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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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What will it take to stop the conflict in Sudan?
2w ago00:25:32Tap to summarizeSudan's army says it's regained control of a highway connecting the capital to North Kordofan state. The area has become the latest front in the conflict with paramilitaries, which has killed tens of thousands of people. Will it be enough to shift the outcome of the fighting? In this episode: Sanosi Zakaria, Editor-in-chief of the Sudan Mirror and former Sudanese army officer Shashwat Saraf, Sudan Country Director for the Norwegian Refugee Council Elbashir Idris, Sudan analyst Host: James Bays Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on X, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube
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Will Peru's Keiko Fujimori administration move beyond her father's legacy?
2w ago00:24:16Tap to summarizePeru is getting its ninth president in ten years. Keiko Fujimori is taking the reins more than 25 years after her father's polarising presidency. But the scars of that era still divide Peru. Will her government move beyond his legacy? In this episode: Jose Ragas, Historian and Assistant Professor at the Catholic University of Chile Renata Segura, Programme Director for Latin America and the Caribbean at the International Crisis Group Christopher Sabatini, Director of the Latin America Programme at Chatham House Host: James Bays Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on X, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube
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What will it take to bring the wildfires under control in Europe?
3w ago00:25:42Tap to summarizeEurope engulfed in flames as wildfires spread rapidly. Hundreds of thousands forced from their homes; swathes of land scorched. Climate change has contributed to this unprecedented fire season. But what will it take to bring the situation under control? In this episode: Eduardo Rojas, Chairman of the Board, Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification. Soraya Fettih, Global Campaigns Coordinator, 350.org. Laurie Laybourn, Executive Director, Strategic Climate Risks Initiative. Host: Per Nyberg Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on X, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube
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Why are settler attacks on Palestinians intensifying?
3w ago00:25:44Tap to summarizeIsrael says it's planning a major military operation in the occupied West Bank. Settler attacks on Palestinians are intensifying, becoming increasingly violent. As Israel is gearing up for an election, how does this escalation serve Benjamin Netanyahu and his far-right partners? In this episode: Alon Pinkas - Former Israeli ambassador and consul general in New York Sari Bashi - Human rights lawyer and executive director of the Public Committee Against Torture in Israel Mairav Zonszein - Senior analyst at the International Crisis Group, focused on Israel and Palestine Host: Per Nyberg Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on X, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube
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What's the significance of the US-Saudi nuclear deal?
3w ago00:25:29Tap to summarizeWhat's the significance of the U.S.-Saudi nuclear deal? The two countries signed an agreement to co-operate on what they say is generating energy for civilian purposes. But in a volatile Middle East, could this deal lead to a new global nuclear arms race? In this episode: Abdulaziz Alghashian, Senior Non-Resident Fellow at Gulf International Forum Barbara Slavin, Distinguished Fellow at the Stimson Center Simon Mabon, Author, ‘The Struggle for Supremacy in the Middle East: Saudi Arabia and Iran Host: Frankie McCamley Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on X, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube
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Can India's youth-led protest movement bring lasting change?
3w ago00:25:30Tap to summarizeIndia's government is under pressure. Tens of thousands of students are on the streets - demanding the Education Minister's resignation. What started as a protest after exam papers were leaked has turned into a campaign for better living conditions. So, can the youth-led movement bring lasting political change? In this episode: Amulya Dhawan, Political Science and Sociology student at Ashoka University and media volunteer with the Cockroach Janta Party MK Venu, Founding Editor of The Wire Yamini Aiyar, Visiting Professor of Practice at The Watson School of International and Public Affairs, Brown University Host: Anna Burns-Francis Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on X, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube
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Will the US-Iran war dominate discussions at the ASEAN summit?
3w ago00:23:42Tap to summarizeSoutheast Asian nations are gathering for the 2026 ASEAN Summit where topics such as Myanmar and regional security are on the agenda. But officials are gathering amidst an escalating war between the US and Iran. So, will the conflict overshadow the other issues facing ASEAN? In this episode: Richard Heydarian, Political Scientist. Phar Kim Ben, Professor in ASEAN studies at International Islamic Univerisity of Malaysia. Don McLain Gill, Lecturer at De La Salle University. Host: James Bays Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on X, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube
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How will Khalil al-Hayya's leadership shape Hamas?
3w ago00:24:14Tap to summarizeKhalil al-Hayya has been appointed head of the Hamas political bureau. He played a major role in the ceasefire talks to end Israel's devastating war on Gaza. How significant is his election for both Hamas and the Palestinian territory? In this episode: Ibrahim Fraihat, Professor at the Doha Institute for Graduate Studies. Muhammad Shehada, Senior Fellow at European Council on Foreign Relations. Max Rodenbeck, Project Director for Israel and Palestine at International Crisis Group. Host: James Bays Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on X, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube
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How will Zelenskyy handle the growing political crisis at home?
3w ago00:24:18Tap to summarizeUkraine hits back after Russia carries out one of its largest missile attacks of the war. At the same time, Kyiv is dealing with demonstrations and the political fallout following the dismissal of the defence minister. How will the president handle the crisis? In this episode: Olesia Horiainova, Co-founder and deputy head of the Ukrainian Security and Cooperation Center Glenn Diesen, Professor of International Relations at the University of South-East Norway Bob Seely, Foreign affairs security analyst and stakeholder in the defence tech company, Trypillian Host: James Bays Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on X, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube
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What will the appointment of Andy Burnham as the UK's new prime minister mean?
4w ago00:24:24Tap to summarizeFrom mayor to prime minister. Labour Party leader Andy Burnham has promised to steer the UK in a new direction. He'll have to balance challenges at home with growing uncertainty abroad. So, what will his appointment mean for Britain's role and position on the international stage? In this episode: Jonathan Tonge, Professor of Politics, University of Liverpool. Laurel Rapp, Director, US and North America Program, Chatham House. Mihir Sharma, Principal Research Fellow, Institute for Public Policy Research. Host: James Bays Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on X, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube
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