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What's the legacy of the Iran nuclear deal and its collapse? Jul 14, 2025

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Ten years ago Iran and world powers signed a historic nuclear deal, easing sanctions in return for limits on Tehran's nuclear programme. Since then, the US pulled out, and just weeks ago, they joined Israel in attacking Iran. What's the legacy of this deal and its collapse?

In this episode:

Alan Eyre, Member, US Nuclear Deal Team (2010-2015).
Abas Aslani, Senior Research Fellow, Center for Middle East Strategic Studies.
Robert Kelley, Distinguished Fellow, Stockholm International Peace Research Institute.

Host: James Bays

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What’s Trump’s strategy behind imposing tariffs on Europe and Mexico? Jul 13, 2025

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US President Donald Trump tells Europe and Mexico they face tariffs of 30 percent from next month. That's created shock and is raising fears of an all-out trade war. But both sides say they want talks to continue. So, what's Trump's strategy? And what are the risks?

In this episode:

Niall Stanage, White House Columnist, The Hill.
Greg Swenson, Chairman, Republicans Overseas UK.
Daniel Gros, Director, Institute for European Policymaking, Bocconi University.

Host: James Bays

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How will funding cuts affect the millions living with HIV/AIDS? Jul 12, 2025

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Sudden cuts to international funding have dealt a severe blow to the global fight against HIV/AIDS. The UN warns millions of people will die and millions more will contract the disease if urgent action isn't taken. So, how can countries prevent this disaster?

In this episode:

Dr Helen Rees, Director, Reproductive Health and HIV Institute, University of the Witwatersrand.
Dr Krishna Udayakumar, Founding Director, Duke Global Health Innovation Center.
Nidhi Bouri, Former Deputy Assistant Administrator, Global Health, USAID.

Host: Adrian Finighan

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What next for the Kurds as the PKK begins laying down arms? Jul 11, 2025

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Members of the Kurdish Workers' Party have laid down their arms, ending a decades-long struggle with Turkiye. But will this move by the PKK lead to real reconciliation? And what does this shift mean for Kurds across the region?

In this episode:

Galip Dalay, Non-Resident Senior Fellow, Middle East Council on Global Affairs
David L Phillips, Director of the Program on Peace-building and Rights, Columbia University
Mohammed Salih, Non-Resident Senior Fellow, Foreign Policy Research Institute

Host: Adrian Finighan

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How is Greece responding to a surge in illegal migration? Jul 10, 2025

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The route to Greece is closing. The words of Greek Prime Minister as his country suspends requests for asylum. Athens warns it will now arrest those entering the country illegally from North Africa. But is this the right response to a surge in illegal migration?

In this episode:

Eleni Spathana, Lawyer, Refugee Support Aegean
Amine Snoussi, Political Analyst and Journalist
Marianna Karakoulaki, Researcher, Birmingham University

Host: Adrian Finighan

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Why are millions of workers on strike in India? Jul 09, 2025

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Millions of workers go on strike across India. They say new government measures discriminate against them in favour of corporations. It's another outpouring of public anger against Prime Minister Narendra Modi's economic policies. So, how has the country's economy fared under his decade-long premiership?

In this episode:

Amarjeet Kaur, National Secretary, All India Trade Union Congress.
Adil Hossain, Assistant Professor, Azim Premji University.
Daniel Francis, Political Analyst and Political Brand Consultant.

Host: Adrian Finighan

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What are Israel's plans for Gaza? Jul 08, 2025

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Donald Trump says talks to get a new ceasefire in Gaza are going well. Benjamin Netanyahu has been meeting him in the White House - the third time he has visited this year. They talked openly about a post war future for Gaza. But what is Israel's real plan? Is it trying to forcibly relocate Palestinians in a scheme being described as a crime against humanity?

In this episode:

Curt Mills, Executive Director, The American Conservative magazine.
Yossi Mekelberg, Senior Consulting Fellow, Chatham House.
Xavier Abu Eid, Political Analyst.

Host: James Bays

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Has BRICS made a difference on the world stage? Jul 07, 2025

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Yet another BRICS summit, this time in Brazil, but with the leaders of two major member-countries staying away. The group has expanded and aims to reform what it calls a western-led global order. But is it still up to that goal? And what difference has it made on the world stage?

In this episode:

Gustavo Ribeiro, Founder and Editor-in-chief, The Brazilian Report.
Sergey Markov, Director, Institute of Political Studies in Moscow.
Jayant Menon, Former Lead Economist, Asian Development Bank.

Host: James Bays

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Why has Iran stepped up its deportation of Afghan refugees? Jul 06, 2025

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Why has Iran stepped up its deportation of Afghan refugees? Thousands are being forced to go back to Afghanistan as Tehran tightens controls on immigration. But what's really behind this crackdown? And can Taliban government handle this sudden influx of returnees?

In this episode:

Arafat Jamal, Afghanistan Representative, United Nations Refugee Agency.
Orzala Nemat, Director, Development Research Group.
Hassan Ahmadian, Professor, West Asian Studies, University of Tehran.

Host: James Bays

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Who will monitor Iran's nuclear activities? Jul 05, 2025

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First, Tehran accused the International Atomic Energy Agency of being complicit in Israel's attacks on its nuclear sites. Now, the UN agency's pulled all its inspectors out of Iran. So, who will monitor its nuclear activities? And could this trigger another round of tension?

In this episode:

Abas Aslani, Senior Research Fellow, Center, Middle East Strategic Studies.
Tariq Rauf, Former Head, Verification and Security Policy, International Atomic Energy Agency.
Harlan Ullman, Senior Advisor, Atlantic Council.

Host: Adrian Finighan

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