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24:59

Are Europe and Russia close to a confrontation?

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2025/11/12

Ukraine's President says Moscow is testing Europe's red lines. Unidentified drones are being spotted at some of the busiest airports and military sites in the EU. That's as the bloc pours billions of dollars into its defences. So, are Europe and Russia close to a confrontation? And is either side ready for conflict? In this episode: Stefan Wolff- Professor of International Security at the University of Birmingham. Alexander Bratersky- Independent journalist, and former reporter for the Moscow Times

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24:52

How will the Syrian president's visit to the White...

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2025/11/11

A landmark meeting between Presidents Donald Trump and Ahmed al-Sharaa at the White House.The historic sit-down signals a major shift in US-Syria relations. So, how will it shape Trump’s legacy in the Middle East?And what impact could it have on the region? In this episode: Haid Haid, Senior Non-Resident Fellow, Arab Reform Initiative Robert Ford, Former US Ambassador to Syria. Rob Geist Pinfold, Lecturer, International Security, King's College London. Host: Adrian Finighan Connect with

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23:48

Is war one of the biggest threats to the world’s...

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2025/11/10

Leaders are in Brazil for this year’s climate summit to map a path to cutting emissions.But wars in Gaza, Sudan and Ukraine, are unleashing unprecedented levels of greenhouse gases and pollution.So why isn’t the environmental cost of war on the agenda?And is war now one of the biggest threats to the global climate? In this episode: Kate Mackintosh, Deputy Chair, Independent Expert Panel, Legal Definition of Ecocide. Elaine Donderer, Disaster Risk Specialist. Farai Maguwu, Director,

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23:07

Is Mali about to fall to an al-Qaeda-affiliated armed...

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2025/11/09

Al-Qaeda-linked fighters have blocked fuel deliveries to Mali’s capital for two months. They want to seize territory and drive out Western influence.But could their ultimate goal be to control the country?And what would that mean for the rest of the Sahel? In this episode: Moussa Kondo, Executive Director, Sahel Institute. Oluwole Ojewale, Regional Coordinator, West and Central Africa, Institute for Security Studies. Nicolas Normand, Former French Ambassador to Mali, Senegal and Congo

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24:50

Why is Israel ramping up its attacks on Lebanon?

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2025/11/08

The Israeli military is ramping up its attacks on Lebanon, violating a year-long ceasefire.It's carrying out similar breaches in Gaza and occupying Syrian territory.As the disarmament of Hezbollah makes little progress, is Israel inching towards another regional war? In this episode: Nabeel Khoury, Senior Non-Resident Fellow, Arab Center Washington DC. Heiko Wimmen, Project Director, Iraq, Syria, Lebanon, International Crisis Group. Harlan Ullman, Senior Advisor, Atlantic Council. Host:Cyril

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24:38

Can Trump break Russia’s grip on Central Asia as...

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2025/11/07

US President Donald Trump meets with five Central Asian leaders, seeking deals on critical minerals, energy, and trade. But can Washington gain a foothold in a region long dominated by Russia — and where China’s influence is rapidly expanding? In this episode: Zhumabek Sarabekov, Acting Director at the Institute of World Economics and Politics in Kazakhstan William Courtney, Senior Fellow at the RAND Corporation & former US Ambassador to Kazakhstan Dakota Irvin, Senior Analyst at

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25:03

Can both sides in Congress compromise and reopen the...

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2025/11/06

Long queues at American airports.Thousands of unpaid federal workers surviving on food banks.The longest government shutdown in U.S. history has left millions without essential services.So, can both sides in Congress compromise and reopen the government? In this episode: Mark Pfeifle - Republican Strategist and Former White House Deputy National Security Advisor. Jeremy Mayer - Political Analyst, and Professor of Political Science at George Mason University. David Bolger - Democratic Strategist and

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25:25

Can Russian and China relations survive US and other...

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2025/11/05

Russia and China pledge to strengthen their relations. President Xi Jinping has met the Russian Prime Minister and called for more cooperation, to deal with what he called a 'turbulent external environment'. Can the traditional allies weather the challenges posed by the US and other western nations? In this episode: Richard Weitz, Senior Non-Resident Associate Fellow, NATO Defense College. Einar Tangen, Senior Fellow, Centre for International Governance Innovation. Andrey Kortunov, former

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25:07

Can the US's ceasefire plan for Sudan succeed?

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2025/11/04

Hope for a humanitarian truce in Sudan. The parliamentary Rapid Support Forces and the Army agree in principle with the US plan to stop fighting. But with violence spreading beyond the North Darfur region, can Washington's proposal succeed? In this episode: Amjad Farid, Executive Director, Fikra for Studies and Development. Mathilde Vu, Advocacy Manager for Sudan, Norwegian Refugee Council. Susan Page, Professor, Practice, University of Michigan Law School Ford School of Public Policy. Host:

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25:38

Why is Trump claiming that Christians are being...

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2025/11/03

US president Donald Trump threatens Nigeria with military action claiming Christians are being persecuted.The government and Christian groups in the country deny this saying armed groups have killed people of all faiths.So what's behind Trump's claims? And what's the security situation?In this episode: Malik Samuel, Senior Researcher, Good Governance Africa in Abuja. Yinka Adegoke, Africa Editor, Semafor. James Barnett, Research Fellow, Hudson Institute. Host: Adrian Finighan Connect with

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25:27

How can the US government shutdown be resolved?

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2025/11/02

There's no sign of an end to the US government shutdown. 1.4million workers are going without pay, while some people on federal aid are worrying how they'll get their next meal.How can the stand-off between Republicans and Democrats be resolved and what'll happen if it goes on? In this episode: Marena Lin, Co-founder, Project Restore Us. Niall Stanage, White House Columnist. The Hill. Chris Tilly, Professor, University of California Los Angeles. Host: Adrian Finighan Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts

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25:27

What's behind the violence in Tanzania?

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2025/11/01

Tanzania's incumbent President has been declared re-elected with with 98% of the vote - in an election, denounced by the opposition as a sham...The government denies that hundreds of people have been killed in a police crackdown.So, what's behind this crisis - and what's next? In this episode: Tito Magoti - an independent human rights lawyer and activist who was jailed in Tanzania during former President John Magufuli's leadership. Nicodemus Minde - a researcher with the East Africa Peace and

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23:55

What tactics did China and the US use in their trade...

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2025/10/31

China and the US ease their trade war...for now. Concessions from both, with some of the most painful measures put on hold for a year. So, what tactics did each side use in the battle between the world's two biggest economies? And what's next? In this episode: Andy Mok - Senior Research Fellow at the Center for China and Globalization think tank in Beijing. Neil Thomas - Fellow on Chinese Politics at the Asia Society Policy Institute's Center for China Analysis in Washington DC. William Lee - Chief

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24:28

What can be done to stop the bloodshed in Sudan?

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2025/10/30

Reports of massacres by Sudan's Rapid Support Forces in Darfur - after the army was pushed out of the region. Tens of thousands of civilians are now feared trapped in el-Fasher. The conflict in Sudan has caused one of the world's worst humanitarian crises. So, what can be done to stop the bloodshed? In this episode: Hamid Khalafallah - Researcher and Policy Analyst who specialises in governance and development in Sudan. Bakry Eljack - Professor of Public Policy at Long Island University Brooklyn

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25:20

What can Trump do to break Beijing's monopoly?

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2025/10/29

Why is Donald Trump so interested in rare earth minerals? The US President has struck a number of deals in his tour of Asia this week while China keeps a tight grip on the metals. So, what can Trump do to break Beijing's monopoly? And why do rare earths matter so much? In this episode: Brian Wong, Assistant Professor in Philosophy, University of Hong Kong Gracelin Baskaran, Mining Economist and Director, Critical Minerals Security program at Center for Strategic and International Studies. Huiyao

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23:17

What's the significance of the RSF taking control of...

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2025/10/28

Sudan's army says it's pulled out of el-Fasher in the north Darfur region. The area is now said to be under the control of the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces. So, how significant is this development?Is there a risk Sudan could break up? And who can stop the dire humanitarian crisis there? In this episode: Caroline Bouvard, Country Director, Sudan Mission of Solidarities International. Alex de Waal, Executive Director, World Peace Foundation. Dallia Abdelmoneim, Political Commentator. Host:

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24:38

What's next for the Kurdistan Workers' Party after...

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2025/10/27

From armed struggle to politics.The Kurdistan Workers' Party says it's withdrawing from Turkey after a decades-long fight for a Kurdish homeland. So, how will Turkey build on this move? And what does it mean for Kurds across the region? In this episode: Hiwa Osman, Former Adviser, Iraqi President Jalal Talabani (2005-2008). Mohammed D Salih, Non-Resident Senior Fellow, Foreign Policy Research Institute. Hisyar Ozsoy, Former Deputy Chairman, Peoples' Democratic Party (HDP). Host:Adrian Finighan

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23:51

What are the challenges facing Trump's Gaza plan?

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2025/10/26

US President Donald Trump says an international stabilisation force will operate in Gaza soon.Hours later, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel can veto which countries take part.What are the challenges facing such a force and in setting it up? In this episode: Tamer Qarmout, Associate Professor, Public Policy, Doha Institute for Graduate Studies. Tahani Mustafa, Visiting Fellow, European Council on Foreign Relations. Mehmet Celik, Editorial Co-ordinator, Daily Sabah. Host:Adrian Finighan

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24:19

How bad is the drug problem in the US and what's...

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2025/10/25

US strikes near Venezuela - which President Donald Trump says are targeting drugs gangs.That's disputed, but the major military mobilisation has brought the issue of narcotics centre stage.How bad is the problem in the US - and what's Trump's strategy? In this episode: Sanho Tree - Fellow at the Institute for Policy Studies and Director of the Drug Policy Project. Carrie Sheffield - Senior Policy Analyst at the Independent Women's Forum. Ernesto Castaneda - Director of the Center for Latin American

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24:31

Are US-Israeli relations in upheaval?

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2025/10/24

The Israeli parliament votes to annex the occupied West Bank - a move unlikely to become law but described as an 'insult' by the U.S. vice president. Donald Trump insists annexation won't happen, but settler violence is escalating. Are US-Israeli relations in upheaval? In this episode: Alon Pinkas - Former Israeli ambassador and Consul General in New York. Mark Pfeifle - Republican strategist and President of Off the Record Strategies. Gideon Levy - Columnist at Haaretz newspaper and author of 'The

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