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Why has violence flared up in Serbia? Aug 15, 2025

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Violence in Serbia - involving government supporters, police and anti-corruption demonstrators who've been on the streets for months, demanding elections. President Aleksandar Vucic says the protests are part of a foreign plot to oust him. Why has violence flared up - and what's next?

In this episode:

Mirko Dautovic - International affairs commentator for Balkan media
Florian Bieber - Professor of Southeast European History and Politics at Graz University
Tatyana Kekic - Correspondent covering Serbia for bne IntelliNews

Host: Adrian Finighan

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What's driving the cholera outbreak in Sudan? Aug 14, 2025

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Sudan's worst cholera outbreak in years is spreading in a country ravaged by conflict. Health and aid workers are battling desperately to stop it from escalating and crossing into neighbouring countries. What's driving the outbreak - and how serious is it?

In this episode:

Mathilde Vu, Advocacy Manager for Sudan, Norwegian Refugee Council
Simon Mane, Sudan National Director, World Vision International
Mitch Rhyner, Deputy Head of Mission, Doctors Without Borders, Sudan

Host: Adrian Finighan

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How important is the Alaska summit for all sides in the Ukraine war? Aug 13, 2025

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Presidents Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin are set to meet in Alaska for talks on the war in Ukraine. But concern is increasing in Kyiv and among its European allies over fears of being sidelined. So, what's at stake at the Alaska summit for all sides?

In this episode:

Anatol Lieven - Director of the Eurasia Programme at the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft.
Steven Erlanger - Chief Diplomatic Correspondent in Europe for The New York Times.
Alex Titov - Lecturer at Queen’s University Belfast and a Specialist in Russian foreign policy.

Host: Adrian Finighan

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How can Israel kill media workers with impunity? Aug 12, 2025

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International condemnation at Israel's murder of four Al Jazeera journalists in Gaza. And it's not the first time - Israel has killed at least 237 media workers since its war began. But these and other killings before have gone unpunished. So, what does this impunity mean for journalism?

In this episode:

Ahmed Najar - Palestinian writer and political analyst.
Dominique Pradalié - President of the International Federation of Journalists.
Omar Rahman - Fellow at the Middle East Council on Global Affairs in Washington DC.

Host: Nick Clark

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Why is Israel intent on killing journalists in Gaza? Aug 11, 2025

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Israel has killed five Al Jazeera staff in an attack in Gaza City. Al Jazeera has called it a desperate attempt to silence voices in anticipation of the occupation of Gaza. So, why is Israel intent on killing journalists as its war on the strip ramps up?

In this episode:

Ahmed Najar - Palestinian writer and political analyst.
Dominique Pradalié - President of the International Federation of Journalists.
Omar Rahman - Fellow at the Middle East Council on Global Affairs.

Host: James Bays

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Why did the US broker peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan? Aug 10, 2025

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What's the fallout from a peace agreement between Azerbaijan and Armenia? The US brokered the deal, giving it leverage and business opportunities. But will it hold? And what will Washington's growing presence in the South Caucasus mean for the region?

In this episode:

Vasif Huseynov - Head of Department at the The Center of Analysis of International Relations (Air Center).
Jamila Mammadova - Research Assistant at the Henry Jackson Society.
Vahram Ter-Matevosyan - Political Analyst.

Host: James Bays

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What will it take for Israel to regain its place in the region and beyond? Aug 09, 2025

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As Israel's war on Gaza rages, chances of normalising ties with its neighbours are fading. Even those with relations are facing growing domestic pressure, and allies in Europe are distancing themselves. So, what will it take for Israel to regain its place in the region and beyond?

In this episode:

Daniel Levy -- President of the U.S. / Middle East Project and a former Israeli negotiator.
James Moran -- Former European Union ambassador to Egypt and Jordan.
Jawad Anani -- Former Deputy Prime Minister and former Foreign Minister of Jordan.

Host: James Bays

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What will Israel's decision to seize Gaza City mean for the humanitarian situation? Aug 08, 2025

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After starving its people for months, Israel now says it will seize Gaza City. The move entails forcibly displacing hundreds of thousands of Palestinians. As Israel blocks aid, what will this decision mean for the already disastrous humanitarian situation in Gaza?

In this episode:

Dr Khamis Elessi - Neurorehabilitation and Pain Medicine Consultant.
Yossi Mekelberg - Senior Consulting Fellow of the MENA Programme at Chatham House.
Phyllis Bennis - Fellow at the Institute for Policy Studies and author of 'Understanding Palestine and Israel'.

Host: Adrian Finighan

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What are the chances the war in Ukraine could be nearing an end? Aug 07, 2025

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US President Donald Trump is intensifying his efforts to end the war in Ukraine, and is expected to meet Russia's President Vladimir Putin. Western sanctions against Russia and military support for Ukraine have failed to bring peace. Could an end to the war be nearing?

In this episode:

Ivan Timofeev - Director of the Russian International Affairs Council.
Michael Bociurkiw - Global affairs analyst and senior fellow at the Atlantic Council.
Chris Weafer - CEO of the consultancy Macro-Advisory.

Host: Adrian Finighan

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Could Trump's confrontational tariff strategy forge new alliances against him? Aug 06, 2025

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Brazil, India, China and Russia remain firmly in Donald Trump's sights as targets for his tariffs.
Others like the EU have caved and negotiated deals. But for those that haven't, could the US president's confrontational stance forge new alliances against him?

In this episode:

Einar Tangen - China specialist and senior fellow at the Taihe Institute.
Gustavo de Carvalho - Senior researcher at the South African Institute of International Affairs.
David McWilliams - Economist, author and podcast host.

Host: Adrian Finighan

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