In this episode, I speak with our resident political scientist Andrew Bernstein about Mexico's drug cartels and president López Obrador's bold, unprecedented strategy to defeat them. 

This week we're joined by Barcelona-based political scientist and OWP author Andrew Bernstein to discuss the political and moral complexities of the fight for Catalan independence.

On this episode, we put this week's biggest story under the microscope - the 'coronavirus'. 

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The Peace Production is back after the Christmas break. This time I'm joined by Social Media Correspondent Sepa Katia to explore the causes and effects of the recent US assassination of a top Iranian general. We dive into the topic and consider what might happen next in the face of American allies distancing itself from the situation, and the strike on an Iraqi base housing US troops.

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Our 10th episode focuses on a recent report from our policy analysis team. I'm joined by Lead Analyst Arthur Jamo to discuss the planned Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam and the possible implications this would have on down stream countries such as Sudan and Egypt. Population growth and climate change are placing traditional water uses under increasing strain. The report makes a series of recommendations to help ensure equitable water use across the delta and Arthur and I delve into some of these to understand what is necessary to move the region forward.

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On this episode, I'm joined by Social Media Correspondent Pechulano Ali to discuss Cameroon's ongoing conflict between its increasingly marginalised Anglophone regions and the Francophone majority government. We look at the root causes of the conflict and analyse the possible ways forward. We also analyse the recent Major National Dialogue and consider whether any of the actions identified through this will be fulfilled and what difference these will make.

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I'm joined by OWP European Correspondent Tim Harvey on this episode to discuss how the relationship between Jews and Arabs has evolved over the past century. Tim gives us some insight into the mandate period and what the imposition of British rule and Zionist immigration meant for those living there. We consider what today's leaders can learn from the Israeli experience and consider what needs to happen going forward in the region to make it a more safer and prosperous place to live.

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Founder of the OWP Matthew Savoy joins me on this episode to discuss the possibility of Canada's western provinces declaring independence. Since the re-election of Justin Trudeau in October, support for the movement termed "Wexit" has skyrocketed with the western provinces increasingly feeling as if they are in an unequal relationship with the government in Ottawa. We consider whether this movement has any likelihood of success and look at the potential implications of a divided Canada.

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On this episode, we look at the recent protests in Iran in response to a reduction in fuel subsidies and consider how the increasingly maligned state can move forward and improve the lives of its people. Special Guest Alex McIntyre helps us analyse this complex issue and makes the case that Iran is in need of significant structural change.

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This week, I'm joined by Nick Anthony to examine the departure of Evo Morales from the Bolivian Presidency and the interim government that has taken his place. As the protests continue across the country, we consider what steps are necessary to restore calm to Bolivia and ponder whether Morales will yet make a comeback to Bolivian politics. 

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