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US-European relations under severe strain, just two months into Donald Trump's second term. Major divisions over NATO, the Russia-Ukraine war, Greenland and trade -- with European leaders scrambling to react. What's driving these differences -- and what next?
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Niall Stanage -- White House Columnist at The Hill newspaper Theresa Fallon -- Director of the Centre for Russia Europe Asia Studies Steven Erlanger -- Chief Diplomatic Correspondent in Europe for The New York TimesHost: Adrian Finighan
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Israel bombs the southern suburb of Beirut - the first air strike on the Lebanese capital since November's ceasefire. Hours earlier, rockets were fired at Israel from southern Lebanon. After numerous ceasefire breaches by Israel in four months, how serious is this one?
In this episode:
Ali Rizk, Security Affairs Analyst. Lorenzo Kamel, Associate Professor, International History, University of Turin. Sami Nader, Director, Levant Institute for Strategic Affairs.Host: Cyril Vanier
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Tension is rising in South Sudan after the Vice President, Riek Machar, was put under house arrest. He stands accused of involvement in recent battles with the military. Now, there are fears the 2018 power-sharing agreement is collapsing. So, could this lead to another civil war?
In this episode:
Patrick Oyet, Journalist based in South Sudan Daniel Akech, Senior Analyst for South Sudan at the International Crisis Group Abdullahi Halakhe, Horn of Africa Security AnalystHost: Cyril Vanier
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"We have to have it" -- the words of Donald Trump as he makes a bid for Greenland. He says he wants the Danish territory for "international safety and security". His Vice President is visiting the island this week. So why is Trump so fixated on Greenland?
And could he take it by force?
In this episode:
Marc Jacobsen - Associate Professor at the Royal Danish Defence College Jim Townsend - Senior Fellow at the Center for a New American Security, he served as President Obama's deputy assistant secretary of defense for Europe and NATO Ed Arnold - Research Fellow for European Security at the Royal United Services Institute, a defence and security think-tank Pele Broberg - leader of the pro-independence Naleraq party in Greenland.Host: Elizabeth Puranam
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Under fire, Donald Trump downplays the disclosure of sensitive military information -- confidential U.S. military attack plans shared via a messaging app. It's revealed -- yet again -- Washington's view of its European allies. So, who will pay the price for this security breach?
In this episode:
Glenn Carle -- US national security specialist and former CIA officer Jamie Gaskarth -- Professor of Foreign Policy and International Relations at Open University PJ Crowley -- Former US Assistant Secretary of State and senior director on the National Security CouncilHost: James Bays
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Reviving a shattered ceasefire: Egypt has proposed a new plan to end Israel's war on Gaza. Hamas is said to be ready to release more hostages. But with Benjamin Netanyahu under growing pressure at home, would he accept the new deal?
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H.A. Hellyer - senior fellow in geopolitics, international security and Middle East studies at the Royal United Services Institute. Akiva Eldar - political analyst and former columnist for Haaretz newspaper. Khaled Elgindy - visiting scholar at the Center for Contemporary Arab Studies, Georgetown UniversityHost: James Bays
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Protests in Israel against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. His firing of the internal security service chief is blocked by the Supreme Court — for now. But the opposition is calling for a general strike. How serious is this political crisis for Netanyahu?
In this episode:
Yariv Oppenheimer -- Board Member of advocacy group, Peace Now and member of The Democrats political party in Israel Neve Gordon -- Israeli political scientist and professor of International Law at Queen May University of London Yoni Ben Menachem -- Israeli political commentator and a senior Middle East analyst for the Jerusalem CenterHost: Nick Clark
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Israel bombs Lebanon again and the U.S. carries out fresh attacks on Yemen's Houthis -- all while Israel resumes its genocide in Gaza. With previous fragile ceasefires now shattered, what's the danger of a wider regional conflict?
In this episode:
Alon Pinkas -- Former Israeli Consul General in New York Randa Slim -- Director of the Track II Dialogues Initiative at the Wilson Center’s Middle East Program Nicholas Noe -- Editor-in-Chief of the Beirut-based news service, Mideastwire.comHost: Nick Clark
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Major gains for the Sudanese army in Khartoum, but fighters with the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces say they're strengthening positions in Darfur. Two years of fighting has caused the world's worst humanitarian crisis. Is the conflict in Sudan at a turning point?
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Dallia Abdelmoniem, Political Commentator. Alan Boswell, Horn of Africa Director, International Crisis Group. Elbashir Idris, Independent Analyst.Host: Sami Zeidan
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Kirsty Coventry becomes the first woman and first African to lead the International Olympic Committee, the world's largest sports body. So, what hurdles lie ahead for her?
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Philip Barker, Editor-in-Chief of The Journal of Olympic History Donald Rukare, President of Uganda Olympic Committee Bassil Mikdadi, Founder of Football PalestineHost: Sami Zeidan
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Does diplomacy stand a chance to end the conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo? Direct talks between the Congolese and Rwandan leaders in Doha - called for a ceasefire. But it's not clear how it will be implemented or monitored. So, what will it take to stop the fighting?
In this episode:
Fidel Amakye Owusu, Chief Executive Officer for DefSEC Analytics Africa. Angela Muvumba Sellström, Senior Researcher at the Nordic Africa Institute. Alex Vines, Director of the Africa Programme at Chatham House.Host: James Bays
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Emboldened by Donald Trump, Benjamin Netanyahu is intensifying his war on Gaza. The US has blamed Hamas for the renewed Israeli bombardment of the strip. But is Washington's support complicating efforts to reach a permanent ceasefire?
In this episode:
Brian Finucane -- Senior Adviser to the U.S. Program at the International Crisis Group Danilo Della Valle -- Member of the European Parliament for Italy's Five Star Movement Yousef Munayyer -- Head of the Palestine-Israel Program and a senior fellow at the Arab Center Washington DCHost: James Bays
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Benjamin Netanyahu refused to implement phase two of a ceasefire, already agreed with Hamas. Now Israel's prime minister has resumed air strikes on Gaza, killing hundreds of people. But can he achieve his goals through war? And what role do his domestic problems play in these renewed attacks?
In this episode:
Mustafa Barghouti, Secretary General of the Palestinian National Initiative
Scott Lucas, Professor of US and International Politics at University College Dublin
Daniel Levy, President of the US / Middle East Project and a former Israeli government adviser
Host: James Bays
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The US attacks Houthis in Yemen and says more strikes are coming. Washington has warned Iran over its support for the group. In an already volatile region, what will be the implications of these strikes? And how might shipping be affected in the Red Sea?
In this episode:
Hassan Ahmadian, Professor at the University of Tehran Maysaa Shuja Al Deen, Senior researcher at Sana'a Center for Strategic Studies Colin Clarke, Research Director at The Soufan Group, a global intelligence and security consultancyHost: Adrian Finighan
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The US declares the South African ambassador 'persona non grata' -- citing his criticism of the Trump administration. South Africa expresses regret at the expulsion of its envoy, but is taking no action in return. Can relations be repaired?
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Melanie Verwoerd -- Political analyst and former South African ambassador to Ireland Mark Pfeifle -- President of PR firm Off the Record Strategies and former U.S. Deputy National Security Advisor for Strategic Communications Frank Gerits -- Assistant Professor in the History of International Relations department at Utrecht UniversityHost: Dareen Abughaida
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The US Middle East envoy proposes a way to keep the ceasefire going in Gaza. But the original deal remains stuck in the first phase with no progress towards a permanent solution. So what is the actual state of play - and the risks of more war?
In this episode:
Alon Pinkas, Former Ambassador and Consul General of Israel in the United States. Tahani Mustafa, Senior Palestine Analyst, International Crisis Group. Mouin Rabbani - Non-resident Fellow, Center for Conflict and Humanitarian Studies.Host: Adrian Finighan
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A UN investigation concludes Israel carried out genocidal acts by destroying Gaza's main fertility clinic and maternity hospitals. Israel has rejected the report, which also alleges sexual violence. So, what are the implications? And will there be accountability?
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Sari Bashi, Program Director at Human Rights Watch Muhammad Dahleh, Lawyer specialising in human rights Arwa Damon, Founder of the International Network for Aid, Relief and AssistanceHost: Folly Bah Thibault
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Russian President Vladimir Putin visits the front while Washington's diplomatic drive to end the Ukraine war intensifies. US officials are in Moscow after winning Ukrainian backing for a 30-day ceasefire. Is the war nearing an end - and what are the obstacles?
In this episode:
Peter Zalmayev, Executive Director of the Eurasia Democracy Initiative Leonid Ragozin, Independent journalist who specialises in Russia, Ukraine and Eastern Europe Anatol Lieven, Director of the Eurasia Programme at the Quincy Institute for Responsible StatecraftHost: Cyril Vanier
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Former Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte is under arrest. He's facing charges of crimes against humanity for his war on drugs. The International Criminal Court says thousands were killed under his watch. So, how will this play out domestically?
In this episode:
Kristina Conti - Secretary General of the National Union of Peoples' Lawyers Luis Moreno Ocampo - Former Chief Prosecutor at the International Criminal Court Richard Heydarian - Senior Lecturer in International Affairs at the University of the Philippines and author of 'The Rise of Duterte: A Populist Revolt against Elite Democracy'Host: James Bays
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Sharp words for the U.S. from Canada’s incoming prime minister. Mark Carney has lashed out at Donald Trump, saying his country will never be part of the United States. As the standoff between the two nations intensifies, how will Carney deal with Trump?
In this episode:
Jen Hassum -- Executive Director of the Broadbent Institute, a progressive think tank Amy Koch -- Republican strategist who served as majority leader of the Minnesota Senate John Kirton -- Professor Emeritus of Political Science at the University of TorontoHost: James Bays
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