Voices For Palestine In The WEST

The people who raise their voice for independent Palestine in the West

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Jeffrey Sachs: Jeffrey Sachs is an American economist and public policy analyst known for his work on sustainable development, economic development, and the fight against poverty. He is a professor at Columbia University and has served as an advisor to the United Nations, playing a key role in promoting the Millennium Development Goals and the Sustainable Development Goals. Sachs gained prominence in the 1990s for advising governments in Latin America, Eastern Europe, and the former Soviet Union on economic reforms. He is also the author of several influential books, including The End of Poverty and The Age of Sustainable Development.

Professor John Mearsheimer: Professor John Mearsheimer is an American political scientist and international relations scholar, best known for his work on realist theory, particularly offensive realism. He is a professor at the University of Chicago and has significantly influenced the field with his views on power politics, security, and great power competition. Mearsheimer is widely known for his book The Tragedy of Great Power Politics, where he argues that great powers are inherently driven to seek dominance due to the anarchic structure of the international system. He is also known for his controversial analysis of U.S. foreign policy and his critical stance on NATO expansion and U.S. involvement in global conflicts.

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Yanis Varoufakis: Yanis Varoufakis is a Greek economist, academic, and politician known for his outspoken views on economics and European policy. He rose to international prominence in 2015 when he served as Greece’s Minister of Finance during the country’s debt crisis. Representing the left-wing Syriza party, Varoufakis opposed the austerity measures imposed by Greece’s creditors, advocating instead for debt restructuring and economic reform.

Before and after his political career, Varoufakis has been active in academia, teaching economics at universities in Greece, the UK, and the US. He’s also a prolific writer, with books like Adults in the Room offering an insider’s account of EU politics. A critic of neoliberalism and economic orthodoxy, Varoufakis co-founded the Democracy in Europe Movement 2025 (DiEM25), promoting transparency and democratic reform in the EU.

Norman Finkelstein: Norman Finkelstein is an American political scientist, author, and commentator, known for his work on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and critiques of Israeli policy. He holds a PhD in political science from Princeton University and has written extensively on issues related to the Holocaust, Zionism, and U.S. foreign policy.

Finkelstein gained attention with his book The Holocaust Industry (2000), where he argued that the memory of the Holocaust has been exploited for political and financial gain. His outspoken views and criticisms—particularly of Israeli government actions and some pro-Israel advocacy groups—have made him a controversial figure, admired by some for his courage and criticized by others for his confrontational style.

Despite facing challenges in academia, including being denied tenure, Finkelstein remains a vocal and influential figure in debates about justice, human rights, and Middle East politics.

David Hearst: David Hearst is a British journalist and the co-founder and editor-in-chief of Middle East Eye, an independent news outlet based in London that focuses on Middle Eastern affairs. He is recognized for his in-depth analysis of the region, with particular expertise on Saudi Arabia.

Before establishing Middle East Eye, Hearst had a distinguished career at The Guardian, where he served in various roles including Chief Foreign Leader Writer, Associate Foreign Editor, European Editor, and Moscow Bureau Chief. His reporting spanned significant global events such as the end of the Soviet Union, conflicts in the former Yugoslavia, and political developments in Northern Ireland.

Hearst is also a commentator and speaker on Middle Eastern issues, frequently contributing to discussions on platforms like Al Jazeera English and TRT World.

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Professor Avi Shlaim: Professor Avi Shlaim is a distinguished Israeli-British historian and Emeritus Professor of International Relations at the University of Oxford. Born in Baghdad in 1945 to a Jewish family, he emigrated to Israel in 1951 before moving to the United Kingdom for his education. He studied history at Jesus College, Cambridge, and earned an MSc in International Relations from the London School of Economics, followed by a PhD from the University of Reading.

Shlaim is renowned as one of Israel’s “New Historians,” a group of scholars who critically re-examined the traditional narratives of Israel’s founding and its early conflicts. His notable works include The Iron Wall: Israel and the Arab World and Collusion Across the Jordan, which challenge conventional accounts of Israeli-Arab relations. His latest book, Three Worlds: Memoirs of an Arab-Jew, intertwines personal memoir with historical analysis, exploring his identity and the broader Arab-Jewish experience.

Throughout his career, Shlaim has been a vocal critic of Israeli policies, particularly concerning the Palestinian territories. He advocates for a one-state solution that ensures equal rights for all citizens, arguing that the two-state solution has become unviable due to ongoing settlement expansion and political developments. Elected a Fellow of the British Academy in 2006, Shlaim continues to contribute to academic and public discourse on Middle Eastern affairs, offering insights grounded in rigorous scholarship and personal experience.

Ilan Pappé: Ilan Pappé (born November 7, 1954, in Haifa, Israel) is an Israeli-British historian and political scientist renowned for his critical examination of Zionism and Israeli policies. Educated at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and the University of Oxford, he earned his DPhil under historians Albert Hourani and Roger Owen. Pappé is a prominent figure among Israel’s “New Historians,” a group that re-evaluated the traditional narratives of Israel’s founding, particularly the events surrounding the 1948 Arab-Israeli War. In his influential book The Ethnic Cleansing of Palestine (2006), he argues that the exodus of Palestinians in 1948 was a deliberate act of ethnic cleansing, challenging mainstream Israeli historiography. Due to his outspoken views, Pappé faced significant backlash in Israel, including calls for his resignation and threats to his safety, leading him to relocate to the United Kingdom in 2007. He currently serves as a professor at the University of Exeter, where he directs the European Centre for Palestine Studies. Pappé advocates for a one-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and supports academic boycotts of Israeli institutions as a form of protest against Israeli policies.

Richard Boyd Barrett: Richard Boyd Barrett (born 6 February 1967) is an Irish politician, activist, and leader of the left-wing party People Before Profit (PBP). He has served as a Teachta Dála (TD) for the Dún Laoghaire constituency since 2011, gaining recognition for his advocacy on issues such as housing, anti-austerity measures, and international solidarity, notably with Palestine.

Born in Dublin and adopted as an infant, Boyd Barrett was raised in Glenageary by David and Valerie Boyd Barrett. He later discovered that his birth parents are renowned Irish actors Sinéad Cusack and Vincent Dowling. He holds a master’s degree in English literature from University College Dublin.

Boyd Barrett began his political journey with the Socialist Workers Party before co-founding People Before Profit. He has been actively involved in various campaigns, including opposition to bin and water charges, resistance to hospital privatization, and organizing mass protests against the Iraq War in 2003. He is also the chair of the Irish Anti-War Movement.

In April 2025, Boyd Barrett announced a temporary step back from politics following a throat cancer diagnosis. He stated that the cancer was detected early and expressed optimism about his recovery. During his treatment, his constituency office in Dún Laoghaire will remain operational.