The Inside Story Podcast

European leaders are joining President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in his meeting with Donald Trump. The Ukrainian leader is under pressure to accept a deal to end the war. Washington is promising security guarantees in return. But will that really end the conflict? In this episode:  Peter Zalmayev - Executive Director of the Eurasia Democracy Initiative. Jean-Marc Rickli - Head of Global and Emerging Risks at the Geneva Centre for Security Policy. Mattia Nelles - CEO and Co-founder of the German-Ukrainian Bureau think-tank. Host: Adrian Finighan Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

South Africa is holding a national dialogue. The president says it aims to shape the next chapter of democracy, three decades after the end of apartheid. With the government facing mounting criticism, can this process address South Africa's many challenges? In this episode:  Lindiwe Zulu -- Member of the National Executive Committee of the African National Congress Imraan Buccus -- Senior Research Associate at the Auwal Socio-Economic Research Institute William Gumede -- Associate Professor at the University of the Witwatersrand's School of Governance Host: Adrian Finighan Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

What will the Putin-Trump meeting mean for the war in Ukraine? There was no agreement to end the conflict. Washington said it was a 'listening exercise' for President Trump to better understand President Putin’s conditions. So, does diplomacy stand a chance? In this episode:  Andrei Fedorov - Former Deputy Foreign Minister of Russia. Thomas Pickering - Former U.S. Ambassador to Russia and the UN. Oleksiy Goncharenko - Politician and member of the Ukrainian parliament. Host: Adrian Finighan Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

Violence in Serbia - involving government supporters, police and anti-corruption demonstrators who've been on the streets for months, demanding elections. President Aleksandar Vucic says the protests are part of a foreign plot to oust him. Why has violence flared up - and what's next? In this episode:  Mirko Dautovic - International affairs commentator for Balkan media   Florian Bieber - Professor of Southeast European History and Politics at Graz University  Tatyana Kekic - Correspondent covering Serbia for bne IntelliNews  Host: Adrian Finighan Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

Sudan's worst cholera outbreak in years is spreading in a country ravaged by conflict. Health and aid workers are battling desperately to stop it from escalating and crossing into neighbouring countries. What's driving the outbreak - and how serious is it?  In this episode:  Mathilde Vu, Advocacy Manager for Sudan, Norwegian Refugee Council Simon Mane, Sudan National Director, World Vision International Mitch Rhyner, Deputy Head of Mission, Doctors Without Borders, Sudan Host: Adrian Finighan Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

Presidents Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin are set to meet in Alaska for talks on the war in Ukraine. But concern is increasing in Kyiv and among its European allies over fears of being sidelined.  So, what's at stake at the Alaska summit for all sides?  In this episode:  Anatol Lieven - Director of the Eurasia Programme at the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft. Steven Erlanger - Chief Diplomatic Correspondent in Europe for The New York Times. Alex Titov - Lecturer at Queen’s University Belfast and a Specialist in Russian foreign policy.  Host: Adrian Finighan Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

International condemnation at Israel's murder of four Al Jazeera journalists in Gaza. And it's not the first time - Israel has killed at least 237 media workers since its war began. But these and other killings before have gone unpunished. So, what does this impunity mean for journalism?  In this episode:  Ahmed Najar - Palestinian writer and political analyst.  Dominique Pradalié - President of the International Federation of Journalists.  Omar Rahman - Fellow at the Middle East Council on Global Affairs in Washington DC.  Host: Nick Clark Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

Israel has killed five Al Jazeera staff in an attack in Gaza City. Al Jazeera has called it a desperate attempt to silence voices in anticipation of the occupation of Gaza. So, why is Israel intent on killing journalists as its war on the strip ramps up?  In this episode:  Ahmed Najar - Palestinian writer and political analyst. Dominique Pradalié - President of the International Federation of Journalists. Omar Rahman - Fellow at the Middle East Council on Global Affairs.  Host: James Bays Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

What's the fallout from a peace agreement between Azerbaijan and Armenia? The US brokered the deal, giving it leverage and business opportunities. But will it hold? And what will Washington's growing presence in the South Caucasus mean for the region? In this episode:  Vasif Huseynov - Head of Department at the The Center of Analysis of International Relations (Air Center). Jamila Mammadova - Research Assistant at the Henry Jackson Society. Vahram Ter-Matevosyan - Political Analyst. Host: James Bays Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook    

As Israel's war on Gaza rages, chances of normalising ties with its neighbours are fading. Even those with relations are facing growing domestic pressure, and allies in Europe are distancing themselves. So, what will it take for Israel to regain its place in the region and beyond? In this episode:  Daniel Levy -- President of the U.S. / Middle East Project and a former Israeli negotiator. James Moran -- Former European Union ambassador to Egypt and Jordan. Jawad Anani -- Former Deputy Prime Minister and former Foreign Minister of Jordan. Host: James Bays Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

After starving its people for months, Israel now says it will seize Gaza City. The move entails forcibly displacing hundreds of thousands of Palestinians. As Israel blocks aid, what will this decision mean for the already disastrous humanitarian situation in Gaza? In this episode:  Dr Khamis Elessi - Neurorehabilitation and Pain Medicine Consultant. Yossi Mekelberg - Senior Consulting Fellow of the MENA Programme at Chatham House. Phyllis Bennis - Fellow at the Institute for Policy Studies and author of 'Understanding Palestine and Israel'. Host: Adrian Finighan Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

US President Donald Trump is intensifying his efforts to end the war in Ukraine, and is expected to meet Russia's President Vladimir Putin. Western sanctions against Russia and military support for Ukraine have failed to bring peace. Could an end to the war be nearing?  In this episode:  Ivan Timofeev - Director of the Russian International Affairs Council. Michael Bociurkiw - Global affairs analyst and senior fellow at the Atlantic Council. Chris Weafer - CEO of the consultancy Macro-Advisory. Host: Adrian Finighan Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

Brazil, India, China and Russia remain firmly in Donald Trump's sights as targets for his tariffs.Others like the EU have caved and negotiated deals. But for those that haven't, could the US president's confrontational stance forge new alliances against him? In this episode:  Einar Tangen - China specialist and senior fellow at the Taihe Institute.  Gustavo de Carvalho - Senior researcher at the South African Institute of International Affairs.  David McWilliams - Economist, author and podcast host. Host: Adrian Finighan Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

Israel's war on Gaza has injured more than 150-thousand Palestinians. Many with life-changing injuries need specialist long-term care - but face devastation and blockade by Israel. So, what's the impact of all this on Gaza's people now - and into the future?  In this episode:  Dr Khamis Elessi - Neurorehabilitiation and Pain Medicine Consultant in Gaza. Dr Samah Jabr - a Palestinian psychiatrist and psychotherapist. Dr Ghassan Abu Sittah - who's served as a war surgeon in Gaza. Host: Adrian Finighan Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

The US has imposed a punitive 25% tariff on India. President Trump warns more could follow. It's a spectacular change from six months ago when the leaders of the two nations declared their warm friendship at the White House. So what went wrong? And what's next?  In this episode:  Brahma Chellaney, Professor of Strategic Studies at the Centre for Policy Research. Elizabeth Threlkeld, Director of the South Asia Program at the Stimson Center. Sumantra Bose, Political Scientist and Professor at Krea University in India.  Host: Dareen Abughaida  Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

How will Russia respond to Donald Trump's statement--that he's re-positioning two nuclear submarines? The move comes after comments by Russia's former president on the war in Ukraine, which Trump says amount to a threat. So, is there a risk of escalation here? In this episode:  Richard Weitz, Senior Fellow at NATO Defense College. Pavel Felgenhauer, Political and Military Commentator. Benjamin Friedman, Policy Director at Defense Priorities think-tank.  Host: James Bays Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

The US President has imposed new levies on several countries, set to take effect in the coming days. But will the new measures reduce the US trade deficit? And what's the long-term impact on the global economy? In this episode:  Harry Broadman, Economist at RAND Corporation and a former U.S. Assistant Trade Representative and Chief of Staff of the President's Council of Economic Advisers. Seijiro Takeshita, Professor of Management at the University of Shizuoka in Japan. Steve Hanke, Professor at the Johns Hopkins University and Distinguished Senior Scholar at the Mises Institute Host: Adrian Finighan Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

The US announces sanctions against the Palestinian leadership, saying it has undermined peace efforts. It comes as the war in Gaza still rages and the push for Palestinian statehood is gaining momentum. So, what are the implications of the US decision? In this episode:  Xavier Abu Eid, Former advisor to the Palestine Liberation Organization. Eli Clifton, Senior Advisor at the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft. Firas El Echi, Journalist and host of the 'Here's Why' podcast. Host: Adrian Finighan Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

Palestinians dying from hunger in Gaza. Those who've survived Israel's relentless war so far are now in immediate danger of starvation. Desperate people queuing for food are gunned down by Israeli and US contractors. Is Israel implementing a strategy of genocide by starvation?  In this episode:  Tamer Qarmout, Associate Professor, Public Policy, Doha Institute for Graduate Studies.  Arwa Damon, Founder, International Network for Aid, Relief and Assistance. Dr James Smith, Emergency Physician. Host: James Bays Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

The US and European Union say they have struck a trade deal. It will impose 15% tariffs for Europe but not the US, and there are pledges for huge US energy and weapons contracts. EU supporters say it averts a trade war but critics say it's a capitulation. So, who's the winner?  In this episode:  David McWilliams, Economist and Host, 'The David McWilliams Podcast'.  Alan Tonelson, US Economic Policy Analyst.  Mujtaba Rahman, Managing Director, Europe at Eurasia Group.  Host: James Bays Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

Starvation in Gaza. The entire population food-deprived after months of Israel blocking vital supplies and waging relentless attacks. Experts say the strategy means long-term damage for the health of Gaza's people. So, what are the consequences of Israel's actions? In this episode:  Dr. Nick Maynard, Surgeon, Medical Aid for Palestinians. Dr. Tanya Haj-Hassan, Paediatric Intensive Care Doctor.  Alex de Waal, Executive Director, World Peace Foundation.  Host: James Bays Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

France says it will recognise a Palestinian state and the UK is under pressure to follow suit. But as Israel continues its war and starvation in Gaza, will this move serve any purpose? Or is it intended to appease Western public opinion that's increasingly growing sympathetic towards the plight of the Palestinians? In this episode:  Jacques Reland, Senior Research Fellow, Global Policy Institute. Ulrich Brueckner, Professor Political Science, Stanford University in Berlin.  Afif Safieh, Former Palestinian Ambassador to the United Kingdom and United States. Host: Adrian Finighan Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

Thailand and Cambodia have been exchanging fire along their disputed border. At the heart of the feud is a number of centuries-old Hindu temples. So, could it lead to a full-blown war? In this episode:  Youk Chhang, Political Analyst. Jim Laurie, Author and Journalist. Pavin Chachavalpongpun, Political Scientist. Host: Adrian Finighan Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

Has Donald Trump's policy of imposing trade tariffs worked? He has signed a major trade deal with Japan, with Tokyo pledging to invest hundreds of billions of dollars in the US. Could this open the way for similar deals with other countries? And what does it all mean for the global economy? In this episode:  Tomohiko Taniguchi, Special Adviser, Fujitsu Future Studies Centre Eric Ham, Political Analyst and Author Nathalie Tocci, Director of Instituto Affari Internazionali Host: Adrian Finighan Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

Yet again, the US is pulling out of UNESCO claiming the UN agency focuses on divisive issues. It's not the first time Washington has quit a global organisation. But what's behind these decisions? And where do they leave the US on the world stage? In this episode:  Amy Koch, Republican Political Strategist. Ei Sun Oh, Political analyst. Mark Seddon, Former UN official. Host: James Bays Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

Palestinians dying from hunger in Gaza. Those who've survived Israel's relentless war so far are now in immediate danger of starvation. Desperate people queuing for food are gunned down by Israeli and US contractors. Is Israel implementing a strategy of genocide by starvation?  In this episode:  Tamer Qarmout, Associate Professor, Public Policy, Doha Institute for Graduate Studies.  Arwa Damon, Founder, International Network for Aid, Relief and Assistance. Dr James Smith, Emergency Physician. Host: James Bays Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

Protests against the UK ban on Palestine Action and its designation as a terrorist group. The government acted after military aircraft were vandalised at an airbase. Critics say the ban is excessive and an attack on freedom of speech. So what are the implications?  In this episode:  Tayab Ali, Deputy Managing Partner, Bindmans. Quinn McKew, Executive Director, Article 19.  Peter Oborne, Political Commentator.  Host: James Bays Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

Israel bombs Gaza's only Catholic church, the latest religious site hit in the war. Hundreds of mosques damaged or destroyed with cemeteries obliterated too. In the occupied West Bank, attacks on Christians and Muslims are increasing. Why is this happening? In this episode:  Reverend Mitri Raheb, Lutheran Pastor.  Moataz El Fegiery, Vice President, EuroMed Rights.  Michael Lynk, Professor Emeritus, Faculty of Law, Western University. Host: James Bays Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

Deepening conflict between the US and Brazil over the prosecution of former president Jair Bolsonaro. US President Trump threatens 50 percent tariffs, unacceptable blackmail, says Brazil's President Lula da Silva. So what's next? And who stands to win or lose? In this episode:  Graziella Testa, Professor, Getulio Vargas Foundation.  Vinicius Rodrigues Vieira, Professor, Armando Alvares Penteado Foundation. Michael Shifter, Senior Fellow, Inter-American Dialogue. Host: Adrian Finighan Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

The UK government wants to introduce legislation to lower the voting age, saying it aims to modernise UK democracy. But will the reform make any difference? And has it worked in other countries? In this episode:  Afzal Khan, Labour Member of Parliament in the UK Yannis Koutsomitis, European affairs analyst Alex Deane, Political analyst and conservative commentator Host: Adrian Finighan Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

What is the real motive behind Israel's involvement in Syria? Since the fall of Bashar al-Assad, it's repeatedly bombed and extended its occupation, saying it's defending the Druze minority. But what are the long-term implications of Israel's actions in Syria? In this episode:  Akiva Eldar, Author, 'Lords of the Land: The War for Israel's Settlements in the Occupied Territories, 1967-2007' Gamal Mansour, Lecturer and political scientist, University of Toronto Stephen Zunes, Professor of Politics at the University of San Francisco Host: Adrian Finighan Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

Tokyo says China's growing military activity is a serious threat. So, what does this mean for an already volatile region? And how will the US react?  In this episode:  Tomohiko Taniguchi, Professor, University of Tsukuba. Einar Tangen, Senior Fellow, Taihe Institute.  Robert Kelly, Professor, International Relations, Pusan National University. Host: James Bays Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

Reluctant to recognise the new government in Syria, fighters from the Druze minority have been involved in sectarian violence. A ceasefire is in place, but some Druze leaders have called for international protection. So, how will President Ahmed al-Sharaa deal with them? And how is Israel's involvement complicating the situation? In this episode:  Louay Safi, Syrian Political Scientist.  Shadi Abou Karam, Political Activist. Sami Akil, Political Analyst. Host: James Bays Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

Ten years ago Iran and world powers signed a historic nuclear deal, easing sanctions in return for limits on Tehran's nuclear programme. Since then, the US pulled out, and just weeks ago, they joined Israel in attacking Iran. What's the legacy of this deal and its collapse? In this episode:  Alan Eyre, Member, US Nuclear Deal Team (2010-2015). Abas Aslani, Senior Research Fellow, Center for Middle East Strategic Studies. Robert Kelley, Distinguished Fellow, Stockholm International Peace Research Institute. Host: James Bays Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

US President Donald Trump tells Europe and Mexico they face tariffs of 30 percent from next month. That's created shock and is raising fears of an all-out trade war. But both sides say they want talks to continue. So, what's Trump's strategy? And what are the risks?  In this episode:  Niall Stanage, White House Columnist, The Hill.  Greg Swenson, Chairman, Republicans Overseas UK.  Daniel Gros, Director, Institute for European Policymaking, Bocconi University.  Host: James Bays Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

Sudden cuts to international funding have dealt a severe blow to the global fight against HIV/AIDS. The UN warns millions of people will die and millions more will contract the disease if urgent action isn't taken. So, how can countries prevent this disaster? In this episode:  Dr Helen Rees, Director, Reproductive Health and HIV Institute, University of the Witwatersrand. Dr Krishna Udayakumar, Founding Director, Duke Global Health Innovation Center. Nidhi Bouri, Former Deputy Assistant Administrator, Global Health, USAID. Host: Adrian Finighan Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

Members of the Kurdish Workers' Party have laid down their arms, ending a decades-long struggle with Turkiye. But will this move by the PKK lead to real reconciliation? And what does this shift mean for Kurds across the region? In this episode:  Galip Dalay, Non-Resident Senior Fellow, Middle East Council on Global Affairs David L Phillips, Director of the Program on Peace-building and Rights, Columbia University Mohammed Salih, Non-Resident Senior Fellow, Foreign Policy Research Institute  Host: Adrian Finighan Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

The route to Greece is closing. The words of Greek Prime Minister as his country suspends requests for asylum. Athens warns it will now arrest those entering the country illegally from North Africa. But is this the right response to a surge in illegal migration? In this episode:  Eleni Spathana, Lawyer, Refugee Support Aegean Amine Snoussi, Political Analyst and Journalist Marianna Karakoulaki, Researcher, Birmingham University Host: Adrian Finighan Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

Millions of workers go on strike across India. They say new government measures discriminate against them in favour of corporations. It's another outpouring of public anger against Prime Minister Narendra Modi's economic policies. So, how has the country's economy fared under his decade-long premiership? In this episode:  Amarjeet Kaur, National Secretary, All India Trade Union Congress. Adil Hossain, Assistant Professor, Azim Premji University. Daniel Francis, Political Analyst and Political Brand Consultant. Host: Adrian Finighan Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

Donald Trump says talks to get a new ceasefire in Gaza are going well. Benjamin Netanyahu has been meeting him in the White House - the third time he has visited this year. They talked openly about a post war future for Gaza. But what is Israel's real plan? Is it trying to forcibly relocate Palestinians in a scheme being described as a crime against humanity? In this episode: Curt Mills, Executive Director, The American Conservative magazine. Yossi Mekelberg, Senior Consulting Fellow, Chatham House. Xavier Abu Eid, Political Analyst. Host: James Bays Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

Yet another BRICS summit, this time in Brazil, but with the leaders of two major member-countries staying away. The group has expanded and aims to reform what it calls a western-led global order. But is it still up to that goal? And what difference has it made on the world stage? In this episode: Gustavo Ribeiro, Founder and Editor-in-chief, The Brazilian Report. Sergey Markov, Director, Institute of Political Studies in Moscow.  Jayant Menon,  Former Lead Economist, Asian Development Bank.  Host: James Bays Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

Why has Iran stepped up its deportation of Afghan refugees? Thousands are being forced to go back to Afghanistan as Tehran tightens controls on immigration. But what's really behind this crackdown? And can Taliban government handle this sudden influx of returnees? In this episode: Arafat Jamal, Afghanistan Representative, United Nations Refugee Agency. Orzala Nemat, Director, Development Research Group.  Hassan Ahmadian, Professor, West Asian Studies, University of Tehran. Host: James Bays Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

First, Tehran accused the International Atomic Energy Agency of being complicit in Israel's attacks on its nuclear sites. Now, the UN agency's pulled all its inspectors out of Iran. So, who will monitor its nuclear activities? And could this trigger another round of tension? In this episode: Abas Aslani, Senior Research Fellow, Center, Middle East Strategic Studies. Tariq Rauf, Former Head, Verification and Security Policy, International Atomic Energy Agency. Harlan Ullman, Senior Advisor, Atlantic Council.  Host: Adrian Finighan Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

A report by the UN Special Rapporteur says some of the world's largest companies are complicit in and profiting from Israel's actions in the occupied Palestinian territories. Microsoft, Amazon and Google as just some of the major US tech firms identified. So, could they be held liable under international law?  In this episode:  Omar Barghouti, Co-founder of the Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions movement. Vaniya Agrawal, Former Microsoft software engineer. Michael Lynk, Human rights lawyer. Host: Adrian Finighan Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

Tibet's spiritual leader says the role he embodies will continue after his death, saying the next Dalai Lama will be chosen in line with tradition. But China insists it should have the final say. So, could this become a potential flashpoint in relations between Beijing and India - which is home to a large exiled Tibetan community? In this episode:  Robbie Barnett, Writer and researcher on modern Tibetan-Chinese history and politics,  Andy Mok, Geopolitical analyst and senior research fellow, Center for China and Globalization Dibyesh Anand, Political analyst and professor of international relations, University of Westminster. Host: Adrian Finighan Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

What's bringing China and the EU closer? The two sides are marking fifty years of relations this month ... holding talks and pledging deeper cooperation. But how far will this go? And who stands to gain the most, Beijing or Europe? In this episode:  Karel Lannoo, CEO, Centre for European Policy Studies. Victor Gao, Vice President, Center for China and Globalisation. Raffaele Marchetti, Director, Center for International and Strategic Studies, LUISS University in Rome. Host: Adrian Finighan Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

Suspended after a leaked recording of a controversial phone call, Thailand's Prime Minister is now fighting for her political survival. Paetongtarn Shinawatra has been facing growing public anger. So, will she survive this crisis? And what does it mean for democracy in Thailand? In this episode:  Sean Boonpracong, Political Analyst. Thitinan Pongsudhirak, Political Scientist, Chulalongkorn University.  Kasit Piromya, Former Thai Minister of Foreign Affairs.  Host: James Bays Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

They escaped the horrors of war in their country. But millions of refugees from Sudan now face the risk of hunger. The United Nations World Food Programme is facing a dire shortage of funds. Who is to blame? And who might step in to feed the refugees? In this episode:  Carl Skau, UN World Food Programme's Deputy Executive Director and Chief Operating Officer. Alex de Waal, Executive Director, World Peace Foundation. Kholood Khair, Founding Director, Confluence Advisory.  Host: James Bays Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

Will a deal to end war between the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda work this time? They've signed an agreement in Washington to end the long-running conflict in eastern DRC and it has the full support of the US. But how will it work in practice? And what are the chances of success? In this episode:  Gatete Nyiringabo, Political Commentator.  Zainab Usman, Senior Fellow and Director, Africa Program, Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. Vava Tampa, Founder and Chief Campaigner, Save the Congo. Host: Nick Clark Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

The US and Israel attacked Iran saying it can't have a nuclear weapon while the Islamic Republic denies trying to build one. The two are among nine countries armed with such weapons. So, who decides who can have nuclear arms? And have the actions of Israel and the US increased the risks that more countries will want them?  In this episode:  Tariq Rauf, Former Head, Verification and Security Policy Coordination, International Atomic Energy Agency.  Laicie Heeley, Nuclear Arms Control and Non-Proliferation Specialist.  Tariq Ali, Editor, New Left Review.  Host: Adrian Finighan Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook