility and are now being held in pre-trial detention. Their case raises serious concerns about press freedom and freedom of expression in Rwanda, where journalists, commentators, and opposition voices continue to face intimidation, prosecution, and imprisonment for reporting on issues of public interest. A society cannot hold institutions accountable when those who investigate alleged abuses are silenced. Reporting on human rights concerns should be protected, not punished. Authorities should ensure due process, respect freedom of expression, and release all those detained solely for peacefully exercising their fundamental rights.
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Freedom of expression, peaceful assembly, and civic activism are facing growing restrictions across Europe. Human rights groups, UN experts, and the Council of Europe have raised concerns over measures that have led to the arrest, prosecution, and criminalization of peaceful protesters, climate activists, migrant rights defenders, and pro-Palestinian demonstrators. From the United Kingdom to Germany, France, Greece, and Italy, governments are increasingly imposing restrictions that risk undermining democratic participation and civic space. The ability to protest, organize, and challenge government policies is a cornerstone of any democracy. As civic freedoms come under pressure worldwide, European states must uphold their commitments to human rights and ensure that freedom of expression, assembly, and association remain protected for all.
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In a significant victory for human rights and the rule of law, Hungarian prosecutors have dropped charges against Budapest Mayor Gergely Karácsony and activist Géza Buzás-Hábel for their roles in organizing Pride events. The charges were based on controversial anti-LGBT legislation enacted under the previous government and justified under the guise of “child protection. “The decision follows a landmark ruling by the European Court of Justice, which found Hungary’s 2021 anti-LGBT law incompatible with EU law. As Pride Month begins, this development sends a powerful message that freedom of assembly, equality, and the rights of LGBT people must be protected. It also marks an important step toward restoring democratic norms and civic freedoms in Hungary.
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Thanks to the heartless Trump, children in Cuba are dying because hospitals cannot access essential medicines and medical supplies, according to a warning from UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk. As sanctions and fuel restrictions tighten under the Trump administration, the humanitarian situation on the island continues to deteriorate. Infant mortality has reportedly doubled, childhood cancer survival rates have fallen significantly, and access to life-saving medicines has dropped to critically low levels. Families are enduring prolonged blackouts, food shortages, and growing barriers to healthcare. No child should lose their life because medicine is unavailable. Political disputes must never come at the expense of basic human rights and human dignity. Why is the Secretary of State Marco Rubio silent about this travesty? He must act now to ensure that Cuban civilians, especially children, are protected from policies that cause horrific, widespread humanitarian suffering.
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