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25:05

Can a divided EU become a voice against Israel's...

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2026/04/22

Within the EU, a split is growing over how to respond to Israel's actions in the Middle East. Some members want to suspend a trade deal. But its staunchest allies have foiled the move. Can a divided bloc become a voice against Israel's aggression? In this episode: Bobby McDonagh, a former Irish ambassador to the EU, Italy and the UK Daniel Levy, President of the U.S. / Middle East Project and a former Israeli negotiator Dan Perry, the publisher of 'Ask Questions Later' on Substack and former Editor

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20:11

Who will rebuild Gaza?

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2026/04/21

A report by the UN and European Union estimates it will take 71 billion dollars to rebuild Gaza. About a third of that is needed to restore essential services destroyed by Israel's war. So, how will Gaza be rebuilt, and who will pay? In this episode: Xavier Abu Eid, political analyst and former Communications Director for the Palestine Liberation Organization Sultan Barakat, Professor of Public Policy at Hamad Bin Khalifa University and a specialist in post-conflict reconstruction Raja Khalidi,

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24:27

How is the Iran war affecting Russia and Ukraine?

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2026/04/20

Ukraine attacks oil facilities in Russia, which is benefiting from higher fuel prices and sanctions relief due to the Iran war. It comes after Moscow launches intense aerial attacks on its neighbour. How is the Iran war affecting Russia and Ukraine? In this episode: Chris Weafer, CEO of Macro-Advisory, a strategic consultancy focused on Russia and Eurasia Steven Erlanger, Chief Diplomatic Correspondent for Europe at The New York Times Michael Bociurkiw, Senior Fellow at the Atlantic Council Host:

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24:40

Will the left-wing or right-wing leaders shape the...

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2026/04/19

Defending democracy ...The slogan of left-leaning world leaders in Spain meeting to counter the growing influence of the far right.Meanwhile in Italy, right-wing figures aim to build momentum.So, who will shape the global agenda? In this episode: Ruth Ferrero-Turrion, Professor, Political Science, Complutense University of Madrid. Georgios Samaras, Assistant Professor, Public Policy, King's College London. Rebecca Christie, Senior Fellow, Bruegel. Host: Tom McRae Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts

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25:00

Will the UK prime minister Keir Starmer resign?

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2026/04/18

He's accused of links to the sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.He also failed government security checks.Yet Peter Mandelson was appointed UK ambassador to the US. Now, the prime minister is under pressure to resign.But will he?And how will the fallout impact the UK Labour Party? In this episode: Denis MacShane - Former UK Foreign Office Minister of State and Labour MP Jennifer Nadel - Co-founder of the cross-party think-tank Compassion in Politics Giles Kenningham - Founder of Trafalgar Strategy

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25:22

Will the ceasefire in Lebanon hold?

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2026/04/17

Lebanon and Israel are holding their first direct talks in decades.But as Israel considers Hezbollah a threat, is a lasting peace agreement possible?And how much influence does Iran have in Lebanon? In this episode: Joe Macaron, Middle East geopolitical analyst Yossi Mekelberg, Senior Consulting Fellow at the Middle East and North Africa Programme at Chatham House Rami Khouri, Distinguished Fellow at the American University of Beirut Host: James Bays Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts

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24:18

What role is China playing in the Iran war?

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2026/04/16

China tells its ally Iran that the Strait of Hormuz must be reopened. International leaders have been visiting Beijing almost daily, underlining its importance in the crisis. So what's the impact of the war on China, and what role is it playing? Host: James Bays In this episode: Doug Bandow, Senior Fellow at the Cato Institute in Washington DC Shaun Rein, Founder and Managing Director of the China Market Research Group in Shanghai Nader Habibi, Professor of Practice in the Economics of the Middle

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26:00

How serious are the mounting difficulties between the...

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2026/04/15

Israel's alliance with the European Union is under mounting political pressure. Behind the shift are demands to suspend the main agreement underpinning their close relations.But their ties survived Israel's war on Gaza, so why have there been difficulties between them? Host: James Bays In this episode: Barry Andrews, Member of the European Parliament Sven Kuhn Von Burgsdorff, former EU ambassador to the occupied Palestinian territories Eve Geddie, Director of the European Institutions Office at

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25:05

What's the fallout from the dispute between Trump and...

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2026/04/14

Donald Trump in a war of words with the leader of the Roman Catholic Church.The U.S. president refuses to apologise for criticising Pope Leo's opposition to the Iran conflict.He says the pontiff should stay out of American affairs.So, is this political interference or a moral duty to speak out?And what are the consequences? Host: Folly Bah Thibault In this episode: Cornel West, Professor and Dietrich Bonhoeffer Chair at the Union Theological Seminary Adolfo Franco, US Republican strategist

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25:12

What's behind Viktor Orban's defeat?

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2026/04/13

Hungary's opposition has defeated Prime Minister Viktor Orban by a landslide.He governed for 16 years with a far-right agenda often described as 'authoritarian'. What led to his loss? And what does the outcome mean for the EU, US, and Russia? In this episode: Gabor Scheiring, Assistant Professor at Georgetown University in Qatar and a former member of National Assembly of Hungary Carl Bildt, Co-Chair of European Council on Foreign Relations and the Former Swedish Prime Minister Kim Lane Scheppele,

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25:10

What risks does the war on Iran pose to global food...

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2026/04/12

The Iran war has created risks to food security from higher energy costs and shipping restrictions. The world's fertiliser production has been badly hit due to attacks on Gulf chemical plants. Where is food supply most at risk and could there be a lasting impact? In this episode: Mourad Wahba, Acting Executive Secretary, United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia. Avinash Kishore, Senior Research Fellow, International Food Policy Research Institute, New Delhi, Steve Keen,

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24:14

Has Israeli society become conditioned to permanent war?

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2026/04/11

A negative political and public reaction in Israel to the ceasefire with Iran - regardless of the respite it brings.No pause for Israel's army however or its victims - hundreds killed in Lebanon and more dead in Gaza.Has Israeli society become conditioned to permanent war? In this episode: Ilan Pappe - a historian and professor at Exeter University Gideon Levy - a columnist at Haaretz newspaper in Tel Aviv Haim Bresheeth - professor at the School of Oriental and African Studies, University of

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23:35

Why is Hungary's election of such international...

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2026/04/10

Opinion polls in Hungary suggest long-time prime minister Viktor Orban has a battle on his hands in Sunday's election. The outcome will be keenly awaited in Washington, Moscow, Kyiv, and Brussels. So why is this election so important outside of Hungary? In this episode: Gabor Scheiring, a former member of the National Assembly of Hungary Istvan Kiss, political scientist, director of the Danube Institute and former political adviser in Prime Minister Viktor Orban's office Daniel Kelemen, law and

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24:49

How far is Iran willing to go to protect its friends...

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2026/04/09

The bombing of Iran has stopped, but the bombing of Lebanon has not. Even as Iran and the US say they'll try to work out their many differences at the negotiating table in Pakistan, Israel is busy ramping up its attacks on what it says are Hezbollah targets in Lebanon. The group has been a key player in Iran's axis of resistance for decades. So how far is Tehran willing to go to protect its allies? In this episode: Hassan Ahmadian, Associate Professor at the University of Tehran Rob Geist Pinfold,

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24:39

Has the world order been changed by Trump's war on Iran?

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2026/04/08

Donald Trump has found his Iran off-ramp — but what has it cost? After apocalyptic threats, Washington and Tehran have agreed to a two-week ceasefire. It's still unclear whether that will mean a lasting peace. What's more certain is that the US and the world stage have been changed by Trump's war. Has the world order been changed by Trump's war on Iran? And can any of it be walked back? Host: James Bays Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts onX,Instagram,Facebook, andYouTube

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26:05

How is the Iran war affecting Russian-Iranian ties?

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2026/04/07

The US and Israel's war with Iran has put pressure on Tehran's relations with Moscow. They've been allies, but the Kremlin is seeking to maintain ties with the US to reach a deal on the Ukraine conflict. In this episode: Afshin Shahi, a Middle East political analyst Leonid Ragozin, independent journalist Maximilian Hess, founder of Enmetena Advisory and a senior fellow at the Foreign Policy Research Institute Host: James Bays Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts onX,Instagram,Facebook, andYouTube

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25:41

Why has Iran's Bushehr nuclear power plant been...

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2026/04/06

Iran's Bushehr nuclear power plant has been targeted four times since the US-Israeli war began. Tehran accuses the UN's nuclear watchdog of inaction, which the IAEA rejects, saying the situation is of deep concern. But why are the attacks happening? And what risks do they pose? In this episode: Tariq Rauf, Former Head of Verification and Security Policy Co-ordination at the International Atomic Energy Agency Abas Aslani, Senior Research Fellow at the Center for Middle East Strategic Studies Alicia

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18:57

How is the war on Iran impacting the humanitarian...

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2026/04/05

The war in Iran is worsening the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. In violation of the ceasefire, Israel has severely restricted aid and maintained its air strikes.The US-brokered deal is meant to be in Phase 2 but appears to be in limbo.So, who could step in to help Palestinians? In this episode: Dr Mohammed Tahir, Orthopaedic surgeon, worked in Gaza. Alex de Waal, Executive Director, World Peace Foundation. Xavier Abu Eid, Former Communications Director, PLO. Host: Imran Khan Connect with us:

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25:01

How will Pakistan deal with the global energy crisis?

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2026/04/04

The war in the Middle East has worsened the economic crisis in Pakistan.Most of its energy supplies are shipped through the Strait of Hormuz, which Iran has largely blocked for five weeks. In this episode: Kaiser Bengali - Economist and former head of the Policy Reform Unit for the Balochistan Chief Minister Michael Kugelman - Senior Fellow for South Asia at the Atlantic Council Ali Salman - Founder and CEO of the Policy Research Institute of Market Economy Host: Rishaad Salamat Connect with

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24:14

What would it take for Iran to reopen the Strait of...

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2026/04/03

Several countries say they will take action against Iran's near-total closure of the Strait of Hormuz. But with no end in sight to the war, what would make Tehran open the waterway?And is using force an option? In this episode: Hassan Ahmadian, Associate Professor at the University of Tehran Rockford Weitz, Maritime Studies Program Director at Tufts University's Fletcher School Craig Murray, Maritime specialist and former Maritime Section head of the UK's Foreign Office Host: Rishaad Salamat

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