What are the hurdles to implementing the next phase of the ceasefire in Gaza? The US says it's a transition to disarmament and reconstruction. But with Israel repeatedly violating the ceasefire, is that transition even possible?

In this episode: 

• Xavier Abu Eid, political analyst and former adviser to the Palestine Liberation Organization negotiation team
• Yezid Sayigh, Senior Fellow at Carnegie Middle East Center
• Yossi Beilin, former Israeli Justice Minister

Host: James Bays

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What purpose does the massive U.S. military presence in the Gulf serve? Washington argues it maintains stability and security in this region. But with the escalating tensions in the region, will it protect America's allies and interests?

In this episode: 

• Rashid Al-Mohanadi, Vice President of Center for International Policy Research
• Andreas Krieg, Associate Professor in the School of Security Studies at King's College London
• Kenneth Katzman, Senior Fellow at The Soufan Center

Host: Adrian Finighan

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International alarm after the Trump administration announces the first-ever criminal investigation into the head of the US Federal Reserve. Jerome Powell says the probe is politically-motivated. So why is this case causing so much concern worldwide? 

In this episode: 

• Eric Ham, political analyst and former U.S. Congressional staffer in Washington DC
• Justin Urquhart-Stewart, investment manager and co-founder of Regionally, an online investment service in London
• David McWilliams, economist, author and podcast host in Dublin

Host: Adrian Finighan 

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Uganda holds elections on Thursday, with President Yoweri Museveni hoping to extend his four decades in power. Supporters of his main opponent, musician Bobi Wine, allege harassment and intimidation. So what's at stake for one the world's youngest populations? 

In this episode: 

• Robert Kabushenga, Host of The Bad Natives Podcast
• Alex Vines, Africa Programme Director at the European Council on Foreign Relations
• Joseph Ochieno, Commentator on African affairs

Host: Adrian Finighan 

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US President Donald Trump has said repeatedly he wants to take over Greenland — an idea rejected by most people living there. There's alarm in Denmark, which owns the world's biggest island, and in the EU and NATO too. So, could Trump really get his way? 

In this episode:

• Pele Broberg, Chairman of Naleraq, a pro-independence political party in Greenland
• Peter Nielsen, retired Colonel in the Danish Armed Forces who specialises in NATO readiness
• Greg Swenson, Chairman of Republicans Overseas UK

Host: Imran Khan

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Widespread unrest, killings and arrests in Iran during protests sparked by a collapse in the local currency. The leadership says it will listen to demonstrators but rioters face the death penalty. As the US warns against a crackdown, how volatile is the situation? 

In this episode: 

• Mehran Kamrava, Head, Iranian Studies, Arab Center for Policy Studies and Research.
• Roxane Farmanfarmaian, Professor, Modern Middle East Politics, University of Cambridge.
• Trita Parsi, Executive Vice President, Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft.

Host: James Bays

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What are Saudi Arabia's plans in southern Yemen? Riyadh says it will soon host a dialogue between the main players. It comes after the Southern Transitional Council issued a statement saying it had disbanded. But will the new realities on the ground serve long-term Saudi goals in Yemen?

In this episode: 

• Khaled Batarfi, Political analyst
• Farea Al Muslimi, Research Fellow at Chatham House's MENA Programme
• Matthew Bryza, Adviser to the Southern Transitional Council and a former U.S. ambassador

Host: James Bays

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What is the impact of the US withdrawal from dozens of United Nations and international agencies? Washington says the organisations threaten its sovereignty. But the UN says the US has a legal obligation to fund them. So, where does this all leave the multilateral global order?

In this episode: 

• Adolfo Franco, Republican strategist and former adviser to U.S. Senator John McCain
• Andrew Gilmour, Former UN Assistant Secretary General for Human Rights
• Matthew Duss, Executive VP of the Center for International Policy and a former foreign policy adviser to Senator Bernie Sanders

Host: James Bays

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Renewed clashes in the Syrian city of Aleppo between the army and Kurdish fighters are undermining efforts to achieve national unity. The violence erupted after a failure to implement a deal on incorporating fighters of the Syrian Democratic Forces into the army. Can tension be contained this time?

In this episode:

• Labib Nahhas, Syria analyst
• Omer Ozkizilcik, Nonresident fellow for the Syria Project in the Atlantic Council's Middle East Program
• Rob Geist Pinfold, Lecturer in International Security at King's College London

Host: James Bays

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The so-called Coalition of the Willing says it is going to provide Ukraine with robust security guarantees if a peace deal is agreed with Russia. The UK and France pledged boots on the ground once the agreement takes effect.  But is that enough? And would Russia accept foreign troops in Ukraine?

In this episode: 

• Oleksiy Goncharenko, politician and member of the Ukrainian parliament
• Marina Miron, military analyst and researcher at King's College London
• Pavel Felgenhauer, defence and Russian foreign policy analyst

Host: Adrian Finighan

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