How can the U.S. help Ukraine get justice? We asked Harold Koh, a top expert at Yale Law School. Among his answers: send money, U.S. prosecutors, and real-time intel to whatever court tries Russia's war crimes. And don't let Putin bargain for amnesty. bit.ly/37yXm11

For 50 years, Bernard-Henri Lévy has relentlessly highlighted some of the world's worst atrocities. The Will to See, a new film released this week, documents his one-man battle against indifference. We spoke Sunday night about his film and his career: ow.ly/Ug3E50IRuaV

Our amazing The Octavian Report conversation with Bernard-Henri Lévy on #Ukraine, the French elections, and bearing witness in his new film THE WILL TO SEE. Must read! octavian.substack.com/p/fighting-for…

Visiting the US for the premiere of his new documentary, THE WILL TO SEE, we asked Bernard-Henri Lévy if the world has improved over his 50-year career. "We are making progress. We care more. Even dictators and the worst criminals feel themselves being watched." bit.ly/38sQ8eU

Thanks Jonathan Tepperman and Richard Hurowitz . And thanks for having shared my bhl.substack.com This is the place where, since the first day, I say and repeat that #Zelenskyy’s #Ukraine will not only resist #Putin, but will win.

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Israel's government is once again on the brink of collapse. Can Naftali Bennett נפתלי בנט survive? And why does Israel seem to be trapped in permanent gridlock? We asked Aluf Benn, who runs Haaretz הארץ, to explain. Read the interview. bit.ly/3rVNgy8

Only one thing unites the 8 parties in Israel's shaky coalition government: they all hate Netanyahu. Now, with Naftali Bennett נפתלי בנט's alliance on the ropes, we asked Aluf Benn of Haaretz.com what to expect. Short answer: don't count the PM out yet. bit.ly/3rVNgy8

Why is Israel's government on the brink of collapse yet again? We asked veteran Israeli journalist Aluf Benn. "All that unites [the coalition] is the feeling that Netanyahu and what Netanyahu represents is bad for the country." bit.ly/3rVNgy8

As countries look for new ways to help #Ukraine, few (at least in the US) are looking to the organization created to solve problems like this: the UN. To find out why, we spoke to Bob Rae, Canada's UN ambassador. Read the interview: octavian.substack.com/p/the-art-of-t…

What can the UN do in a crisis like Ukraine, where one side (Russia) holds a veto on the Security Council? A whole lot, says Bob Rae, Canada's UN ambassador. The organization works a lot better in practice than it does it theory, he explains. bit.ly/38L9cFp

The UN was designed to "save succeeding generations from the scourge of war"—but seems unable to help in crises like Ukraine. But Bob Rae argues that we should look past the body's design flaws to the quiet but crucial ways it's helping on the ground. octavian.substack.com/p/the-art-of-t…

20 or 30 years ago, even US conservatives cared about the UN; they hated it, but they cared. Today Americans seem indifferent. But Bob Rae argues that #Ukraine shows how UN still matters—just not in the way it founders intended. octavian.substack.com/p/the-art-of-t…

After almost 30 years leading Human Rights Watch, Kenneth Roth is stepping down. We spoke about his legendary career leading the world's pre-eminent human rights organization. Read the interview! octavian.substack.com/p/playing-hard…

We asked Kenneth Roth, who is stepping down after almost 30 years leading Human Rights Watch, how he's managed to push so many governments to stop abusing human rights. "We’re not just a bunch of do-gooders who stand for the right thing," he said. "We play hardball." octavian.substack.com/p/playing-hard…

We asked Kenneth Roth, who is stepping down from Human Rights Watch after a legendary 30-year career, how an NGO with no power can have an impact. "Governments always want something," he said — the trick is keeping them from getting it unless they stop abusing human rights. octavian.substack.com/p/playing-hard…

“It’s not enough to stand for the right things; anybody can do that. Our task is to change governments, to change their behavior, to stop abuses.” Kenneth Roth on his 3 decades leading Human Rights Watch, The Octavian Report: octavian.substack.com/p/playing-hard…

What explains Erdogan's new charm offensive in the Middle East? Read Steven A. Cook on Turkey's new tactics. octavian.substack.com/p/the-unexpect…

After years of bullying its neighbors, Turkey is suddenly making nice with Israel, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE. What explains the new charm offensive — and is there any substance to it? Read Steven A. Cook on Turkey's new tactics. octavian.substack.com/p/the-unexpect…