International condemnation at Israel's murder of four Al Jazeera journalists in Gaza. And it's not the first time - Israel has killed at least 237 media workers since its war began. But these and other killings before have gone unpunished. So, what does this impunity mean for journalism? 

In this episode: 

• Ahmed Najar - Palestinian writer and political analyst. 
• Dominique Pradalié - President of the International Federation of Journalists. 
• Omar Rahman - Fellow at the Middle East Council on Global Affairs in Washington DC. 

Host: Nick Clark

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Israel has killed five Al Jazeera staff in an attack in Gaza City. Al Jazeera has called it a desperate attempt to silence voices in anticipation of the occupation of Gaza. So, why is Israel intent on killing journalists as its war on the strip ramps up? 

In this episode: 

• Ahmed Najar - Palestinian writer and political analyst.
• Dominique Pradalié - President of the International Federation of Journalists.
• Omar Rahman - Fellow at the Middle East Council on Global Affairs. 

Host: James Bays

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What's the fallout from a peace agreement between Azerbaijan and Armenia? The US brokered the deal, giving it leverage and business opportunities. But will it hold? And what will Washington's growing presence in the South Caucasus mean for the region?

In this episode: 

• Vasif Huseynov - Head of Department at the The Center of Analysis of International Relations (Air Center).
• Jamila Mammadova - Research Assistant at the Henry Jackson Society.
• Vahram Ter-Matevosyan - Political Analyst.

Host: James Bays

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As Israel's war on Gaza rages, chances of normalising ties with its neighbours are fading. Even those with relations are facing growing domestic pressure, and allies in Europe are distancing themselves. So, what will it take for Israel to regain its place in the region and beyond?

In this episode: 

• Daniel Levy -- President of the U.S. / Middle East Project and a former Israeli negotiator.
• James Moran -- Former European Union ambassador to Egypt and Jordan.
• Jawad Anani -- Former Deputy Prime Minister and former Foreign Minister of Jordan.

Host: James Bays

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After starving its people for months, Israel now says it will seize Gaza City. The move entails forcibly displacing hundreds of thousands of Palestinians. As Israel blocks aid, what will this decision mean for the already disastrous humanitarian situation in Gaza?

In this episode: 

• Dr Khamis Elessi - Neurorehabilitation and Pain Medicine Consultant.
• Yossi Mekelberg - Senior Consulting Fellow of the MENA Programme at Chatham House.
• Phyllis Bennis - Fellow at the Institute for Policy Studies and author of 'Understanding Palestine and Israel'.

Host: Adrian Finighan

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US President Donald Trump is intensifying his efforts to end the war in Ukraine, and is expected to meet Russia's President Vladimir Putin. Western sanctions against Russia and military support for Ukraine have failed to bring peace. Could an end to the war be nearing? 

In this episode: 

• Ivan Timofeev - Director of the Russian International Affairs Council.

• Michael Bociurkiw - Global affairs analyst and senior fellow at the Atlantic Council.

• Chris Weafer - CEO of the consultancy Macro-Advisory.

Host: Adrian Finighan

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Brazil, India, China and Russia remain firmly in Donald Trump's sights as targets for his tariffs.
Others like the EU have caved and negotiated deals. But for those that haven't, could the US president's confrontational stance forge new alliances against him?

In this episode: 

• Einar Tangen - China specialist and senior fellow at the Taihe Institute. 

• Gustavo de Carvalho - Senior researcher at the South African Institute of International Affairs. 

• David McWilliams - Economist, author and podcast host.

Host: Adrian Finighan

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Israel's war on Gaza has injured more than 150-thousand Palestinians. Many with life-changing injuries need specialist long-term care - but face devastation and blockade by Israel. So, what's the impact of all this on Gaza's people now - and into the future? 

In this episode: 

• Dr Khamis Elessi - Neurorehabilitiation and Pain Medicine Consultant in Gaza.

• Dr Samah Jabr - a Palestinian psychiatrist and psychotherapist.
• Dr Ghassan Abu Sittah - who's served as a war surgeon in Gaza.

Host: Adrian Finighan

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The US has imposed a punitive 25% tariff on India. President Trump warns more could follow. 
It's a spectacular change from six months ago when the leaders of the two nations declared their warm friendship at the White House. So what went wrong? And what's next? 

In this episode: 

• Brahma Chellaney, Professor of Strategic Studies at the Centre for Policy Research.

• Elizabeth Threlkeld, Director of the South Asia Program at the Stimson Center.

• Sumantra Bose, Political Scientist and Professor at Krea University in India. 

Host: Dareen Abughaida 

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How will Russia respond to Donald Trump's statement--that he's re-positioning two nuclear submarines?

The move comes after comments by Russia's former president on the war in Ukraine, which Trump says amount to a threat.

So, is there a risk of escalation here?

In this episode: 

• Richard Weitz, Senior Fellow at NATO Defense College.

• Pavel Felgenhauer, Political and Military Commentator.

• Benjamin Friedman, Policy Director at Defense Priorities think-tank. 

Host: James Bays

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