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What are the global implications of the US tariff increase? Feb 22, 2026

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US President Donald Trump slaps 15 percent trade levy on all imports. The move comes just a day after he'd set them at 10 percent - enraged by a Supreme Court ruling striking down much of his tariff regime. What are the global implications?

In this episode:

Deborah Elms, Head of Trade Policy, Hinrich Foundation.
Rebecca Christie, Senior Fellow, Bruegel.
Garima Kapoor, Deputy Head, Research, Elara Securities

Host: Tom McRae

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What is Trump's controversial Board of Peace? Feb 20, 2026

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US President Donald Trump's Board of Peace meets for the first time, pledging money, peacekeeping troops and investment for Gaza. Only one Palestinian was present, while major European nations stayed away. So, what did the gathering mean for the people of Gaza?

In this episode:

Rami Khouri, Distinguished Fellow at the American University of Beirut
Gideon Levy, Columnist at the Haaretz Newspaper
Hugh Lovatt, Senior Policy Fellow at the European Council on Foreign Relations

Host: James Bays

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Is social media addictive to youth users? Feb 19, 2026

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Is social media addictive? Meta boss Mark Zuckerberg testifies in court, defending his company against charges of deliberately designing features that are addictive to children. Just how much influence does social media have on youth users? And how harmful could it be to their mental health?

In this episode:

Adele Walton, Online safety campaigner and author of Logging Off: The Human Cost of our Digital World
Larry Magid, CEO of ConnectSafely.org
Donna Dawson, psychologist focusing on personality and behaviour

Host: James Bays

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Is ISIL on the verge of becoming a regional threat once again? Feb 18, 2026

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The US has transferred thousands of detainees linked to the group from Syria to Iraq. It cites security concerns, but is the move enough to prevent ISIL from re-emerging in Syria?

In this episode:

Zeidon Alkinani, independent researcher on identity politics in Iraq and the Middle East
Colin Clarke, executive director of The Soufan Center
Sarah Sanbar, researcher in the Middle East and North Africa division at Human Rights Watch

Host: James Bays

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How will the risks of artificial intelligence be mitigated? Feb 17, 2026

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India hosts an international gathering focusing on the impact of AI's growing dominance. What's the best approach to governing the use of such rapidly advancing technology? And can it be regulated?

In this episode:

Amba Kak, Co-Director of the A.I. Now Institute
Ruta Piepina, Associate Professor at Riga Graduate School of Law
Marc Einstein, Research Director and Global Head of AI Research at Counterpoint Research

Host: Rishaad Salamat

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How is Israel making it easier for settlers to seize land in the West Bank? Feb 16, 2026

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Israel has taken another step towards annexing the occupied West Bank — approving the registration of Palestinian land as state land. It follows a decision that makes it easier for settlers to seize Palestinian property. So, what are the implications of Israel's ongoing land grab?

In this episode:

Mohammad Dahleh, Human rights lawyer
Mitchell Barak, Founder of KEEVOON Research, Strategy and Communications
Simon Mabon, Professor of Middle East and International Politics at Lancaster University

Host: Rishaad Salamat

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Can the United Nations be reformed? Feb 15, 2026

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African nations must have permanent seats on the UN Security Council, the head of the world body tells the African Union. Most of Asia and Latin America don't have a permanent presence either, despite their huge populations. Can the United Nations be reformed?

In this episode:

Olukayode Bakare, Visiting Scholar, International Relations and African Politics, University of Colorado Denver.
Mukesh Kapila, Former UN Humanitarian Coordinator in Sudan.
Tim Murithi, Senior Advisor, Institute for Justice and Reconciliation.

Host: Rishaad Salamat

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Is a new global order emerging? Feb 14, 2026

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Germany's chancellor says the international rules-based order is gone. The US secretary of state responds, saying the Trump administration wants the transatlantic alliance - but while criticising Europe again. So what is emerging? A new global order, or something else?

In this episode:

Chet Love - U.S. Republican strategist and political commentator
Scott Lucas - Professor of U.S. and International Politics at University College Dublin
Einar Tangen - Senior Fellow at the Centre for International Governance Innovation

Host: Mohammed Jamjoom

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Did Bangladesh’s election deliver the change student protesters wanted? Feb 13, 2026

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The Bangladesh Nationalist Party wins the country's first elections since the 2024 uprising. Rare international unity as the US, China, India, and Pakistan all welcome the result. But how's it being seen at home — especially by the young people who led the protests for change?

In this episode:

Shahab Enam Khan, International Relations Professor at Bangladesh University of Professionals.
Prapti Taposhi, Activist and first-time voter in Thursday's general elections
Sohela Nazneen, Senior Research Fellow at the Institute of Development Studies, UK

Host: James Bays

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Is the genocide in Gaza still ongoing? Feb 12, 2026

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Amnesty International and Israeli human-rights organisation B'Tselem say the genocide in Gaza is still ongoing. Four months after a deal to stop the war, aside from continuing Israeli attacks, Palestinians face other dangers.

In this episode:

Mansour Shouman, Middle East political analyst and citizen journalist from Gaza
Shai Parnes, Director of Public Outreach, B'Tselem
Michael Lynk, Professor Emeritus of Law at Western University in Ontario

Host: Adrian Finighan

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