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What does the EU's migration pact mean? Jun 13, 2026

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The European Union's new migration pact is now in force,, tightening border controls and overhauling asylum rules. Will it reduce migration to Europe? And what does it reveal about the political forces shaping the bloc?

In this episode:

Marta Welander - EU Advocacy Director, International Rescue Committee.
Nathalie Tocci - Professor of Practice at Johns Hopkins University SAIS Europe.
Pieter Cleppe - Editor-in-chief, BrusselsReport.eu.

Host: Anna Francis-Burns

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Could Washington and Tehran finally strike a deal? Jun 12, 2026

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Donald Trump says a new agreement with Iran is within reach. Tehran insists key issues remain unresolved. So is a deal finally close? What would it mean for tensions in the region? And if an agreement is signed, can it survive the political pressures on both sides?

In this episode:

Dania Thafer - Executive Director, Gulf International Forum
Foad Izadi - Associate Professor at University of Tehran
Barbara Slavin - Distinguished Fellow at Stimson Center

Host: Sami Zeidan

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What does a surge in nuclear weapon spendings mean for the future? Jun 10, 2026

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The nine countries believed to hold nuclear weapons have spent a record $119bn on their arsenals. The US budget was more than all the others combined, according to an anti-proliferation group. So why the huge surge? And what does it mean for the future of disarmament?

In this episode:

Tariq Rauf, Former Head of Verification and Security Policy Co-ordination, International Atomic Energy Agency.
Susi Snyder, Director, Programmes, International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons.
Carne Ross, Founder, Independent Diplomat.

Host: Folly Bah Thibault

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What are the implications of the unrest in Pakistan-administered Kashmir? Jun 09, 2026

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Turmoil in Pakistan-administered Kashmir. A banned group has been protesting against a court ruling that kept in place legislative representation for Kashmiri refugees living in Pakistan. What are the political implications of the demonstrations?

In this episode:

Maria Iqbal Tarana, Senior Leader, Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz.
Sahar Khan, Nonresident Fellow, Institute for Global Affairs.
Imtiaz Gul, Executive Director, Center for Research and Security Studies.

Host: Imran Khan

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How could the Chinese president's visit to North Korea reshape geopolitics? Jun 08, 2026

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Chinese President Xi Jinping visits North Korea. Beijing is Pyongyang's main political and economic backer. Xi has voiced his opposition to what he called hegemonism and power politics. So, how could his visit shape geopolitics in the region?

In this episode:

Einar Tangen, Senior Fellow, Centre for International Governance Innovation.
Hannah Kim, Associate Professor, International Studies, Sogang University.
Aaron Glasserman, Postdoctoral Fellow, Center for the Study of Contemporary China, University of Pennsylvania.

Host: Scott McLean

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Why are racial issues so prominent now in the UK? Jun 07, 2026

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Protests in the UK after the release of police video of an 18-year-old stabbing victim handcuffed by officers after his attacker alleged racial abuse. The case has caused outrage with the Prime Minister rejecting claims of police bias against white people. So, why are racial issues so prominent now in the UK?

In this episode:

Tim Bale, Professor, Politics, Queen Mary University of London.
Dal Babu, Former Chief Superintendent, London Metropolitan police.
Andy Preston, Former Mayor, Middlesbrough and a Conservative Party Donor.

Host: Imran Khan

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Why the World Is Watching Armenia's Vote Jun 06, 2026

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Armenians are voting in pivotal parliamentary elections. With Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan facing pro-Russia rivals, why is the outcome being watched so closely in Brussels, Moscow and Washington?

In this episode:

Richard Giragosian - Director of the Regional Studies Center think-tank
Kenneth Roth - Visiting Professor at the Princeton School of Public & International Affairs
Chris Weafer - Chief Executive Officer of Macro-Advisory consultancy

Host: Anna Burns-Francis

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What's next for Lebanon after the ceasefire? Jun 05, 2026

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The US has announced another ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon. But Israeli strikes continue and Hezbollah remains engaged. Can the truce hold, and what lies ahead for Lebanon?

In this episode:

Heiko Wimmen - Project Director for Iraq, Syria and Lebanon, International Crisis Group
Nimrod Novik - Former Special Envoy & Senior Adviser to former Israeli Prime Minister Shimon Peres
Rami Khouri - Distinguished Fellow at the American University of Beirut

Host: Sami Zeidan

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Can the Ebola outbreak in the DR Congo be stopped? Jun 04, 2026

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The head of the World Health Organization seems confident and says there's hope. But with an already volatile security situation in the region, what are the risks of the virus spreading?

In this episode:

Dr. Marie Roseline Belizaire, Emergency Director for the World Health Organization Africa
Dr. Ekwaro Obuku, physician who served as a policy advisor on Uganda's national task force during the 2022 Ebola outbreak
Dr. Githinji Gitahi, Vice Chairman of the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations

Host: Folly Bah Thibault

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Will the EU's new migration proposals work? Jun 03, 2026

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A proposal to tighten EU migration policy. Negotiators from the European Parliament and Council have provisionally agreed on a new deal. It includes the deportation to third countries of people whose applications are rejected. But where would that leave the rights of those seeking safe haven in Europe?

In this episode:

Marta Welander, EU Advocacy Director at the International Rescue Committee
Susan Fratzke, Senior Policy Analyst at the Migration Policy Institute
Demas Kiprono, Executive Director of the International Commission of Jurists in Kenya

Host: Tom McRae

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