3 July 2024
Morning Shot: Israel talks of a new phase in the Gaza war. What does that mean?
US President Joe Biden has urged Hamas to accept a new Israeli proposal to end the conflict in Gaza - one that would begin with a six-week ceasefire, more humanitarian aid, as well as an exchange of some hostages for Palestinian prisoners, with the deal eventually leading to a permanent "cessation of hostilities" and a major reconstruction plan for Gaza.
But, the next phase of Israel’s war on Hamas may shift focus to its northern border with Lebanon - as indicated by Israel’s prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu in a recent television interview.
On this episode of Morning Shot, Dr Lincoln Mitchell, Professor at Columbia University’s School of International and Public Affairs shares his analysis of the situation.
Presented by: Audrey Siek
Produced & Edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)
Assistant Producer: Simone Chuah
Photo credits: Amir Cohen / Reuters

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14 May 2024
Morning Shot: Israel not an ally, but a "client" of the U.S., says Columbia professor
Tensions in the Middle East continue to rise at an alarming rate.
In the last few weeks alone, several developments have emerged. Another ceasefire attempt between Israel and Hamas has failed; university campuses around the world have become grounds for protests related to the war; and the U.S. government has issued strong criticism of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's approach in the southern Palestinian city of Rafah.
Is Israel isolating itself further?
On this episode of Morning Shot, Dr Lincoln Mitchell, Professor, School of International and Public Affairs, Columbia University, shares his insights.
Presented, Produced & Edited by: Emaad Akhtar
Photo credit: Straits Times

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7 December 2023
Morning Shot: Are international institutions still needed today?
In a world struggling with new approaches to globalisation and conflict resolution, many of us might wonder about the role of international organisations and multilateral bodies.
But in the face of the world’s evolving needs and challenges - do we still need these international institutions if they’re unable to come up with cohesive solutions to the complex issues that we face?
On this episode of Morning Shot, Dr Lincoln Mitchell, Lecturer of the School of International and Public Affairs at Columbia University shares his insights.
Presented by: Emaad Akhtar
Produced and edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)

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9 February 2023
Morning Shot: American first, foreign policy second - highlights from Biden's State of Union Address
Biden delivers his first address to a joint session of Congress since Republicans took control of the House of Representatives in January.
Is this his unofficial early bid for the 2024 presidential campaign season?
Dr Lincoln Mitchell, Adjunct Associate Research Scholar, Arnold A Saltzman Institute of War and Peace Studies, Columbia University breaks down the nuts and bolts of Biden's second State of Union speech.
Produced and edited by Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)

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