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Al Jazeera


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


The Inside Story Podcast

Anger in Iraq after Saudi Arabia attacked an umbrella paramilitary group with ties to Iran. Riyadh accuses the Popular Mobilization Forces of targeting its oil facilities. As the US-Iran war drags on, what are the risks of the conflict spreading?
 
In this episode: 
 
 • Ahmed Rushdi, Head of the House of Iraqi Expertise Foundation, a policy think-tank and research organisation
 • Ahmed Al Maimouni, Head of Research at the Rasanah International Institute of Iranian Studies
 • And Muhanad Seloom, Assistant Professor in Critical Security Studies at the Doha Institute for Graduate Studies
 
Host: James Bays
 
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Will Saudi Arabia be dragged further into the war in Iran?

Sudan's army says it's regained control of a highway connecting the capital to North Kordofan state. The area has become the latest front in the conflict with paramilitaries, which has killed tens of thousands of people. Will it be enough to shift the outcome of the fighting?
 
In this episode: 
 
 • Sanosi Zakaria, Editor-in-chief of the Sudan Mirror and former Sudanese army officer
 • Shashwat Saraf, Sudan Country Director for the Norwegian Refugee Council 
 • Elbashir Idris, Sudan analyst
 
Host: James Bays
 
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What will it take to stop the conflict in Sudan?

Peru is getting its ninth president in ten years. Keiko Fujimori is taking the reins more than 25 years after her father's polarising presidency. But the scars of that era still divide Peru. Will her government move beyond his legacy? 
 
In this episode: 
 
 • Jose Ragas, Historian and Assistant Professor at the Catholic University of Chile
 • Renata Segura, Programme Director for Latin America and the Caribbean at the International Crisis Group
 • Christopher Sabatini, Director of the Latin America Programme at Chatham House
 
Host: James Bays
 
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Will Peru's Keiko Fujimori administration move beyond her father's legacy?

Europe engulfed in flames as wildfires spread rapidly. Hundreds of thousands forced from their homes; swathes of land scorched. Climate change has contributed to this unprecedented fire season. But what will it take to bring the situation under control?
 
In this episode: 
 
 • Eduardo Rojas, Chairman of the Board, Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification.
 • Soraya Fettih, Global Campaigns Coordinator, 350.org. 
 • Laurie Laybourn, Executive Director, Strategic Climate Risks Initiative.
 
Host: Per Nyberg
 
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What will it take to bring the wildfires under control in Europe?

Israel says it's planning a major military operation in the occupied West Bank. Settler attacks on Palestinians are intensifying, becoming increasingly violent. As Israel is gearing up for an election, how does this escalation serve Benjamin Netanyahu and his far-right partners?
 
In this episode: 
 
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Alon Pinkas - Former Israeli ambassador and consul general in New York
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Sari Bashi - Human rights lawyer and executive director of the Public Committee Against Torture in Israel
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Mairav Zonszein - Senior analyst at the International Crisis Group, focused on Israel and Palestine
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Host: Per Nyberg
 
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Why are settler attacks on Palestinians intensifying?

What's the significance of the U.S.-Saudi nuclear deal? The two countries signed an agreement to co-operate on what they say is generating energy for civilian purposes. But in a volatile Middle East, could this deal lead to a new global nuclear arms race?
 
In this episode: 
 
 • Abdulaziz Alghashian, Senior Non-Resident Fellow at Gulf International Forum
 • Barbara Slavin, Distinguished Fellow at the Stimson Center
 • Simon Mabon, Author, ‘The Struggle for Supremacy in the Middle East: Saudi Arabia and Iran 
 
Host: Frankie McCamley
 
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What's the significance of the US-Saudi nuclear deal?

India's government is under pressure. Tens of thousands of students are on the streets - demanding the Education Minister's resignation. What started as a protest after exam papers were leaked has turned into a campaign for better living conditions. So, can the youth-led movement bring lasting political change?
 
In this episode: 
 
 • Amulya Dhawan, Political Science and Sociology student at Ashoka University and media volunteer with the Cockroach Janta Party
 • MK Venu, Founding Editor of The Wire 
 • Yamini Aiyar, Visiting Professor of Practice at The Watson School of International and Public Affairs, Brown University
 
Host: Anna Burns-Francis
 
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Can India's youth-led protest movement bring lasting change?

Southeast Asian nations are gathering for the 2026 ASEAN Summit where topics such as Myanmar and regional security are on the agenda. But officials are gathering amidst an escalating war between the US and Iran. So, will the conflict overshadow the other issues facing ASEAN?
 
In this episode: 
 
 • Richard Heydarian, Political Scientist.
 • Phar Kim Ben, Professor in ASEAN studies at International Islamic Univerisity of Malaysia.
 • Don McLain Gill, Lecturer at De La Salle University.
 
Host: James Bays
 
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Will the US-Iran war dominate discussions at the ASEAN summit?

Khalil al-Hayya has been appointed head of the Hamas political bureau. He played a major role in the ceasefire talks to end Israel's devastating war on Gaza. How significant is his election for both Hamas and the Palestinian territory?
 
In this episode: 
 
 • Ibrahim Fraihat, Professor at the Doha Institute for Graduate Studies.
 • Muhammad Shehada, Senior Fellow at European Council on Foreign Relations.
 • Max Rodenbeck, Project Director for Israel and Palestine at International Crisis Group.
 
Host: James Bays
 
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How will Khalil al-Hayya's leadership shape Hamas?

Ukraine hits back after Russia carries out one of its largest missile attacks of the war. At the same time, Kyiv is dealing with demonstrations and the political fallout following the dismissal of the defence minister. How will the president handle the crisis?
 
In this episode: 
 
 • Olesia Horiainova, Co-founder and deputy head of the Ukrainian Security and Cooperation Center
 • Glenn Diesen, Professor of International Relations at the University of South-East Norway
 • Bob Seely, Foreign affairs security analyst and stakeholder in the defence tech company, Trypillian
 
Host: James Bays
 
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How will Zelenskyy handle the growing political crisis at home?

China's diplomatic role in the Middle East is under sharp focus, as foreign ministers from Beijing and Tehran meet. It's calling on the US and Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, and for a 'comprehensive' ceasefire. So, can China help end the war?
 
In this episode: 
 
 • Setareh Sadeqi, Assistant Professor, Tehran University's Faculty of World Studies
 • Scott Uehlinger, Former senior CIA officer and U.S. Navy veteran
 • Andy Mok, Senior Research Fellow, Center for China and Globalization 
 
Host: Mohammed Jamjoom 
 
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Can China help end the Iran war?

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