There's renewed debate in Israel about ultra-Orthodox Jews being exempted from military service. With the war on Gaza escalating, there are now calls to remove that exemption.  But what will take to do it? And how much politics is at play in this debate?
In this episode:


Efraim Inbar, President of the Jerusalem Institute for Strategy and Security.


Akiva Eldar, political analyst and former columnist for Haaretz newspaper.


Yehoshua Pfeffer, community Rabbi and executive member of Netzah Yehuda.


Host: Hashem Ahelbarra 
Connect with us:
@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Threads and YouTube

What's behind Netanyahu's plan to conscript ultra-Orthodox Jews?

The Inside Story Podcast -- where we dissect, analyse and help define major global stories.

News

Politics

News Commentary

Daily News

Donald Trump could face more than 100 years in prison for falsifying business records. He'll find out shortly before Republicans decide whether he's their man for president. So how could all this shape the US election? And what does the rest of the world think?
In this episode:


Christian Christensen, Politics Professor, Stockholm University.


Ron Filipkowski, Former State and Federal Prosecutor. 


Greg Swenson, Chairman, Republicans Overseas UK. 


Host: Tom McRae
Connect with us:
@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Threads and YouTube

How could Trump's sentencing shape the US election?

Asia's top security summit has begun in Singapore. But all eyes are on the US and China as tensions rise over the future of Taiwan. So, how is their relationship affecting stability in the region, and the rest of the world?
In this episode:


Andy Mok, Senior research fellow at Center for China and Globalisation.


Samir Puri, A visiting lecturer in War Studies at Kings College London.


David Des Roches, Professor at the Near East South Asia Center for Security Studies.


Host: Sohail Rahman
Connect with us:
@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Threads and YouTube

How are US-China relations affecting stability in Asia?

Haiti has a new prime minister, Garry Conille, who was picked by the transitional council to turn the country around. Thousands of people have been killed in violence so far this year, and gangs control most of the capital. So, can Conille bring the stability Haiti needs?
In this episode:


Yvens Rumbold, Communications director of Policite.


Diego Da Rin, Consultant expert on Haiti for the International Crisis Group.


Erwan de Cherisey, Principle consultant at Janes.


Host: Sami Zeidan
Connect with us:
@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Threads and YouTube

Can Haiti's new leader bring stability to the country?

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is hoping a peace summit will return the world's attention to Ukraine's war with Russia. But Russia's not invited and some major world leaders aren't coming. Does it have any chance of success?
In this episode:


Andrei Fedorov, Chairman, Fund for Political Research and Consulting, Russia.


Domitilla Sagramoso, Senior Lecturer, King's College London. 


Peter Zalmayev, Executive Director, Eurasia Democracy Initiative.


Host: Sami Zeidan
Connect with us:
@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Threads and YouTube

Will a peace summit bring back attention to the Ukraine-Russia war?

How tenuous is the decades-old peace deal between Egypt and Israel? The latest exchange of fire on the border exposes a fragile political relationship. The two countries insist peace is the strategic choice. But for how long, as the war in Gaza rages?
In this episode:


H.A. Hellyer, Non-resident Scholar, Middle East Programme, Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. 


Uri Dromi, Former spokesman, Israeli government.


Hussein Haridi, Veteran Egyptian Diplomat.


Host: Cyril Vanier
Connect with us:
@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Threads and YouTube

What's behind Netanyahu's plan to conscript ultra-Orthodox Jews?

Download our free app to listen on your phone