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How will Pakistan deal with growing security challenges in Balochistan? Feb 01, 2026

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How will Pakistan deal with growing security challenges in the southwestern province of Balochistan?

Another coordinated attack by separatists has killed dozens of people. Many ethnic Baloch have long complained of neglect and oppression by Islamabad. So, what will it take to end the cycle of violence there?

In this episode:

Raashid Wali Janjua, Former Brigadier, Pakistan's Army and Director, Islamabad Policy Research Institute
Sanaullah Baloch, Leader, Balochistan National Party
Ayesha Siddiqa, Senior Research Fellow, Department of Defence Studies, King's College London

Host: Maleen Saeed

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How much control will the US have over Venezuela's oil? Jan 31, 2026

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Caracas says it's opening up the sector to private players. That follows Washington's dramatic intervention in the country in early January. But who will stand to gain from the changes: Venezuela or the United States? Or both?

In this episode:

Elias Ferrer Founder and director of Orinoco Research. He analysis politics and the Venezuelan economy.
Andrew Lipow President of Lipow Oil Associates
Phil Gunson Senior Analyst at the International Crisis Group

Host: Adrian Finighan

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What is the significance of Keir Starmer's visit to China? Jan 30, 2026

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British Prime Minister Keir Starmer arrived in China this week with a large delegation of business people and cultural figures. He received a warm welcome from host Xi Jinping. But the visit got a frosty reception from the White House. US President Donald Trump called the trip 'dangerous'. Why and how important is this visit?

In this episode:

Will Hutton, political economist and author
Andy Mok, Senior Research Fellow at the Center for China and Globalization
Steve Tsang, Director of the China Institute at SOAS University of London

Host: Adrian Finighan

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What does the new time on the Doomsday Clock represent? Jan 29, 2026

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The Doomsday Clock has reached the closest ever point to midnight. That's according to the atomic scientists who run it. They say more wars, aggression from nuclear powers and weaker arms controls are to blame - along with climate change and risks posed by artificial intelligence. Should we be worried?

In this episode:

Karim Haggag, Director at the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute
Ramesh Srinivasan, Professor at UCLA Department of Information Studies and host of the podcast 'Utopias'
Ben Aris, Founder and Editor in Chief of bne IntelliNews in Berlin

Host: Cyril Vanier

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What is in the trade deal between India and the European Union? Jan 28, 2026

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One of the biggest trade deals in history was struck by India and the European Union, months after U.S. President Donald Trump imposed tariffs on both. So what's in their agreement? And how much is it driven by Washington's hostile measures?

In this episode:

Brahma Chellaney, Professor Emeritus of Strategic Studies at the Centre for Policy Research
Remi Bourgeot, Associate Fellow at the French Institute for International and Strategic Affairs
Dhananjay Tripathi, Senior Associate Professor at South Asian University in New Delhi

Host: Tom McRae

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What will be the impact of finding the last Israeli captive's body? Jan 27, 2026

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The last Israeli captive's body found in Gaza — where many thousands of Palestinians lie buried under rubble. Israel, as part of its long-standing policy, has not returned the remains of many hundreds of Palestinians. Why? And what's the impact?

In this episode:

Amjad Sharwa, Director of the Palestinian Non-Governmental Organizations Network in Gaza
Issam Aruri, Commissioner General of the Independent Commission for Human Rights in Palestine
Yara Hawari, Co-Director at Al Shabaka

Host: James Bays

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Why has the US launched a violent crackdown on immigration? Jan 26, 2026

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Recent fatal shootings by federal US immigration agents have sparked outrage and protests. They're accused of using excessive force and indiscriminately arresting suspected undocumented immigrants. But does this violent crackdown serve any real purpose?

In this episode:

Darrin Porcher, Former NYPD Lieutenant and Criminal Justice Professor at Pace University
Leon Fresco, Former Deputy Assistant Attorney General
Alex Vitale, Professor in the Department of Sociology at Brooklyn College

Host: James Bays

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What's the fallout for America's allies around the world? Jan 25, 2026

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Sort out your own security. That's what the US is telling its allies as the Pentagon adopts a new national defence strategy. Washington is now focusing on the main homeland and its interests in the Western Hemisphere. So, what's behind this shift? And what's the fallout for America's allies around the world?

In this episode:

Adam Clements, US Foreign Policy Analyst and a Former Pentagon Official.
Marina Miron, Researcher, Defense Studies Department, King’s College London.
Youngshik Bong, Visiting Professor, Graduate School of International Studies, Yonsei University.

Host: James Bays

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Why has TikTok become an issue in the US? Jan 24, 2026

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After being under threat for years - Tiktok will continue to operate in the United States. The Chinese platform reached a deal to create a new American entity. But does this deal satisfy security concerns for users in the US? And how much politics is at play?

In this episode:

Einar Tangen, Senior Fellow at the Centre for International Governance Innovation, a Canadian think tank
Sarah Kreps, Founder and Director of Technology Policy Insititute at Cornell University
Anupam Chander, expert on the global regulation of new technologies and Professor of Law at Georgetown University Law Center

Host: James Bays

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Will the Board of Peace be able to achieve global peace? Jan 23, 2026

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It was initially supposed to oversee the postwar arrangements in Gaza. Now, the newly created, so-called Board of Peace is expected to deal with other conflicts as well. But will it be able to achieve global peace?

In this episode:

Faisal Al Mudahka, Editor In Chief of Gulf Times
Christian Josi, republican political strategist and author
Jawad Anani, Former Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Jordan

Host: Adrian Finighan

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