Opinions #22/24

Deaf to all advice, warnings, and threats, Netanyahu continues to pursue his strategy. Scorched earth in the disputed territories, as Palestinian citizens pay an impressive price for the hunt for Hamas terrorists unleashed by the Israeli army after the October 7 security debacle. A stubbornness that has many personal and national explanations, but which is driving the Prime Minister and his country into an unprecedented state of isolation. This is evidenced by the leading American newspapers. Which is a warning for the head of the Jewish state, as well as his ally in the White House. For Biden, attacking the Hague Criminal Court accusing Netanyahu of crimes against humanity means eliminating the remaining credibility of the United States on universal rights. A weakness that contrasts with the rise of the great Asian powers. In his essay, Ambassador Daniele Mancini scrutinizes every element of Indian reality. From soft power to an economic might, destined to surpass the German economy within five years.

In another BRICS country, Brazil, it is the contrast between indigenous motivations and the predatory economics of gold miners that brings the very fragile Amazon ecosystem to the forefront. At stake, writes Francisco Borba Ribeiro Neto in his analysis, are the interests of the few and the tragedies of the majority.

Alessandro Cassieri
Editor-in-chief