The HAGUE GROUP : Holding ISRAEL accountable.

The conversation revolves around the formation and significance of the Hague Group, an initiative aimed at addressing the failures of international law and the need for collective action against injustices in Palestine. Varsha Gandikota-Nellutla and Zane Dangor discuss the role of the Progressive International, South Africa's legal actions against Israel, and the challenges posed by US hegemony and the limitations of the UN Security Council. They emphasise the importance of coordination among nations to uphold international law and advocate for a more just global order. Varsha is general coordinator of the Progressive International and the acting chair of the Hague Group. Zane is Director General Department of International Relations and Cooperation in South Africa. More about the Hague Group here: https://thehaguegroup.org/ Listen to audio podcast here : https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/frank-barat/episodes/The-HAGUE-GROUP--Holding-ISRAEL-accountable-e2uls4u Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the Hague Group 03:08 The Role of Progressive International 06:02 South Africa's Legal Actions and International Law 09:55 Countering US Hegemony and Systemic Racism 13:58 The Hague Group's Structure and Coordination 17:50 The Limitations of the UN and Security Council 22:07 Future Steps for the Hague Group