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23:24

What are the implications of the UN reimposing...

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2025/09/28

Iran is once again under pressure for its nuclear programme. The UN has reimposed sanctions that were lifted under the 2015 nuclear deal. Tehran insists its programme is peaceful, but Western countries say it's not. So, what's next in this long-standing crisis? And does diplomacy still stand a chance? In this episode: Ellie Geranmayeh, Senior Policy Fellow, European Council on Foreign Relations. Mark Fitzpatrick, Associate Fellow, International Institute for Strategic Studies. Marzie Khalilian,

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23:57

Can Microsoft’s move to cut ties with the Israeli...

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2025/09/27

Israel has spied on millions of Palestinians using Microsoft's powerful technology.Now, the high-tech giant says it's cancelled some of its services to the Israeli army.But as the military expands its devastating war on Gaza, is this move enough?And will it make any difference on the ground? In this episode: Rob Pegoraro - Technology journalist and Analyst. Taghreed El-Khodary - Palestinian journalist and Analyst. Kenneth Roth - Former Executive Director of Human Rights Watch. Host: Neave Barker

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23:40

Can Trump’s offer to lift sanctions bring Turkiye and...

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2025/09/26

Reviving ties between Turkiye and the U.S. Donald Trump hints at lifting sanctions on Ankara buying F-35 jets during a meeting with Recep Tayyip Erdogan. In return, Turkiye is urged to stop buying Russian oil. So, can this lead to a closer alignment between Washington and Ankara? In this episode: Alan Makovsky - senior policy analyst and former staff member of the U.S. House Foreign Affairs Committee. Ahmad Shahidov - political analyst and regional affairs commentator and expert on the Caucasus

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23:59

Will Donald Trump's plan for Gaza work?

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2025/09/25

Will Donald Trump's plan for Gaza work?The U.S. President has presented a proposal to end Israel's war on the strip.And he's secured firm support from regional leaders.But what about the two main players: Hamas and Israel? In this episode: Thomas Warrick - former Deputy Assistant Secretary for Counterterrorism Policy. Daoud Kuttab - journalist and columnist. Faisal Abdulhameed al-Mudahka - Editor-in-Chief of the Gulf Times Host:Bernard Smith Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts

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23:58

How important is the UN General Assembly in today's...

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2025/09/24

Contrasting speeches and world visions at the United Nations General Assembly. Attacks on the validity of the UN from US President Donald Trump before he met other world leaders there to discuss Gaza and Ukraine. So, how important is the UN General Assembly in today's world? In this episode: Ravi Agrawal, Editor in Chief, Foreign Policy. Maleeha Lodhi, Former Pakistani Ambassador to the United Nations. Mark Seddon, Director, Centre for United Nations Studies, University of Buckingham. Host:Bernard

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24:46

Why are so many countries falling behind on AI?

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2025/09/23

Artificial intelligence is the tech revolution of our times. But more than 100 countries are falling way behind those leading the AI surge and are losing out. That's what the UN General Assembly will hear this week. So what's the risk of a digital divide in AI? In this episode: Rahul Dogra, Founder, A.I. World Today. Atoosa Kasirzadeh, Assistant Professor, Carnegie Mellon University. Ramesh Srinivasan, Professor, Department of Information Studies, UCLA. Host: Bernard Smith Connect with

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25:05

What's happened to diplomatic efforts to end the...

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2025/09/22

NATO sends more forces east after Russia is again accused of violating a member state's airspace.Ukraine hit by some of the largest drone strikes of the war while it attacks Russian energy facilities. What's happened to diplomatic efforts to end the conflict? In this episode: Peter Zalmayev, Executive Director, Eurasia Democracy Initiative. Chris Weafer, CEO, Macro-Advisory. Steven Erlanger, Chief Diplomatic Correspondent in Europe, The New York Times. Host: Tom McRae Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts

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25:34

What are the chances for peace in Sudan?

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2025/09/21

A mosque bombed in Sudan is the latest atrocity in a conflict that's caused the world's worst humanitarian crisis, says the UN. A new US-led political initiative gets a cool response from Khartoum. What's happening in the conflict and what hopes for peace? In this episode: Amgad Fareid Eltayeb, Executive Director, Fikra for Studies and Development. Kholood Khair, Sudanese Political Analyst. Cameron Hudson, Senior Associate, Africa Program, Center for Strategic and International Studies. Host: Tom

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24:08

Will the US and China reach a deal on TikTok?

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2025/09/20

Will the US and China reach a deal on TikTok? Donald Trump says an agreement is well on the way, after a call with Xi Jinping.But why is the Chinese social media app problematic in America?And who stands to gain from the sale of its US operations? In this episode: Richard Weitz, Senior Non-Resident Associate Fellow, NATO Defense College. Einar Tangen, Senior Fellow, Centre for International Governance Innovation. Maria Curi, Technology Policy Reporter, Axios. Host: Tom McRae Connect with

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24:12

How relevant is the United Nations in the Gaza war?

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2025/09/19

Yet again, the US blocks a UN Security Council resolution calling for a ceasefire in Gaza. It's the sixth time Washington has used its veto power since October 2023.Where does this leave the UN's relevance in the war?And what are the options for international action? In this episode: William Lawrence - Professor of Political Science and International Affairs at American University. Ardi Imseis - Associate Professor of Law at Queen’s University and a former UN legal officer. Xavier Abu Eid -

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24:53

Will a suspension of free trade agreements with...

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2025/09/18

The European Commission calls for a suspension of free trade agreements with Israel in response to the war on Gaza.It also wants to sanction two government ministers. But some EU countries oppose the move.Will it be enough to force Israel to stop its genocide? In this episode: Yannis Koutsomitis - European affairs analyst Akiva Eldar - Israeli political analyst. Ulrich Brückner - Jean Monnet Professor for European Studies. Host: Folly Bah Thibault Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts

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24:51

Will a UN report accusing Israel of genocide make a...

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2025/09/17

Israel has committed genocide in the Gaza Strip, says the UN Independent International Commission of Inquiry. Israel's accused of committing genocidal acts defined by global conventions. But will this new report make any difference to the plight of the Palestinians in Gaza? In this episode: Jonathan Kuttab, International Human Rights Lawyer. Mouin Rabbani, Political Analyst. Toby Cadman, International Criminal Lawyer. Host:Adrian Finighan Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts

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24:15

How important is this year's UN General Assembly?

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2025/09/16

The United Nations General Assembly meets to debate next week.Crises including the Gaza genocide, Ukraine war and climate change are placing the world body under severe scrutiny. It's also facing pressure from the Trump administration. What role can the gathering of world nations play? In this episode: Donnacha Ó Beacháin, Professor, International Relations, Dublin City University. Shahd Hammouri, Lecturer, International Law, University of Kent. Hugh Lovatt, Senior Policy Fellow,

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24:44

What's behind the anti-immigration protests in the UK?

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2025/09/15

More than a hundred thousand people demonstrate in London against immigration - with arrests after violent clashes with police. The rally was organised by a far-right activist with criminal convictions, backed by Elon Musk. What are the implications? In this episode: Peter Geoghegan, Editor, Democracy for Sale. Jennifer Nadel, Director and Co-Founder, Compassion in Politics. Tariq Ali, Political Writer and Historian. Host: Adrian Finighan Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts

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24:13

What are the chances that the Russia-Ukraine war will...

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2025/09/14

Russia and Ukraine target each other with large-scale drone attacks. Tension rises in Europe after Russian drone incursions in Poland and Romania. US President Donald Trump's efforts to end the war have failed so far. So, what's next? In this episode: Pavel Felgenhauer, Defence and Russian Foreign Policy Analyst. Steven Erlanger, Chief Diplomatic Correspondent in Europe, The New York Times. Niall Stanage, White House columnist, The Hill newspaper. Host: Adrian Finighan Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts

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25:44

How might Gulf states react to Israel's strike on Qatar?

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2025/09/13

International condemnation at the UN Security Council for Israel's attack on Qatar. Qatari prime minister meets US President Donald Trump ahead of a regional summit in Doha. What can Gulf states do? And how much has Israel's attack damaged the US? In this episode: Muhanad Seloom, Assistant Professor, Critical Security Studies, Doha Institute for Graduate Studies. Omar Rahman, Fellow, Middle East Council on Global Affairs. Chris Hedges, Former Middle East Bureau Chief, The New York Times.

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25:09

What's fuelling this trend of political violence in...

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2025/09/12

An attack that exposes the deep polarisation in America. The shooting of conservative political activist Charlie Kirk has triggered fears of a cycle of political violence. But what's fuelling this trend in the US? And what are the implications? In this episode: Eric Ham - U.S. political analyst and author Greg Swenson - Political commentator and chairman of Republicans Overseas UK Richard Schoeberl - Former FBI agent and counterterrorism specialist Host: Sami Zeidan Connect with

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24:41

How far will the US go in defending Tel Aviv?

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2025/09/11

How much of a burden has Israel become for the US? Washington stands accused of shielding Benjamin Netanyahu's government as it continues its genocide in Gaza. From providing weapons to using veto power, is there no limit to how far will the US go in defending Tel Aviv? In this episode: Glenn Carle, Former CIA officer and National Security Analyst Ori Goldberg, Academic and political commentator Hassan Mneimneh, Middle East Scholar and Expert on U.S. Foreign Policy. Host: Cyril Vanier Connect with

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24:55

How will Israel's strike on Qatar affect the Gaza...

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2025/09/10

Israel's strike in Qatar is condemned around the world.Benjamin Netanyahu says it targeted leaders of Hamas.It comes as he's expanding Israel's war on Gaza.So, how will this strike affect the conflict - and the talks to reach a deal? In this episode: Ali Ghanem Al-Hajri, Political Commentator. Stephen Zunes, Professor, Politics and International Studies, University of San Francisco. H. A. Hellyer, Senior Associate Fellow, Defence and Security Studies, Royal United Services Institute. Host: Cyril

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24:50

What's behind the French prime minister resigning?

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2025/09/09

France's prime minister quits after losing a confidence vote in parliament. There's a sense of deja vu. The country is in a deep financial crisis that a succession of prime ministers hasn't been able to resolve. But what's behind it all? And could the European Union step in? In this episode: Jean-Christophe Gallien, Political analyst and Communications Strategist. Jonathan Portes, Professor, Economics and Public Policy, King's College London. Diane de Vignemont, Journalist and Historian. Host:

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