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What are the chances that the Russia-Ukraine war will end? Sep 14, 2025

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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

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How might Gulf states react to Israel's strike on Qatar? Sep 13, 2025

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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.

Host: Sami Zeidan

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What's fuelling this trend of political violence in the US? Sep 12, 2025

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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

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How far will the US go in defending Tel Aviv? Sep 11, 2025

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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

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How will Israel's strike on Qatar affect the Gaza ceasefire deal? Sep 10, 2025

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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 Vanier

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What's behind the French prime minister resigning? Sep 09, 2025

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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: Adrian Finighan

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How dangerous is the shooting in occupied East Jerusalem? Sep 08, 2025

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A gun attack at an illegal Israeli settlement in Occupied East Jerusalem. Settler and army violence against Palestinians there and elsewhere in the Occupied West Bank have intensified under the far-right Israeli government. How dangerous is the situation?

In this episode:

Xavier Abu Eid, Political Analyst.
Yossi Mekelberg, Senior Consulting Fellow, Chatham House.
Milena Ansari, Researcher, Human Rights Watch, Occupied East Jerusalem.

Host: Adrian Finighan

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Will the raid on Hyundai workers cause tension between the US and South Korea? Sep 07, 2025

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South Korean workers held in a US immigration swoop - the latest jolt to a once rock-solid relationship. Turbulence too, over tariffs and military spending. Is the raid a one-off - or a sign of deeper trouble between the two nations?

In this episode:

Se-Woong Koo, Founder, Korea Expose.
Jenny Town, Senior Fellow, Stimson Center.
Youngshik Bong, Visiting Professor, Yonsei University, Seoul.

Host: Adrian Finighan

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Why is UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer in trouble? Sep 06, 2025

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A political crisis for the UK prime minister - reshuffling his cabinet after his deputy quit for not paying enough tax. He's under attack too from the right-wing Reform UK party over migration. A year after a landslide election win, why is Keir Starmer in trouble?

In this episode:

Jonathan Tonge, Professor, Politics, University of Liverpool.
Mark Devenport, Freelance Journalist.
Peter Geoghegan, Political Commentator and Author.

Host: Adrian Finighan

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Is a new bloc being formed to challenge the US and the West? Sep 05, 2025

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The leaders of China, Russia and North Korea together for the first time - at a major military parade in Beijing. The three nuclear powers have shared interests, but competing ones too. Is a new bloc being formed to challenge the US and the West?

In this episode:

Olga Krasnyak - Associate Professor at the Higher School of Economics in Moscow.
Shirley Ze Yu - Senior Fellow at the London School of Economics.
Theresa Fallon - Director of the Centre for Russia Europe Asia Studies in Brussels.

Host: Sami Zeidan

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