Global Politics: US-Israel Arms Deal, NC Power Struggle, and EU Immigration Dilemma

Explore the Senate's decision to uphold US arms sales to Israel amidst humanitarian concerns, the power tussle in North Carolina's political landscape, and the EU's balancing act between labor shortages and anti-immigrant sentiments. Plus, delve into the alarming trend of transnational repression with the abduction of Ugandan opposition leader Dr. Kizza Besigye. Join us for an in-depth analysis of these pivotal global political stories.

Sources:
https://www.cnn.com/2024/11/20/politics/senate-vote-arms-sales-to-israel/index.html
https://www.wunc.org/politics/2024-11-20/nc-senate-phil-berger-strip-power-democrats-governor
https://www.amnesty.org/en/latest/news/2024/11/ugandas-opposition-politicians-abduction-in-kenya-continues-a-growing-and-worrying-trend-of-transnational-repression/
https://www.dw.com/en/eu-clash-between-worker-shortages-anti-immigrant-politics/a-70818052

Outline:
(00:00:00) Introduction
(00:00:46) Senate defeats effort led by Bernie Sanders to block planned US arms sales to Israel
(00:03:48) NC Senate leader defends move to strip power from Democrats as bill heads to governor
(00:06:50) Opposition politician’s abduction continues “a growing and worrying trend of transnational repression”
(00:10:08) EU clash between worker shortages, anti-immigrant politics