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Al Jazeera


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


The Inside Story Podcast

India's Hindu nationalist BJP sweeps West Bengal, a state governed by the opposition for decades and historically seen as a symbol of secularism. What does this mean for democracy in India? And for its 200 million Muslims?
 
In this episode: 
 
 • Shaina NC, National spokesperson for Shiv Sena, a conservative party in India
 • Javed Ansari, Political commentator and senior journalist 
 • Yogendra Yadav, Civil society activist and co-founder of the Swaraj India political party 
 
Host: Mohammed Jamjoom 
 
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What does the BJP’s victory in West Bengal mean for India’s democracy?

Tension escalates rapidly across the Gulf, despite last month's ceasefire. An oil facility hit in the United Arab Emirates, Iranian boats attacked, while the US tries to force open a shipping route in the Strait of Hormuz. So, what does this mean for hopes of an end to the Iran war? 
 
In this episode: 
 
 • Negar Mortazavi, Senior Fellow at the Center for International Policy in Washington DC and host of the 'Iran Podcast' 
 • Jason Campbell, Senior Fellow at the Middle East Institute in In Washington DC 
 • Jasmine El Gamal, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Averos Strategies, former Pentagon Middle East Adviser between 2008 and 2015 
 
Host: Tom McRae
 
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Can the Iran war peace talks survive Gulf escalation?

Israeli forces detained two activists after stopping the Gaza-bound Global Sumud Flotilla off the coast of Greece. It happened in international waters nearly a thousand kilometres from the Gaza Strip. So, was this action legal? 
 
In this episode: 
 
 • Heidi Matthews, Assistant Professor at Osgoode Hall Law School at York University in Toronto 
 • Dan Perry, former Editor of the Associated Press for Europe, the Middle East and Africa and publisher of 'Ask Questions Later' on Substack
 • Lynn Boylan, Member of the European Parliament for Dublin for the Sinn Fein party and Chair of the European Parliament Delegation for Relations with Palestine 
 
Host: Tom McRae
 
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Is Israel's interception of the Global Sumud Flotilla legal?

An unlikely coalition of armed groups and rebels launches an offensive in Mali. Russian forces backing the military government are forced to withdraw from bases in the north. Soldiers are suspected of being involved in the attacks.Is Mali's junta losing control?
 
In this episode: 
 
 • Oluwole Ojewale, Regional Coordinator for West and Central Africa, Institute for Security Studies.
 • Kabir Adamu, Managing Director, Beacon Security and Intelligence.
 • Ulf Laessing, Director, Sahel Programme, Konrad Adenauer Foundation. 
 
Host: Rishaad Salamat
 
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Is Mali's junta losing control?

Commercial vessels under attack.The blockades by the US and Iran in the Strait of Hormuz are disrupting global trade.The crisis highlights the danger conflicts and territorial disputes pose to shipping. Why are maritime laws failing to secure the seas?
 
In this episode: 
 
 • Rockford Weiz - Director of Fletcher Maritime Studies program at Tufts University
 • George Theocharidis - Professor of Maritime Law and Policy at the World Maritime University
 • Stavros Karamperidis - Associate Professor in Maritime Economics at Plymouth University's Business School
 
Host: James Bays
 
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Why are maritime laws failing to secure the seas?

Pakistan opens land trade routes to Iran, allowing the transit of goods. It's a much-needed reprieve for both economies. But does it undercut Washington's pressure campaign on Tehran? And how will it impact the Islamabad-mediated talks to end the war?
 
In this episode: 
 
 • Mushahid Hussain Syed, Pakistani defence and foreign policy specialist
 • Setareh Sadeqi, Assistant Professor at the University of Tehran, specialising in U.S.-Iran relations
 • Ross Harrison, Senior Fellow at the Middle East Institute in Washington DC 
 
Host: James Bays
 
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Will Pakistan's land trade routes with Iran undermine the US?

Widespread destruction by Israel of houses and civilian facilities in Lebanon, leaving a fifth of the population out of their homes. Israel's defence minister says tactics used in Gaza are being replicated in Lebanon. So, what are the similarities? 
 
In this episode:
 
 • Ramzi Kaiss, Lebanon Researcher at Human Rights Watch.
 • Elijah Magnier, Specialist in Middle East wars and regional military dynamics
 • Nicholas Noe, Editor-in-Chief of Mideastwire.com, a Beirut-based news service
 • Yasmine Chawaf, Global Protection Advocacy Coordinator at Oxfam in Beirut
 
Host: James Bays
 
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How is Israel replicating its Gaza tactics in Lebanon?

The United Arab Emirates quits OPEC. The oil-producing bloc is losing one of its most important members. It comes during the worst global energy crisis of modern times, caused by the Iran war, which has hit the UAE hard. So why now - and what's the impact? 
 
In this episode: 
 
 • Chris Weafer, Chief Executive Officer at Macro-Advisory strategic consultancy 
 • Cornelia Meyer, CEO of Meyer Resources and an oil and gas Specialist 
 • Torbjorn Soltvedt, Associate Director at the global risk intelligence company, Verisk Maplecroft 
 
Host: Mohammed Jamjoom
 
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Why is the UAE withdrawing from OPEC?

The UN Secretary General has given a dire warning about the waning influence of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT). It's being reviewed in the shadow of a tense ceasefire between the US and Iran. Will the agreement survive? And is it enough to prevent a nuclear disaster?
 
In this episode: 
 
 • Tariq Rauf, Former Head of Verification and Security Policy Coordination at the International Atomic Energy Agency 
 • Kelsey Davenport, Director for Nonproliferation Policy at the US Arms Control Association
 • Seyed Hossein Mousavian, former Iranian nuclear negotiator
 
Host: Mohammed Jamjoom
 
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Can the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty prevent a disaster?

Palestinians exercising their democratic right to vote. But the municipal elections alienated most factions. The Palestinian Authority's party, Fatah, and its affiliates claimed victory. Will the elections make a difference to the people under Israeli occupation?
 
In this episode: 
 
 • Ahmed Fattouh, Fatah spokesperson 
 • Jalal Abukhater, Policy Manager at 7amleh - The Arab Center for the Advancement of Social Media
 • Xavier Abu Eid, Political analyst and former PLO Communications Director 
 
Host: Imran Khan
 
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Will elections make a difference to Palestinians living under Israeli occupation?

Global financial turmoil tops the agenda as the International Monetary Fund and World Bank hold meetings in Washington DC. The organisations face significant challenges -- and criticism too. Can they help vulnerable countries or will Western interests take priority?
 
In this episode: 
 
 • Ali Hasanain, Associate Professor, Lahore University of Management Sciences.
 • Vicky Pryce, Chief Economic Adviser, Centre for Economics and Business Research.
 • Daniel Gros, Board member, Centre for European Policy Studies. 
 
Host: Nick Clark 
 
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How is the global economic crisis impacting the IMF's role?

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