Coffee Break - LA7

Partecipazione al programma Coffee Break su LA7 con Andrea Pancani per analisi e dibattito su temi di attualità internazionale e Medio Oriente.

Will Italy succeed in becoming an energy distribution hub from North Africa to Europe?

TV interview with Gaja Pellegrini Bettoli (Journalist) and Dr. Reda El Shekandali (Professor of Economics at the Tunisian University) on Asharq News

La guerra, il contesto, i rischi di allargamento

Dialogo con Alessandro Baracchini su RaiNews24 per chiarire la cornice del conflitto Gaza-Israele e i pericoli che si allarghi con il coinvolgimento di Hezbollah e Iran.

'The Taliban are playing with us and the world is just watching': The dashed and disappearing dreams of Afghan women

The New Arab spoke to Mahbouba Seraj about the study ban for women issued by the Taliban, the reasons that brought it about – which go beyond their religious extremism – and the devastating state of living conditions most Afghans face today.

Elezioni di Midterm USA

Analisi delle elezioni di metà mandato negli Stati Uniti su La7. Eclatante risvolto durante lo svolgimento del voto e limitazioni all'accesso al voto in molti Stati.

"Loss and Damage" e il confronto alla Cop27. Il punto dell'amb. Pontecorvo

Dalla proposta su "loss e damage" ai carbon credits lanciati da John Kerry, fino alle frasi di Macron che invita Stati Uniti e Cina a fare di più per combattere il cambiamento climatico.

La fuga degli inserzionisti da Twitter spiegata dal prof. Benton

Musk minaccia ritorsioni contro le aziende che hanno interrotto le loro campagne pubblicitarie sulla piattaforma. Ma uno studio della Montclair State University, commentato con Formiche.net dal suo autore, dimostra che l'hate speech sulla piattaforma si è impennato da quando il miliardario ne ha preso il controllo. E anche i 3.700 licenziamenti hanno un peso su queste decisioni

Meloni affidabile, ma negli Usa si teme per il sostegno all'Ucraina. Parla Tucker (NYU)

Gli Stati Uniti non nutrono dubbi sul sostegno di Giorgia Meloni per l'Ucraina, ci si chiede piuttosto se sarà in grado di continuare a imporre tale posizione ai suoi alleati di centrodestra. Il professore della New York University, Joshua A. Tucker, direttore del Jordan Center for Social Media and Politics, nonché editore del Monkey Cage per il Washington Post, spiega a Formiche.net cosa preoccupa i policy-maker oltreoceano

Se l'Europa soffre, gli Usa non stanno a guardare. L'intervento di Clarke (Amcham)

Una recessione in Europa – il più importante partner commerciale degli Stati Uniti – si ripercuoterebbe anche sul mercato americano. Per questo l'amministrazione Biden dovrebbe investire nel sostegno economico e soprattutto energetico del Vecchio Continente. Il monito della ceo della US Chamber of Commerce, Suzanne Clarke

Sul Pnrr si gioca la credibilità finanziaria dell'Italia. Parla Moschella (Chatham House)

Manuela Moschella, professoressa di Politica Economica Internazionale alla Scuola Normale Superiore, Associate Fellow per Chatham house, parla con Formiche.net di come il governo Meloni è visto all'estero. "Ha confermato la sua ferma postura atlantista. Dubbi da parte Ue? L'Italia è una democrazia compiuta, non siamo un 'vigilato internazionale', tocca all'opposizione fare il suo mestiere. La sfiducia dei mercati viene da lontano, non dipende da questo esecutivo"

Meloni? Dall'Ue il beneficio del dubbio. Parla Lété (Gmf)

Bruxelles, pur nutrendo ancora qualche riserbo, confida nella continuità della linea politica del governo Meloni per i dossier Ucraina e crisi energetica. L'Italia e l'Europa hanno bisogno l'una dell'altra, spiega Bruno Lété, senior fellow del German Marshall Fund a Bruxelles

The Far-Right Wins Italian Elections

The far-right achieved a new breakthrough in Europe with Giorgia Meloni's victory as leader of the Brothers of Italy party in Rome's legislative elections, sparking mixed reactions and questions about the future of EU relations.

Can the polls predicting a nationalist right-wing victory in the Italian elections be trusted?

Interview with Gaja Pellegrini from Rome analyzing the Italian elections expected to bring the most right-wing government since WWII, with Giorgia Meloni poised to become Italy's first female prime minister.

Esplosione a Beirut: Analisi e conseguenze

Elezioni USA: Verso le elezioni di Midterm

Southern Afghanistan Farming Industry Crushed by Years of War, Drought

Farmers in Kandahar's Arghandab district say years of war, drought, and a lack of market access have wreaked havoc on their farms and livelihoods.

Afghan Civilians Fear Continuation of Violence as IS Mounts Attacks

Since the Taliban took over Afghanistan in August, attacks by the Islamic State affiliate have stepped up – especially in the country's eastern Nangarhar province. Civilians in the region say they fear the threat of violence posed by the group known as the Islamic State-Khorasan, or IS-K.

'Every anguish passes except the anguish of hunger': Afghans on the brink of poverty and malnutrition as bleak winter begins

With Afghanistan in a dire economic predicament, the Taliban have thus far failed to provide adequate solutions to shore up public services. This has meant that more and more Afghans now face poverty, destitution and illness as winter draws closer.

Manifestazione delle donne a Kabul contro i Talebani

From 'Lollars' to Default: Lebanon's Financial Crisis

The Beirut port blast that claimed 178 lives, left over 6,500 injured and 300,000 homeless last August –the largest non-nuclear deflagration in history- was an avoidable tragedy.

Israel Torn From Within

After the ceasefire

Intervista al Centro Studi Americani

Intervista video sulla politica estera statunitense e le dinamiche geopolitiche in Medio Oriente. Analisi approfondita del ruolo degli USA nella regione.

Despite the Pope's visit, uncertainty reigns over the fate of Mosul and Iraq's Christians

In-depth: Amid an outpouring of hope over Pope Francis' visit, much work is still needed to rebuild Mosul from the ruins of war and protect Iraq's Christian community.

Iraqis welcome Pope as 'messenger of unity'

Pope Francis used the imagery of the fabrics that make up a carpet to illustrate how Iraq's single churches, each a thread, make up the community and society.

Explainer: Why Pope Francis' historic visit to Iraq is so significant

In-depth: Pope Francis is making history with his trip to Iraq, bringing a message of solidarity to Iraqi Christians while forging a path of interfaith dialogue.

Gaja, come vivere oggi con il giornalismo nel sangue

L'esperienza della collega Pellegrini-Bettoli, esempio vincente per continuare a crederci - Antonio Ferrari /CorriereTv

Intervista Sky TG24: Analisi dello scenario internazionale

La vita che non ti aspetti - Intervista a Corriere TV

Intervista di Antonio Ferrari per 'Voci dal Vicino Oriente' su Corriere TV. Gaja Pellegrini-Bettoli racconta la sua esperienza di cinque anni nel Medio Oriente che non ti aspetti: interviste, vita e imprevisti di una giornalista nella regione più tribolata del mondo.

Libano, un paese al tracollo

Stremato dalla crisi economica, il Libano scende in piazza per chiedere alla politica un cambiamento totale. Il nuovo governo, formato dopo mesi di stallo, non riesce a placare le proteste, in un'area cruciale per gli equilibri del Medio Oriente.

Terrorism is taking on new forms since ISIS state collapse: Experts

Terrorism is taking on new forms since ISIS lost its territory in Syria. While the extremist group may be significantly weakened, it remains a 'global shadow' fueled by a nexus with organised crime.

Beirut Protests at The Egg

Reportage dalle proteste di Beirut presso il teatro storico 'The Egg', riaperto dai manifestanti. Interviste a cittadini libanesi che spiegano le ragioni della rivoluzione popolare contro la corruzione e la crisi economica che ha colpito il paese.

Le due sorelle di Beirut che combattono la radicalizzazione

Le sorelle Yamout sono assistenti sociali forensi, specializzate in deradicalizzazione. Lavorano con i detenuti della prigione di Roumieh, a Beirut, per capire cosa li ha spinti ad unirsi a gruppi di estremisti.

Bellingcat: Where technology meets investigative journalism

The New Arab Meets: Eliot Higgins, the British founder of the investigative journalism network Bellingcat, to talk more about what motivated him to start the website.

'Their wounds must be acknowledged': What does the future hold for Yazidis who survived IS?

The New Arab Meets: Bushra and Bashida, two Yazidi sisters who share their stories on Islamic State group atrocities and researcher Barzan Barzani about future legal protection for the community.

Mending scars through heritage: Geologist who fought IS helps save Mosul's antiquities

The New Arab Meets: Faisal Jeber to discuss the current state of the museum in Mosul, what he saw when it was first liberated and the work of his NGO.

Casualties continue to mount in Syria's eastern Ghouta

The situation in the besieged eastern Ghouta area continues to deteriorate with shortages of medical supplies, the regime shelling on medical facilities and use of low concentration doses of chlorine.

The bombing has not stopped: Ghouta after the ceasefire

Civilians initially greeted news of a ceasefire with cautious optimism but the brutal bombing has not stopped

Beautifying Beirut: Making art out of garbage

Q&A: The once-neglected neighbourhood of Ouzai in Beirut has been transformed into a colourful artists' canvas by native Ayad Nasser, who hopes to inspire more grassroots projects in Lebanon.

Showreel di Gaja Pellegrini, giornalista freelance

Showreel professionale di Gaja Pellegrini-Bettoli con una selezione dei suoi lavori giornalistici da diverse zone di conflitto e aree di crisi in Medio Oriente.

The evolution of war photography

From Lebanon's civil war to ISIL's takeover of Mosul and Aleppo, how has war photography changed over the years?

A Sea of Waste in Beirut

Lebanon's Khalil Gibran wrote: "In one drop of water are found all the secrets of all the oceans." What is found today in one drop of water in Lebanon may be toxic: a threat to the health of citizens, marine life and the Mediterranean.

Intrepid Sisters Reveal How ISIS Depends on Role of Women

Two forensic social workers who visit Lebanon's notorious Roumieh prison gained a rare insight through inmates into the activity of female ISIS supporters, whose roles go far beyond that of wives.

What the Mosul offensive means for Raqqa

Residents of ISIL's de facto capital are closely following the campaign to capture Mosul.

No a una Siria senza Asad. L'Occidente ha creato lo Stato Islamico, ora deve combatterlo

Conversazione con Naim Qassem, vicesegretario di Hezbollah.

New Uncertainty for Lebanese Banks

A new U.S. law targeting Hezbollah's finances is creating more uncertainty in Lebanon's banking sector and could have wider economic consequences.

How one Palestinian cafe in Lebanon is breaking stereotypes

Jafra café in Bourj al-Barajneh refugee camp, Beirut - the first mixed-gender meeting place in the camp, founded by Palestinian musician Ashraf El-Chouli who invested his life savings to create a gathering space that challenges social conventions.

Satirical show asks: Is Lebanon ready for change?

As the trash crisis continues, 'Electrifying' ponders what might happen if Lebanon's dysfunction were to suddenly end.

Music lessons bring art, hope to refugee camps

Al-Kamandjati music schools in Lebanon's Shatila and Bourj el-Barajneh refugee camps teach 70 Palestinian students aged 8-18, bringing music education and hope through violin, oud, ney and tabla lessons.

Beyond the rubbish crisis: Is Lebanon at a defining moment?

The government and civil society movement 'You Stink' presents a number of solutions to the rubbish crisis

Assyrian Christian woman shares story of captivity by Islamic State

They were kidnapped by the Islamic State on Feb. 23 in the governorate of Hasakah, Syria. A total of 253 Assyrian Christians, from 35 different villages along the Khabur River.

Assyrian Christian woman shares story of captivity by Islamic State

Interview with an Assyrian Christian woman recounting her kidnapping and captivity by Islamic State militants in Syria, sharing her harrowing experience and eventual release.

EU recognition of Palestine: What is it good for?

Seven European parliaments last year voted in favour of recognising Palestinian statehood, while Sweden actually took the step.

Family of Syria Internet guru appeals for EU help

The family of one extraordinary Syrian man facing life in prison has appealed to the EU for diplomatic assistance.

Speak softly but carry a big stick: India's Pink Sari revolution

While the group uses reason and dialogue to act as mediator in domestic disagreements, in some cases however, the women have resorted to use of the lathis when the offenders refuse to listen.