Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has asked for a presidential pardon to end his criminal prosecution. He says it will unite the public but critics say he's driving further division. So, what are the long-term implications for Israel? 

In this episode: 

• Dan Perry, Political Analyst. 
• Neve Gordon, Professor, Human Rights and International Humanitarian Law, Queen Mary University of London.
• Mitchell Barak, Former Aide to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. 

Host: Bernard Smith

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Venezuela accuses Washington of colonialism after President Donald Trump said he's shutting down its airspace. The country's on high alert after US attacks on boats nearby and a huge military and naval build-up. Trump says he's fighting drug trafficking. But is that the real reason? 

In this episode: 

• Mark Pfeifle, US Republican Strategist. 
• Paul Dobson, Independent Journalist. 
• Christopher Sabatini, Senior Research Fellow, Latin America, Chatham House.

Host: Bernard Smith

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A corruption scandal in Ukraine claims its biggest scalp yet - with the resignation of President Volodomy Zelenskyy's top aide. Andriy Yermak had been due to lead key talks with the U.S. on the war with Russia this weekend. So what does this mean for Ukraine? 

In this episode: 

• Olena Tregub - Secretary General of Ukraine’s Independent Anti-Corruption Commission.
• Leonid Ragozin - Independent journalist and political analyst, specialist on Ukrainian.
• Donnacha Ó Beacháin - Professor of Politics at Dublin City University.

Host: Bernard Smith

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France is to bring back a form of military service. That comes weeks after Germany announced plans to assess young people's suitability for military duty.  Russia's invasion of Ukraine has forced European states to examine their readiness. So could conscription return?

In this episode: 

• Jacques Reland - Senior Research Fellow in European Affairs, focusing on French politics, European defence and wider EU institutions.
• Paul Beaver - former soldier and defence analyst with experience assessing trends in European armed forces and recruitment. 
• Peter Nielsen - former Commander of NATO’s Force Integration Unit in Lithuania

Host: Dareen Abughaida

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The military seizes power in Guinea-Bissau - a day before Sunday's presidential election results were due to be announced. The African Union and West African regional bloc Ecowas have condemned the coup. Why has it happened - and what are the implications? 

In this episode: 

• Kabir Adamu - Managing Director of Beacon Security and Intelligence
• Bram Posthumus - Political and economic analyst specialising in West Africa and the Sahel region
• Ovigwe Eguegu - Peace and Security Policy Analyst at the consultancy Development Reimagined

Host: Dareen Abughaida

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Little sign of peace in Ukraine - but trans-Atlantic diplomatic efforts to end the war are intensifying. 
Ukraine and its European allies are vying with Russia to sway US President Donald Trump in forging a deal. Can one be reached - or will the war go on? 

In this episode: 

• Chris Weafer, Chief Executive Officer at Macro-Advisory, a strategic consultancy focused on Russia and the Eurasia region.
• Anatol Lieven - Director of the Eurasia Programme at Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft. 
• Michael Bociurkiw - Senior Fellow at Atlantic Council’s Eurasia Center.

Host: Imran Khan

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Pakistan accused of air strikes killing civilians in Afghanistan. A day earlier, a suicide bomb in Pakistan killed three security personnel. Recent peace efforts and a temporary ceasefire have failed. What's driving the violence and what are the risks? 

In this episode: 

• Obaidullah Baheer, Adjunct Lecturer, American University of Afghanistan.
• Sahar Khan, Security Analyst, South Asia. 
• Hameed Hakimi, Associate Fellow, Asia-Pacific Programme, Chatham House.

Host: Imran Khan

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An Israeli air strike on Beirut kills Hezbollah's top military commander, its highest-level target during a ceasefire that came into force a year ago. There have been frequent Israeli breaches throughout.  
But why this strike now, and what are the implications? 

In this episode: 

• Joe Macaron, Geopolitical analyst specialising in US strategy in the Middle East
• Nadim Houry, Executive Director of the Arab Reform Initiative  
• Alon Pinkas, Former Israeli Ambassador and Consul General of Israel in New York

Host: Imran Khan

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Africa's first ever G20 summit - and the first boycotted by a member, the United States. Its host, South Africa hails it as a success with a declaration agreed across a wide range of issues. But what's next for the G20? 

In this episode: 

• Thembisa Fakude, Director, Africa Asia Dialogues.
• Richard Weitz, Senior Non-Resident Associate Fellow, NATO Defense College. 
• Omar Ashour, Professor, Strategic Studies and International Security, Doha Institute. 

Host: Imran Khan

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Division at the COP30 climate change summit in Brazil - a more difficult message to tell to the world than progress. Scientists, politicians, media and business all have a huge role to play in keeping the public engaged. But are they succeeding? 

In this episode: 

• Professor John Sweeney - one of Ireland's foremost climate scientists and contributor to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change or IPCC’s Nobel Peace Prize.
• Professor Allam Ahmed - a leading scholar in sustainable development and the knowledge economy.
• Michael Shank - a climate communication expert and a former Director of Media Strategy at Climate Nexus.

Host: Neave Barker

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