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Putin has threatened to use nuclear weapons many times, but it's always a bluff. He has nothing to gain from nuclear war, he has everything to lose. When his empty threats make us back down, he escalates anyway. Every time. That's the reality of de-escalation. BBC HARDtalk

‘Universities are exploding, in part because they’ve never made clear boundaries before’

American social psychologist Jonathan Haidt addresses protests against the war in Gaza that are engulfing US campuses

'Let's take the phone away...let's give them back a normal human childhood’

American social psychologist Jonathan Haidt sounds alarm over damage he says smartphones and social media are doing to children's mental health.

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Are you concerned about how we’re raising the next generation of young adults? Jonathan Haidt is. Try to watch or listen… BBC HARDtalk

Great to know you’re listening Selvyn, thanks!

“A novel… is the only place, I think, in the human world, where two strangers can meet on terms of absolute intimacy” – Paul Auster

The great American writer, who died this week, on the enduring power and beauty of literature

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It was a joy to interview Paul Auster. And to read his work. RIP

Stephen Sackur spoke to #PaulAuster in 2021 for BBC HARDtalk

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This is a great interview. Stephen Sackur is a strong interviewer - President Ali responded clearly to the positions put to him. Impressive stuff.

“If [Israel] continues on the path… this will be the end of the Zionist dream”

Former Israeli security chief Ami Ayalon says that only a two-state solution can safeguard the dream of “Israel as a Jewish democracy”

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“The war against terror is a war against an idea. And there is no way to destroy or to defeat an idea by the use of military power” – Ami Ayalon

Former Israeli intelligence chief says while Israel might be winning on the battlefield, it is failing to defeat Hamas’s ideology

Top journalist falls in love with Leeds United. A story to warm any heart…💙💛

If you are a #lawyer , if you are interested in the #ICJ (Int’l Court of Justice) and interested in #Israel possible #genicide ruling this is a MUST see interview on #BBC #HARDTALK #iPlayer Stephen Sackur #WorldNews #BBC NEWS # #News #JoanDonoghue

“We do not deserve to be a bargaining card.”

Amin Salam, Lebanon’s Economy Minister, says his country has earned the right to be more peaceful and stable.

BBC HARDtalk asks what the government is doing to prevent further escalation in the region

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Merci Valentin!

Did the International Court of Justice’s order on the conflict in Gaza change anything on the ground?

Our exclusive interview with Judge Joan Donoghue, former president of the court, is available here

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“We are officially in a state of war”

Lebanon’s economy minister Amin Salam warns the conflict between the Iran-backed militia Hezbollah and Israel has already escalated dangerously

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It was such a pleasure Eddie, thanks! Eddie Marsan BBC HARDtalk

“Our goal is not to start a full war but at the same time we need to find the smart way to act to what happened here” – Danny Danon

Israel’s former UN ambassador says his country will “make sure the leaders of Iran will think very carefully next time”

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