The Inside Story Podcast

A lightning offensive by opposition fighters in Syria sweeps ahead after Aleppo falls. President Bashar al-Assad vows they'll be defeated, despite little resistance from his forces. So what's next for Syria and the other countries involved in the war? 

In this episode:

Aymenn Jawad Al Tamimi, Research Fellow, Middle East Forum. Fuad Sayed Issa, Founder, Violet Aid Organization. Ranj Alaaldin, Fellow, Middle East Council on Global Affairs.

Host: James Bays 

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Under sixteens banned from using social media under strict new legislation in Australia. The government says it's to protect children, but Big Tech companies and some human rights groups say it won't work. What are the arguments and the views worldwide?

In this episode:

Mark Andrejevic, Professor, Monash University's School of Media, Film, and Journalism.  Nirali Bhatia, Founder, Cyber BAAP.  Noeline Blackwell, Online Safety Co-ordinator, Children's Rights Alliance. 

Host: Bernard Smith

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Anti-government forces in northwest Syria launch their biggest offensive in years.
The fighting is the most intense since the height of the war almost a decade ago.
So why has violence flared up again, and why now and could it escalate?

In this episode:

Qutaiba Idlbi, Senior policy adviser at the American Coalition for Syria. Omer Ozkizilcik, Director of Turkish Studies at the Omran Diraset Research Organisation Caroline Rose, Director at the New Lines Institute

 Host: Bernard Smith

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People in Lebanon are picking up the pieces after nearly 14 months of war. The pause in hostilities has renewed a push to end Israel’s genocide in Gaza. Could the Lebanon ceasefire agreement be a step towards broader regional peace?

In this episode:

Nadim Houry, Executive Director, Arab Reform Initiative Mohammad Marandi, Professor of American Studies, University of Tehran Akbar Shahid Ahmed, Senior Diplomatic Correspondent, HuffPost

 Host: Dareen Abughaida

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Returning home to ruins. A ceasefire is in place in Lebanon, ending more than a year of conflict between Hezbollah and Israel. Will the US brokered agreement hold?

In this episode:

Jamal Ghosn, Member, Editorial Board, Al Akhbar Newspaper. Randa Slim, Director, Conflict Resolution Program, Middle East Institute. Drew Mikhael, Non-resident Fellow, Tahrir Institute of Middle East Policy.

 Host: Tom McRae

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Another attack on the media in Israel. The Benjamin Netanyahu government plans to sanction the country's oldest newspaper. Haaretz is accused of hurting the state through its critical coverage of the war on Gaza. So what does this mean for press freedom in Israel?

In this episode:

Akiva Eldar, Former Haaretz Editorial Board Member.  Tim Dawson, Deputy Secretary General, International Federation of Journalists. Dan Perry, Former Chair, Foreign Press Association of Israel. 

 Host: Tom McRae

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Pakistan's capital is sealed off. Security forces have been deployed to stop Imran Khan's supporters from marching into Islamabad. They're demanding the former prime minister be released from jail and the government resign. Could this lead to more political instability?

In this episode:

Azeema Cheema, Political Economy Specialist.  Hassan Akbar, Pakistan Fellow, Woodrow Wilson Center.  Fahd Humayun, Visiting Scholar, Center for International Security and Cooperation, Stanford University.

Host: Bernard Smith

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Deep division as an agreement is just about hammered out at the COP29 summit. But developing nations say the annual 300 billion dollars pledged by wealthier countries to help them cope with climate change is nowhere near enough. So how significant is this deal?

In this episode:

Asad Rehman, Executive Director, War on Want. Harjeet Singh, Global Engagement Director, Fossil Fuel Treaty Initiative. Graham Gordon, Head, Global Advocacy, Christian Aid.

Host: Bernard Smith

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Russia attacks Ukraine with a new hypersonic missile. Western leaders say it marks a dangerous new phase in the war. The Kremlin says it follows a decision by the White House to let Ukraine fire US missiles into Russian territory. So what could happen next?

In this episode:

Michael Bociurkiw, Global Affairs Analyst.  Pavel Felgenhauer, Russian Defence and Military Analyst.  Steven Erlanger, Chief Diplomatic Correspondent Europe, New York Times. 

Host: Bernard Smith

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Israel and its biggest ally, the U.S., again isolated, furiously attacking the International Criminal Court's decision to issue arrest warrants for Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant. Most European nations say they'll execute the warrants if either man steps on their soil. So what might happen next? 

In this episode:

Francesca Albanese, UN Special Rapporteur on the Occupied Palestinian Territories. Ori Goldberg, Political commentator and former academic specialising in Middle East Studies. Professor Stephen Zunes, Professor of politics at the University of San Francisco

Host: Bernard Smith

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Arrest warrants are issued by the International Criminal Court for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and ex-Defence Minister Yoav Gallant, on charges of committing war crimes in Gaza. Senior Hamas figure Mohammed Deif is also being sought. Just a day earlier, the US vetoed a ceasefire resolution at the UN Security Council. What are the implications of these developments?

In this episode:

Michael Lynk, human rights lawyer, former UN Special Rapporteur for human rights in the Occupied Palestinian Territories. Hala Rharrit, U.S. diplomat for 18 years, first U.S. career diplomat to resign over President Biden's Gaza policies. Shaina Low, Communication Adviser in Palestine for the Norwegian Refugee Council.

Host: Tom McRae

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President Vladimir Putin revises Russia's nuclear policy, clearing the way for broader use of atomic weapons. The move heightens tensions with the West and escalates the conflict with Ukraine. What does the change mean for global security?

In this episode:

Pavel Felgenhauer, Russian Defence and Military Analyst. Colin Clarke, Research Director, The Soufan Group.  Marina Miron, Post-doctoral Researcher, War Studies Department, King's College London.

Host: Neave Barker

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G20 leaders failed to agree on financing climate change action. However, they've pledged support for multilateralism, the global south and an open economy. But how would the group enforce all of this? And what will Donald Trump's return mean for the world order?

In this episode:

Laura Carvalho, Director, Economic and Climate Prosperity, Open Society Foundations. Alejandro Reyes, Senior Fellow, Centre on Contemporary China and the World, University of Hong Kong.  Nizar Messari, Professor, International Studies, Al Akhawayn University.

Host: Cyril Vanier

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For months, Ukraine has wanted to use American missiles against Russia. Now, outgoing President Joe Biden has given the go-ahead, in a significant change in US policy. So, will this turn the tide of the war? And how will Russia respond?

In this episode:

Andrei Fedorov, Former Deputy Foreign Minister of Russia.  Stefan Wolff, Professor, International Security, University of Birmingham. Yulia Kazdobina, Head, Ukrainian Foundation for Security Studies.

Host: Bernard Smith

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Is there any way to stop the war in Sudan? The fighting is estimated to have killed tens of thousands of civilians. It's caused the largest human displacement in the world. Attempts to end the fighting are getting nowhere. So has the world failed the people of Sudan?

In this episode:

Kholood Khair, Founding Director, Confluence Advisory (Sudanese Think Tank). Nathaniel Raymond, Executive Director, Humanitarian Research Lab, Yale School of Public Health. Alex de Waal, Executive Director, World Peace Foundation.

Host: Bernard Smith

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Team Trump 2.0 is taking shape. The US President-elect has nominated key members of his cabinet. Some of Donald Trump's picks are raising eyebrows. How will they shape Trump's foreign policy? And how will it affect the Middle East?

In this episode:

Niall Stanage, White House Columnist, The Hill Newspaper. Natasha Lindstaedt, Professor, Government, University of Essex. Mahjoob Zweiri, Professor, Middle East Politics, Qatar University. 

Host: Laura Kyle

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A vision to tackle the world’s climate crisis.Year after year, activists and scientists chalk out plans for nations to cut emissions. But are climate conferences achieving their objectives? And what are the challenges being faced by developing nations and climate offenders?

Suzanne Lynch, Associate Editor with Politico Europe. Abhiir Bhalla, Youth adviser at Commonwealth Human Ecology Council. Peter Newman, Professor of Sustainability at Curtin University.

Host: Mohammed Jamjoom

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A 30-day deadline to allow more aid into Gaza has expired. Aid agencies say Israel has failed to act on the demands of its biggest ally. So why isn't the US holding Israel to account? 

Nadia Hardman - Researcher, Human Rights Watch. Tamara Alrifai, Spokesperson for UNRWA. Hassan Barari, Professor of International Affairs at Qatar University.

Host: Mohammed Jamjoom

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Visiting Israeli football hooligans on rampage in Amsterdam - provoking Dutch Arabs and instigating a wave of violence. Did officials fail to prevent the rioting? Is their narrative of the unrest biased?

In this episode:

Mouin Rabbani, Non-resident Fellow, Center for Conflict and Humanitarian Studies. Jazie Veldhuyzen, Amsterdam City Council Member. Yuval Gal, Jewish Community Activist. 

Host: Mohammed Jamjoom

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What should African leaders expect from Trump as he makes his comeback? The continent hasn't been a top diplomatic priority for Washington in recent years. But as Russia and China expand their influence there, will Trump reverse this trend?

In this episode:

Cameron Hudson, Senior Fellow, Center for Strategic and International Studies.  Solomon Dersso, Founding Director, Amani Africa.  Ebenezer Obadare, Senior Fellow, Council on Foreign Relations. 

Host: Mohammed Jamjoom

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Delegates have gathered in Azerbaijan for the UN's climate conference. Carbon emissions, rising sea levels and melting ice sheets are on the agenda. But will there be an agreement this time? And how will Donald Trump's return to the White House impact the talks?

In this episode:

Harjeet Singh, Global Engagement Director, Fossil Fuel Treaty Initiative.  Nazanine Moshiri, Senior Analyst, Climate, Environment & Conflict, Africa, International Crisis Group. Fahad Saeed, Climate Scientist, Climate Analytics.

Host: Elizabeth Puranam 

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What does Trump's comeback mean for East Asia? He's marked China as his primary adversary, threatening heavy tariffs on its imports. And in a geopolitically tense part of the world, will Trump keep up Washington's security commitments to its allies?

In this episode:

Einar Tangen, Senior Fellow, Taihe Institute. Phelim Kine, China Correspondent, Politico. Graham Ong-Webb, Adjunct Fellow, S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies.

Host: Elizabeth Puranam 

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From the economy to immigration and wars in Ukraine and the Middle East, the outgoing US president is widely said to have achieved too little or nothing. So what went wrong? And where does that leave the Democratic Party?

In this episode:

Stephen Zunes, Founding Chair, Middle Eastern Studies, University of San Francisco. Andrew Rudalevige, Thomas Brackett Reed Professor, Government, Bowdoin College. Scott Lucas, Professor, International Politics, Clinton Institute, University College Dublin.

Host: Tom McRae

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European leaders meet, with the consequences of Donald Trump's election dominating talks. The war in Ukraine, relations with Russia, NATO, and trade and tariff fears are all under scrutiny. So what might be in store for Europe with Trump back in power?  

In this episode:

Philip Short, Author and biographer of Vladimir Putin, former BBC foreign correspondent Donnacha Ó Beacháin, Professor of politics at the School of Law and Government at Dublin City University. Chris Weafer, CEO of Macro-Advisory, a strategic consultancy firm focused on Russia and Eurasia

Host: Tom McRae

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Donald Trump's win is being celebrated by Israel's government - but not Palestinians and others under Israeli attack. He's promised to bring peace, without saying how. So what could Trump's return to the White House mean for Israel, Palestinians and the wider Middle East?

In this episode:

Alon Pinkas, Former Israeli government adviser and diplomat. Nadim Houry, Executive Director of the Arab Reform Initiative. Mairav Zonszein, Senior Israel analyst at the International Crisis Group.

Host: Tom McRae

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Donald Trump's election victory was driven by domestic issues, but its consequences will reach far beyond US borders. With wars in the Middle East and Europe, and tension high with China, how is his victory being received around the world?

In this episode:

Steven Erlanger, Chief Diplomatic Correspondent in Europe, The New York Times. Dimitar Bechev, Senior Fellow, Carnegie Europe. Rami Khouri, Distinguished Public Policy Fellow, American University of Beirut.

Host: Mohammed Jamjoom

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France wants to stall European Union plans to fine carmakers who fail to make enough electric vehicles. Europe plans to switch to all EVs by 2035, but its huge automotive industry is struggling with the change. So, why is it in trouble - and why are politicians so worried?

In this episode:

Ben Aris, Founder and Editor-in-Chief of bne IntelliNews,  Ferdinand Dudenhoeffer, Director, Center for Automotive Research in Bochum, Germany. Nick Gibbs, Correspondent, Automotive News Europe. 

Host: Mohammed Jamjoom

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From the economy to immigration and abortion rights, Kamala Harris and Donald Trump offer diverging plans. But who will the American voters trust more - particularly on domestic issues?

In this episode:

Paul Musgrave, Associate Professor, Government, Georgetown University in Qatar. Amy Koch, Republican Political Strategist. Rania Batrice, Democratic Political Strategist.

Host: Mohammed Jamjoom

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Kamala Harris and Donald Trump disagree on nearly every foreign policy issue. From the wars in Ukraine and Gaza to the relationship with China, the next president will face big challenges. So, how's foreign policy shaping the US election?

In this episode:

Akbar Shahid Ahmed, Senior Diplomatic Correspondent, HuffPost. HA Hellyer, Senior Associate Fellow, Royal United Services Institute for Defence and Security Studies. Huiyao Wang, Founder and President, Center for China and Globalization.

Host: Mohammed Jamjoom

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What's the fallout from North Korea's support for Russia in its war with Ukraine? Thousands of its troops are said to have joined the battlefield. Pyongyang says it will stand by Moscow until the end. What does it mean for the fragile balance of power in Asia?

In this episode:

Graham Ong-Webb, Adjunct Fellow, S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies. Pavel Felgenhauer, Military Analyst and Political Commentator. Craig Mark, Professor of International Studies, Kyoritsu Women's University.

Host: Laura Kyle 

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The US is pushing for a deal between Israel and Hezbollah. The armed group has signalled it won't link any ceasefire to an end to the war in Gaza. So what would be the terms of any settlement? And what does it all mean for Lebanon?

In this episode:

Jamal Ghosn, Writer and Political Commentator. Heiko Wimmen, International Crisis Group. Ronnie Chatah, The Beirut Banyan.

Host: Laura Kyle 

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It's been a year of mixed fortunes for Green politicians. In the US, Jill Stein could be a deciding factor in the presidential race. But the Greens fared badly in European elections this year. So as the climate crisis worsens, are Greens winning or losing influence around the world?

In this episode:

Hans Noel, Georgetown University, Washington DC. George Monbiot, Author and environmental activist in the UK. Anne Marie Bihirabake, Pesident of the East Africa Green Federation, Burundi.

Host: Sami Zeidan

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Fourteen million people flee their homes in what the UN says is the world's worst migration crisis. Sexual violence is routinely being used as a tactic of war. Is there any hope of an end to the conflict in Sudan? And what will be the consequences, if its civil war continues?

In this episode:

Alex De Waal, Executive Director, World Peace Foundation. Elbashir Idris, Independent Sudan Analyst and Activist.

Host: Hashem Ahelbarra 

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Condemnation worldwide after Israel bans the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees. A deeper catastrophe looms for millions of people, many of them already under Israeli attack. What will be the legal, diplomatic and humanitarian consequences of the ban?

In this episode:

Daniel Levy, President, US/Middle East Project. Gry Ballestad, Director, Development and Humanitarian Cooperation, Norwegian People's Aid.  Triestino Mariniello, Professor, Law, Liverpool John Moores University.

Host: Hashem Ahelbarra 

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The last week in the US presidential election campaign, opinion polls suggest it's neck-and-neck. So, what's the focus for Kamala Harris and Donald Trump in these final days? And how big a say could US support for Israel's war on Gaza have on the result?

In this episode:

Steve Herman, Chief National Correspondent, Voice of America.  Clyde Wilcox, Professor, Government, Georgetown University in Qatar.  Thomas Gift, Director, Centre on US Politics, University College London.

Host: Hashem Ahelbarra 

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Is a peace deal in Gaza possible after the killing of Yahya Sinwar? Leaders gather in Doha for yet another round of talks, and hopes are running high. Israel says Hamas' assassinated leader was an obstacle to peace. So, after many failed attempts, can the two sides reach an agreement now that he's gone?

In this episode:

Salman Shaikh, Former UN official.  Hafsa Halawa, Non-resident Fellow, Middle East Institute. Alon Pinkas, Former Adviser to Israeli Prime Ministers Shimon Peres and Ehud Barak.

Host: Hashem Ahelbarra 

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Israel attacked Iran and said its objectives have been achieved. Its military said the strikes were precise and warned Tehran against further escalation. But what if Iran responds? And could the two sides be on a path to a full-blown confrontation?

In this episode:

Yossi Beilin, Former Israeli Minister of Justice. Mohammad Marandi, Professor, American Studies, University of Tehran.   Roxane Farmanfarmaian, Professor, Modern Middle East Politics, University of Cambridge.

Host: Cyril Vanier

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Can Europe change the course of Israel's war on Gaza? A Dutch advisory body has accused its government of doing too little and says it must work with other European countries to prevent a larger conflict. But with the U.S. being a main player, what leverage, if any, does Europe have?

James Moran, Former European Union Ambassador to Egypt, Jordan, and Yemen Emmanuel Dupuy, President of the Institute of European Perspective and Security Lek Takkenberg, Senior Adviser on the Question of Palestine Programme at the Arab Renaissance for Democracy & Development think tank

Host: Cyril Vanier

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The Israeli military has already killed Al Jazeera journalists in its war on Gaza. Now, it’s accusing others of being 'terrorists'. The network says the claims are baseless and an attempt to silence the few remaining reporters in Gaza. Why is Israel targeting Al Jazeera?And what are the risks for journalists inside Gaza?

Muhammad Shehada, Chief of Programs and Communications at the Euro-Mediterranean Human Rights Monitor Jodie Ginsberg, CEO of the Committee to Protect Journalists Gideon Levy,  Columnist at Haaretz newspaper and author of 'The Punishment of Gaza'

Host: Laura Kyle 

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Israel's relentless bombardment of Gaza is among the most destructive in history. An Al Jazeera investigation reveals the extent of US and UK support for Israel's assault. What impact has this assistance had on Israel's war ambitions? And is it legal?

In this episode:

Shahd Hammouri, Lecturer, International Law, University of Kent. Michael Spagat, Professor, Economics, Royal Holloway, University of London. Elijah Magnier, Military and Political Analyst. 

Host: Laura Kyle 

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The world is witnessing unimaginable scenes of horror in Gaza almost every day for more than a year. But Israel's near-total ban on media coverage has limited reporting on the war. Now, American politicians are finally urging the White House to pressure Israel to allow foreign journalists unrestricted access to Gaza. Will President Joe Biden listen?

In this episode:

Laura Albast, Fellow, Institute for Palestine Studies. Tim Dawson, Deputy Secretary General, International Federation of Journalists. Ashish Prashar, Former adviser to US President Joe Biden.

Host: Hashem Ahelbarra 

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Russia is set to host its biggest foreign policy event ever. Leaders representing more than 40 percent of the world's population are assembling in the south-western city of Kazan. The 16th BRICS summit will have five new members, doubling the group's strength to 10. The event gives President Vladimir Putin an opportunity to signal to the West that he has not been isolated because of the war in Ukraine. It's also an occasion for other member states to amplify their voices and policies. So, what's behind the rapid expansion of this bloc? And can it challenge the existing western-dominated global order?

In this episode:

Andrei Fedorov, Former Deputy Foreign Minister of Russia. Hassan Ahmadian, Professor, Middle East Studies, University of Tehran. Mark Seddon, Lead, Centre for UN Studies, University of Buckingham.

Host: Hashem Ahelbarra 

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Israeli strikes on Lebanon have killed more than 2,400 people since October 7, most of them in the past month. They have mostly targeted Hezbollah's leadership and fighters, but in recent days, some government buildings have come under attack. Christian towns further north, where fighters had reportedly taken shelter, have also been hit. Analysts say these attacks are intended to disrupt Lebanon's fragile power-sharing system, which is drawn along religious lines. Is Israel trying to isolate Shia Hezbollah supporters by inflaming sectarian tension?

In this episode:

Najat Aoun Saliba, Independent Member, Lebanon's Parliament. Georges Haddad, Lebanese Political and Security Analyst. Drew Mikhael, Non-resident Fellow, Tahir Institute for Middle East Policy.

Host: Hashem Ahelbarra 

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US President Joe Biden was in Berlin on Friday on a whirlwind trip to discuss with European allies what Washington calls, 'an opportunity' to turn the page on the war on Gaza. They expressed hope of a ceasefire and the release of Israeli captives after the killing of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar on Wednesday. But Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says the 'war is not over'. And a senior Hamas leader has said the captives will not be released until Israel ends its assault of Gaza. So, are world leaders right in their assessment of the situation of a post-Sinwar Gaza? And can they really negotiate peace?

In this episode:

Said Arikat, Washington Bureau Chief, Al Quds Newspaper. Brian Finucane, Senior Adviser, US Programme, International Crisis Group. Benoit Muracciole, President, Action Sécurité Ethique Républicaines. 

Host: James Bays 

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Yahya Sinwar was the face of the Palestinian armed struggle against Israel's decades-long occupation. The Israeli military says he was killed during a fire-fight with Israeli forces in southern Gaza. Israel's Prime Minister praised his killing and called it the beginning of the end of the war on Gaza. But how will this affect the ceasefire efforts and the fate of the Israeli captives? And what does it mean for the Palestinian resistance?

In this episode:

Azzam Tamimi, Author, 'Hamas: Unwritten Chapters'. Gilbert Achcar, Professor, Development Studies & International Relations, School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London. Tamer Qarmout, Associate Professor of Public Policy, Doha Institute for Graduate Studies.

Host: James Bays 

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Intolerable and catastrophic.That’s how the UN's top humanitarian official describes the siege of northern Gaza. Israel is accused of carrying out a plan to end Palestinian resistance by starving people to force them out of the area. Can the operation succeed?

In this episode:

Meron Rapoport, Veteran Israeli investigative journalist and editor, Local Call. Bushra Khalidi, Humanitarian Policy Lead, Oxfam. Luigi Daniele, Senior Lecturer, Laws of Armed Conflict, Nottingham Trent University.

Host: James Bays 

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Many African, Latin American and Asian nations are forcing their former occupiers to return historical objects and artworks. It's given rise to a global debate: Can developing nations, short of funds, preserve the centuries-old artefacts they are reclaiming? And what's the future of prestigious Western museums?

In this episode:

Karen Byera Ijumba, Senior Researcher, Open Restitution Africa. Jos van Beurden, Founder, Restitution Matters. Barnaby Phillips, Author, 'Loot, Britain and the Benin Bronzes'.

Host: James Bays 

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Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces international condemnation for his wars on Gaza and Lebanon. Yet, opinion polls suggest his domestic popularity is rising from record lows. What does the future hold for Netanyahu and Israel?

In this episode:

Alon Pinkas, Former Israeli Ambassador.  Nomi Bar-Yaacov, International Negotiator.  Yossi Mekelberg, Associate Fellow, Middle East Programme, Chatham House.

Host: James Bays 

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Just three weeks to go before the US presidential election. The contest between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris is on a knife-edge with a sharp focus on seven key marginal states. So, how will the candidates fight the final stretch of the campaign?

In this episode:

John Zogby, Author, 'Beyond the Horse Race: How to Read Polls and Why We Should'.  Steven Erlanger, Chief Diplomatic Correspondent in Europe, The New York Times. Paul Musgrave, Associate Professor, Government, Georgetown University Qatar.

Host: Tom McRae

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The Nobel Peace Prize has been awarded to a Japanese grassroots movement working to eliminate nuclear weapons. It's made up of survivors of the Hiroshima and Nagasaki atomic bombings. The group's leader says he felt people helping Palestinians in Gaza deserved to win instead. So, what's behind the Nobel Committee's decision?

In this episode:

Asmund Aukrust, Member of Parliament, Norway's Labour Party.  Lex Takkenberg, Senior Advisor, Arab Renaissance for Democracy and Development.   Henrik Urdal, Director, Peace Research Institute Oslo.

Host: Tom McRae

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Condemnation from across the world after Israel attacked United Nations peacekeepers in Lebanon twice. The multi-nation UNIFIL force has been in southern Lebanon since 1978. So why is Israel targeting the mission? And can it remain in place?  

In this episode:

Ali Riza, Political and Security Affairs Analyst. Rami Khouri, Distinguished Public Policy Fellow, American University of Beirut. Raymond Murphy, Professor, Irish Centre for Human Rights, University of Galway.

Host: Folly Bah Thibault

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Israel is weighing up its response to Iran's ballistic missile attack. The defence minister says it will be painful, precise and surprising. Does that mean Israel will hit Iran's nuclear facilities? And what would the fallout be across the region?

In this episode:

Mohammad Marandi, Professor at the University of Tehran.

Gideon Levy, columnist at Haaretz newspaper and author of the book, 'The Punishment of Gaza'.

Randa Slim, Director of the Conflict Resolution and Track 2 Dialogues Program at the Middle East Institute in Washington DC.

Host: Hashem Ahelbarra

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It's been going on for a year and half now and getting worse by the day. The conflict in Sudan has killed thousands of people and led to one of the worst humanitarian crises in the world. Diplomacy has so far failed. So, what lies ahead for Sudan and its people?

In this episode:

Sebastien Ponsford, Humanitarian Affairs Manager for Doctors without Borders. Abdelkhalig Shaib, Sudanese lawyer who advises on Sudan's constitution and politics. Hala Alkarib, Regional Director of the Strategic Initiative for Women in the Horn of Africa

Host: Tom McRae

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One year on and the war in Gaza shows no sign of abating. Instead, conflict is spreading across the region and diplomacy has all but failed. So, what's the likely result of the ongoing tension? Could the Middle East be heading for a new era?

In this episode:

Bassam Haddad, Director, Middle East and Islamic Studies Program, George Mason University. Raja Khalidi, Director General, Palestine Economic Policy Research Institute. Hugh Lovatt, Senior Policy Fellow, European Council on Foreign Relations.

Host: Cyril Vanier

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Does anti-Zionism necessarily lead to anti-Semitism? Israel's war on Gaza has often led to a conflation of the two terms. But how misleading could this be? And does it mean anyone criticising Israel's actions in Gaza is anti-Semitic?

In this episode:

Giovanni Fassina, Executive Director, European Legal Support Center. Arielle Angel, Editor-in-Chief, Jewish Currents.  Omer Bartov, Samuel Pisar Professor, Holocaust and Genocide Studies, Brown University.

Host: Nick Clark

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Is Israel still attractive for Jewish people around the world? Hundreds of thousands have left since it launched its war on Gaza last year. With the violence and hostility worsening, is Israel a place where Jewish people can find safety and security? Or has the Zionist model failed?

In this episode:

Avshalom Elitzur, Israeli Quantum Mechanics Physicist and Philosopher. Eva Borgwardt, National Spokesperson, IfNotNow. Daniel Levy, President, U.S. Middle East Project. 

Host: Sami Zeidan 

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France's president Emmanuel Macron says arms deliveries to Israel for use in Gaza should stop. His comments have been angrily rejected by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. So how significant is Macron's statement? And why such a furious reaction from Israel?

In this episode:

Benoit Muracciole, President, Action Sécurité Ethique Républicaines. Ziad Issa, Head, Humanitarian Policy, Action Aid UK. Bertrand Heilbronn, Honorary President, France-Palestine Solidarity Association.

Host: Hashem Ahelbarra

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Lebanon is again under attack as Israel wages war against its dominant political and military force, Hezbollah. But the conflict is also bringing pressure to change Lebanon's fragmented political system. So who's looking for that change - and what might it mean?

In this episode:

Hala Jaber, Journalist.  Nadim Houry, Executive Director, Arab Reform Initiative. David Wood, Senior Analyst, International Crisis Group in Beirut.

Host: Hashem Ahelbarra

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After firing nearly 200 ballistic missiles at Israel, Iran warns the U.S. of further action unless Israel's aggression is curbed. The world waits to see what Israel will do next, as it continues bombing Gaza and Lebanon. Can peace prevail - or is a wider war more likely?

In this episode:

Mohammad Marandi, Professor of American Studies at the University of Tehran. Gideon Levy, Columnist at Haaretz newspaper and author of the book, 'The Punishment of Gaza'. Thomas Pickering, Former U.S. Ambassador to the UN, Israel, Jordan and Russia

Host: Hashem Ahelbarra

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Is Hezbollah still able to fight Israel after its leadership has been weakened? The group says fighters have already inflicted serious damage on Israeli troops in southern Lebanon. How different are these confrontations from previous conflicts?

In this episode:

Sami Atallah, Founding director of The Policy Initiative. Yezid Sayigh, Senior Fellow at the Malcolm H Kerr Carnegie Middle East Center Joseph Daher, Visiting Professor at Lausanne University 

Host: Hashem Ahelbarra

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Benjamin Netanyahu says Iran 'will pay' for its missile attack, while Tehran threatens a crushing response if Israel hits back. Bombs, bullets and missiles in Gaza, Lebanon and Israel. Is the Middle East inching closer to a full-blown war?

In this episode:

Dan Perry, Author, 'Israel and the Quest for Permanence'. Roxane Farmanfarmaian, Professor, Modern Middle East Politics, University of Cambridge. Julien Barnes-Dacey, Director, Middle East and North Africa Programme, European Council for Foreign Relations.

Host: Nick Clark

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Israel has killed much of Hezbollah's leadership. Now it says it's carrying out a ground operation inside Lebanon. The military says the offensive will be limited and localised. But air raids in the past week have killed hundreds of civilians. How can Israel root out Hezbollah?

In this episode:

Michael Wahid Hanna, US Program Director, International Crisis Group. Ilan Baruch, Chairperson, Policy Working Group. Andreas Krieg, Associate Professor, School of Security Studies, King’s College London.

Host: Mohammed Jamjoom

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Already in a dire situation, Lebanon is facing a deepening humanitarian crisis. Israeli attacks have forced hundreds of thousands of people from their homes. So, who will come to the rescue of those caught in the middle of the conflict?

In this episode:

Dr Ghassan Abu Sittah, Professor, Conflict Medicine, American University of Beirut. Maureen Philippon, Lebanon Country Director, Norwegian Refugee Council. Arwa Damon, Founder, International Network for Aid, Relief and Assistance.

Host: James Bays

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The Middle East is bracing for further tension after the killing of Hezbollah's leader. Iran says Hassan Nasrallah's assassination will not go unavenged. Does that mean it will go into direct war with Israel? And can such a regional war be averted?

In this episode:

Mehran Kamrava, Head, Iranian Studies, Arab Center for Policy Studies and Research. Robert Geist Pinfold, Lecturer, Durham University.  Muhannad Ayyash, Professor, Mount Royal University.

Host: James Bays

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Is the killing of Hassan Nasrallah a game changer? It's the culmination of a massive series of Israeli attacks that targeted Hezbollah's top political and military leadership. How will the group respond? And could events in the Middle East spin out of control?

In this episode:

Nicholas Noe, Editor-in-Chief, Mideastwire.com. Stephen Zunes, Founding Chair, Middle Eastern Studies, University of San Francisco. Gideon Levy, Columnist, Haaretz.

Host: Hashem Ahelbarra

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There were scenes of jubilation in newly captured areas of Khartoum. Sudan's army made gains against the paramilitary rapid support forces this week. But there's been more fighting in the capital.So, what will bring an end to Sudan's conflict? And what's the regional fallout?

In this episode:

Kholood Khair, Founding Director at Confluence Advisory, a Sudanese think-tank. Amgad Fareid Eltayeb,  Executive Director of the Sudanese think-tank Fikra for Studies and Development. Dr. Mukesh Kapila,  Former United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator for Sudan.

Host: Hashem Ahelbarra

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Gaza's health ministry is refusing to receive 88 unidentified bodies, sent by Israel. Authorities want to know who they are-- and how they died. So, is this another violation under international law? 

In this episode:

Muhammad Shehada, Euro-Mediterranean Human Rights Monitor. Ahmed Al Naouq, Co-founder We Are Not Numbers. Mustafa Barghouti, Secretary General, Palestinian National Initiative.

Host: Hashem Ahelbarra

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World leaders meet at the United Nations as tensions in the Middle East are running high.
There's consensus on the need to restore calm. But with no sign of the conflict abating, who is able to enforce a peaceful settlement? And can diplomacy really succeed?

In this episode:

Bassam Haddad, Founding Director, Middle East and Islamic Studies Program, George Mason University. Habib Battah, Founder and Editor-in-chief, Beirut Report.  Brian Finucane, Senior Adviser, U.S. program, International Crisis Group.

Host: James Bays 

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Are Israel and Hezbollah on the verge of all-out war? The Israeli military assault in Lebanon is the most intense in decades. Benjamin Netanyahu wants to change the balance of power in the north. But can Israel achieve this by bombarding its neighbour?

In this episode:

Ayman Mhanna, Executive Director, Samir Kassir Foundation.  Karim Makdisi, Associate Professor, American University of Beirut.  Elijah Magnier, Military and Political Analyst. 

Host: James Bays 

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It boasts about being the only democracy in the Middle East. Yet, Israel has relentlessly cracked down on press freedom, with Al Jazeera Network being a main target. Even Israeli media outlets are complaining about constant censorship. So what is Israel trying to hide?

In this episode:

Fatima Abdulkarim, Veteran Palestinian Journalist, Christian Science Monitor. Oren Ziv, Reporter, Local Call and +972 Magazine. Fiona O'Brien, UK Director, Reporters without Borders. 

Host: James Bays 

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Almost a year into its war on Gaza, Israel is fighting on multiple fronts. So far, it doesn't seem to have achieved any of its stated war goals. Does the military have a clear plan? Or is it solely intent on degrading its enemies' capabilities?

In this episode:

Daniel Levy, President, U.S./ Middle East Project.  Meron Rapoport,  Award-winning Israeli Investigative Journalist. Ilan Pappe, Israeli Historian. 

Host: James Bays 

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No refuge for enemies in Hezbollah strongholds. That's Israel's warning after bombing a residential suburb of Beirut. Dozens of people have been killed, including top commanders of the group. So what does this mean for Hezbollah and the region? 

In this episode:

Nicholas Noe, Editor-in-chief, Mideastwire.com.  Sami Nader, Director, Levant Institute for Strategic Affairs. Samuel Ramani, Associate Fellow, Royal United Services Institute.

Host: James Bays 

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Donald Trump says he'll deport millions of undocumented immigrants if he's elected U.S. president in November. Kamala Harris argues reforms and tightened security are the solution. So, how will immigration shape the upcoming elections?

In this episode:

Arshad Hasan, Democratic Political Strategist and founder of Convey Communications.

Alexandra Miller, Interim CEO at Vecina - a nonprofit corporation that seeks to empower immigrant justice advocates.

Patrick Mara, Chairman of the Washington Republican Party.

 

Host: Adrian Finighan

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Hezbollah is weighing its options after two days of remote attacks targeted its members and civilians. Israel has not commented on the explosions - but says it's opening a new phase in its war on Gaza. But can it fight on two fronts? And is there any hope of a diplomatic solution?

In this episode:

Najat Aoun Saliba, Lebanese Member of Parliament with the non-sectarian party Taqqadum or Progress. Robert Geist Pinfold, Lecturer on Peace and Security at Durham University. Jamal Ghosn, Political commentator and former editor of Al Akhbar newspaper.

Host: Elizabeth Puranam 

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A simultaneous, mass attack targets Hezbollah members in Lebanon. Devices used for communication explode injuring thousands and killing several people. Hezbollah is blaming Israel. So, is there a risk of a bigger conflict? 

In this episode:

Ayman Mhanna, Executive Director, Samir Kassir Foundation. Firas Maksad, Senior Director, Middle East Institute. Colin Clarke, Director, Research, Soufan Group.

Host: Elizabeth Puranam 

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Hamas is able to keep fighting the Israeli army despite its losses, so say senior leaders  after Israel announced the group no longer existed as a military force in Gaza. Hamas says it's recruiting a new generation. So, can Israel destroy Hamas?

In this episode:

Azzam Tamimi, Political Activist.  Mouin Rabbani, Non-resident Fellow, Center for Conflict and Humanitarian Studies. Paola Caridi, Veteran Middle East Journalist.

Host: Imran Khan

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Europe's migration dilemma. The deaths of people risking the dangerous Channel crossing from France to the UK puts more pressure on governments. Tough border controls are in place. So, how should countries tackle undocumented migration?

In this episode:

Nando Sigona, Professor, International Migration and Forced Displacement, University of Birmingham. Ravishaan Rahel Muthiah, Communications Director, Joint Council for the Welfare of Immigrants. Yasha Maccanico, Co-president, Migreurop.

Host: James Bays 

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Why does Israel get away with killing foreign activists in Palestine? American-Turkish dual citizen Aysenur Ezgi Eygi is the latest example. Investigations into these killings rarely lead to prosecutions. So, who will hold Israel to account?

In this episode:

Miko Peled, Founder and President, Palestine House of Freedom. Daniel Santiago, Peace Activist.  Amir Oren, Senior Correspondent, Haaretz. 

Host: James Bays 

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No green light for Ukraine to use long-range Western-made missiles in Russian territory. Vladimir Putin says such a move would mean all-out war with NATO members. But how serious is this warning? And what difference could those weapons make on the battlefield?

In this episode:

Pavel Felgenhauer, Independent Russian Defence Analyst. Marina Miron, Post-Doctoral Researcher, War Studies Department, King's College London. Lawrence Korb, Former Assistant Secretary of Defense.

Host: James Bays 

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Donald Trump says no to another debate with Kamala Harris in the US presidential election. He claims he won their head-to-head on Tuesday. But fundraisers tell a different story - with a deluge of donations for Harris the next day. So what's next for both campaigns?

In this episode:

John Malcolm, Vice President of the Institute for Constitutional Government at the Heritage Foundation. Andrew Rudalevige, Thomas Brackett Reed Professor of Government at Bowdoin College. Joi Chaney, political strategist and domestic legal policy expert

Host: James Bays 

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An Israeli air strike on a school in Gaza kills six people working for the UN agency for Palestinian refugees. UNRWA has been repeatedly attacked by Israel during its war. So why is the agency so important to Palestinians - and why does Israel want to destroy it?

In this episode:

Riham Jafari, Communication and Advocacy Coordinator at ActionAid Palestine and former staff member of UNRWA.  Chris Gunness,  former spokesman for UNRWA. Tamara Al-Rifai, current Spokesperson for UNRWA

Host: James Bays 

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Frequent clashes in a fiery US presidential election debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump. Both camps say they won after 90 minutes of sharp exchanges. So what impact will it have on undecided voters and on November's election?

In this episode:

Eric Ham, US Political Analyst.  Jennifer Victor, Associate Professor, Political Science, George Mason University’s Schar School. Amy Koch, Republican Strategist.

Host: Hashem Ahelbarra

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Israel has targeted education in its war on Gaza. It's destroying schools and universities and has killed thousands of students and teachers. Yet, learning and teaching still goes on in tents and makeshift classrooms. How and why does Gaza's educational spirit remain so strong?  

In this episode:

Omar Salah, English Teacher, University College of Applied Sciences in Gaza.  Loay Elbasyouni, Power Electronics Lead Engineer. Ahmed Alnaouq, Co-Founder, We Are Not Numbers. 

Host: Hashem Ahelbarra

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Sudan says NO to the deployment of an impartial force in the country. United Nations experts say serious human rights violations have been committed by both sides in the ongoing war. So who will protect the millions of civilians trapped in the conflict?

In this episode:

Alaaeldin Nugud, Sudanese Activist. Abdelkhalig Shaib, Sudanese International Attorney.  Dallia Abdelmoniem, Sudanese Political Commentator and Journalist.

Host: Hashem Ahelbarra

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The largest anti-government protest yet in Israel. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is refusing to accept the Gaza ceasefire deal, which includes the release of captives. What could force his hand? Or force him out of office?

In this episode:

Dan Perry, Author, 'Ask Questions Later', Substack. Ilan Baruch, Chairman, Policy Working Group.  Yossi Mekelberg, Associate Fellow, Chatham House. 

Host: James Bays

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He's known as Monsieur Brexit and now he's France's new Prime Minister. Michel Barnier faces the challenge of fixing the country's polarised political landscape. But is that something he can achieve? And why is his appointment causing so much controversy in France?

In this episode:

Jacques Reland, Senior Research Fellow, Global Policy Institute. Rainbow Murray, Professor of Politics, Queen Mary University of London.  Diane de Vignemont, Historian and Political Journalist.

Host: James Bays

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Both Kamala Harris and Donald Trump have pledged strong economic policies if elected in November. But as the country struggles with a huge deficit and high consumer prices, what can either of them offer?

In this episode:

Eric Ham, Political analyst. Robert Scott, Independent economist. Dimitris Valatsas, Chief economist and founding partner at Aurora Macro Strategies.

Host: James Bays

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China promises African nations $50 billion in loans and funding at a summit of leaders in Beijing. It underlines the country's position as the continent's number one investor. What does this investment mean for Africa, China and its western rivals? 

In this episode:

Hannah Ryder, former diplomat and economist. Sanusha Naidu, Senior Research Associate at the Institute for Global Dialogue. Einar Tangen, Senior Fellow at the Taihe Institute in Beijing.

Host: James Bays

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Both Moscow and NATO have so-called 'red lines' that could trigger outright war between them if crossed. The conflict in Ukraine now involves many countries with western weapons being used inside Russia. So are these red lines shifting? And is there a greater risk of a wider war?

In this episode:

Dmitry Babich, Deputy Foreign Editor, Komsomolskaya Pravda, Moscow. Peter Zalmayev, Executive Director, Eurasia Democracy Initiative, Kyiv. Ben Aris, Editor, bne IntelliNews, Berlin.

Host: Folly Bah Thibault 

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The UK government says it will stop some of its arms exports to Israel fearing the use of certain weapons could violate international law. Israel's prime minister calls the move 'shameful' and says it will help Hamas. But what are the implications of this decision?

In this episode:

Jeremy Corbyn, Independent UK Member of Parliament. Francesca Albanese, UN Special Rapporteur on the occupied Palestinian territories. Sam Perlo-Freeman, Research Coordinator, Campaign Against Arms Trade.

  Host: Folly Bah Thibault 

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Huge demonstrations in Israel against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu - after the bodies of six Israeli captives were found in southern Gaza. The deaths have intensified public anger and political pressure on the Israeli leader. So, what will this mean for the war on Gaza?

In this episode:

Yossi Beilin, Former Israeli Cabinet Minister.  Akiva Eldar, Political Analyst and Veteran Journalist. Ori Goldberg, Political Commentator. 

  Host: Hashem Ahelbarra 

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Social media platform X goes dark in Brazil. It failed to comply with a court order to block accounts linked to disinformation. Owner Elon Musk says it's a crackdown on free speech. How much politics is involved? And could other countries follow suit?

In this episode:

Flora Rebello Arduini, Senior Adviser, Technology and Human rights. Chris Stokel-Walker, Technology and Digital Culture Journalist.  Vinicius De Carvalho, Lecturer, Brazilian Studies, King’s College London. 

  Host: Dareen Abughaida

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A feud over the leadership of Libya's central bank has led to the suspension of oil production. The two rival governments are trading blame for the standoff. Which has the upper hand? And what does it mean for Libya's economy and security?

In this episode:

Faraj Najem, Historian and Political Researcher.  Claudia Gazzini, Senior Libya Analyst, International Crisis Group. Mustafa Fetouri, Independent Libyan Academic. 

Host: James Bays 

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Israeli forces have conducted their largest assault in decades in the West Bank, killing and injuring dozens of Palestinians. The escalation is coupled with increasing settler violence. So, what are the consequences?

In this episode:

Menachem Klein, Professor of Political Science at Bar-Ilan University 

Tahani Mustafa, Senior Palestine Analyst at the International Crisis Group Abbas Milhem, Executive Director of the Palestinian Farmers' Union

Host: James Bays 

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In India angry protesters are demanding better safety measures and more protection for women after the rape and murder of a female trainee doctor. It has raised questions about what can be done to stop further sex crimes.

In this episode:

Ranjana Kumari, Director for the Centre for Social Research, Jhuma Sen, Advocate at Kolkata High Court. Amrita Dutta, National Editor at Scroll.in.

Host: James Bays 

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The head of the UN's nuclear watchdog warns military action is posing serious risks to the Kursk nuclear power plant. Moscow says the facility in Russia has been attacked by Ukrainian forces. Kyiv hasn't commented. So how dangerous is the situation? 

In this episode:

Rafael Grossi, Director General, International Atomic Energy Agency. Robert Kelley, Distinguished Associate Fellow, Stockholm International Peace Research Institute.  Elena Sokova, Executive Director, Vienna Center for Disarmament and Nonproliferation.  Anatol Lieven, Director, Eurasia Programme, Quincy Institute.

Host: James Bays 

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Israel again orders Palestinians to move in Gaza. That's forcing the UN to relocate its base for aid operations causing huge disruption. Palestinians are already facing malnutrition and disease while trying to survive Israel's attacks. So how can this situation go on? 

In this episode:

Mads Gilbert, Doctor and Activist. Dave Harden, Former USAID Mission Director, West Bank and Gaza. Ghada Alhaddad, Communications Officer, Oxfam, Gaza.

Host: James Bays 

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The CEO of Telegram, Pavel Durov, is being held by French police. The detention of the Russian-born billionaire has been condemned by Moscow and Elon Musk. So why is he being detained? And does the case have wider implications? 

In this episode:

Ben Aris, Founder and Editor-in-Chief, bne IntelliNews. Chris Stokel-Walker, Technology & Digital Culture Journalist. 

Host: Sami Zeidan

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Hezbollah launches hundreds of rockets and drones at Israel - after it targeted the group in southern Lebanon. Both sides say more will follow. How significant are these cross-border attacks? And is there a risk of a wider regional conflict?

In this episode:

Hala Jaber, Author, 'Hezbollah: Born with a Vengeance'. Nicholas Noe, Political Adviser.  Mohammad Marandi, Professor, University of Tehran.

Host: Sami Zeidan

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