• How will Ukraine's use of American missiles impact its war with Russia?
    Nov 18 2024

    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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    24 mins
  • Has the world failed the people of Sudan?
    Nov 17 2024

    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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    24 mins
  • How will Trump's cabinet nominees shape foreign policy?
    Nov 16 2024

    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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    24 mins
  • Can COP29 help solve the climate crisis?
    Nov 15 2024

    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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    24 mins
  • Why isn't the US holding Israel to account?
    Nov 14 2024

    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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  • What's the narrative surrounding the riots in Amsterdam?
    Nov 13 2024

    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?
    Nov 12 2024

    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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    25 mins
  • How will politics play a role in climate change talks?
    Nov 11 2024

    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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