Tariq Ali on U.S. & U.K. Arming Israel's War on Gaza, Pakistan Protests & Macron's Shift Right

We speak to acclaimed historian, activist and filmmaker Tariq Ali about Western governments' support for Israel's war on Gaza and popular protest in support of Palestine, which Ali calls the "biggest divide we've seen in politics almost since the Vietnam War." He argues that this division is "challenging the very nature of democracy" and the international rule of law. Ali also shares his analysis of South Asian politics — in Pakistan, where former Prime Minister Imran Khan has accused the United States of engineering his ouster, and in Bangladesh, where a student-led uprising recently toppled the authoritarian regime of its former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. Finally, we cover developments in Europe. In France, President Emmanuel Macron has appointed conservative leader Michel Barnier as prime minister, despite the electoral gains of the country's left-wing coalition. This comes as far-right and anti-migrant sentiment spreads throughout the Global North.

[rajasekhare]

Release imran khan from illegal detention.

[ernestmostly]

When Tariq Ali speaks, everybody should listen.

[eogbcqd]

It's about Aipac money root to all evil

[sawyer]

Tariq Ali is a great guest to have on. More. Invite him again and again.

[kevintownsend]

Mr Ali is absolutely brilliant and speaks nothing but the truth.

[noorpath]

ISRAELI enjoy universal healthcare coverage AMERICANS do not. who needs most to keep their TAX money for internal needs?.

[MichaelCarmichael]

Please, invite Tariq Ali to appear more frequently! Tariq possesses a goldmine of information, insight and in-depth knowledge of foreign affairs.

[MaryLou]

Thanks from Germany for having Tariq Ali on your show. ❤In better times he wrote here for Newspapers.

[ryansamuels]

United States was never a democracy please stop validating this fallacy

[noorpath]

3 million Palestinians trees, mostly olive and citrus trees, were uprooted by Israeli forces between 2000 and 2012. (This is parts of an article, please copy, paste the comment & google for full article).

[Patricia-swek]

End Occupation, End Apartheid, Freedom Justice Equality for the indigenous people of Palestine

[darwin]

Such fascinating analysis from Tariq. Thank you

[emiliobello]

Bangladesh has now gained more attention

Gone through a lot in 2024 alone with a scorching heatwave and protests and floods

In memory of the people killed in all of these. May Allah guide them (from a Catholic in Maryland)

[jayron]

Amy... Please interview Dr. Jill Stein and Butch Ware.
Two powerful voices for peace.

[SajidKhan-jgbk]

British Imperialism in evil action!😡😡😡

[maryedelen]

I don't understand why the US continues to support Israel and the War.

[janellis]

The criminal leaders in the US and UK should all be in jail not in power!!!

[SeveredHeads]

Excellent interview...thankyou DN! for another calm..measured & clear delivery of important information this time by the wonderful Tariq Ali ❤

[kimharris]

Tariq, thank you for your answer to our question posed you just now. It was asked prematurely!

[Baci]

The best straight news show today! Thanks you DN!