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Al Jazeera


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


The Inside Story Podcast

Divisions widen within NATO. US president Donald Trump is furious after a refusal by European member states to join the Iran war. Reports say he's considering measures against the UK and Spain. So, how serious is the rift for the future of the military alliance?
 
In this episode: 
 
 • Carne Ross - former British Diplomat and founder of the non-profit advisory group, Independent Diplomat.
 • Eli Bremer - Retired Major in the US Air Force and a Republican Strategist
 • Pablo Calderon Martinez - Head of Politics and International Relations at Northeastern University London and a specialist in European affairs.
 
Host: James Bays 
 
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How serious are the divisions within NATO?

Reports of unauthorised access to one of the most powerful artificial intelligence models yet developed. Nothing malicious, the owners say, but it has intensified focus on such technology falling into the wrong hands.
 
In this episode: 
 
 • Ramesh Srinivasan, Professor at UCLA Department of Information Studies, AI and technology specialist
 • Marc Einstein, Research Director and Global Head of AI Research at Counterpoint Research & Digital Transformation analyst
 • Adrian Monck, Senior Adviser on AI and Technology to the United Nations and Editor of the 'Seven Things' newsletter in Geneva
 
Host: James Bays 
 
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Who's in control of AI?

Ukraine reopens a pipeline, enabling the delivery of Russian crude to some EU countries. In return, it gets a multibillion-dollar loan, while Moscow rakes in oil revenue. How will this complex deal play out on the battlefield?
 
In this episode: 
 
 • Marina Miron, Researcher in Defence Studies at King’s College London
 • Maximilian Hess, Author of 'Economic War: Ukraine and the Global Conflict between Russia and the West'
 • Pieter Cleppe, Editor-in-Chief, BrusselsReport.eu
 
Host: James Bays
 
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How will an EU loan to Ukraine play out on the battlefield?

Within the EU, a split is growing over how to respond to Israel's actions in the Middle East. Some members want to suspend a trade deal. But its staunchest allies have foiled the move. Can a divided bloc become a voice against Israel's aggression?
 
In this episode: 
 
 • Bobby McDonagh, a former Irish ambassador to the EU, Italy and the UK
 • Daniel Levy, President of the U.S. / Middle East Project and a former Israeli negotiator
 • Dan Perry, the publisher of 'Ask Questions Later' on Substack and former Editor of the Associated Press for Europe, the Middle East and Africa
 
Host: Imran Khan
 
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Can a divided EU become a voice against Israel's aggression?

A report by the UN and European Union estimates it will take 71 billion dollars to rebuild Gaza. About a third of that is needed to restore essential services destroyed by Israel's war. So, how will Gaza be rebuilt, and who will pay? 
 
In this episode: 
 
 • Xavier Abu Eid, political analyst and former Communications Director for the Palestine Liberation Organization
 • Sultan Barakat, Professor of Public Policy at Hamad Bin Khalifa University and a specialist in post-conflict reconstruction
 • Raja Khalidi, Director General of the Palestine Economic Policy Research Institute 
 • Ahmed Muin Abu Amsha, music teacher living in Gaza
 
Host: Adrian Finighan
 
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Who will rebuild Gaza?

Ukraine attacks oil facilities in Russia, which is benefiting from higher fuel prices and sanctions relief due to the Iran war. It comes after Moscow launches intense aerial attacks on its neighbour. How is the Iran war affecting Russia and Ukraine? 
 
In this episode: 
 
 • 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 
 • Michael Bociurkiw, Senior Fellow at the Atlantic Council
 
Host: Adrian Finighan 
 
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How is the Iran war affecting Russia and Ukraine?

Defending democracy ... The slogan of left-leaning world leaders in Spain meeting to counter the growing influence of the far right. Meanwhile in Italy, right-wing figures aim to build momentum. So, who will shape the global agenda?
 
In this episode:
 
 • Ruth Ferrero-Turrion, Professor, Political Science, Complutense University of Madrid.
 • Georgios Samaras, Assistant Professor, Public Policy, King's College London.
 • Rebecca Christie, Senior Fellow, Bruegel. 
 
Host: Tom McRae
 
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Will the left-wing or right-wing leaders shape the global agenda?

He's accused of links to the sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. He also failed government security checks. Yet Peter Mandelson was appointed UK ambassador to the US. Now, the prime minister is under pressure to resign. But will he? And how will the fallout impact the UK Labour Party?
 
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Denis MacShane - Former UK Foreign Office Minister of State and Labour MP
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Jennifer Nadel - Co-founder of the cross-party think-tank Compassion in Politics
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Giles Kenningham - Founder of Trafalgar Strategy and former communications director for the UK Conservative Party
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Host: Tom McRae
 
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Will the UK prime minister Keir Starmer resign?

Lebanon and Israel are holding their first direct talks in decades. But as Israel considers Hezbollah a threat, is a lasting peace agreement possible? And how much influence does Iran have in Lebanon?
 
In this episode:
 
 • Joe Macaron, Middle East geopolitical analyst
 • Yossi Mekelberg, Senior Consulting Fellow at the Middle East and North Africa Programme at Chatham House
 • Rami Khouri, Distinguished Fellow at the American University of Beirut 
 
Host: James Bays
 
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Will the ceasefire in Lebanon hold?

China tells its ally Iran that the Strait of Hormuz must be reopened. International leaders have been visiting Beijing almost daily, underlining its importance in the crisis. So what's the impact of the war on China, and what role is it playing? 
 
Host: James Bays
 
In this episode: 
 
 • Doug Bandow, Senior Fellow at the Cato Institute in Washington DC
 • Shaun Rein, Founder and Managing Director of the China Market Research Group in Shanghai
 • Nader Habibi, Professor of Practice in the Economics of the Middle East at Brandeis University in Boston
 
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What role is China playing in the Iran war?

The bombing of Iran has stopped, but the bombing of Lebanon has not. Even as Iran and the US say they'll try to work out their many differences at the negotiating table in Pakistan, Israel is busy ramping up its attacks on what it says are Hezbollah targets in Lebanon. The group has been a key player in Iran's axis of resistance for decades. So how far is Tehran willing to go to protect its allies?
 
In this episode: 
 
 • Hassan Ahmadian, Associate Professor at the University of Tehran
 • Rob Geist Pinfold, Lecturer in International Security at King's College London
 • Nadim Houry, Executive Director of the Arab Reform Initiative
 
Host: James Bays
 
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How far is Iran willing to go to protect its friends and allies?

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