The Inside Story Podcast

International concern is mounting over the India-Pakistan conflict - as both are armed with substantial nuclear arsenals. Atomic bombs have only been used twice - eighty years ago on Japan. What nuclear risks do the current hostilities pose? In this episode:  Dan Smith, Director, Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) Susi Snyder, Programme co-ordinator at the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons. Elizabeth Threlkeld, Senior fellow and director of the South Asia Program at the Stimson Center. Host: James Bays Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

The US president has announced he'll stop attacks on Yemen. Donald Trump says he made the decision after the Houthis assured him they'll end their strikes on American ships in the Red Sea. They had been targeting vessels after Israel launched its war on Gaza. But will Israel also stop its air strikes? And what does this mean for Yemen?  In this episode:  Maysaa Shuja Al Deen, Senior Researcher, Sana'a Center for Strategic Studies. Ahmed Al Ashwal, Political and Military Analyst. Nabeel Khoury, Former US Diplomat.  Host: James Bays Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

Donald Trump says Hollywood is 'dying fast'. The US President blames foreign countries for the crisis. And he has ordered a 100% tariff on imported films and those produced outside the United States. But how will the tariffs work? And what will be their larger impact? In this episode:  Jonathan Handel, Entertainment Lawyer and Journalist.  Chris Southworth, Secretary General, International Chamber of Commerce United Kingdom.  Kamran Pasha, Hollywood Director, Screenwriter and Novelist.  Host: James Bays Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

Cardinals of the Catholic Church gather in Rome to elect the next Pope. Whether a moderniser or conservative wins, big challenges await them within the church and on the global political stage. So what are they? And what could be the future direction of the Church? In this episode:  Gerard O'Connell, Vatican Correspondent, America Magazine.  Michel Mondengele, Country Director, Sierra Leone and Liberia, Catholic Agency for Overseas Development. Stan Chu Ilo, Research Professor, World Catholicism, DePaul University. Host: Folly Bah Thibault  Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

Starvation threatens the people of Gaza due to Israel's blockade. Food and vital supplies are running out across the strip. Yet, Israel is calling up sixty-thousand more reservists to intensify military action. So why is this happening?  In this episode:  Olga Cherevko, Spokeswoman, United Nations Office, Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs in Gaza City. Sami Al-Arian, Director, Center for Islam and Global Affairs, Istanbul Zaim University. Neve Gordon, Professor, International Law, Queen Mary University of London. Host: Neave Barker Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

The United Nations says a funding crisis is putting millions of people in danger. An internal review of the organisation is also reported to be looking for drastic cuts and reforms. That's after its biggest donor, the US, has slashed foreign aid. So what's next for the UN? In this episode:  Sherine Tadros, UN Representative, Amnesty International. Martin Griffiths, Director, Mediation Group International.  Stephanie Fillion, Independent Correspondent covering the United Nations. Host: Neave Barker Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

Mike Waltz has been dropped as US national security advisor. It's the first big shift in personnel of Donald Trump's second term. Weeks ago, Waltz added a journalist to a chat group of senior officials sharing secret information. Is that why he's being moved - or is there more going on? In this episode:  John Halterwanger, reporter at Foreign Policy Magazine covering U.S. national security Amy Koch, a Republican political strategist Matthew Bryza, a former U.S. diplomat and National Security Council official at the White House Host: Nick Clark Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

Sudan is suffering the world's worst famine in four decades says the United Nations as conflict between government and paramilitary forces rages. Yet international aid, never needed more than now, is dwindling. What's next for the people of Sudan? In this episode:  Amgad Fareid Eltayeb, Executive Director of Fikra for Studies and Development. Kholood Khair, Founding Director of Confluence Advisory. Justin Lynch, Managing Director of Conflict Insights Group and co-author of the book 'Sudan's Unfinished Democracy' Host: Nick Clark Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

US President Donald Trump marks 100 days of his second term -- a time for the US and the world to take stock, and perhaps, a breather. The 100 day mark has been a political yardstick for nearly a century. So, is it important? What does it tell us? In this episode:  Niall Stanage, White House Columnist, The Hill.  Patrick Mara, Chairman, DC Republican Party.  Michael Fauntroy, Professor, Policy and Government, George Mason University.  Host: Imran Khan Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

In one of the greatest political comebacks in Canadian history, Mark Carney has kept the governing Liberal Party in power. It was an intense campaign dominated by tariffs and threats of annexation from US President Donald Trump. So, where does Canada go from here? In this episode:  Robert Fife, Ottawa Bureau Chief, The Globe and Mail.  Shachi Kurl, President, Angus Reid Institute. Cameron Ahmad, Former Director, Communications, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Host: Folly Bah Thibault  Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

The International Court of Justice hears another case against Israel - in what could be a test of Israeli defiance of international law. More than 40 nations argue its ban on the UN agency for Palestinian refugees is a breach of the UN charter. So, can the world court hold Israel to account this time?  In this episode:  Sam Rose, Senior Acting Director, UNRWA Affairs in Gaza.  Michael Lynk, Professor Emeritus, Faculty of Law, Western University.  Gideon Levy, Columnist, Haaretz. Host: Folly Bah Thibault  Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

An extraordinary meeting and a conversation labelled 'historic'. Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelenskyy meet in St Peter's Basilica to talk peace in Ukraine, as Washington says a deal is 'very close'. But is it? In this episode:  Oleksiy Goncharenko, Ukrainian Member of Parliament.  Rachel Rizzo, Senior Fellow, Atlantic Council's Europe Center. Alexander Braterskya, Independent Journalist.  Host: Elizabeth Puranam Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

With Pope Francis' funeral, the world's 1.4 billion Catholics are turning the page on an era of reform and liberalism. Now, the Vatican faces the questions - what will its next chapter look like - and how will the next Pope wield the power of the Church? In this episode:  Kayode Akintola, Head, Africa Region, Catholic Agency for Overseas Development. Glenda Miro Antonio, Founder and President, Spring Rain Global.  Marco Politi, Pope Biographer and Vatican Expert. Host: Imran Khan Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

The United Nations urges calm between India and Pakistan. Relations have plummeted after gunmen killed tourists in Indian-administered Kashmir. Furious rhetoric and diplomatic actions by both sides are keeping tensions high. How serious is this crisis? In this episode:  Maleeha Lodhi, Columnist for DAWN newspaper and former Pakistani ambassador Sumantra Bose, Author of ‘Kashmir at the Crossroads: Inside a 21st-Century Conflict’ Elizabeth Threlkeld, Senior Fellow and Director, South Asia Program at the Stimson Center Host: Cyril Vanier Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

Russia's biggest attack on Kyiv in months, after a day of chaotic diplomacy, ending with the US president accusing Ukraine of prolonging the war. Kyiv has rejected Washington's proposal it concede Crimea and other occupied territory to Moscow. So what's next? In this episode:  Peter Zalmayev, Executive Director of the Eurasia Democracy Initiative.  Pavel Felgenhauer, Russian foreign policy analyst. Steven Erlanger, Chief Diplomatic Correspondent in Europe for The New York Times.  Host: Nick Clark  Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

Global financial turmoil tops the agenda as the International Monetary Fund and World Bank hold meetings in Washington DC. The organisations face significant challenges -- and criticism too. Can they help vulnerable countries or will Western interests take priority? In this episode:  Ali Hasanain, Associate Professor, Lahore University of Management Sciences. Vicky Pryce, Chief Economic Adviser, Centre for Economics and Business Research. Daniel Gros, Board member, Centre for European Policy Studies.  Host: Nick Clark  Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

Kenya's president on a five-day state visit to China, its largest lender, while Beijing's trade war with Washington intensifies. How is it worsening? And what's the impact on countries like Kenya, which do business with both economic superpowers? In this episode:  Einar Tangen, Senior Fellow, Taihe Institute.  Robert Scott, Independent International Economist. David Omojomolo, Emerging Market Economist, Africa, Capital Economics. Host: Folly Bah Thibault Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

Many say he was a Pope like no other. Outspoken and forthright, Pope Francis took a stand on many critical issues facing our world. The head of the Roman Catholic Church called out the Israeli government while appealing for peace in Gaza. And criticised right-wing European politicians, as he advocated for an open door policy for migrants and refugees. So, how will he be remembered? Especially by those in the global South?  In this episode:  Reverend Munther Isaac, Palestinian Pastor.  Father James Oyet Latansio, Catholic Priest, General Secretary, South Sudan Council of Churches.  Father Francis Lucas, Catholic Priest and Executive Director, Catholic Media Network.  Host: Folly Bah Thibault Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

A controversial return. Former Democratic Republic of Congo President Joseph Kabila is back home after a self-imposed exile. The government accuses Kabila of backing the M23 rebels who have seized large areas in eastern DRC. So, what does Kabila's return mean for the fragile security situation? In this episode:  Fidel Amakye Owusu, Chief Executive, Def-SEC Analytics Africa. Andrew Mwenda, Editor, The Independent.  Alex Vines, Director, Africa Programme, Chatham House. Host: Adrian Finighan Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

The US President's patience is running thin. Washington's efforts to end the war in Ukraine are making little progress, and the Trump administration is threatening to walk away. Will the warning push Russia and Ukraine to engage seriously to end the conflict now in its third year?  In this episode:  Vladimir Sotnikov, Associate Professor, International Relations, Higher School of Economics.  Donald Jensen, Former US Diplomat, Moscow. Mattia Nelles, Chief Executive, German-Ukrainian Bureau. Host: Dareen Abughaida Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

Xi Jinping has rallied south-east Asian nations against Donald Trump's trade war, uniting them against what he calls 'unilateral bullying' by the U.S. So, did he succeed in winning support against America's sweeping tariffs? In this episode:  Shaun Rein, Director, China Market Research Group. Deborah Elms, Head of Trade Policy at Hinrich Foundation. Paolo Von Schirach, President of Global Policy Institute.  Host: Dareen Abughaida Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

Universities threatened, NGOs and media outlets targeted, US overseas agencies shut. The Trump administration has taken drastic action against hundreds of organisations. Why is this happening and what does it mean for the US and its global standing? In this episode:  David Cay Johnston, Author of three books on Donald Trump and professor at the Rochester Institute of Technology.  Ryan Enos, Professor of Government and Director of the Center for American Political Studies at Harvard University.   Shannan Adler, Host of the political show 'The Shannan Show' and an Adjunct Professor of Journalism, Ethics and Interactive Media at Emerson College Host: Dareen Abughaida Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

Attacks on judges and threats to defy the courts - increasing tension between the Trump administration and US judiciary. Some believe it's a constitutional crisis; others say the president is simply doing what he promised voters. How serious is this and what's at stake? In this episode:  Bruce Fein, Former US Associate Deputy Attorney General. Allen Orr, Immigration Chairperson, National Bar Association. Greg Swenson, Chairman of Republicans Overseas UK.  Host: James Bays Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

Two years of conflict in Sudan between troops loyal to the army and those backing the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces. Regional countries have been supporting different sides. But, what's the impact on neighbouring countries? And could the conflict spread?  In this episode:  Justin Lynch, Managing Director, Conflict Insights Group. Mohy Omer, Former Senior Sudan Policy Advisor, Biden administration.  Elbashir Idris, Independent Sudan analyst.  Host: Adrian Finighan Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

Israel bombs one of the last working hospitals in Gaza, a place where usually treatable health conditions can now mean death. Targeting health facilities is a war crime, yet, it still happens. So, what's the impact of Israel's attacks on patients and doctors?  In this episode:  Olga Cherevko, Spokesperson, United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) in Gaza.  Dr. Tanya Haj Hassan, Paediatric Intensive Care Doctor.  Dr. Mads Gilbert, Emergency Medicine Doctor, Senior Consultant, University Hospital of North Norway.    Host: Adrian Finighan Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

He led a coup in Gabon, promising to hand power back to civilians. But General Brice Oligui Nguema has just won Saturday's election, and will lead the country for the next seven years. So, will this lead to democratic change and reforms? In this episode:  Jo Dioumy Moubassango, Member, Gabon's Parliament.  Victor Doke, Professor, International Politics, Peace and Security, Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Centre.  Abdullahi Boru Halakhe, Africa Security and Policy Analyst. Arnauld Engandji, Special Adviser, Gabonese President. Host: Adrian Finighan Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

While the US is pushing for a quick end, the Europeans are increasing their military aid to Kyiv. And with no end in sight to the fighting, can those differences be bridged? In this episode:  Hanna Shelest, Director, Security Programmes, Ukrainian Prism. Glenn Diesen, Professor, International Relations, University of South-Eastern Norway.  Domitilla Sagramoso, Senior Lecturer, Conflict and Security, Kings College, London. Host: James Bays Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

Israel and Turkiye have held talks over Syria in a bid to avoid clashes there. Benjamin Netanyahu's government says Turkish military bases in post-Assad Syria is a red line. But what if that line is crossed? In this episode:  Barin Kayaoglu, Assistant Professor at the Institute for Area Studies at the Social Sciences University of Ankara. Joshua Landis, Director of the Center for Middle East Studies at the University of Oklahoma. Alon Liel, Former Director at the Israeli Foreign Ministry Host: James Bays Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

Drumming up more support for Ukraine against Russia. European countries are considering deploying troops. They're promising more aid as well. It all comes as Donald Trump says he will end the conflict. But can Europeans alone change the course of the war in Ukraine? In this episode:  Pieter Cleppe -- Editor-in-Chief of BrusselsReport.eu. Marina Miron -- Researcher, War Studies Department of King’s College London. Anatol Lieven -- Director,Eurasia Program at the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft. Host: James Bays Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

Globalisation has become the driver of international trade giving both rich and poorer countries a stake in world business. Then came US President Donald Trump's tariffs. Could they torpedo globalisation? And what would that mean?  In this episode:  Shirley Yu, Senior Visiting Fellow, London School of Economics. Melanie Brusseler, US Programme Director, Common Wealth.  Chris Weafer, CEO, Macro-Advisory. Host: James Bays Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

US President Donald Trump has hosted Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for the second time since returning to office in January. Iran and Gaza were the main topics discussed. Why did the meeting take place and what does it signal? In this episode:  H A Hellyer, Senior Associate Fellow, Royal United Services Institute. Trita Parsi, Executive Vice President, Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft. Daniel Levy, President, US / Middle East Project. Host: Dareen Abughaida Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

Turmoil in markets and the financial world as shock-waves from US president Donald Trump's tariffs continue. But despite the widespread alarm, Trump is sticking to his plans. So what's happening and what does it mean for people worldwide? In this episode:  Ian Goldin, Professor, Globalisation and Development, University of Oxford. Deborah Elms, Head, Trade Policy, Hinrich Foundation, Singapore. Steven Erlanger, Chief Diplomatic Correspondent, Europe, The New York Times. Host: Adrian Finighan Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

Video from a dead victim's phone shows how Israel attacked an ambulance convoy in Gaza killing 15 Palestinian emergency workers. It shows too that Israeli statements after the attack were false. Will anyone face justice for this latest war crime?  In this episode:  William Schabas, Professor, International Law, Middlesex University.  Toby Cadman, International Human Rights Lawyer.  Michael Mansfield, International Human Rights Lawyer.  Host: Adrian Finighan Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

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 Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

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 Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

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 Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

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 Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

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  Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

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  Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

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  Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

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  Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

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  Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

"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 Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

Under fire, Donald Trump downplays the disclosure of sensitive military information -- confidential U.S. military attack plans shared via a messaging app. It's revealed -- yet again -- Washington's view of its European allies. So, who will pay the price for this security breach? In this episode:  Glenn Carle -- US national security specialist and former CIA officer Jamie Gaskarth -- Professor of Foreign Policy and International Relations at Open University PJ Crowley -- Former US Assistant Secretary of State and senior director on the National Security Council Host: James Bays Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

Reviving a shattered ceasefire: Egypt has proposed a new plan to end Israel's war on Gaza. Hamas is said to be ready to release more hostages. But with Benjamin Netanyahu under growing pressure at home, would he accept the new deal? In this episode:  H.A. Hellyer - senior fellow in geopolitics, international security and Middle East studies at the Royal United Services Institute. Akiva Eldar - political analyst and former columnist for Haaretz newspaper. Khaled Elgindy - visiting scholar at the Center for Contemporary Arab Studies, Georgetown University Host: James Bays Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

Protests in Israel against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. His firing of the internal security service chief is blocked by the Supreme Court — for now. But the opposition is calling for a general strike. How serious is this political crisis for Netanyahu?  In this episode:  Yariv Oppenheimer -- Board Member of advocacy group, Peace Now and member of The Democrats political party in Israel Neve Gordon -- Israeli political scientist and professor of International Law at Queen May University of London Yoni Ben Menachem -- Israeli political commentator and a senior Middle East analyst for the Jerusalem Center Host: Nick Clark Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

Israel bombs Lebanon again and the U.S. carries out fresh attacks on Yemen's Houthis -- all while Israel resumes its genocide in Gaza. With previous fragile ceasefires now shattered, what's the danger of a wider regional conflict? In this episode:  Alon Pinkas -- Former Israeli Consul General in New York Randa Slim -- Director of the Track II Dialogues Initiative at the Wilson Center’s Middle East Program  Nicholas Noe -- Editor-in-Chief of the Beirut-based news service, Mideastwire.com Host: Nick Clark Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

Major gains for the Sudanese army in Khartoum, but fighters with the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces say they're strengthening positions in Darfur. Two years of fighting has caused the world's worst humanitarian crisis. Is the conflict in Sudan at a turning point? In this episode:  Dallia Abdelmoniem, Political Commentator.  Alan Boswell, Horn of Africa Director, International Crisis Group. Elbashir Idris, Independent Analyst.  Host: Sami Zeidan Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

Kirsty Coventry becomes the first woman and first African to lead the International Olympic Committee, the world's largest sports body. So, what hurdles lie ahead for her?  In this episode:  Philip Barker, Editor-in-Chief of The Journal of Olympic History Donald Rukare, President of Uganda Olympic Committee Bassil Mikdadi, Founder of Football Palestine Host: Sami Zeidan Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

Does diplomacy stand a chance to end the conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo? Direct talks between the Congolese and Rwandan leaders in Doha - called for a ceasefire. But it's not clear how it will be implemented or monitored. So, what will it take to stop the fighting? In this episode:  Fidel Amakye Owusu, Chief Executive Officer for DefSEC Analytics Africa. Angela Muvumba Sellström, Senior Researcher at the Nordic Africa Institute. Alex Vines, Director of the Africa Programme at Chatham House. Host: James Bays Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook