Will Israel respond to Iran's first ever direct attack? The Israeli government is under pressure not to retaliate, but says it's weighing its options. What could they be? And what would a direct confrontation between the regional rivals mean for an already volatile Middle East?
In this episode:


Randa Slim, Senior Fellow and Director, Conflict Resolution, Middle East Institute.


Robert Geist Pinfold, Lecturer, Peace and Security, Durham University.

Akiva Eldar, Political Analyst.

Host: James Bays
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Will Israel respond to Iran's first ever direct attack?

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China is conducting military exercises around Taiwan, just days after Lai Ching-te was sworn in as the island's new president. Beijing has called Lai a dangerous separatist. So, what do China's actions mean for the region?
In this episode:

Fang-yu Chen, Assistant professor of political science at Soochow University, Taiwan.
Victor Gao, Vice President of the Center for China and Globalisation.
Tomohiko Taniguchi, Special adviser at the Fujitsu Future Studies Centre. 

Host: Tom McRae
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How significant are China’s military drills around Taiwan?

Norway, Ireland and Spain announce they will recognise an independent Palestinian state. Will other European nations follow suit? And what does this mean for Palestine's efforts to become a full member of the United Nations?
In this episode:

Yossi Beilin, Former Israeli Cabinet Minister. 
Julien Barnes-Dacey, Director, Middle East and North Africa programme, European Council on Foreign Relations.
Carne Ross, Former British Diplomat, United Nations.

Host: Cyril Vanier 
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Will European nations recognise Palestine as a state?

The International Criminal Court's top prosecutor seeks arrest warrants for Israeli and Hamas leaders. The United States has condemned the move against its ally. But will the ICC's action deepen Israel's international isolation for its war on Gaza?
In this episode:

Diana Buttu, Palestinian Lawyer and Legal Analyst.
Daniel Levy, President, U.S./Middle East Project.
Kate Mackintosh, Executive Director, University of California Los Angeles Law School's Promise Institute for Human Rights Europe.

Host: Adrian Finighan 
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What does the ICC's arrest warrants for Israeli leaders mean for Israel?

A tragic twist of fate for Iran. President Ebrahim Raisi killed in a helicopter crash, at a time of rising tension in the region and domestic anger over an economic crisis. So, what does the death of a man, widely thought to have become the next supreme leader, mean for Iran?
In this episode:

Mohammad Marandi, Professor, University of Tehran. 
Roxane Farmanfarmaian, Professor, University of Cambridge.
Trita Parsi, Executive Vice President, Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft. 

Host: Dareen Abughaida
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What does the death of Ebrahim Raisi mean for Iran?

An ultimatum for the Israeli prime minister. War cabinet member Benny Gantz threatens to quit the unity government if Benjamin Netanyahu fails to present a post-war plan for Gaza by June the 8th. What could this mean for the future of Netanyahu's administration?
In this episode:

Yossi Mekelberg, Associate Fellow, Middle East and North Africa Programme, Chatham House.
Alon Liel, Lecturer, Conflict Resolution Programme, Tel Aviv University.
Udi Goren, Cousin of an Israeli hostage who was killed while being held captive in Gaza.

Host: Cyril Vanier
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Will Israel respond to Iran's first ever direct attack?

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