Episode 257: The Paradox of Aid and Conflict in Gaza with Assem Dandashly

Coordinated and Produced by Elisa Garbil A difficult topic, one that we keep seemingly talking about without our governments doing anything – The ongoing genocide in Gaza.  Dominic and Assem Dandashly discuss the paradox of aid and conflict, the reality on the ground in Gaza, the Western (and international) hypocrisy and what the inevitable consequences are…

Genocide Palestine, Gaza

Genocide in Gaza: The Collapse of International Law and Global Impunity

Written by Elisa Garbil – 14.08.2025 The war on Gaza has moved far beyond the realm of conventional military conflict. What is unfolding is a methodical, prolonged campaign against an entire civilian population. The destruction of Gaza’s infrastructure, the mass killing of noncombatants, and the deliberate targeting of essential services reflect a calculated strategy to dismantle not…

Assem Dandashly

Assem Dandashly

Assem Dandashly is an Associate Professor at the Department of Political Science at Maastricht University. He is an expert on the EU-MENA relations. Prior to joining Maastricht University in September 2012, Assem was a Research Fellow at the Kolleg-Forschergruppe “The Transformative Power of Europe” Freie Universität Berlin. Assem holds a PhD in Political Science (2012)…