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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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 

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