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The Inside Story Podcast
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The Inside Story Podcast -- where we dissect, analyse and help define major global stories.
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How much disaster aid will the US provide to Venezuela?
3d ago00:23:58Tap to summarizeDeath and destruction after two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela. The disaster comes just months after U.S. forces abducted the former president. So, how may that impact the flow of aid from Washington? And what kind of politics are at play? In this episode: Jan Eagland, secretary general of the Norwegian Refugee Council Chris Gilbert, Professor at the Bolivarian University of Venezuela Michael Shifter, Adjunct Professor of Latin American Studies at Georgetown University Paul Dobson, political analyst and independent journalist Host: James Bays Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on X, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube
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Has Marco Rubio's tour of the Gulf reassured US allies?
4d ago00:24:28Tap to summarizeUS Secretary of State Marco Rubio has wrapped up his three-day tour of the Gulf. Regional states want a greater say in security--after coming under attack during the Iran war. So, can Washington rebuild trust with its regional allies? And will Gulf states be able to steer the future of the Strait of Hormuz? In this episode: Abdulla Banndar Al Etaibi, Assistant Professor of International Relations at Qatar University Gordon Gray, Former U.S. Ambassador and Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs Sina Toossi, Senior Fellow at the Center for International Policy, focusing on U.S.-Iran relations Host: James Bays Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on X, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube
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Why does Israel want to be less dependent on US weapons?
5d ago00:25:28Tap to summarizeBenjamin Netanyahu says he's grateful to the US for its military aid but that it's time for Israel to build its own weapons-production capacity. The Israeli prime minister's announcement comes as tensions grow over the US agreement with Iran. But demand soars for Israel's weapons — its arms exports hit a record $19 billion last year. Supporters say that it strengthens Israel's ability to stand on its own. Can Israel afford to lose its greatest ally? In this episode: Alexandre Vautravers, Security and defence policy specialist Michael Mulroy, Former US Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for the Middle East Antony Loewenstein, Author of 'The Palestine Laboratory' Host: Folly Bah Thibault Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on X, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube
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Why do the UK's prime ministers keep resigning?
6d ago00:25:08Tap to summarizeKeir Starmer is the latest to step down, after nearly two years in office. He'd been expected to put an end to the political chaos. So, what went wrong? And what does it mean for the future of the UK? In this episode: Jennifer Nadel, Co-Founder of the cross-party think tank Compassion in Politics. Tim Bale, Professor of Politics at Queen Mary University of London. Zaid M Belbagi, Managing Partner at Hardcastle Advisory. Host: Imran Khan Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on X, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube
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Can the US and Iran turn the ceasefire into a permanent peace?
1w ago00:24:37Tap to summarizeThe US and Iran have finished the first round of talks with an agreement on a roadmap to a final deal. But is there enough trust to end the conflict? In this episode: Mohammad Eslami - Research Fellow at Tehran University. Kenneth Katzman - Senior Fellow at The Soufan Center. Zeidon Alkinani - Founding Director at the Arab Perspectives Institute. Host: Anna Burns-Francis Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on X, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube
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Strait of Hormuz closed again: What happens next?
1w ago00:23:13Tap to summarizeIranian armed forces say they've closed the Strait of Hormuz after Israeli attacks on Lebanon, just days after an agreement with the U.S. reopen it. Disruption to the crucial waterway has had a huge economic impact worldwide. So, what happens next? In this episode: Ian Ralby - Senior Fellow at the Center for Maritime Strategy and Associate Fellow with the International Law Programme at Chatham House. Mehran Kamrava - Professor of Government at Georgetown University in Qatar and Head of the Iranian Studies Unit at the Arab Center for Research and Policy Studies. Stavros Karamperidis - Associate Professor in Maritime Economics and Head of the Maritime Transport Research Group at the University of Plymouth. Host: Tom McRae Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on X, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube
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What's gone wrong so fast for UK PM Keir Starmer?
1w ago00:23:38Tap to summarizeA landslide win, only two years ago - yet now UK prime minister Keir Starmer's resisting calls to step down. The return to parliament of Andy Burnham makes a leadership challenge more likely. What's gone wrong so fast, for Starmer? And why so much turmoil at the top of British politics? In this episode: Peter Oborne - UK Political Commentator and Associate Editor of Middle East Eye - a digital news organisation. Jonathan Tonge - Professor of Politics at the University of Liverpool and author of numerous books on British and Northern Irish politics. Peter Geoghegan - Editor of Democracy for Sale - an investigative news site in London Host: Per Nyberg Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on X, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube
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How is the Iran-US agreement being viewed in Israel?
1w ago00:24:08Tap to summarizeFury from Israeli ministers over the agreement US President Donald Trump has signed with Iran. And a sharp rebuke in response from his vice president JD Vance. What are the implications for Israel and its prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu? In this episode: Gideon Levy, Columnist at Haaretz newspaper Mairav Zonszein, Senior Israel Analyst at the International Crisis Group Mitchell Barak, Founder of KEEVOON Research, Strategy and Communications and a former aide to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Host: Per Nyberg Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on X, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube
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Can the Global South have a say in global affairs?
2w ago00:24:10Tap to summarizeChina calls for stronger representation for the Global South. It warns that the international rules-based order is at a critical crossroads. Beijing says it has a solution to a more equitable system. But does it have the leverage and tools to enforce it? In this episode: Steve Tsang, Director of the SOAS China Institute Cobus van Staden, Head of Research at the China-Global South Project Allen Carlson, Associate Professor in the Government Department at Cornell University Host: Sami Zeidan Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on X, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube
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Will Ukraine become an EU member?
2w ago00:23:48Tap to summarizeKyiv has just started formal talks to join the bloc. It comes after Moscow declined an offer of direct talks to end the war. So, would membership protect Ukraine? And what would it mean for Europe? In this episode: Peter Zalmayev, Executive Director at Eurasia Democracy Initiative Theresa Fallon, Director at the Centre for Russia Europe Asia Studies Alexander Bratersky, independent journalist and political analyst Host: Imran Khan Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on X, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube
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