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Al Jazeera


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


The Inside Story Podcast

Tension is running high between China and Taiwan. Beijing is carrying out its biggest-ever military drills off the island, saying they're a warning to what it calls separatist forces. So what's behind this show of power? And would China use force against Taiwan?
 
In this episode: 
 
 • Shaun Rein, Founder & Managing Director of China Market Research Group.
 • Chen Shen Yen, Research Fellow Institute of International Relations.
 • Ja Ian Chong, Associate Professor of political science at the National University of Singapore. 
 
Host: Adrian Finighan
 
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Can the growing tensions between China and Taiwan be contained?

Renewed sectarian anger grips parts of Syria. Alawite protesters confront government supporters and masked men attack security forces. Alawites say they're being marginalised. How serious is this latest threat to President al-Sharaa's effort to unify the country?
 
In this episode: 
 
 • Fadel Abdulghany, Founder & Executive Director, Syrian Network for Human Rights.
 • Gamal Mansour, Specialist, Comparative Politics and International Relations.
 • Labib Nahhas, Director, Syrian Association for Citizens' Dignity. 
 
Host: Adrian Finighan
 
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Are the sectarian tensions in Syria a threat to President al-Sharaa?

Israel has become the first country to recognise Somaliland, the breakaway region of Somalia. That's angered Mogadishu, as well as African and Arab states. Why are they upset? And how will it affect politics in the region?
 
In this episode: 
 
 • Adam Matan, Independent Horn of Africa Consultant.
 • Alon Pinkas, Former Ambassador and Consul General of Israel in New York.
 • Xavier Abu Eid, Political Scientist. 
 
Host: Adrian Finighan
 
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What's the significance of Israel recognising Somaliland?

The US President says they are against ISIL, claiming it targets Christians in the country.But are his allegations of religious persecution in Nigeria justified?And could his administration have other motives?
 
In this episode: 
 
 • Malik Samuel, Senior Researcher at Good Governance Africa.
 • Ebenezer Obadare, Senior Fellow for Africa Studies at the Council on Foreign Relations.
 • David Otto, Deputy Director of Counterterrorism Training at the International Academy for the Fight Against Terrorism.
 
Host: Adrian Finighan
 
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Do Donald Trump's strikes in Nigeria serve any purpose?

UN experts say the group remains a major threat to stability in Somalia and neighbouring countries. And it is still able to carry out attacks repeatedly. So what does it mean for security in this part of Africa?
 
In this episode: 
 
 • Ismael Tahir, Research Fellow at Hilin, an organisation committed to development, governance and politics in the Somali Peninsula. 
 • Afyare Elmi, Research Professor at City University of Mogadishu.
 • Abdullahi Halakhe, Horn of Africa Security Analyst. 
 
Host: Dareen Abughaida
 
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Has the fight against al-Shabab failed?

Israel is escalating the confiscation of Palestinian land in the occupied West Bank and approving new illegal settlements at an unprecedented scale. Its actions have drawn condemnation. But what are the consequences on the ground? And how does this hinder prospects for peace?
 
In this episode: 
 
 • Xavier Abu Eid - Political analyst and former adviser to the P-L-O negotiation team
 • Daniel Levy - President of the U.S. / Middle East Project and a former Israeli negotiator
 • Yariv Oppenheimer - Israeli human rights activist and board member of Peace Now movement
 
Host: Dareen Abughaida
 
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Does occupied West Bank land seizure undermine peace?

After another year of fighting, is peace on the horizon for Sudan in 2026? Khartoum has come up with a plan to end the conflict, but the UN warns the violence is worsening. Where does this leave the country's future and the millions affected by the fighting?
 
In this episode: 
 
 • Ahmad Ibrahim, Independent Sudan Analyst.
 • Cameron Hudson, Former Director, African Affairs, US National Security Council.
 • Khalid Medani, Chairperson, African Studies Program, Canada's McGill University.
 
Host: Sami Zeidan
 
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Is peace on the horizon for Sudan in 2026?

How will the Syrian government deal with its growing security challenges? Renewed fighting between the army and Syrian Democratic Forces is highlighting the volatility facing the country. A truce is now in place, but will it lead to an agreement to integrate the SDF militia into the army?
 
In this episode: 
 
 • Haid Haid, Researcher, Chatham House.
 • Steven Heydemann, Professor and Middle East Studies Program Director, Smith College.
 • Omer Ozkizilcik, Nonresident Fellow, Syria Project, Atlantic Council's Middle East Program.
 
Host: Dareen Abughaida
 
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How will the Syrian government deal with its growing security challenges?

In the ongoing fighting between Thailand and Cambodia - does diplomacy stand a chance? The two sides have held their first face-to-face meeting in a regional push for peace. But without any let-up in the long-running conflict, what will it take to bring it to an end?
 
In this episode: 
 
 • Chheang Vannarith, Chairman, Angkor Social Innovation Park. 
 • Ilango Karuppannan, Adjunct Senior Fellow, Nanyang Technological University. 
 • Phil Robertson, Director, Asia Human Rights Labour Advocates.
 
Host: Dareen Abughaida
 
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Can diplomacy end the fighting between Thailand and Cambodia?

Political tension and unrest in Bangladesh after the assassination of a student leader of last year's uprising that ousted Sheikh Hasina. Elections for a new government are due in February. So how volatile is the political situation now? 
 
In this episode: 
 
 • Taqbir Huda, Human Rights Lawyer. 
 • Asif Shahan, Professor, Development Studies, University of Dhaka.
 • Fahmida Khatun, Executive Director, Centre for Policy Dialogue in Bangladesh.
 
Host: Dareen Abughaida
 
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How volatile is Bangladesh's political situation?

European leaders have sent new peace proposals for the war in Ukraine to US President Donald Trump. Loss of territory to Russia and use of frozen Russian assets in Ukraine remain areas of disagreement. But could the war be nearing an end?
 
In this episode: 
 
 • Peter Zalmayev - Director of Eurasia Democracy Initiative
 • Chris Weafer - CEO of Macro-Advisory, a strategic consultancy focused on Russia and Eurasia
 • Steven Erlanger - Chief Diplomatic Correspondent for Europe at The New York Times 
 
Host: Folly Bah Thibault
 
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Could the Ukraine war be nearing an end?

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