Just Another World Historic Event: Kalam Digest 29
Kalam13 Mai 2025

Just Another World Historic Event: Kalam Digest 29

On this week's news summary, Samuel and Edgar discuss the world historic decision made at last weeks PKK congress, and what it will mean for the Middle East. Also: The relentless killing and starving of Gaza shows no sign of letting up, but the souring relationship between Netanyahu and Trump does not bode well for Israels hopes for regional domination. How will Israel survive a multi-polar world order?


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