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The US attacks Houthis in Yemen and says more strikes are coming. Washington has warned Iran over its support for the group. In an already volatile region, what will be the implications of these strikes? And how might shipping be affected in the Red Sea?
In this episode:
Hassan Ahmadian, Professor at the University of Tehran Maysaa Shuja Al Deen, Senior researcher at Sana'a Center for Strategic Studies Colin Clarke, Research Director at The Soufan Group, a global intelligence and security consultancyHost: Adrian Finighan
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The US declares the South African ambassador 'persona non grata' -- citing his criticism of the Trump administration. South Africa expresses regret at the expulsion of its envoy, but is taking no action in return. Can relations be repaired?
In this episode:
Melanie Verwoerd -- Political analyst and former South African ambassador to Ireland Mark Pfeifle -- President of PR firm Off the Record Strategies and former U.S. Deputy National Security Advisor for Strategic Communications Frank Gerits -- Assistant Professor in the History of International Relations department at Utrecht UniversityHost: Dareen Abughaida
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The US Middle East envoy proposes a way to keep the ceasefire going in Gaza. But the original deal remains stuck in the first phase with no progress towards a permanent solution. So what is the actual state of play - and the risks of more war?
In this episode:
Alon Pinkas, Former Ambassador and Consul General of Israel in the United States. Tahani Mustafa, Senior Palestine Analyst, International Crisis Group. Mouin Rabbani - Non-resident Fellow, Center for Conflict and Humanitarian Studies.Host: Adrian Finighan
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A UN investigation concludes Israel carried out genocidal acts by destroying Gaza's main fertility clinic and maternity hospitals. Israel has rejected the report, which also alleges sexual violence. So, what are the implications? And will there be accountability?
In this episode:
Sari Bashi, Program Director at Human Rights Watch Muhammad Dahleh, Lawyer specialising in human rights Arwa Damon, Founder of the International Network for Aid, Relief and AssistanceHost: Folly Bah Thibault
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Russian President Vladimir Putin visits the front while Washington's diplomatic drive to end the Ukraine war intensifies. US officials are in Moscow after winning Ukrainian backing for a 30-day ceasefire. Is the war nearing an end - and what are the obstacles?
In this episode:
Peter Zalmayev, Executive Director of the Eurasia Democracy Initiative Leonid Ragozin, Independent journalist who specialises in Russia, Ukraine and Eastern Europe Anatol Lieven, Director of the Eurasia Programme at the Quincy Institute for Responsible StatecraftHost: Cyril Vanier
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Former Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte is under arrest. He's facing charges of crimes against humanity for his war on drugs. The International Criminal Court says thousands were killed under his watch. So, how will this play out domestically?
In this episode:
Kristina Conti - Secretary General of the National Union of Peoples' Lawyers Luis Moreno Ocampo - Former Chief Prosecutor at the International Criminal Court Richard Heydarian - Senior Lecturer in International Affairs at the University of the Philippines and author of 'The Rise of Duterte: A Populist Revolt against Elite Democracy'Host: James Bays
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Sharp words for the U.S. from Canada’s incoming prime minister. Mark Carney has lashed out at Donald Trump, saying his country will never be part of the United States. As the standoff between the two nations intensifies, how will Carney deal with Trump?
In this episode:
Jen Hassum -- Executive Director of the Broadbent Institute, a progressive think tank Amy Koch -- Republican strategist who served as majority leader of the Minnesota Senate John Kirton -- Professor Emeritus of Political Science at the University of TorontoHost: James Bays
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Could South Sudan slip into another civil war? Fighting in the northeast, is endangering an already fragile power-sharing agreement. With a war ongoing in neighbouring Sudan, what would a new conflict in South Sudan mean for the region?
In this episode:
Nicholas Haysom, UN Special Representative for South Sudan. Alan Boswell, International Crisis Group's Project Director for the Horn of Africa. Philip Aguer Panyang, former governor of South Sudan’s Jonglei State and former military spokesman. Rome Nyagoah Tut Pur, South Sudan researcher at Human Rights Watch.Host: James Bays
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We won't negotiate under pressure. The words of Iran's top leader after Donald Trump offered to talk about its nuclear programme. The US President threatened war would be the alternative. So, is a nuclear deal with Iran possible? And if so, on what terms?
In this episode:
Heino Klinck, former U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense. Hamid Reza Gholamzadeh - Director of the House of Diplomacy, a think tank. Ali Vaez, Director of the Iran Project at the International Crisis Group.Host: James Bays
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Civilians among hundreds killed in Syria while government forces battle fighters loyal to the deposed Assad regime. President Ahmed al-Sharaa promises accountability for anyone attacking civilians; the UN envoy expresses alarm. What's the risk of escalation?
In this episode:
Marie Forestier, Senior Adviser, European Institute of Peace.
Ammar Kahf, Executive Director, Omran Center for Strategic Studies.
Hind Kabawat, Professor of Conflict Resolution, George Mason University.
Host: Adrian Finighan
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A deepening political crisis in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The autonomous Serb region bans state police and the judiciary, after its leader is convicted of undermining the national constitution. Both the US and EU are condemning the move. So, what might happen next?
In this episode:
Srdan Mazalica, Member of Parliament
Kurt Bassuener, Co-Founder of Democratization Policy Council
Jasmin Mujanovic - Senior Non-Resident Fellow, New Lines Institute's Western Balkans Center
Host: Sami Zeidan
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Tariffs are central to US economic and foreign policy in the new Trump administration. The reverberations of his supporters' cheers in Congress are matched only by the shudders of apprehension globally. So, what's in store for the US and the world?
In this episode:
Niall Stanage, White House columnist, The Hill
Dimitris Valatsas, Chief economist and founding partner of Aurora Macro Strategies
William Lee, Chief economist, Milken Institute
Host: Tom McRae
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Arab leaders approve Egypt's plan for Gaza's future -- including major reconstruction and elections. It follows President Trump's proposal to forcibly expel Palestinians and turn Gaza into a US-controlled beach resort. Can the Arab nations' plan become reality?
In this episode:
Ori Goldberg -- Political commentator and former academic specialising in Middle East studies
Mansour Shouman -- Middle East political analyst and citizen journalist from Gaza
Stephen Zunes -- Professor of Politics and founding chairman of the Middle Eastern Studies program at the University of San Francisco
Host: Sami Zeidan
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A lack of international action to counter a new round of Israeli siege on Gaza raises questions and concerns. Is the use of starvation as a weapon of war being normalized? Is the U.S. still committed to the ceasefire deal it helped broker?
In this episode:
Akiva Eldar, political analyst, contributor to Haaretz and Author of "Lords of the Land".
Tahani Mustafa, Senior analyst on Palestine at the International Crisis Group.
Adil Haque, professor of law and Judge John O Newman Scholar at the Rutgers Law School.
Host: Sami Zeidan
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After a public dressing down in Washington, Ukraine's leader got a much warmer welcome in London. European leaders have pledged to increase their support and work on a plan to end the war. But can they reach a common ground with Donald Trump -- on agreeing a peace deal?
In this episode:
Robert Hamilton - Head of Eurasia Research at the Foreign Policy Institute. He's also a retired U.S. Army Colonel. PJ Crowley, Former U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for Public Affairs and author of the book, 'Red Line: American Foreign Policy in a Time of Fractured Politics and Failing States'. Marina Miron - Post-Doctoral Researcher at the Defence Studies Department at King's College London.Host: Cyril Vanier
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The ceasefire in Gaza hangs in the balance, as Israel insists on extending phase one. Hamas says that is a breach of their original truce agreement. And Benjamin Netanyahu has warned of consequences if the group does not accept. So will Israel resume its war on Gaza? Or can the ceasefire be salvaged?
In this episode:
Xavier Abu Eid, Political Analyst, former adviser to the PLO and author of the book 'Rooted in Palestine'.
Francis Ricciardone, former U.S. ambassador to Egypt and Turkiye. He is also former President of The American University in Cairo.Gershon Baskin, Middle East director of the NGO the International Communities Organization and a former peace and hostage negotiator.
Host: Rob Matheson
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It was meant to pave the way for a ceasefire in Ukraine. But the public meeting between Presidents Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelenskyy turned contentious. And the US president has threatened to withdraw his support. What does this mean for the war in Ukraine? And will Washington force a settlement with Moscow?
In this episode:
Michael Bo-Sir-Queue, Senior Fellow, Atlantic Council's Eurasia Center. Scott Lucas, Professor, US and International Politics, Clinton Institute, University College Dublin. Glenn Diesen, Professor, International Relations, University of South-East Norway.Host: James Bays
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The jailed founder and leader of the PKK calls on the Kurdish group to disband. That follows four decades of fighting with Turkiye, costing forty thousand lives. So why is this coming now, and what impact could it have on Turkiye and the region?
In this episode:
Omer Ozkizilcik, Director of Turkish Studies at the Omran Center for Strategic Studies. H. A. Hellyer, Senior Fellow in Geopolitics, International Security and Middle East Studies at the Royal United Services Institute. Mohammed Salih, Non-Resident Senior Fellow at the Foreign Policy Research Institute.Host: Nick Clark
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Recent elections in Europe have seen wins for parties with harsh stances on migration. That mirrors Donald Trump's success in the US. Inflammatory claims shape political debate, while statistics deny a link between rising crime and migration. So why is this happening?
In this Episode:
Suzanne Lynch, Associate Editor and author of the Global Playbook newsletter at POLITICO. Zoe Gardner, Independent migration policy researcher and advocate of rights-based policies. Meghan Benton, Director of the International Program at the Migration Policy Institute, an independent research organisation.Host: Sami Zeidan
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The Gaza ceasefire deal remains in place after Hamas says Israel has agreed to release more than 600 Palestinian prisoners, which was delayed last week. But uncertainty surrounds the overall agreement before the second stage has even begun. Can the deal hold? And what threatens it?
In this Episode:
Mustafa Barghouti, Secretary General, Palestinian National Initiative. Paul Musgrave, Associate Professor, Government, Georgetown University - Qatar. Mairav Zonszein, Senior Israel Analyst, International Crisis Group.Host: Sami Zeidan
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