The Strip is on fire again. Former Prime Minister and one of the most decorated military men in Israel Ehud @barak_ehud Barak saw several wars in Gaza during his career, he told me what's wrong with Israel's approach to the problem: https:…

Intl summits useless in finding solution to Syria – ex-PM of Lebanon RT — SophieCo Political divisions risk shaking the fragile sectarian balance in Lebanon. Can the country stand firm with the Syrian war still raging right across the bord…

Some people may want to kill me because I’m disrupting their plans – conflict negotiator RT — SophieCo When we hear about a peace accord ending this or that conflict, we see officials under the spotlight signing deals and shaking hands – b…

For the first time since the Cuban crisis, nuclear war threat is real – Stephen Cohen RT — SophieCo The US has announced its withdrawal from the historic nuclear arms treaty with Russia. How serious of a setback is this for the two countri…

France is threatened like never before – ex-French intel chief RT — SophieCo Terrorism remains a danger in Europe and France, the EU country that has been most targeted by extremists. How can the terrorism menace be contained? We asked Ber…

Are we serious about colonising space? Flying to the Moon, to Mars, mining asteroids, chilling with aliens or something? And what's the use of dreaming about that? Today I ask Simonetta @sdipippo di Pippo, head of the Outer Space UN bureau…

Despite being a known rapist, my abuser was still ordained a priest – church abuse survivor RT — SophieCo Sexual abuse in the Catholic Church has once again been brought under the spotlight by inquiries in Europe and North America. What ca…

Trump will surprise us all and re-engage with Tehran – ex-State Dept exec RT — SophieCo There seems to be no end to American involvement in the Middle East. But is Washington still as powerful a player there as it wants to be? We talked to…

Today: why #KimJongUn is the reforming type and what to expect from #US and #NorthKorea talks on the Korea crisis. #SouthKorea govt advisor Jae-Young Lee explains who else can play the part https://t.co/KHG50hmKRP— SophieCo (@SophieCo_RT) …

Co-operation with Hamas important for us – UNRWA Gaza director RT — SophieCo The already dire situation in Gaza is worsening – with the US pulling the plug on funding from a UN agency that’s helping Palestinian refugees. Where will the Pal…

Bearded guys in Idlib are extremists, but should be talked to – UN Syria adviser RT — SophieCo The ceasefire in Syria’s last rebel stronghold is taking root – does that mean that the end of civilian suffering in Syria is finally in sight? …

Serbian president: Some EU countries are hypocrites on Kosovo issue RT — SophieCo Serbia’s course of EU integration is impeded once again by simmering tensions with Kosovo. How is Belgrade going to get around this – and is the region in an…

Talked to Dr. Amal al-Qubaisi, head, #UAE Fed. Council @fnc_uae. Quoted #UAE's min. of state for for. affairs @AnwarGargash, ("war in #Yemen isn't clean"). Dr. Amal ignored quote. After, she pushed us to cut it. Not cool! Tell me, what's w…

Taliban are ordinary Afghans, tired of war too – Afghan Deputy FM RT — SophieCo The Afghan war against the Taliban has dragged on for 17 years, but the terrorist group shows no signs of defeat. What are Afghanistan’s chances to finally end…

Talked to Dr. Mustafa @MustafaAG Abushagur, former Deputy PM and PM-elect of #Libya, talking about putting together the pieces of the land split by the #ArabSpring - here are some of his thoughts on revolution legacy. In full here: https:/…

We are anti-migration government, whether Brussels likes it or not – Hungary’s FM RT — SophieCo The rift between Hungary and Brussels is widening. But can Budapest resist pressure from the EU’s establishment… with warning shots already fir…

It’s only the beginning of climate crisis – Nobel Peace Prize laureate RT — SophieCo With more violent hurricanes and scorching heat waves advancing, can we really get our act together and do something about climate change? We talked to Ra…

Europe is in danger - with looming Brexit, the financial shakeups will hurt us all, warns ex-PM of Italy @EnricoLetta, whom I caught at the European House-Ambrosetti @TEHAmbrosetti forum. Can anything be done still? https://t.co/puReObb1T7…

You all have a good August now, and see you in September! Here's how I pack for a vacation... try and top that :) pic.twitter.com/BqcK5zwoSM— SophieCo (@SophieCo_RT) 2018年8月9日

Current political climate in U.S. gives white supremacists carte blanche – fmr neo-Nazi leader RT — SophieCo White supremacist movements are back in the headlines in the US. The left is ringing the alarms over the alleged rise of neo-Nazis…

I was lucky to interview 1945 Hiroshima atomic bombing survivor Setsuko Thurlow: we had a teary eyed talk about the horrors she went through - and how were survivors treated by the victors. One of those shows that get unexpectedly emotiona…

Random investing in green tech to result in a bubble that will burst within 3-5 yrs – Per Wimmer RT — SophieCo With climate change upon us, green technology is becoming all the rage. But are we being overly enthusiastic about renewable ene…

Talked to bio anthropologist @DrHelenFisher about courtship and love in the age of #MeToo, and she also gave some insights on how leadership couples - hormones have a lot to do with what kind of a leader you are. Exciting interview all aro…

ISIS may be hanging on by a thread now - but in its "glory" times, people flocked to it. Filmmaker Peter @kosmoSFL Kosminsky shot a movie about these people - and he tells me what he learned about them in the process. https://t.co/4g7Meys2…

Impossible to teach robots to love – robotics inventor RT — SophieCo While the idea of humans and robots walking the streets is still just a dream, in reality, robotics is already taking over our daily lives. Will we be able to create thin…

Exploring the racial undertones of police violence in the US with ex-NYPD man Corey @cpegues Pegues - a man who knows both sides of the story intimately https://t.co/4S9R7weNHV— SophieCo (@SophieCo_RT) 2018年7月16日

Public transport to be free in the future – HyperloopTT CEO RT — SophieCo Tubes with pods flying at the speed of sound – Elon Musk’s Hyperloop promises to change the world, but how close is the project to reality? We ask Dirk Ahlborn, CEO …

A spirited discussion with #Tunisia's ex-President @Moncef_Marzouki about the reasons and the consequences of the Arab Spring - 7 years after it began. Watch it here https://t.co/yuttKsjB8D— SophieCo (@SophieCo_RT) 2018年7月9日

Twitter tells me #Putin is talking about cybersecurity, and here I have Ilya @Sachkov_GIB, one of world's toughest cyber crime fighters, tells me about links btwn the computer geeks and drug cartels, and about the dangers of becoming like …

Fmr PM of France Mr. Raffarin @jpraffarin talks to me about the difficult times for Western unity - and what is next for Europe after the trans-atlantic squabble https://t.co/k2UEFnwa9f— SophieCo (@SophieCo_RT) 2018年7月3日http://d.hatena.…