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Michelle Burgis-Kasthala

Michelle Burgis-Kasthala

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Trump misses out on Nobel Prize again and imposes new sanctions on the International Criminal Court

The latest US sanctions target the International Criminal Court as an institution, raising the stakes for allies that profess support for...

12.10.2026 40

Pearls and Irritations

Michelle Burgis-Kasthala

Trump misses out on Nobel Prize again and imposes new sanctions on the International Criminal Court. What does it mean?

The Trump administration is bent on destroying the ICC. It will require a strong counter offensive to preserve the court and its functions.

11.10.2026 30

The Conversation

Michelle Burgis-Kasthala

Is Israel planning to reoccupy the Gaza Strip? This is what’s happening behind the ‘yellow line’

Two million Palestinians are being squeezed into a smaller pocket of Gaza, while Israel is preparing the ground for a longer-term occupation.

04.06.2026 40

The Conversation

Michelle Burgis-Kasthala

Trump can’t sell the Abraham Accords on a Middle East that has lost trust in the US

Trump’s demand other countries sign the accords has been met with silence, which shows how far this is from becoming reality.

27.05.2026 40

The Conversation

Michelle Burgis-Kasthala

What charges does Benjamin Netanyahu face, and what’s at stake if he is granted a pardon?

02.12.2025 30

Pearls and Irritations

Michelle Burgis-Kasthala

What charges does Benjamin Netanyahu face, and what’s at stake if he is granted a pardon?

The request is shining a light on broader questions around the independence of the Israeli legal system.

01.12.2025 30

The Conversation

Michelle Burgis-Kasthala

Trump’s Gaza peace plan faces a pivotal UN Security Council vote. Can it get across the line?

A UN-backed resolution is crucial to the peace plan moving ahead, but questions remain about the finer details.

17.11.2025 30

The Conversation

Michelle Burgis-Kasthala

After 2 years of devastating war, will Arab countries now turn their backs on Israel?

Israel may be isolated now, but Arab leaders understand the need to keep the peace, maintain US support, and expand economic ties with Israel.

04.11.2025 40

The Conversation

Michelle Burgis-Kasthala