Parts of Ecuador have been brought to a standstill after days of violent protests against the rising cost of living.  The government is now negotiating with Indigenous groups and says it's listening. But will it help to solve the country's economic crisis?

*Update: Soon after this episode aired the government called off the talks after a soldier was killed during the protests.  

Join host Sohail Rahman.

Guests:

Adrian Perez Salaza, Attorney and Political Analyst

Manuela Picq, Professor at Universidad San Francisco de Quito and Amherst College

Danny Shaw, Professor of Latin American and Caribbean Studies at The City University of New York

The leaders of the world's biggest powers say they're imposing more sanctions on Moscow. Ukraine is asking for more weapons and ammunition. What role can the G7 play in bringing the war to an end?

Join host Adrian Finighan.

Guests:

Ulrich Brueckner, Professor of Political Science at Stanford University in BerlinDoug

Bandow, Senior Fellow at the Cato Institute

Glenn Diesen, Professor of International Relations at the University of Southeast Norway

The UN Human Rights Office is urging countries not to impose communication blackouts. It says the impact of such action has had a negative effect on people's lives. But will governments listen?

Join host Hashem Ahelbarra.

Guests:

Peggy Hicks - Director of Thematic Engagement at the United Nations Human Rights Office which produced the report.

Stephen Nix - Senior Director for Eurasia at the International Republican Institute.

Barbora Bukovska - Senior Director for Law and Policy at Article 19, an organization that campaigns for global freedom of expression.

Chinese president Xi Jinping warns against expanding military alliances and the weaponisation of economic sanctions at a BRICS summit, attended by Vladimir Putin. But what leverage does this group of emerging economies wield on the world stage?

Join host Hashem Ahelbarra.

Guests:

Einar Tangen, Senior Fellow at Taihe Institute

Sanusha Naidu, Senior Research Fellow at Institute for Global Dialogue, South African Think Tank focusing on China and Africa

Nancy Snow, Visiting Distinguished Professor at Tsinghua University's , Schwarzman Scholars program

Israel is to face its fifth election in less than four years. Prime Minister Naftali Bennett has disbanded the Knesset after failing to maintain his coalition. But will a new vote make a difference? And how can long-term political instability in Israel be tackled?

Join host Dareen Abughaida.

Guests:

Gil Hoffman - Chief Political Correspondent at Jerusalem Post.

Meron Rapoport - Writer and Editor, Local Call.

Gideon Rahat - Senior Fellow at Israel Democracy Institute and Chair of Political Science at Hebrew University of Jerusalem.

The cryptocurrency Bitcoin has fallen to a level not seen in two years. What's behind this sharp drop? And what does that tell us about the future of the digital currency?

Join host Sami Zeidan.

Guests:

Aly-Khan Satchu, Investor and CEO at Rich Management.

Naeem Aslam, Chief Market Analyst at AvaTrade.

Brian Lucey, Professor of International Finance and Commodities at Trinity Business School.

France's president has suffered a major setback. Emmanuel Macron's party has lost control of the National Assembly, after the far-left and far-right made historic gains in the legislative election. So, how will he govern during the next five years?

Join host Adrian Finighan.

Guests:

Hamid Chriet – Political Analyst.

Philippe Marliere - Professor of French & European politics at University College London.

Fabrice Pothier - CEO of Rasmussen Global, a political consultancy.

The bullet that killed Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh is revealed for the first time, adding to mounting evidence a special Israeli military unit is responsible. Will this force Israel into taking action? And who can conduct a transparent and independent investigation?

Join host Folly Bah Thibault.

Guests:

Ori Gitati - Advocacy Director, Breaking the Silence.

Sawsan Zaher - Human rights lawyer and board member, B'tselem.

Ahmad Abuznaid - Executive Director, U.S. Campaign for Palestinian Rights.

100 million people around the world are now displaced. War, violence, persecution and rights abuses are some of the main causes. But can this rising trend be reversed? And if so, how?

Join host Mohammed Jamjoom.

Guests:

Shabia Mantoo,  Spokesperson at UN Refugee Agency.

Nando Sigona, Professor of International Migration at University of Birmingham and Director of Institute of Research into Superdiversity.

Behrouz Boochani, Author and Former Refugee.

Attacks against Muslims have allegedly increased since the BJP took power. So, what does growing religious intolerance mean for the future of India? And is the country's governing party to blame for the rise in Islamophobia?

Join host Mohammed Jamjoom.

Guests:

Fatima Khan - Journalist at The Quint.

Thulasi K. Raj - Lawyer at the Supreme Court of India and Kerala High Court.

Ashish Shukla- Journalist and Author.