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Reform Now UK’s Largest Party, Overtaking Labour

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Dec 12, 2025
Juan David Rojas, a keen writer and analyst focusing on U.S. actions in Venezuela, joins the discussion. They delve into Reform UK's rise as the largest party amid Labour's decline. Rojas offers insights into the U.S. sanctions on Venezuela, linking them to broader foreign policy goals and domestic signaling. He discusses the implications of Maduro's alleged offers for regime survival. The conversation also highlights the pressure on the International Criminal Court and the influence of U.S. tech on international sovereignty.
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Timing Around ICC Prosecutor Raises Questions

  • The ICC prosecutor Karim Khan alleges Western threats to defund the court over a Netanyahu warrant.
  • He claims sexual-misconduct allegations later emerged in timing that complicated prosecution momentum.
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Two Competing Explanations For Khan's Actions

  • Two competing narratives exist: threats led to Khan being sidelined, or Khan sought profile amid allegations by pursuing the warrant.
  • Michael Walker finds the latter explanation implausible given its obvious self-risk.
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Domestic Lobbying Shapes Foreign Accountability

  • Michael Walker argues British political deference to Israel stems from strong domestic pro-Israel lobbying and many MPs' ties.
  • That political alignment explains willingness to threaten the ICC while avoiding harsher domestic human-rights debates.
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