Miro Vanadze: “Russia is afraid of the truth. That is why they hate independent journalists.”
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Everywhere Insiders 55: Iran, Russia, Israel, Ebola, and Europe’s Security Failures
How does Irina Tsukerman assess Iran’s Strait of Hormuz pressure, Russia’s escalation rhetoric, Israel’s political crisis, the DRC Ebola outbreak, and Europe’s migration-security failures?
“The goal should not be collective punishment. It should be precision.”
Mark McNamee on Ukraine’s Drone Procurement and Battlefield Adaptation
How is Ukraine’s “Amazon for drones” reshaping battlefield procurement, military innovation, and modern warfare?
“Again, you get remarkable innovation, it is turned around quickly, produced at scale, and then it is on the battlefield having a huge effect.”
Everywhere Insiders 54: Iran, NATO, Israel, Russia, Obama, and AI
How does Irina Tsukerman assess the fragile U.S.-Iran memorandum, NATO tensions, Israel-U.S. relations, Russia diplomacy, Obama symbolism, and AI social norms?
“Love is what you do, not what you say.”
Sergiy Tomilenko on Journalist Safety, Drones, and Press Freedom in Ukraine
How has drone warfare changed journalist safety and press freedom in Ukraine?
“We appreciate that Canadian journalists support our demand that Russia free every journalist, because journalism is not a crime.”
This Gay Week 26: Pride Backlash and LGBTQ Solidarity
Why does Karel Bouley argue that LGBTQ solidarity matters amid global Pride backlash?
“You do not have to understand me. Just do not discriminate.”
Media Censorship and the Truth: How to Expose Systemic Crimes Against Children
How can international cooperation protect children’s rights and expose systemic institutional abuse?
“Rights do not enforce themselves. They need advocacy. They require lawyers and researchers. They need responsive journalists.”
Olena Rozvadovska on Protecting Ukrainian Children in War
How does Olena Rozvadovska help Ukrainian children recover from war trauma?
“Every child wants to be a child, no matter what is happening outside.”
This Gay Week 25: Pride Month Backlash
Why does Pride Month remain essential as anti-LGBTQ outrage, Pride flag bans, and trans rights battles intensify?
“We respond to homophobia, hatred, and even violence by building stronger communities rather than seeking revenge.”
Ukrainian Diaspora, Business, and Culture: Elena Sabry on Support, Essential Work, and Rebuilding Ukraine
How can the Ukrainian diaspora support Ukraine through culture, business, aid, and reconstruction?
“Ukraine can restart its economy much faster with transparent taxation, clear investor rules, and a stable investment climate. I believe this strongly.”
Everywhere Insiders 53: Trump, Ukraine, Iran, Riots, and Authoritarian Fear
How does Irina Tsukerman analyze Trump’s foreign policy, Ukraine’s war, migrant riots, and authoritarian alliances?
“Our enemies are motivated by different things… not only those values, and in some cases barely even those values.”
This Gay Week 24: Pride, War, and LGBTQ Rights
Why does Pride Month remain politically vital amid anti-LGBTQ laws, transgender military restrictions, and global rights struggles?
“That is why we still need Pride Month. That is why it is still going on.”
AI, Partnership Systems, and Human Care
How can artificial intelligence be designed for partnership rather than domination?
“AI can be used against us if it is designed and trained for domination, and it can be used to help us if it is designed and trained for partnership.” — Riane Eisler
Mike Wilson on Ukraine’s Morale, Drones, Leadership, and Kyiv’s Western Saloon
How does Mike Wilson explain Ukraine’s battlefield resilience, wartime innovation, and community healing through Kyiv’s Western Saloon?
“Words alone accomplish very little. What matters is action.”
Oleksandr Volkov on Swiss Neutrality, Ukraine, Sanctions, and Russian Propaganda
How does Oleksandr Volkov explain Swiss neutrality, Ukraine advocacy, Russian propaganda, and Switzerland’s sanctions debate after Russia’s invasion?
“Switzerland cannot be neutral between aggression and self-defence.”
Vlad Tuzov on Ukrainian Art, Wartime Kyiv, and Cultural Resistance
How does Vlad Tuzov position Ukrainian art as a living system of continuity, colour, memory, market resilience, and resistance during wartime?
“For us, normality means the continuity of creation. We refuse to put life on pause, and this is our main act of resistance.”