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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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Could water become a flashpoint between Islamabad and New Delhi?
Jul 200:25:23Tap to summarizePakistan has said India's suspension of a decades-old treaty could amount to an act of war. And tensions between the two are already high. So, how could they avoid a further escalation? In this episode: Siddharth Varadarajan, founding editor of the independent investigative news organisation, The Wire Michael Kugelman, Senior Fellow for South Asia at the Atlantic Council Zeeshan Salahuddin, Advisory Director at Tabadlab, a think-tank and consultancy on geopolitics Host: Mohammed Jamjoom Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on X, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube
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Why are Sudan's Rapid Support Forces battling for control of el-Obeid?
Jul 200:23:29Tap to summarizeThe Rapid Support Forces are trying to seize the strategic southern city of el-Obeid from the Sudanese military. Rights groups are warning of a potential humanitarian catastrophe. But why is the battle to control the city so important? In this episode: Ali Mahmoud Ali, Sudan Researcher with the Armed Conflict, Location & Event Data project Kholood Khair, Founding Director of Confluence Advisory, a think tank founded in Khartoum with a focus on Sudan Nathaniel Raymond, Executive Director of the Humanitarian Research Lab at Yale School of Public Health Host: Mohammed Jamjoum Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on X, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube
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How is South Africa dealing with immigration?
Jun 3000:24:35Tap to summarizeA June 30th deadline set by anti-migrant groups for undocumented foreigners to leave, has come and gone. Thousands protested across the country, against what they say is a broken immigration system. So, what's driving this debate? And what are the political, economic and diplomatic costs? In this episode: William Gumede, Associate Professor at the University of the Witwatersrand Nomvula Mokonyane, First Deputy Secretary General of South Africa's governing ANC party Richard Pithouse, Distinguished Research Fellow at The Global Centre for Advanced Studies Host: Imran Khan Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on X, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube
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How far will Iraq's new government go to crack down on corruption?
Jun 2900:23:58Tap to summarizeSeveral senior politicians have been detained in a wave of arrests. The government says it's just the beginning. But is this about graft, or is politics involved? In this episode: Ahmed Rushdi, President of the think-tank, House of Iraqi Expertise Foundation Renad Mansour, Deputy Director of the Middle East and North Africa Programme at Chatham House Manuel Pirino, Regional Advisor for Middle East and North Africa at Transparency International Host: Imran Khan Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on X, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube
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Can the International Court of Justice help end the conflict in eastern DRC?
Jun 2800:25:19Tap to summarizeThe Democratic Republic of Congo takes Rwanda to the International Court of Justice. Kinshasa seeks to hold Kigali responsible for the war in the eastern DRC. But can international law help end one of Africa's longest running conflicts? In this episode: Demas Kiprono, Executive Director at the International Commission of Jurists, Kenya. Kambale Musavuli, Analyst at the Center for Research on the Congo-Kinshasa. Phil Clark, Professor of International Politics at SOAS University of London. Host: James Bays Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on X, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube
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Why is Crimea so critical to the Russia-Ukraine conflict?
Jun 2700:24:22Tap to summarizeCrimea under a state of emergency. The move comes as Ukraine intensifies attacks on the Russian-controlled region. Kyiv says its aim is to press Moscow to end the war. But is that realistic? And why is Crimea so critical to the wider conflict? In this episode: Leonid Ragozin, independent journalist who focuses on Russia, Ukraine and Eastern Europe. Yulia Kazdobina, Senior Fellow in the Security Studies Program at the Ukrainian Prism Foreign Policy Council. Stefan Wolff, Professor of International Security at the University of Birmingham. Host: James Bays Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on X, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube
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How much disaster aid will the US provide to Venezuela?
Jun 2600:23:58Tap 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?
Jun 2600:24:28Tap 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?
Jun 2400:25:28Tap 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?
Jun 2300:25:08Tap 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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