The Inside Story Podcast

Russia attacks Ukraine with a new hypersonic missile. Western leaders say it marks a dangerous new phase in the war. The Kremlin says it follows a decision by the White House to let Ukraine fire US missiles into Russian territory. So what could happen next?

In this episode:

• Michael Bociurkiw, Global Affairs Analyst. 
• Pavel Felgenhauer, Russian Defence and Military Analyst. 
• Steven Erlanger, Chief Diplomatic Correspondent Europe, New York Times. 

Host: Bernard Smith

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Israel and its biggest ally, the U.S., again isolated, furiously attacking the International Criminal Court's decision to issue arrest warrants for Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant. Most European nations say they'll execute the warrants if either man steps on their soil. So what might happen next? 

In this episode:

• Francesca Albanese, UN Special Rapporteur on the Occupied Palestinian Territories.
• Ori Goldberg, Political commentator and former academic specialising in Middle East Studies.
• Professor Stephen Zunes, Professor of politics at the University of San Francisco

Host: Bernard Smith

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Arrest warrants are issued by the International Criminal Court for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and ex-Defence Minister Yoav Gallant, on charges of committing war crimes in Gaza. Senior Hamas figure Mohammed Deif is also being sought. Just a day earlier, the US vetoed a ceasefire resolution at the UN Security Council. What are the implications of these developments?

In this episode:

• Michael Lynk, human rights lawyer, former UN Special Rapporteur for human rights in the Occupied Palestinian Territories.
• Hala Rharrit, U.S. diplomat for 18 years, first U.S. career diplomat to resign over President Biden's Gaza policies.
• Shaina Low, Communication Adviser in Palestine for the Norwegian Refugee Council.

Host: Tom McRae

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President Vladimir Putin revises Russia's nuclear policy, clearing the way for broader use of atomic weapons. The move heightens tensions with the West and escalates the conflict with Ukraine. What does the change mean for global security?

In this episode:

• Pavel Felgenhauer, Russian Defence and Military Analyst.
• Colin Clarke, Research Director, The Soufan Group. 
• Marina Miron, Post-doctoral Researcher, War Studies Department, King's College London.

Host: Neave Barker

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G20 leaders failed to agree on financing climate change action. However, they've pledged support for multilateralism, the global south and an open economy. But how would the group enforce all of this? And what will Donald Trump's return mean for the world order?

In this episode:

• Laura Carvalho, Director, Economic and Climate Prosperity, Open Society Foundations.
• Alejandro Reyes, Senior Fellow, Centre on Contemporary China and the World, University of Hong Kong. 
• Nizar Messari, Professor, International Studies, Al Akhawayn University.

Host: Cyril Vanier

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For months, Ukraine has wanted to use American missiles against Russia. Now, outgoing President Joe Biden has given the go-ahead, in a significant change in US policy. So, will this turn the tide of the war? And how will Russia respond?

In this episode:

• Andrei Fedorov, Former Deputy Foreign Minister of Russia. 
• Stefan Wolff, Professor, International Security, University of Birmingham.
• Yulia Kazdobina, Head, Ukrainian Foundation for Security Studies.

Host: Bernard Smith

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Is there any way to stop the war in Sudan? The fighting is estimated to have killed tens of thousands of civilians. It's caused the largest human displacement in the world. Attempts to end the fighting are getting nowhere. So has the world failed the people of Sudan?

In this episode:

• Kholood Khair, Founding Director, Confluence Advisory (Sudanese Think Tank).
• Nathaniel Raymond, Executive Director, Humanitarian Research Lab, Yale School of Public Health.
• Alex de Waal, Executive Director, World Peace Foundation.

Host: Bernard Smith

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Team Trump 2.0 is taking shape. The US President-elect has nominated key members of his cabinet. Some of Donald Trump's picks are raising eyebrows. How will they shape Trump's foreign policy? And how will it affect the Middle East?

In this episode:

• Niall Stanage, White House Columnist, The Hill Newspaper.
• Natasha Lindstaedt, Professor, Government, University of Essex.
• Mahjoob Zweiri, Professor, Middle East Politics, Qatar University. 

Host: Laura Kyle

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A vision to tackle the world’s climate crisis.Year after year, activists and scientists chalk out plans for nations to cut emissions. But are climate conferences achieving their objectives? And what are the challenges being faced by developing nations and climate offenders?

• Suzanne Lynch, Associate Editor with Politico Europe.
• Abhiir Bhalla, Youth adviser at Commonwealth Human Ecology Council.
• Peter Newman, Professor of Sustainability at Curtin University.

Host: Mohammed Jamjoom

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A 30-day deadline to allow more aid into Gaza has expired. Aid agencies say Israel has failed to act on the demands of its biggest ally. So why isn't the US holding Israel to account? 

• Nadia Hardman - Researcher, Human Rights Watch.
• Tamara Alrifai, Spokesperson for UNRWA.
• Hassan Barari, Professor of International Affairs at Qatar University.

Host: Mohammed Jamjoom

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