The Inside Story Podcast

The Inside Story Podcast episodes:

• 05.04.2024

  How will Turkey's trade ban on Israel affect both economies?

  For years, Israel and Turkey had been crucial trade partners. It was a commercial relationship worth nearly 7-billion dollars a year. But Israel's war on Gaza changed all that. The Turkish government has been demanding a halt to the violence...

  
• 05.03.2024

  Is support for Israel waning among young Americans?

  Successive US administrations across the political divide have backed Israel since it was created in 1948.  But polls suggest that unequivocal public support now appears to be waning, especially among the young. A Pew Research study two years ago indicated that...

  
• 05.02.2024

  Will Palestine solidarity protests impact President Biden's bid for re-election?

  Standoffs between police and Palestine solidarity protesters on US college campuses are intensifying. Violent confrontations are giving rise to fears of outside interference. Politicians are taking sides. How will the protests affect President Joe Biden's bid for a second term? In...

  
• 05.01.2024

  Will Netanyahu's threat to invade Rafah disrupt ceasefire talks?

  The 'time is now' -  Antony Blinken striking an urgent tone in his attempts to get a ceasefire in Gaza. America's top diplomat says a strong proposal is on the table, as he makes his seventh visit to the Middle...

  
• 04.30.2024

  What will the political standoff in Georgia mean for its country?

  A political standoff in Georgia. The government says a bill it's trying to pass for a second time would regulate foreign influence and protect the country's sovereignty. But critics are protesting it would crush freedoms. European leaders have criticised the...

  
• 04.29.2024

  Will the ICC issue arrest warrants for Israeli officials?

  All eyes are on the International Criminal Court. It's investigating Israel's actions in Gaza and the West Bank. And Israeli officials fear it's preparing to issue arrest warrants against the Prime Minister and other senior figures. So what would legal...

  
• 04.28.2024

  What are the challenges of clearing tonnes of rubble from Gaza?

  A wasteland of rubble. The UN says clearing the debris from Israel's war on Gaza will be a huge challenge that could take 14 years. Unexploded munitions will also make this a dangerous task. So, what will this mean for...

  
• 04.27.2024

  Has the South African governing party failed to live up to its promises?

  30 years of Freedom. South Africans are marking three decades since the end of apartheid. But the country is facing major challenges as it heads into an election So, has the governing ANC failed to live up to its promises? In...

  
• 04.26.2024

  Is freedom of speech under threat in the US?

  From coast to coast, anger is rising in US universities against Israel's war on Gaza.  Students are defying a crackdown and demanding their schools cut off links with Israel.  But have these protests become politicised? And is freedom of speech under threat? In...

  
• 04.25.2024

  How will Israel respond to reports of mass graves in Gaza?

  There's a global outcry after the discovery of more mass graves in two Gaza hospitals. Israel is under pressure to provide answers. But will it? And how will it be held to account? In this episode: Mansour Shouman, Gaza Citizen Journalist. Andreas Kleiser,...

  
• 04.24.2024

  How can we reduce food insecurity?

  How can we reduce food insecurity? A report by 16 agencies finds the lives of nearly 300 million people globally are in danger. And that spreading conflict, rather than climate change, is the biggest cause. Has enough been done to...

  
• 04.23.2024

  What's the significance of Israel's military intelligence chief resigning?

  The first senior Israeli official has resigned over Hamas' October attack. The military intelligence chief took responsibility for major security failures. What message does it send during Israel's war on Gaza? And could it be the first step towards accountability? In...

  
• 04.22.2024

  What are the consequences of an Israeli invasion of Rafah?

  Rafah in southern Gaza, the last refuge for 1.5 million Palestinians, is sheltering in fear of an Israeli ground invasion. The US and European allies are all opposed. So will Israel push ahead regardless? What would be the consequences? In this...

  
• 04.21.2024

  What does a 61 billion dollar US aid package mean for Ukraine?

  The US House of Representatives agrees to a 61 billion dollar aid package to Ukraine after months of political wrangling. More than a-third will go to weapons to battle Russian forces. Will this help end the war? Or will it just...

  
• 04.20.2024

  What does India's election mean for its nation?

  Six weeks of voting in an election where India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeks a third term. Opponents say repression and sectarianism have increased under his leadership. So, what are the issues for Indians? And will this election be free...

  
• 04.19.2024

  What comes next after Israel struck Iran?

  Iran has shot down Israeli drones in the latest confrontation, igniting global calls for restraint. Both east and west are fearful of what more conflict could mean for the region and the world. So, what are Iran and Israel thinking?...

  
• 04.18.2024

  Is national unity possible in a fragmented Somalia?

  Federal leaders are invited to discuss insecurity and constitutional changes with the aim of ending divisions in Somalia. But with Somali politics so deeply fragmented, is national unity possible? And what role do Somalia's neighbours play in achieving a more...

  
• 04.17.2024

  Why is Pakistan expelling Afghan refugees?

  Why is Pakistan expelling Afghan refugees? Afghanistan says the move is illegal. Pakistan insists it's for security reasons. Is this politically motivated? And how will Taliban officials deal with it? In this episode: Nilofer Afridi Qazi, Social Worker by Trade.  Faiz Zaland, Professor,...

  
• 04.16.2024

  What does it take to stop Sudan's humanitarian crisis?

  A conflict with no end in sight. The war in Sudan is taking a heavy toll on civilians, with millions forced from their homes and on the verge of famine. What does it take to stop the humanitarian crisis? And...

  
• 04.15.2024

  Will Israel respond to Iran's first ever direct attack?

  Will Israel respond to Iran's first ever direct attack? The Israeli government is under pressure not to retaliate, but says it's weighing its options. What could they be? And what would a direct confrontation between the regional rivals mean for...

  
• 04.14.2024

  Is it still possible to prevent a wider conflict after Iran's attack on Israel?

  For the first time ever, a direct Iranian attack on Israel - a barrage of drones and missiles fired in retaliation for a strike on the Iranian consulate in Syria. Most were shot down, but the world watches with deepening...

  
• 04.13.2024

  What are the dangers of escalating tensions between Iran and Israel?

  Iran is threatening retaliation for the Israeli attack on the Iranian consulate in Syria. The US talks up the possibility of an imminent strike by Tehran and vows to defend Israel. How dangerous is the situation? What's the risk of...

  
• 04.12.2024

  What more can be done to tackle climate change?

  'Humanity has only two years left to save the world' - according to the UN's climate chief. As more people worldwide deal with record-breaking temperatures and natural disasters, what more can be done to cut emissions and cool our heating planet? In...

  
• 04.11.2024

  What's the impact of Israel's targeted killing strategy?

  The three sons and four grandchildren of Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh have been assassinated in Gaza. Their names added to a long list of people killed by Israeli targeted operations worldwide. So, why does Israel pursue such a policy?...

  
• 04.10.2024

  What's behind Germany's support of Israel?

  Germany denies supplying Israel with weapons of war, yet it's one of the staunchest supporters of Israel's war on Gaza. What's behind Germany's position? And what are the long-term consequences for its diplomacy in the Middle East? In this episode: Tobias Bacherle,...

  
• 04.09.2024

  Is Germany complicit in Israel’s war on Gaza?

  Germany is complicit in Israel's genocide in Gaza and that must end, according to Nicaragua's argument before the UN's top court. Germany says Nicaragua has a one-sided view of the war in Gaza. So, what does this case mean for...

  
• 04.08.2024

  Is Myanmar on a path to civil war?

  Is Myanmar's military losing ground? A daring attack by rebel groups is seen as a turning point. The country has been in turmoil since a coup three years ago. So, is Myanmar on a path to civil war? And what...

  
• 04.07.2024

  What will it take for Israel and Hamas to call a truce?

  Yet, another round of talks to reach a truce in Gaza. Repeated attempts have so far failed to end Israel's 6-month war on the strip. With both Israel and Hamas sticking to their positions, will this round be any different?...

  
• 04.06.2024

  Has the killing of aid workers affected Israel's international standing?

  The sharpest criticism yet of Israel's actions in Gaza among its allies with even the US joining the global chorus of condemnation. After more than 33,000 Palestinian deaths, Israel's killing of seven international aid workers triggered the west's most furious...

  
• 04.05.2024

  What's the dispute behind the Ethiopia-Somaliland port deal?

  A deal between Ethiopia and the breakaway region of Somaliland has further worsened diplomatic relations with Somalia. Its government is furious at the agreement that would give landlocked Ethiopia access to the Red Sea. Why is this dispute worsening? And...

  
• 04.04.2024

  Is the world paying enough attention to the threat of climate change?

  A state of emergency has been declared in Zimbabwe due to extreme drought putting millions of people in danger. As wars rage in Gaza and Ukraine, there's another battle: climate change, which arguably makes fewer headlines. So, is the world...

  
• 04.03.2024

  Is attacking aid supplies a tactic in Israel's genocidal war?

  US president Joe Biden says he's outraged by Israel's killing of international aid workers in Gaza. The seven victims join the nearly 200 Palestinian relief workers killed by Israeli forces in the past few months. Is attacking aid supplies one...

  
• 04.02.2024

  Why is Israel targeting Al Jazeera?

  Al Jazeera targeted. Benjamin Netanyahu says the network will no longer broadcast from Israel because it threatens national security. The channel says that's inflammatory slander. What's really behind the ban? And what does it mean for Israel's war on Gaza? In...

  
• 04.01.2024

  Will Narendra Modi serve another term as India's prime minister?

  Will Narendra Modi serve a third term? The Indian prime minister has launched his party's campaign for the upcoming elections - boasting of his achievements in the past decade. But what about his controversial policies on Hindu nationalism? In this episode: Yamini...

  
• 03.31.2024

  Will Ultra-Orthodox Jews serve in Israel's military?

  Will Ultra-Orthodox Jews in Israel serve in its military? The government is under growing pressure to end their decades-long exemption. That's as calls are growing for ALL groups to join the army, as the war rages on in Gaza. But...

  
• 03.30.2024

  What's at stake in Turkey's elections?

  Turks go to the polls again, this time for municipal elections. President Erdogan's party hopes to re-take control of major cities, while the opposition wants to cement gains made in 2019. But what shapes these elections? And what direction could...

  
• 03.29.2024

  What's behind the ICJ's latest court order for Israel?

  The International Court of Justice tells Israel to allow supplies into Gaza - saying famine is setting in there. But its previous orders in the war have so far been ignored. So, what's the significance of this latest decision? And...

  
• 03.28.2024

  What's behind Florida's new social media ban for children?

  A new law in Florida will restrict or ban children from social media. Supporters say it gives them much needed protection. But it's opposed by tech corporations, and free speech and privacy advocates. So, what are the arguments for and...

  
• 03.27.2024

  Why is the UN Special Rapporteur accusing Israel of genocidal acts?

  A report by a UN special rapporteur accuses Israel of genocidal acts in Gaza. The entire area has been classified as a military objective, making all Palestinians there potential targets. So, how does the report reflect the reality on the...

  
• 03.26.2024

  What does the UNSC passing a ceasefire resolution mean for Gaza?

  Israel reacts with fury as the United Nations Security Council votes for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. The US abstained and didn't use its veto. What does the resolution mean for the Palestinians, Israel and its allies? In this episode: Diana Buttu,...

  
• 03.25.2024

  What are the implications of the US suspending its funding to UNRWA?

  Another blow to UNRWA. A new US law includes a year-long ban on funding to the UN agency that supports Palestinian refugees. Washington stands with Israel - accusing some employees of taking part in Hamas' attacks. What does this mean...

  
• 03.24.2024

  How will Russia retaliate to the mass shooting in Moscow?

  How will Russia retaliate to the mass shooting in Moscow? An affiliate of the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant has claimed responsibility. The group has targeted Russia before. What are the implications of this latest attack? In this episode: Ahmed...

  
• 03.23.2024

  Can the UN Security Council agree on a ceasefire in Gaza?

  Can the United Nations Security Council agree on a resolution calling for a ceasefire in Gaza? It's rejected the latest text drafted by the US. Other members will present a new one. But how likely is it to pass? And...

  
• 03.22.2024

  Will Blinken's sixth Middle East visit impact the Israel-Gaza war?

  The US Secretary of State is on his sixth visit to the Middle East since Israel started its war on Gaza. So what has Antony Blinken got to offer this time? And can Washington pressure Israel's government to change direction? In...

  
• 03.21.2024

  What are the implications of Vietnam's president resigning?

  Vietnam's president is being forced out after only a year in office. Vo Van Thuong is the latest high-profile figure to be toppled in a country important to both China and the West. So why has he gone? And what are the...

  
• 03.20.2024

  Who's arming Israel's genocidal war on Gaza?

  Israel's war on Gaza has relied mostly on western arms and technology to kill around thirty-two thousand Palestinians. And despite growing opposition, those weapons keep flowing. So who's supplying Israel with the tools for genocide? And could there be legal...

  
• 03.19.2024

  What can bring Gaza's suffering to an end?

  Famine in Gaza. Israel's genocidal assault is continuing after five months of slaughter, mostly with western supplied weapons. International pressure has amounted to little more than words. What can bring Gaza's suffering to an end? In this episode: Fidaa Al Araj, Oxfam...

  
• 03.18.2024

  What are the impacts of Niger cutting military cooperation with the US?

  Niger has cut military ties with the United States - a setback from what was once a crucial ally in West Africa. It follows other leaders in the Sahel in forging closer ties with Russia, after taking power in military...

  
• 03.17.2024

  Could Haiti be on the brink of collapse?

  Could Haiti be on the brink of collapse? Gangs control most of the capital, people are starving as humanitarian aid is blocked, and a political vacuum is only worsening the crisis. What's caused this unprecedented chaos in Haiti? And what's...

  
• 03.16.2024

  What purpose will the Palestinian Authority's new prime minister serve?

  Under growing US pressure to reform the Palestinian Authority, leader Mahmoud Abbas has appointed a new prime minister. Other factions have criticised the move. Israel's war in Gaza is still raging, so what purpose will he serve? And is the...