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Neve Gordon

Neve Gordon

Professor of International Law, Queen Mary University of London
Professor Neve Gordon’s research focuses on international law, human rights, the ethics of violence, the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and political theory. His first book, Israel’s Occupation, was published in 2008 by the University of California Press, while his second book, The Human Right to Dominate (written with Nicola Perugini) was published in 2015 by Oxford University Press. Gordon has edited two volumes, one on torture in Israel (with Ruchama Marton) and the other on marginalized perspectives on human rights. He is currently working on a new book project dealing with the history and politics of human shields. Gordon has been a member at the Institute for Advanced Study at Princeton, and a visiting scholar at the University of California, Berkeley, Brown University, the University of Michigan, and SOAS.

It's no wonder the military likes violent video games – they can help train civilians to become warriors

Aug 15, 2019 17:42 pm UTC| Insights & Views

Following the recent massacres in El Paso, Texas and Dayton, Ohio, the bestselling author Keith Boykin tweeted: Trump is on TV blaming the Internet, social media, video games and mental health for the mass shootings....

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Economy

Impact of Iran-Israel conflict on Stocks, Gold and Bitcoin

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Japan Posts 7.7% Growth in Machinery Orders

In a striking development that looks set to invigorate Japans economic prospects, a key gauge of capital spending in the country has seen its most significant jump in over a year. According to Cabinet Office data released...

How cuts to marginal income tax could boost the UK’s stagnant economic growth

The British prime minister recently claimed the UK economy has turned a corner. Rishi Sunak said inflation figures were encouraging, and proclaimed that 2024 would be the year Britain bounces back. According to his...

A sustainable future begins at ground level

In 2015, the United Nations adopted the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as a call to action in global partnership. By 2023 it appears that our progress has been far from satisfactory in achieving these...

Digital trade protocol for Africa: why it matters, what’s in it and what’s still missing

In February 2024, African heads of states adopted a draft protocol to regulate digital trade within the continent. This significant yet challenging course for Africas digital economy fits into the broader trade agreement,...

Politics

Nvidia RTX 4090D Embroiled in US-China Tech Rivalry; South Korea Navigates Chip Export Dilemma

The U.S. government has tightened export restrictions on high-performance semiconductor chips to China, including the Nvidia RTX 4090D, and is urging South Korea to enforce similar curbs, marking a significant escalation...

Canada needs a national strategy for homeless refugee claimants

One year after the federal government closed Roxham Road, refugee claims in Canada continue to increase: there were 143,785 in 2023 compared to 91,730 in 2022. The surprise announcement in March 2023 to modify Canadas...

Who will Trump pick as his running mate?

Being second in line for leadership of the most powerful country in the world is not an easy job. But for Mike Pence, vice president under Donald Trump, things were even harder than usual. As insurrectionists descended...

US and Japan Boost AI, Semiconductor Alliance; EU Eyes Reduction in China Dependence

Japan and the United States are poised to deepen ties in the high-tech sector, signaling a strategic move to enhance their global partnership with a focus on artificial intelligence and semiconductor...

US Finalizes Ban List for Chinese Chipmakers; Boosts Mexico Semiconductor Ties

The United States is finalizing a list of Chinese chip factories banned from receiving vital technology, aiming to curb Beijings tech advancements amid national security concerns. Concurrently, a US-Mexico semiconductor...

Science

If life exists on Jupiter’s moon Europa, scientists might soon be able to detect it

Europa is one of the largest of more than 90 moons in orbit around the planet Jupiter. It is also one of the best places to look for alien life. Often termed an ocean world by scientists, observations to date strongly...

Exploding stars are rare but emit torrents of radiation − if one happened close enough to Earth, it could threaten life on the planet

Stars like the Sun are remarkably constant. They vary in brightness by only 0.1% over years and decades, thanks to the fusion of hydrogen into helium that powers them. This process will keep the Sun shining steadily for...

An eclipse for everyone – how visually impaired students can ‘get a feel for’ eclipses

Many people in the U.S. will have an opportunity to witness nearly four minutes of a total solar eclipse on Monday, April 8, 2024, as it moves from southern Texas to Maine. But in the U.S., over 7 million people are blind...

How do airplanes fly? An aerospace engineer explains the physics of flight

Airplane flight is one of the most significant technological achievements of the 20th century. The invention of the airplane allows people to travel from one side of the planet to the other in less than a day, compared...

The mystery of consciousness shows there may be a limit to what science alone can achieve

The progress of science in the last 400 years is mind-blowing. Who would have thought wed be able to trace the history of our universe to its origins 14 billion years ago? Science has increased the length and the quality...

Technology

Geopolitical Tensions Trigger Crypto Market Crash; Bitcoin, Ether Prices Tumble

Following reports of Israeli missile strikes on Iranian targets and retaliatory drone attacks by Iran on Israel, major cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin and Ether, have seen sharp declines. Bitcoin dropped 2.64% to...

Apple Pulls WhatsApp, Threads from China Store; US Moves to Force TikTok Sale

Apple has removed WhatsApp and Threads from its China App Store following government orders, amid escalating tensions over app security. Concurrently, US Congress advances legislation requiring TikToks Chinese owner,...

Bitcoin Holders Transfer $1.7 Billion to Accumulation Wallets Amid Price Drop

In a bold display of confidence, Bitcoin investors moved a record $1.7 billion into accumulation wallets as the cryptocurrencys price dipped below $63,000 on April 16, highlighting a surge in buying during the market...

TSMC to Hike Prices for Chips Made Outside Taiwan, Impacting Global Device Costs

TSMC, the worlds leading chipmaker, announced that chips manufactured outside of Taiwan, such as those from its new Arizona plant, will cost more. This move could lead to higher prices for consumer electronics...

Canada Set to Enforce OECD Crypto Tax Standards by 2026

Canada has announced plans to adopt the OECDs Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework (CARF) by 2026, aligning with global efforts to standardize cryptocurrency taxation. The move aims to enhance transparency and regulatory...

Digital Currency

Shibarium Soars 160% as Key Metric Rebounds, Signaling Recovery

Robotic Baristas Serve Coffee and Crypto at Dubai's Token2049 Event

Shiba Inu Team Member Sounds Alarm, Calls for Immediate Action Against Scams

Law

Senators Push for Stablecoin Regulation to Protect US Dollar Dominance

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman Pushes for AI Policy on Capitol Hill Visit After Middle East Tour

Lawsuit Against Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley Over Archegos Collapse Dismissed by US Judge

Life

Finland is the happiest country in the world – but our research suggests the rankings are wealth and status-oriented

Food prices will climb everywhere as temperatures rise due to climate change – new research

‘The ghost has taken the spirit of the Moon’: how Torres Strait Islanders predict eclipses

Nature

How do halibut migrate? Clues are in their ear bones

Climate change is warping the seasons

Frozen in time: old paintings and new photographs reveal some NZ glaciers may soon be extinct

Sports

Adidas Unveils Innovative Team Kits for Paris 2024 Olympics and Paralympics

PUMA and BMW MMS Launch Vibrant Crews Go Summer Collection

PUMA and Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team Launch Crews Go Summer Collection

Technical Analysis

FxWirePro: GBP/ AUD gently bid,a close above a key level needed to tighten grip

FxWirePro: GBP/NZD beginning to trend higher but hurdle ahead

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