The Inside Story Podcast

Why does Donald Trump seem to be fixated by foreign nationals? He's barred citizens from a number of countries from entering the United States. He says he wants to keep the country safe. But what are the implications of these new measures? And are his concerns justified? In this episode: Yael Schacher, Director, Refugees International. Steven Heller, US immigration lawyer. Johanna Leblance, US foreign policy specialist. Host: Mohammed Jamjoom Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

There is outrage over the US vetoing a UN Security Council resolution for Gaza. The resolution calls for a permanent ceasefire and demanded unrestricted aid entry to the Strip. But while Israel is bombing and starving Palestinians, will any UN resolution make a difference? In this episode: Stephen Zunes, Professor of Politics, University of San Francisco. Luigi Daniele, Associate Professor of International Law, Molise University. Firas El Echi, Journalist. Host: Mohammed Jamjoom Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

The Netherlands faces political chaos. Dutch far-right politician Geert Wilders abruptly withdrew his party from the governing coalition setting the stage for snap elections. So, will his bet on a push to toughen immigration policy deliver election victory and secure his ambition of becoming Prime Minister? In this episode: Henk Van Der Kolk, Professor of Electoral Politics, University of Amsterdam. Zoe Gardner, Independent Researcher. Pieter Cleppe, Editor-in-Chief, BrusselsReport.eu. Host: Tom McRae Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

Bangladeshi prosecutors accuse former leader Sheikh Hasina of crimes against humanity during an uprising last year. But with her in exile in India, what are the chances she'll face justice back home? And why is the future of Bangladesh’s caretaker government looking uncertain? In this episode: Rumeen Farhana, Assistant Secretary, International Affairs of the Central Executive Committee. Sreeradha Datta, Professor, O.P. Jindal Global University. Abbas Faiz, Independent South Asia Researcher. Host: Mohammed Jamjoom Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

Ukraine carries out large-scale drone strikes on multiple Russian airbases and the operation timed just ahead of crucial peace talks. So, does the daring attack give the US leverage against Russia? And is it the right time for more sanctions? In this episode: Hanna Shelest, Security Studies Program Director, Ukrainian Prism . Pavel Felgenhauer, Independent Defence Analyst. Anatol Lieven, Eurasia Program Director, Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft. Host: Dareen Abughaida Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

The US sends Iran what it calls an 'acceptable' proposal for a nuclear deal after the UN watchdog says Tehran is producing record amounts of near weapons-grade uranium. So, does this mark a turning point? And will diplomacy or military force come next? In this episode: Hassan Ahmadian, Assistant Professor, University of Tehran. Ali Vaez, Iran Project Director, International Crisis Group. Sahil Shah, Independent Security Analyst. Host: James Bays Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

Has Israel turned Gaza into a starvation camp? The UN says the strip is the hungriest place on Earth. As Israel continues its blockade and bombardment, every single person is at risk of famine. What are the long-term effects on Palestinians' health? In this episode: Dr Victoria Rose, Consultant Plastic Surgeon, Gaza's Nasser Hospital. Dr Bara Zuhaili, Vascular Surgeon, volunteered in Gaza twice. Amjad Shawa, Director, Palestinian Non-Governmental Organizations Network. Hasan Khatib, Professor, Genetics and Epigenetics, University of Wisonsin - Madison. Host: James Bays Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

Israel is expanding its settlements in the occupied West Bank which, under international law, are illegal. Israel says they're being established with a long-term strategic vision. But, what does that mean for the future of an independent Palestinian state? In this episode: Xavier Abu Eid, Political Analyst. Ori Goldberg, Israeli author and academic. Salman Shaikh, CEO, The Shaikh Group. Host: James Bays Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

Donald Trump's administration said it will revoke the visas of Chinese students studying at US universities. US embassies have also been instructed to pause new interviews. So, how much of this is politics? And what fallout could US universities suffer? In this episode: Clay Harmon, Executive Director, Association of International Enrollment Management. Alexandra Miller, Immigration Lawyer, Vecina. Josef Gregory Mahoney, Professor, East China Normal University. Host: James Bays Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

Chaos at aid distribution sites in southern Gaza. The UN has distanced itself from the operations of the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation that's backed by the US and Israel. What’s behind this move to establish a separate aid mechanism? And what needs to change to help desperate Palestinians? In this episode: Chris Gunness, Former Director of Communications, UNRWA. Amjad Shawa, Director, Palestinian NGOs Network. Eyal Weizman, Director, Forensic Architecture, Goldsmiths. Host: Folly Bah Thibault Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

Donald Trump brands Vladimir Putin 'absolutely crazy' after Russia launched its largest aerial attack of the war on Ukraine. The Kremlin is downplaying Trump’s remarks, describing them as 'emotional overload'. So, is the US President emboldening Putin? Or will Trump’s fiery words be put into action with sanctions? In this episode: Mark Storella, Former US Ambassador. Alexey Muraviev, Associate Professor, National Security and Strategic Studies, Curtin University. Aaron Gasch Burnett, Senior Fellow, Democratic Strategy Initiative. Host: Adrian Finighan Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

Spain hosts European and Arab nations as Israel's aid blockade fuels a famine in Gaza. 'The Madrid Group' is calling for an arms embargo and condemned silence as complicity. So why is Israel facing pressure from some of its allies now? And can it be effective without US support? In this episode: Lynn Boylan, Member, European Parliament; Chair of the Delegation of Relations with Palestine. Mouin Rabbani, Non-Resident Fellow, Center for Conflict and Humanitarian Studies. Saul Takahashi, Former Deputy Head of Office, UN Human Rights Agency in Occupied Palestine. Host: Tom McRae Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

260 miners trapped in a South African gold mine have been rescued after more than 24 hours. Countries across Africa are seeing a rise in mine-related accidents, exploitation and environmental damage. So, what lessons are being learned from past tragedies? And are Africans getting a raw deal? In this episode: Claude Kabemba, Executive Director, Southern Africa Resource Watch. Christopher Vandome, Senior Research Fellow, Chatham House Africa Programme. Maurice Carney, Co-Founder and Executive Director, Friends of the Congo. Host: Tom McRae Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

US President Donald Trump is threatening to impose 50% tariffs on European Union imports starting June 1st. The EU says it stands ready to defend its interests. But is Trump genuinely seeking a deal with the European Union? And is Europe about to pay a high price for not settling with Trump sooner? In this episode: Paolo Von Schirach, President, Global Policy Institute. Will Hutton, Political Economist. Brian Wong, Fellow, Centre on Contemporary China and the World. Host: Tom McRae Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

Israel was quick to label the killing of two of its embassy staff in Washington DC this week as antisemitic. Other officials in the West have followed suit. But as its war in Gaza expands, does criticising Israel amount to antisemitism? And does this narrative serve any purpose? In this episode: Phyllis Bennis, International Adviser at Jewish Voice for Peace. Saba-Nur Cheema, Political Scientist at Goethe University Frankfurt. Gideon Levy, Columnist at Haaretz Newspaper. Host: Tom McRae Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

Will a Golden Dome protect America? It's an ambitious and unprecedented defence project that president Donald Trump says will shield the country from advanced missile threats, including those launched from space. But could it also trigger a new global arms race? In this episode: Micheal O'Hanlon, Senior Fellow, Brookings Institution. Youngshik Bong, Research Fellow, Yonsei University Institute for North Korean Studies. Zaid Belbagi, Post-Doctoral Researcher, King's College London. Host: Elizabeth Puranam Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

Traditional allies are putting pressure on Israel. The UK has paused trade talks and sanctioned West Bank settlers. And the EU is threatening to review its entire relationship with Israel. Is this a turning point in international policy? And will it make any difference for Palestinians? In this episode: James Moran, Former EU Ambassador to Egypt and Jordan. Yossi Mekelberg, Senior Consulting Fellow, Chatham House. Zaid Belbagi, Managing Partner, Hardcastle Advisory. Host: Folly Bah Thibault Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

As Israel expands its war on Gaza, hundreds of thousands of Palestinians are again forced from their homes. Israel's prime minister has vowed to seize all of the strip. So as its humanitarian crisis worsens, who can stop Benjamin Netanyahu's plans? In this episode: Afif Safieh, Former Palestinian Diplomat. Lex Takkenberg, Senior Adviser, Question of Palestine Program, Arab Renaissance For Democracy and Development. Meron Rapoport, Editor, Local Call. Host: Adrian Finighan Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

Europe's Super-Sunday elections see a pro-EU candidate defeat a hard-right rival in Romania, a centrist win in the first round of Poland's presidential election, and a victory for the incumbent government in Portugal. So can Brussels breathe a sigh of relief? Or is the far-right still rising as a political force? In this episode: Pieter Cleppe, Editor-in-Chief, BrusselsReport.eu. Piotr Buras, Head, European Council on Foreign Relations' Warsaw office. Antonio Costa Pinto, Professor, Political Science, University of Lisbon. Host: Adrian Finighan Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

Global hunger has hit a new high. The United Nations says nearly 300 million people faced acute hunger last year. And the outlook for 2025 is bleak due to wars and cuts in aid. So which countries are experiencing the worst of the global food crisis? And who are the most vulnerable? In this episode: Chris Gunness, Former Director, Communications, United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine and the Near East. Elise Nalbandian, Regional Advocacy and Campaign Manager, Oxfam, Africa. Sara Hayat - Specialist in Climate Change Law and Policy. Host: Adrian Finighan Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

A Russian drone strike hit Ukraine's Sumy region just hours after the first direct talks in three years. The warring sides agreed to a prisoners exchange in those talks. But will it lead to a lasting ceasefire? And can the two sides narrow the gap between them? In this episode: Peter Zalmayev, Executive Director, Eurasia Democracy Initiative. Pavel Felgenhauer, Independent Defense and Russian Foreign Policy Analyst. Anatol Lieven, Director, Eurasia Program, Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft. Host: Dareen Abughaida Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

Trillions of dollars were pledged during the US president’s three-nation tour of the Gulf this week. So, are the Gulf nations now in sync with Washington on some of the biggest challenges in the region? And is Donald Trump re-shaping the Middle East, or will the Gulf states dictate future US foreign policy? In this episode: Giorgio Cafiero, CEO at Gulf State Analytics. Hassan Barari, Professor of International Affairs at Qatar University. Alon Pinkas, Former Ambassador and Consul General of Israel in New York. Host: Dareen Abughaida Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

US President Donald Trump has signed record-breaking agreements during his state visit to Qatar. It's part of a three-nation tour of the region. A trip that's expected to fetch America billions in new investments. But what do the Gulf states gain from this trip? In this episode: Faisal Al Mudahka, Editor In Chief, The Gulf Times Andreas Krieg, Senior Lecturer, King’s College London's School of Security Studies Paul Musgrave, Associate Professor of Government, Georgetown University Host: Dareen Abughaida Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

Celebrations in Syria after the US president announced that he's lifting decades of sanctions. Donald Trump says his decision will give the nation a chance at greatness after years of civil war. So, can Syria's new leadership deliver on the hopes of the people and rebuild the country? In this episode: Sinan Hatahet, Non-Resident Fellow, Atlantic Council's Syria Project. Joshua Landis, Director, Center for Middle East Studies, University of Oklahoma. Omar Alshogre, Director, Detainee Affairs, Syrian Emergency Task Force. Host: Folly Bah Thibault Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

A ceasefire between the two main rivals of a global trade war. The US and China have struck a complicated deal to de-escalate a soaring tariff face off that had nations on the edge. So will the agreement reverse fears of a global recession? And can it revive world business sentiment? In this episode: William Lee, Chief Economist, Milken Institute. Huiyao Wang, Founder, Center for China and Globalization. Jayant Menon, Former Lead Economist, Asian Development Bank. Host: Elizabeth Puranam Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

A twist in efforts to end the war in Ukraine. Russia's President pitches direct talks with Ukraine. That's after Kyiv's EU allies propose a 30-day ceasefire. Donald Trump backs Vladimir Putin's plan for talks first and negotiations later. So can this meeting in Istanbul stop the fighting? In this episode: Olesia Horiainova, Co-founder, Ukrainian Security and Cooperation Centre. Vasily Kashin, Expert, Russian International Affairs Council. Barin Kayaoglu, Assistant Professor and Chair of American Studies, Social Sciences, University of Ankara. Host: Cyril Vanier Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

The guns have gone silent along the India-Pakistan line of control. After the most intense exchanges in decades between the nuclear-armed neighbours, a ceasefire is in place. But will it hold? And what lessons can be learned from this conflict? In this episode: Walter Ladwig, Senior Lecturer, International Relations, King’s College, London. Elijah Magnier, Military and Political Analyst. Shashank Joshi, Defence Editor, The Economist. Host: Cyril Vanier Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

A ceasefire has been announced to stop a bitter conflict over one of the most beautiful places on Earth. Kashmir has repeatedly been troubled by a dispute dating back nearly eight decades between India and Pakistan. Will the latest truce resolve differences going back to colonial times? In this episode: Victoria Schofield, British Biographer and Historian. Radha Kumar, Negotiator, Kashmir Crisis. Ayesha Jalal, Professor, Tufts University. Host: Sami Zeidan Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

A new Pope has been elected, the first from the US to lead the Catholic Church. It's church that's divided between progressives and traditionalists, and in a world polarised by conflict and widening political division. So, what role might Pope Leo XIV play within his church and on the world political stage? In this episode: Stan Chu Ilo, Research Professor of World Catholicism at DePaul University Joanne Pierce, Professor Emerita at the Department of Religious Studies at College of the Holy Cross Neil Thorns, Director of Advocacy and Communications at CAFOD, Catholic Agency for Overseas Development Host: James Bays Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

International concern is mounting over the India-Pakistan conflict - as both are armed with substantial nuclear arsenals. Atomic bombs have only been used twice - eighty years ago on Japan. What nuclear risks do the current hostilities pose? In this episode: Dan Smith, Director, Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) Susi Snyder, Programme co-ordinator at the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons. Elizabeth Threlkeld, Senior fellow and director of the South Asia Program at the Stimson Center. Host: James Bays Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

The US president has announced he'll stop attacks on Yemen. Donald Trump says he made the decision after the Houthis assured him they'll end their strikes on American ships in the Red Sea. They had been targeting vessels after Israel launched its war on Gaza. But will Israel also stop its air strikes? And what does this mean for Yemen? In this episode: Maysaa Shuja Al Deen, Senior Researcher, Sana'a Center for Strategic Studies. Ahmed Al Ashwal, Political and Military Analyst. Nabeel Khoury, Former US Diplomat. Host: James Bays Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

Donald Trump says Hollywood is 'dying fast'. The US President blames foreign countries for the crisis. And he has ordered a 100% tariff on imported films and those produced outside the United States. But how will the tariffs work? And what will be their larger impact? In this episode: Jonathan Handel, Entertainment Lawyer and Journalist. Chris Southworth, Secretary General, International Chamber of Commerce United Kingdom. Kamran Pasha, Hollywood Director, Screenwriter and Novelist. Host: James Bays Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

Cardinals of the Catholic Church gather in Rome to elect the next Pope. Whether a moderniser or conservative wins, big challenges await them within the church and on the global political stage. So what are they? And what could be the future direction of the Church? In this episode: Gerard O'Connell, Vatican Correspondent, America Magazine. Michel Mondengele, Country Director, Sierra Leone and Liberia, Catholic Agency for Overseas Development. Stan Chu Ilo, Research Professor, World Catholicism, DePaul University. Host: Folly Bah Thibault Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

Starvation threatens the people of Gaza due to Israel's blockade. Food and vital supplies are running out across the strip. Yet, Israel is calling up sixty-thousand more reservists to intensify military action. So why is this happening? In this episode: Olga Cherevko, Spokeswoman, United Nations Office, Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs in Gaza City. Sami Al-Arian, Director, Center for Islam and Global Affairs, Istanbul Zaim University. Neve Gordon, Professor, International Law, Queen Mary University of London. Host: Neave Barker Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

The United Nations says a funding crisis is putting millions of people in danger. An internal review of the organisation is also reported to be looking for drastic cuts and reforms. That's after its biggest donor, the US, has slashed foreign aid. So what's next for the UN? In this episode: Sherine Tadros, UN Representative, Amnesty International. Martin Griffiths, Director, Mediation Group International. Stephanie Fillion, Independent Correspondent covering the United Nations. Host: Neave Barker Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

Mike Waltz has been dropped as US national security advisor. It's the first big shift in personnel of Donald Trump's second term. Weeks ago, Waltz added a journalist to a chat group of senior officials sharing secret information. Is that why he's being moved - or is there more going on? In this episode: John Halterwanger, reporter at Foreign Policy Magazine covering U.S. national security Amy Koch, a Republican political strategist Matthew Bryza, a former U.S. diplomat and National Security Council official at the White House Host: Nick Clark Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

Sudan is suffering the world's worst famine in four decades says the United Nations as conflict between government and paramilitary forces rages. Yet international aid, never needed more than now, is dwindling. What's next for the people of Sudan? In this episode: Amgad Fareid Eltayeb, Executive Director of Fikra for Studies and Development. Kholood Khair, Founding Director of Confluence Advisory. Justin Lynch, Managing Director of Conflict Insights Group and co-author of the book 'Sudan's Unfinished Democracy' Host: Nick Clark Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

US President Donald Trump marks 100 days of his second term -- a time for the US and the world to take stock, and perhaps, a breather. The 100 day mark has been a political yardstick for nearly a century. So, is it important? What does it tell us? In this episode: Niall Stanage, White House Columnist, The Hill. Patrick Mara, Chairman, DC Republican Party. Michael Fauntroy, Professor, Policy and Government, George Mason University. Host: Imran Khan Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

In one of the greatest political comebacks in Canadian history, Mark Carney has kept the governing Liberal Party in power. It was an intense campaign dominated by tariffs and threats of annexation from US President Donald Trump. So, where does Canada go from here? In this episode: Robert Fife, Ottawa Bureau Chief, The Globe and Mail. Shachi Kurl, President, Angus Reid Institute. Cameron Ahmad, Former Director, Communications, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Host: Folly Bah Thibault Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

The International Court of Justice hears another case against Israel - in what could be a test of Israeli defiance of international law. More than 40 nations argue its ban on the UN agency for Palestinian refugees is a breach of the UN charter. So, can the world court hold Israel to account this time? In this episode: Sam Rose, Senior Acting Director, UNRWA Affairs in Gaza. Michael Lynk, Professor Emeritus, Faculty of Law, Western University. Gideon Levy, Columnist, Haaretz. Host: Folly Bah Thibault Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

An extraordinary meeting and a conversation labelled 'historic'. Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelenskyy meet in St Peter's Basilica to talk peace in Ukraine, as Washington says a deal is 'very close'. But is it? In this episode: Oleksiy Goncharenko, Ukrainian Member of Parliament. Rachel Rizzo, Senior Fellow, Atlantic Council's Europe Center. Alexander Braterskya, Independent Journalist. Host: Elizabeth Puranam Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

With Pope Francis' funeral, the world's 1.4 billion Catholics are turning the page on an era of reform and liberalism. Now, the Vatican faces the questions - what will its next chapter look like - and how will the next Pope wield the power of the Church? In this episode: Kayode Akintola, Head, Africa Region, Catholic Agency for Overseas Development. Glenda Miro Antonio, Founder and President, Spring Rain Global. Marco Politi, Pope Biographer and Vatican Expert. Host: Imran Khan Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

The United Nations urges calm between India and Pakistan. Relations have plummeted after gunmen killed tourists in Indian-administered Kashmir. Furious rhetoric and diplomatic actions by both sides are keeping tensions high. How serious is this crisis? In this episode: Maleeha Lodhi, Columnist for DAWN newspaper and former Pakistani ambassador Sumantra Bose, Author of ‘Kashmir at the Crossroads: Inside a 21st-Century Conflict’ Elizabeth Threlkeld, Senior Fellow and Director, South Asia Program at the Stimson Center Host: Cyril Vanier Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

Russia's biggest attack on Kyiv in months, after a day of chaotic diplomacy, ending with the US president accusing Ukraine of prolonging the war. Kyiv has rejected Washington's proposal it concede Crimea and other occupied territory to Moscow. So what's next? In this episode: Peter Zalmayev, Executive Director of the Eurasia Democracy Initiative. Pavel Felgenhauer, Russian foreign policy analyst. Steven Erlanger, Chief Diplomatic Correspondent in Europe for The New York Times. Host: Nick Clark Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

Global financial turmoil tops the agenda as the International Monetary Fund and World Bank hold meetings in Washington DC. The organisations face significant challenges -- and criticism too. Can they help vulnerable countries or will Western interests take priority? In this episode: Ali Hasanain, Associate Professor, Lahore University of Management Sciences. Vicky Pryce, Chief Economic Adviser, Centre for Economics and Business Research. Daniel Gros, Board member, Centre for European Policy Studies. Host: Nick Clark Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

Kenya's president on a five-day state visit to China, its largest lender, while Beijing's trade war with Washington intensifies. How is it worsening? And what's the impact on countries like Kenya, which do business with both economic superpowers? In this episode: Einar Tangen, Senior Fellow, Taihe Institute. Robert Scott, Independent International Economist. David Omojomolo, Emerging Market Economist, Africa, Capital Economics. Host: Folly Bah Thibault Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

Many say he was a Pope like no other. Outspoken and forthright, Pope Francis took a stand on many critical issues facing our world. The head of the Roman Catholic Church called out the Israeli government while appealing for peace in Gaza. And criticised right-wing European politicians, as he advocated for an open door policy for migrants and refugees. So, how will he be remembered? Especially by those in the global South? In this episode: Reverend Munther Isaac, Palestinian Pastor. Father James Oyet Latansio, Catholic Priest, General Secretary, South Sudan Council of Churches. Father Francis Lucas, Catholic Priest and Executive Director, Catholic Media Network. Host: Folly Bah Thibault Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

A controversial return. Former Democratic Republic of Congo President Joseph Kabila is back home after a self-imposed exile. The government accuses Kabila of backing the M23 rebels who have seized large areas in eastern DRC. So, what does Kabila's return mean for the fragile security situation? In this episode: Fidel Amakye Owusu, Chief Executive, Def-SEC Analytics Africa. Andrew Mwenda, Editor, The Independent. Alex Vines, Director, Africa Programme, Chatham House. Host: Adrian Finighan Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

The US President's patience is running thin. Washington's efforts to end the war in Ukraine are making little progress, and the Trump administration is threatening to walk away. Will the warning push Russia and Ukraine to engage seriously to end the conflict now in its third year? In this episode: Vladimir Sotnikov, Associate Professor, International Relations, Higher School of Economics. Donald Jensen, Former US Diplomat, Moscow. Mattia Nelles, Chief Executive, German-Ukrainian Bureau. Host: Dareen Abughaida Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

Xi Jinping has rallied south-east Asian nations against Donald Trump's trade war, uniting them against what he calls 'unilateral bullying' by the U.S. So, did he succeed in winning support against America's sweeping tariffs? In this episode: Shaun Rein, Director, China Market Research Group. Deborah Elms, Head of Trade Policy at Hinrich Foundation. Paolo Von Schirach, President of Global Policy Institute. Host: Dareen Abughaida Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

Universities threatened, NGOs and media outlets targeted, US overseas agencies shut. The Trump administration has taken drastic action against hundreds of organisations. Why is this happening and what does it mean for the US and its global standing? In this episode: David Cay Johnston, Author of three books on Donald Trump and professor at the Rochester Institute of Technology. Ryan Enos, Professor of Government and Director of the Center for American Political Studies at Harvard University. Shannan Adler, Host of the political show 'The Shannan Show' and an Adjunct Professor of Journalism, Ethics and Interactive Media at Emerson College Host: Dareen Abughaida Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook