I interview Michael Scott on his new book, A Light Still Burns: Israel and the Values Worth Defending, and review how the War against Israel has taken its toll on Western civilisation. 

I interview Michael Scott on his new book, A Light Still Burns: Israel and the Values Worth Defending, and review how the War against Israel has taken its toll on Western civilisation.&nbsp;

The untold stories and real issues facing Israel and the Jewish community in Australia and around the world.

The untold stories and real issues facing Israel and the Jewish community in Australia and around the world.

Behind The Headlines

Behind The Headlines is your gateway to the untold stories and real issues facing Israel, the Jewish community in Australia and around the world. Hosted by Adam Slonim, the show invites guests from across the globe to explore the background, facts, and complexities behind the headlines, giving listeners a deeper insight and understanding of the challenges and opportunities that shape Israel and Jewish life today. Whether it’s examining the situation in Israel, uncovering the realities of global Jewish communities, dissecting Government and society’s changing attitudes, or discussing the pressing issues that affect us all, Behind The Headlines will provide insightful and engaging conversations that go beyond the surface.

About the Host

Adam Slonim is a seasoned commentator with a deep passion for Jewish community issues and Israeli affairs. Adam has served in community positions over many years and co-founded Labor Friends of Israel. He has taken a number of Australian Missions to Israel. He is the Managing Director of the Blended Learning Group, focusing on teaching Emotional Intelligence, and consults in Artificial Intelligence. Adam brings a wealth of experience in public engagement and education, having worked extensively with organisations and forums focused on the Middle East and global Jewish issues. Adam’s thoughtful, informed approach ensures that Behind The Headlines offers listeners meaningful, nuanced discussions on the stories that matter most.

Behind The Headlines is your gateway to the untold stories and real issues facing Israel, the Jewish community in Australia and around the world. Hosted by Adam Slonim, the show invites guests from across the globe to explore the background, facts, and complexities behind the headlines, giving listeners a deeper insight and understanding of the challenges and opportunities that shape Israel and Jewish life today. Whether it’s examining the situation in Israel, uncovering the realities of global Jewish communities, dissecting Government and society’s changing attitudes, or discussing the pressing issues that affect us all, Behind The Headlines will provide insightful and engaging conversations that go beyond the surface.
About the Host
Adam Slonim is a seasoned commentator with a deep passion for Jewish community issues and Israeli affairs. Adam has served in community positions over many years and co-founded Labor Friends of Israel. He has taken a number of Australian Missions to Israel. He is the Managing Director of the Blended Learning Group, focusing on teaching Emotional Intelligence, and consults in Artificial Intelligence. Adam brings a wealth of experience in public engagement and education, having worked extensively with organisations and forums focused on the Middle East and global Jewish issues. Adam’s thoughtful, informed approach ensures that Behind The Headlines offers listeners meaningful, nuanced discussions on the stories that matter most.

EP45.  MICHAEL SCOTT on Israel, The War and Guarding Western values

If you want to understand where the world is really heading and what it means for Australia, this is one of the most important conversations I’ve had. From Iran and China to social cohesion at home, Senator Raff Ciccone - Chair of the Australian Parliamentary Joint Committee on Intelligence & Security - lays out the pressures building beneath the surface and why they matter more than we think.

If you want to understand where the world is really heading and what it means for Australia, this is one of the most important conversations I&rsquo;ve had.&nbsp;From Iran and China to social cohesion at home, Senator Raff Ciccone - Chair of the Australian Parliamentary Joint Committee on Intelligence &amp; Security - lays out the pressures building beneath the surface and why they matter more than we think.

EP67. Power, Chaos and the New Global Reality

In this gripping conversation, Ambassador Michael Oren reframes the Iran conflict in stark terms: Israel fights for victory, its enemies fight simply to survive—and that changes everything. We explore whether this is a war that can be won or only managed, why Iran sits at the centre of every battlefield from Gaza to Lebanon, the limits of American support, and the resilience—and strain—within Israeli society after years of conflict. A sobering, deeply strategic look at a war redefining power, endurance and what “winning” even means.

In this gripping conversation, Ambassador Michael Oren reframes the Iran conflict in stark terms: Israel fights for victory, its enemies fight simply to survive&mdash;and that changes everything. We explore whether this is a war that can be won or only managed, why Iran sits at the centre of every battlefield from Gaza to Lebanon, the limits of American support, and the resilience&mdash;and strain&mdash;within Israeli society after years of conflict. A sobering, deeply strategic look at a war redefining power, endurance and what &ldquo;winning&rdquo; even means.

EP66. Victory or Survival? Michael Oren on Israel, Iran and a War Without End

Is this a war that can be won—or only managed? Ambassador Dennis Ross and I explore Iran, Israel, the U.S. blockade, the fragility of the Iranian regime, and why this conflict may be reshaping the future of power, deterrence and order in the Middle East and beyond. 

Is this a war that can be won&mdash;or only managed? Ambassador Dennis Ross and I explore Iran, Israel, the U.S. blockade, the fragility of the Iranian regime, and why this conflict may be reshaping the future of power, deterrence and order in the Middle East and beyond.&nbsp;

EP45. MICHAEL SCOTT on Israel, The War and Guarding Western values

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