iGlobenews Pods

iGlobenews

In a world polarized by 'fake news', iGlobenews sets out to provide an independent online news platform that offers expert views, interviews and analysis of major stories affecting our world today. We aim to understand the complex and more comprehensive framework of current topics and key events, to offer new insights and stimulate discussion across political spectrums. Our team has lined up interesting interviews with policymakers and experts in the areas of politics, science, academia, business and entrepreneurship. iGlobenews Pods will also provide some of our feature articles in an audio format, so that you can keep up to date on our latest stories while on the go. "iGlobenews brings global views." Listen and subscribe to keep up to date on our latest Pods.

  1. Jun 5 ·  Bonus

    iGlobeViews Episode 12: The Future of the Greater Middle East: Türkiye, Iran or Israel?

    iGlobeViews Episode 12 (4 June 2026): iGlobenews (www.iglobenews.org) Editor-in-Chief, Diana Mautner Markhof, discusses with top China expert Professor Susanne Weigelin-Schwiedrzik the future security architecture of the Greater Middle East. Will President Trump be able to shut down Israel's war in Lebanon? Will Israel achieve its goal of a Greater Israel? Will Türkiye play an even more important role? Ankara is hosting the NATO Summit in July 2026, an opportunity? What role are the Kurds playing? A secret plot now uncovered shows how Israel wanted to deploy the Kurds to overthrow Iran's leader? Are the Abraham Accords gone for good? Why is the US considering an even closer military cooperation with Israel? Implications for the Cairo Teheran rapprochement? As we navigate the complexities of the Middle East, the current geopolitical landscape presents numerous challenges. Who will get the upper hand in the Middle East. Major countries like Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Egypt are already positioning themselves for a post-Iran war era. As tensions rise, it's crucial to understand the motivations of all players involved. Who will be among the winners and who will be on the losing side? Who will get the biggest slice of the cake? Tune is to our podcast to get deep analysis and engaging discussion. #iglobenews #greaterisrael #türkiye #iranwar #abrahamaccords #usisrael #pentagonbudet #kurds Support independent media by forwarding, following and liking our podcasts. You can listen to all our content on your favorite podcast channels as well. www.iglobenews.org

    1h 26m
  2. Episode 123: Somaliland Remains part of Somalia despite Israel’s Recognition

    May 26

    Episode 123: Somaliland Remains part of Somalia despite Israel’s Recognition

    Israel’s recognition of Somaliland has been described as a historic breakthrough. On 26 December 2025, Israel became the first country to formally recognise Somaliland as an independent and sovereign state, opening the door to cooperation in areas such as agriculture, health and technology. But the deeper issue is not only what Israel and Somaliland may have agreed behind closed doors. Former Somaliland president Muse Bihi Abdi has called for transparency over any deal, arguing that the public has a right to know whether such commitments align with Somaliland’s constitutional and religious principles. That concern is legitimate. Yet the larger constraint lies elsewhere. Somaliland has functioned as a de facto state since 1991, with its own institutions, political system and relative stability. Still, it remains unrecognised by the African Union, the United Nations and almost all states. Somalia condemned Israel’s move as an attack on its sovereignty, while the AU reaffirmed that Somaliland remains part of the Federal Republic of Somalia. The dispute reflects a central principle of African regional order: the preservation of inherited borders. For the AU, recognising Somaliland is not only about Somaliland itself. It is also about what such recognition could mean for other territorial disputes across the continent. Israel’s decision is strategically important. Somaliland’s position near the Gulf of Aden and key maritime routes makes it geopolitically valuable, especially amid insecurity in the Red Sea region. But strategy does not settle sovereignty. The case shows the limits of unilateral recognition. Without broader regional consensus, Israel’s move remains symbolically powerful but politically limited. Read the full Article on iGlobenews.org

    9 min

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In a world polarized by 'fake news', iGlobenews sets out to provide an independent online news platform that offers expert views, interviews and analysis of major stories affecting our world today. We aim to understand the complex and more comprehensive framework of current topics and key events, to offer new insights and stimulate discussion across political spectrums. Our team has lined up interesting interviews with policymakers and experts in the areas of politics, science, academia, business and entrepreneurship. iGlobenews Pods will also provide some of our feature articles in an audio format, so that you can keep up to date on our latest stories while on the go. "iGlobenews brings global views." Listen and subscribe to keep up to date on our latest Pods.