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Asian Insider Ep 18: US-Iran tit for tat - Will tension escalate to war?

21:49 mins

Synopsis: This is Asian Insider, a series by The Straits Times every week. Together with our stable of 30 correspondents based around the world, we give an Asian perspective on the global talking points of the week.

Iran and the United States lurched closer towards an undeclared war this week when Teheran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) launched missiles at US-Iraqi bases in Iraq, in retaliation for the killing of IRGC Quds Force commander Qassem Soleimani by the United States last week. While there remains room for de-escalation, tension between the two countries remains on a knife edge. 

Straits Times US Bureau Chief explores the ramifications with Jasmine El-Gamal, senior non-resident fellow at the Atlantic Council, and Inderjeet Parmar, professor of international politics at the City, University of London. 

Produced by: Nirmal Ghosh & Zia-ul Raushan

Edited by: Danial Aziz & Zia-ul Raushan

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Asian Insider Ep 18: US-Iran tit for tat - Will tension escalate to war?

21:49 mins

Synopsis: This is Asian Insider, a series by The Straits Times every week. Together with our stable of 30 correspondents based around the world, we give an Asian perspective on the global talking points of the week.

Iran and the United States lurched closer towards an undeclared war this week when Teheran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) launched missiles at US-Iraqi bases in Iraq, in retaliation for the killing of IRGC Quds Force commander Qassem Soleimani by the United States last week. While there remains room for de-escalation, tension between the two countries remains on a knife edge. 

Straits Times US Bureau Chief explores the ramifications with Jasmine El-Gamal, senior non-resident fellow at the Atlantic Council, and Inderjeet Parmar, professor of international politics at the City, University of London. 

Produced by: Nirmal Ghosh & Zia-ul Raushan

Edited by: Danial Aziz & Zia-ul Raushan

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Asian Insider Ep 17: The Ampatuan Massacre: Has justice been served?

16:50 mins

Synopsis: This is Asian Insider, a series by The Straits Times every week. Together with our stable of 30 correspondents based around the world, we give an Asian perspective on the global talking points of the week.

The men who planned the Ampatuan massacre which rocked the Philippines' political establishment more than a decade ago were finally found guilty in December 2019. But has justice been served after a decade-long trial?

The Straits Times US bureau chief Nirmal Ghosh explores the issue with the CEO and executive editor of Rappler.com, Maria Ressa.

Produced by: Nirmal Ghosh & Zia-ul Raushan

Edited by: Zia-ul Raushan & Danial Aziz

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Stop Scams: https://str.sg/wuZB

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Invisible Asia: https://str.sg/wuZn

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Asian Insider Ep 17: The Ampatuan Massacre: Has justice been served?

16:50 mins

Synopsis: This is Asian Insider, a series by The Straits Times every week. Together with our stable of 30 correspondents based around the world, we give an Asian perspective on the global talking points of the week.

The men who planned the Ampatuan massacre which rocked the Philippines' political establishment more than a decade ago were finally found guilty in December 2019. But has justice been served after a decade-long trial?

The Straits Times US bureau chief Nirmal Ghosh explores the issue with the CEO and executive editor of Rappler.com, Maria Ressa.

Produced by: Nirmal Ghosh & Zia-ul Raushan

Edited by: Zia-ul Raushan & Danial Aziz

Follow more Asian Insider podcasts and rate us on:

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Playlist: https://str.sg/JwRb 

Website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts

Feedback to: [email protected]

Thank you for your support! ST & BT Podcasts picked up a silver medal for Best Digital Project to engage younger and/or millennial audiences at 2019 Asian Digital Media Awards by Wan-Ifra: 

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Asian Insider Ep 15: India's Citizenship Amendment Bill - Millions of migrants becoming stateless

16:01 mins

Synopsis: This is Asian Insider, a series by The Straits Times every week. Together with our stable of 30 correspondents based around the world, we give an Asian perspective on the global talking points of the week.

India’s lower house parliament have passed a controversial citizenship bill that will give Indian citizenship to immigrants from 3 neighbouring countries only if they are of a certain religious group. 

Dr Aparna Pande from the Hudson Institute and ST India Bureau Chief Nirmala Ganapathy discuss the ramifications of the bill with Asian Insider host Nirmal Ghosh.

Produced by: Nirmal Ghosh & Irshad M

Edited by: Irshad M & Rubeen Raj

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The Unsolved Mysteries of South-east Asia: https://str.sg/wuZ2

Stop Scams: https://str.sg/wuZB

Singapore's War On Covid: https://str.sg/wuJa

Invisible Asia: https://str.sg/wuZn

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Asian Insider: https://str.sg/JWa7

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Health Check: https://str.sg/JWaN

In Your Opinion: https://str.sg/w7Qt

Your Money & Career: https://str.sg/wB2m

#PopVultures: https://str.sg/JWad

ST Sports Talk: https://str.sg/JWRE

Bookmark This!: https://str.sg/JWas

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Asian Insider Ep 15: India's Citizenship Amendment Bill - Millions of migrants becoming stateless

16:01 mins

Synopsis: This is Asian Insider, a series by The Straits Times every week. Together with our stable of 30 correspondents based around the world, we give an Asian perspective on the global talking points of the week.

India’s lower house parliament have passed a controversial citizenship bill that will give Indian citizenship to immigrants from 3 neighbouring countries only if they are of a certain religious group. 

Dr Aparna Pande from the Hudson Institute and ST India Bureau Chief Nirmala Ganapathy discuss the ramifications of the bill with Asian Insider host Nirmal Ghosh.

Produced by: Nirmal Ghosh & Irshad M

Edited by: Irshad M & Rubeen Raj

Follow more Asian Insider podcasts and rate us on:

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Playlist: https://str.sg/JwRb 

Website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts

Feedback to: [email protected]

Thank you for your support! ST & BT Podcasts picked up a silver medal for Best Digital Project to engage younger and/or millennial audiences at 2019 Asian Digital Media Awards by Wan-Ifra: 

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Asian Insider Ep 14: Myanmar Insights - Emerging from decades of military rule to democracy

14:25 mins

Synopsis: This is Asian Insider, a series by The Straits Times every week. Together with our stable of 30 correspondents based around the world, we give an Asian perspective on the global talking points of the week.

Myanmar emerged from decades of military rule in 2011, but in many senses it has failed to live up to the promises of democracy.

Are there grounds for optimism? Being ill-prepared for climate change makes optimism difficult.

In this edition of Asian Insider, The Straits Times US bureau chief Nirmal Ghosh is joined by historian, author and conservationist Thant Myint-U to discuss the insights in his latest book on Myanmar.

Produced by: Nirmal Ghosh & Irshad M

Edited by: Irshad M & Rubeen Raj

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The Unsolved Mysteries of South-east Asia: https://str.sg/wuZ2

Stop Scams: https://str.sg/wuZB

Singapore's War On Covid: https://str.sg/wuJa

Invisible Asia: https://str.sg/wuZn

---

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Asian Insider: https://str.sg/JWa7

Green Pulse: https://str.sg/JWaf

Health Check: https://str.sg/JWaN

In Your Opinion: https://str.sg/w7Qt

Your Money & Career: https://str.sg/wB2m

#PopVultures: https://str.sg/JWad

ST Sports Talk: https://str.sg/JWRE

Bookmark This!: https://str.sg/JWas

Lunch With Sumiko: https://str.sg/J6hQ

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Asian Insider Ep 14: Myanmar Insights - Emerging from decades of military rule to democracy

14:25 mins

Synopsis: This is Asian Insider, a series by The Straits Times every week. Together with our stable of 30 correspondents based around the world, we give an Asian perspective on the global talking points of the week.

Myanmar emerged from decades of military rule in 2011, but in many senses it has failed to live up to the promises of democracy.

Are there grounds for optimism? Being ill-prepared for climate change makes optimism difficult.

In this edition of Asian Insider, The Straits Times US bureau chief Nirmal Ghosh is joined by historian, author and conservationist Thant Myint-U to discuss the insights in his latest book on Myanmar.

Produced by: Nirmal Ghosh & Irshad M

Edited by: Irshad M & Rubeen Raj

Follow more Asian Insider podcasts and rate us on:

Spotify: https://str.sg/JoVB

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Playlist: https://str.sg/JwRb 

Website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts

Feedback to: [email protected]

Thank you for your support! ST & BT Podcasts picked up a silver medal for Best Digital Project to engage younger and/or millennial audiences at 2019 Asian Digital Media Awards by Wan-Ifra: 

https://str.sg/Jw5T 

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Asian Insider Ep 13: Hong Kong's protests - Is its future in the balance?

19:14 mins

Synopsis: This is Asian Insider, a series by The Straits Times every Friday. Together with our stable of 30 correspondents based around the world, we give an Asian perspective on the global talking points of the week.

With ongoing protests in Hong Kong having a major impact on the region, what is the future of Hong Kong and the implications for Asia and beyond?

On this very special live edition of the Asian Insider, The Straits Times US bureau chief Nirmal Ghosh is joined by associate editor Vikram Khanna and Hong Kong correspondent Claire Huang.

Selina Ling from OCBC and Professor Danny Quah also join in to discuss and analyse the tensions in Hong Kong which is causing great doubts over its future and growth.

Produced by: Nirmal Ghosh & Irshad M

Edited by: Irshad M

Subscribe to the Asian Insider Podcast channel and rate us on your favourite audio apps:

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Website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts

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Discover ST's special edition podcasts:

The Unsolved Mysteries of South-east Asia: https://str.sg/wuZ2

Stop Scams: https://str.sg/wuZB

Singapore's War On Covid: https://str.sg/wuJa

Invisible Asia: https://str.sg/wuZn

---

Discover more ST podcast series:

Asian Insider: https://str.sg/JWa7

Green Pulse: https://str.sg/JWaf

Health Check: https://str.sg/JWaN

In Your Opinion: https://str.sg/w7Qt

Your Money & Career: https://str.sg/wB2m

#PopVultures: https://str.sg/JWad

ST Sports Talk: https://str.sg/JWRE

Bookmark This!: https://str.sg/JWas

Lunch With Sumiko: https://str.sg/J6hQ

Discover BT Podcasts: https://bt.sg/pcPL

Follow our shows then, if you like short, practical podcasts!

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Asian Insider Ep 13: Hong Kong's protests - Is its future in the balance?

19:14 mins

Synopsis: This is Asian Insider, a series by The Straits Times every Friday. Together with our stable of 30 correspondents based around the world, we give an Asian perspective on the global talking points of the week.

With ongoing protests in Hong Kong having a major impact on the region, what is the future of Hong Kong and the implications for Asia and beyond?

On this very special live edition of the Asian Insider, The Straits Times US bureau chief Nirmal Ghosh is joined by associate editor Vikram Khanna and Hong Kong correspondent Claire Huang.

Selina Ling from OCBC and Professor Danny Quah also join in to discuss and analyse the tensions in Hong Kong which is causing great doubts over its future and growth.

Produced by: Nirmal Ghosh & Irshad M

Edited by: Irshad M

Follow more Asian Insider podcasts and rate us on:

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Playlist: https://str.sg/JwRb 

Website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts

Feedback to: [email protected]

Thank you for your support! ST & BT Podcasts picked up a silver medal for Best Digital Project to engage younger and/or millennial audiences at 2019 Asian Digital Media Awards by Wan-Ifra: 

https://str.sg/Jw5T 

Watch a video of Podcasts on the rise in Singapore: https://youtu.be/aGJ4cbch6eQ

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