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Al Jazeera


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


The Inside Story Podcast

The US and Israel's war with Iran has put pressure on Tehran's relations with Moscow. They've been allies, but the Kremlin is seeking to maintain ties with the US to reach a deal on the Ukraine conflict.
 
In this episode: 
 
 • Afshin Shahi, a Middle East political analyst 
 • Leonid Ragozin, independent journalist
 • Maximilian Hess, founder of Enmetena Advisory and a senior fellow at the Foreign Policy Research Institute
 
Host: James Bays
 
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How is the Iran war affecting Russian-Iranian ties?

Iran's Bushehr nuclear power plant has been targeted four times since the US-Israeli war began. Tehran accuses the UN's nuclear watchdog of inaction, which the IAEA rejects, saying the situation is of deep concern. But why are the attacks happening? And what risks do they pose? 
 
In this episode: 
 
 • Tariq Rauf, Former Head of Verification and Security Policy Co-ordination at the International Atomic Energy Agency
 • Abas Aslani, Senior Research Fellow at the Center for Middle East Strategic Studies
 • Alicia Sanders-Zakre, Head of Policy at the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons
 
Host: James Bays
 
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Why has Iran's Bushehr nuclear power plant been targeted?

The war in Iran is worsening the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. In violation of the ceasefire, Israel has severely restricted aid and maintained its air strikes. The US-brokered deal is meant to be in Phase 2 but appears to be in limbo. So, who could step in to help Palestinians?
 
In this episode: 
 
 • Dr Mohammed Tahir, Orthopaedic surgeon, worked in Gaza.
 • Alex de Waal, Executive Director, World Peace Foundation. 
 • Xavier Abu Eid, Former Communications Director, PLO. 
 
Host: Imran Khan
 
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How is the war on Iran impacting the humanitarian crisis in Gaza?

The war in the Middle East has worsened the economic crisis in Pakistan. Most of its energy supplies are shipped through the Strait of Hormuz, which Iran has largely blocked for five weeks.
 
In this episode: 
 
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Kaiser Bengali - Economist and former head of the Policy Reform Unit for the Balochistan Chief Minister
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Michael Kugelman - Senior Fellow for South Asia at the Atlantic Council
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Ali Salman - Founder and CEO of the Policy Research Institute of Market Economy
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Host: Rishaad Salamat
 
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How will Pakistan deal with the global energy crisis?

Several countries say they will take action against Iran's near-total closure of the Strait of Hormuz. But with no end in sight to the war, what would make Tehran open the waterway? And is using force an option?
 
In this episode: 
 
 • Hassan Ahmadian, Associate Professor at the University of Tehran
 • Rockford Weitz, Maritime Studies Program Director at Tufts University's Fletcher School
 • Craig Murray, Maritime specialist and former Maritime Section head of the UK's Foreign Office
 
Host: Rishaad Salamat
 
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What would it take for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz?

Israel and the US continue to bomb Iran. But Israeli opinion polls suggest support for the war is dropping, while Iranian missiles still force millions into shelters there. So, what does Israel now seek from attacking Iran, and what could end its onslaught? 
 
In this episode: 
 
 • Daniel Levy, President of the U.S. / Middle East Project and a former Israeli negotiator during the Oslo Accords 
 • Gordon Gray, Kuwait Professor of Gulf and Arabian Peninsula Affairs at Georgetown University and a former U.S. Ambassador to Tunisia
 • Yossi Mekelberg, Senior Consulting Fellow at Chatham House 
 
Host: James Bays 
 
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As support for war fades, what is Israel seeking in Iran?

As Israel's parliament approves the death penalty to hang Palestinians convicted of lethal attacks, far-right ministers celebrate with champagne. The UN, Europe, and rights groups have condemned the law, but not the US. What are the implications? 
 
In this episode: 
 
 • Mustafa Barghouti, General Secretary of the Palestinian National Initiative political party 
 • Ofer Cassif, member of the Israeli parliament, the Knesset
 • William Schabas, Professor of International Law at Middlesex University and author of the book 'The Abolition of the Death Penalty in International Law'
 
Host: James Bays
 
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What is Israel's controversial death penalty law?

US President Donald Trump is threatening to take over or destroy Iran's main oil export hub at Kharg Island. Trump admits such a move would require boots on the ground. But, given the nature of this conflict, will he take that chance? And why does Kharg Island matter so much?
 
In this episode: 
 
 • Negar Mortazavi, Senior Non-Resident Fellow at the Center for International Policy
 • Matthew Kroenig, Vice President at the Atlantic Council
 • Alexandre Vautravers, Defence Policy Specialist and Editor-in-Chief of Swiss Military Review
 
Host: James Bays
 
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What's the significance of Kharg Island?

Pakistan says it's ready to host talks on ending the war in Iran. That came after a meeting of regional foreign ministers in Islamabad. But what leverage do these players have to reach a ceasefire? And with fighting escalating, is a peaceful settlement possible?
 
In this episode: 
 
 • Munir Akram, A former Permanent Representative of Pakistan to the United Nations
 • Ali Vaez, Director of the Iran Project at the International Crisis Group
 • Bozkurt Aran, Director at The Economic Policy Research Foundation of Turkiye and a former Turkish Ambassador to Pakistan and Iran
 
Host: James Bays
 
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Can Pakistan broker peace between the US and Iran?

What difference will the Houthis' involvement in the war make? They have launched missiles at Israel in support of Iran and threatened more attacks. What are the consequences of opening a new front? And given the Yemeni group's proximity to the Red Sea, what could it mean for global shipping?
 
In this episode: 
 
 • Hisham Al-Omeisy, Senior Yemen Advisor, European Institute of Peace.
 • H A Hellyer, Senior Associate Fellow, Defence and Security Studies, Royal United Services Institute.
 • Michael Mulroy, Former US Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense, Middle East. 
 
Host: James Bays
 
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What difference will the Houthis' involvement in the Iran war make?

The Bangladesh Nationalist Party wins the country's first elections since the 2024 uprising. Rare international unity as the US, China, India, and Pakistan all welcome the result. But how's it being seen at home — especially by the young people who led the protests for change? 
 
In this episode:
 
 • Shahab Enam Khan, International Relations Professor at Bangladesh University of Professionals. 
 • Prapti Taposhi, Activist and first-time voter in Thursday's general elections
 • Sohela Nazneen, Senior Research Fellow at the Institute of Development Studies, UK
 
Host: James Bays
 
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Did Bangladesh’s election deliver the change student protesters wanted?

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