Research into global conflict indicates more countries are at war today than at any time since World War Two. Incoming U.S. President Donald Trump, NATO and the EU all want to increase military spending, which hit record levels worldwide again last year. What are the implications?

In this Episode:  

• Dan Smith, Director, Stockholm International Peace Research Institute
• Ravi Agrawal, Editor-in-Chief, Foreign Policy magazine
• Mouin Rabbani, Non-resident Fellow, Center for Conflict and Humanitarian Studies

Host: Imran Khan

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Famine now present in five areas of Sudan -- in what a senior UN official says is 'a humanitarian crisis of staggering proportions'. Millions are displaced and the US now says genocide is taking place. What's the world doing for the people of Sudan?

In this Episode:  

•  Kholood Khair, Political Analyst. 
• Mukesh Kapila, Former United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator for Sudan (2003-2004).
• Adama Dieng, African Union Special Envoy on the Prevention of Genocide.

Host: Folly Bah Thibault

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 A crucial moment in Austria's history. A far right leader is invited to form a government for the first time since World War II. Will Herbert Kickl succeed in striking a coalition deal and provide a stable leadership? And what could that mean for immigrants?

In this Episode:  

•  Michael Bonvalot, Journalist.
•  Aurelien Mondon, Senior Lecturer, University of Bath.
•  Florian Hartleb, Political Consultant. 

Host: Cyril Vanier

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M23 fighters are advancing in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. They've taken two towns in as many days in North Kivu province. Talks to end the decades-long conflict were abruptly cancelled last month. So, what does this renewed push by M23 mean for the DRC and its people?

In this Episode:  

• Reagan Miviri, Researcher, specialises in the conflict in the DRC.
• Solomon Dersso, Founding Director, Amani Africa. 
• David Munkley, Director, World Vision's response to the conflict in eastern D-R-C. 

Host: Cyril Vanier

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Hospitals in Gaza have become battle zones. Patients and health workers are victims of Israel's war. The director of Kamal Adwan Hospital in the north is missing, after being detained for questioning. How can the UN and the world powers stop Israel from attacking health facilities?

In this Episode:  

• Dr Mohammed Abu Mughaiseeb, Deputy Medical Coordinator for Gaza, Doctors Without Borders.
• Michael Lynk, Human Rights Lawyer.
• Dr Mohammed Adeel Khaleel, Orthopaedic Surgeon.

Host: Imran Khan

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Germany and France's foreign ministers visit Syria telling the new leadership that lifting sanctions will depend on how the country's political future develops. So what do both sides want from each other - and what divides them?

In this Episode:  

• Haid Haid, Syrian Columnist and Consulting Fellow, Middle East and North Africa Programme, Chatham House.
• Marie Forestier, Senior Adviser, European Institute of Peace. 
• Galip Dalay, Non-resident Senior Fellow, Middle East Council on Global Affairs.

Host: Neave Barker

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Talks are expected soon between European powers and Iran on its nuclear programme.
Days later, the man who tore up the last agreement, Donald Trump, will return to the White House. So where do things stand - and what does each side want?

In this Episode:  

• Hassan Ahmadian, Professor, University of Tehran.
• Ellie Geranmayeh, Deputy Director of MENA Programme at the European Council on Foreign Relations.
• Trita Parsi, Executive Vice President at the Quincy Institute in Washington DC.

Host: Imran Khan

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Ukraine shuts off Russian gas to Europe through its territory, after a pre-war deal expires.
Yet Russian gas supplies to the EU by ship, are at record levels. Are western fuel sanctions imposed over the Ukraine war, hurting Europe more than Russia?

In this Episode:  

• Ben Aris, Founder and Editor-in-chief at Business News Europe in Berlin.
• Natasha Fielding, Editor at Argus Media in London.
• Alex Titov, Lecturer at Queen's University Belfast.

Host: Imran Khan

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This episode was originally published on November 21st 2023.

Israel's war on Gaza has brought catastrophe to 2.3 million Palestinians. Hundreds of thousands have been forced from their homes, some left with just a plastic tent for shelter. Already weakened by war, what fresh dangers does winter bring for the people of Gaza?

In this Episode:  

• Mansour Shouman, A Palestinian-Canadian in Gaza.
• Marwan Jilani, Director General, Palestine Red Crescent Society.
• Dr Mads Gilbert, Doctor and activist - in solidarity with Palestinians. 

Host: Folly Bah Thibault

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 A troubled year comes to an end. Lives destroyed by wars that continue to rage in Sudan, Gaza, and Ukraine. Regimes firmly in control a year ago, gone. And Donald Trump defies the courts and critics to win the US election. So what lies in store for 2025? 

In this episode:

•  Maleeha Lodhi,  Former Pakistani Ambassador to the United States, the United Kingdom and the United Nations. 
•  Kabir Adamu, Managing Director, Beacon Security and Intelligence. 
•  Chris Weafer, Chief Executive officer, Macro Advisory. 

Host: Sami Zeidan

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