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Will Israel's blockade on Gaza pressure Hamas? Apr 05, 2025

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There are growing warnings that food supplies in Gaza will soon run out. Israel has cut off aid, risking the lives of more than two million Palestinians. Benjamin Netanyahu says he'll tighten the siege even further if Hamas doesn't accept a ceasefire extension. So, will his policy of starvation work?

In this episode:

Ahmad Al Najjar, Resident, Gaza.
Sam Rose, Acting Director, UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestinian Refugees.
Martin Griffiths, Director, Mediation Group International.
Firas El Echi, Host, 'Here's Why' podcast.

Host: Adrian Finighan

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How will the US-China trade war impact the global economy? Apr 04, 2025

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China is hitting back at the US with its own set of tariffs on all American goods, right after Trump's latest levies. Now, the world's top two economies, are fighting a heated trade war. So, how will this affect geopolitics and the global economy?

In this episode:

John Gong, Professor at the University of International Business and Economics.
Robert Koepp, Director of the Asia-Pacific Geoeconomics and Business Initiative at Chapman University.
Robert Kelly, Professor of Political Science at Pusan National University.

Host: James Bays

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What do Trump's tariffs means for the global economy? Apr 03, 2025

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Angry reactions from world leaders, after the US President announces new tariffs on all imports. They say Donald Trump's decision is a blow to the world's economy. So could this be the start of a global trade war? And what fallout can people expect?

In this episode:

Steven Okun, founder and chief executive of APAC Advisors.
Philippe Legrain, political economist and senior visiting fellow at the London School of Economics' European Institute.
William Lee, chief economist at the Milken Institute.

Host: James Bays

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Why is Pakistan deporting Afghan refugees? Apr 02, 2025

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Pakistan under fire for its mass deportation plans. Islamabad says about three million Afghan refugees and migrants must leave the country this year. It's cited security concerns but are they founded? And what future awaits those deportees in Afghanistan?

In this episode:

Waleed Karyab, Human Rights Activist.
Horia Mosadiq, Executive Director, Conflict Analysis Network.
Imtiaz Gul, Executive Director, Center for Research and Security Studies.

Host: James Bays

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What are the implications of Marine Le Pen's embezzlement conviction? Apr 01, 2025

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Convicted of fraud and barred from public office. The end of the road it would seem for Marine Le Pen's presidential ambitions. She may appeal - but that's not likely to allow her run for the presidency in two years' time. What are the implications?

In this episode:

Diane De Vignemont, Independent journalist
Philippe Marliere, Professor of French and European Politics at University College London
Lara Marlowe, Paris-based author and journalist

Host: Adrian Finighan

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Is Iran on a collision course with the West? Mar 31, 2025

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Iran's Supreme Leader warns of a forceful response if the US or its allies bomb his country. That follows a threat made by US President Donald Trump if there's no deal on Tehran's nuclear programme. So, how dangerous is this stand-off? And can a solution be found?

In this episode:

Hassan Ahmadian, Assistant Professor, University of Tehran
Ali Vaez, Iran Project Director, International Crisis Group
Ellie Geranmayeh, Deputy Director of the Middle East and North Africa Programme, European Council on Foreign Relations

Host: Adrian Finighan

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What's driving the US-European rift? Mar 30, 2025

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US-European relations under severe strain, just two months into Donald Trump's second term. Major divisions over NATO, the Russia-Ukraine war, Greenland and trade -- with European leaders scrambling to react. What's driving these differences -- and what next?

In this episode:

Niall Stanage -- White House Columnist at The Hill newspaper
Theresa Fallon -- Director of the Centre for Russia Europe Asia Studies
Steven Erlanger -- Chief Diplomatic Correspondent in Europe for The New York Times

Host: Adrian Finighan

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What does Israel's latest attack mean for Lebanon? Mar 29, 2025

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Israel bombs the southern suburb of Beirut - the first air strike on the Lebanese capital since November's ceasefire. Hours earlier, rockets were fired at Israel from southern Lebanon. After numerous ceasefire breaches by Israel in four months, how serious is this one?

In this episode:

Ali Rizk, Security Affairs Analyst.
Lorenzo Kamel, Associate Professor, International History, University of Turin.
Sami Nader, Director, Levant Institute for Strategic Affairs.

Host: Cyril Vanier

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Is South Sudan on the brink of another civil war? Mar 28, 2025

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Tension is rising in South Sudan after the Vice President, Riek Machar, was put under house arrest. He stands accused of involvement in recent battles with the military. Now, there are fears the 2018 power-sharing agreement is collapsing. So, could this lead to another civil war?

In this episode:

Patrick Oyet, Journalist based in South Sudan
Daniel Akech, Senior Analyst for South Sudan at the International Crisis Group
Abdullahi Halakhe, Horn of Africa Security Analyst

Host: Cyril Vanier

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Why is Donald Trump fixated on Greenland? Mar 27, 2025

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"We have to have it" -- the words of Donald Trump as he makes a bid for Greenland. He says he wants the Danish territory for "international safety and security". His Vice President is visiting the island this week. So why is Trump so fixated on Greenland?

And could he take it by force?

In this episode:

Marc Jacobsen - Associate Professor at the Royal Danish Defence College
Jim Townsend - Senior Fellow at the Center for a New American Security, he served as President Obama's deputy assistant secretary of defense for Europe and NATO
Ed Arnold - Research Fellow for European Security at the Royal United Services Institute, a defence and security think-tank
Pele Broberg - leader of the pro-independence Naleraq party in Greenland.

Host: Elizabeth Puranam

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