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Al Jazeera


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


The Inside Story Podcast

There's been a backlash against UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer in local and regional elections across England, Scotland, and Wales, despite a huge parliamentary majority. He's rejecting calls to quit, but faces new challenges from both the left and the right. So, why are these elections so significant? 
 
In this episode:
 
 • Peter Geoghegan, Editor of the investigative news site Democracy for Sale.
 • Lesley Riddoch, Podcaster, journalist and author of 'Blossom: What Scotland Needs to Flourish'. 
 • Tim Bale, Professor of Politics at Queen Mary University of London. 
 
Host: Mohammed Jamjoom
 
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What caused the backlash against UK PM Keir Starmer?

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?

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?

A Russian drone strike hit Ukraine's Sumy region just hours after the first direct talks in three years. The warring sides agreed to a prisoners exchange in those talks. But will it lead to a lasting ceasefire? And can the two sides narrow the gap between them?
 
In this episode: 
 
 • Peter Zalmayev, Executive Director, Eurasia Democracy Initiative.
 • Pavel Felgenhauer, Independent Defense and Russian Foreign Policy Analyst.
 • Anatol Lieven, Director, Eurasia Program, Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft.
 
Host: Dareen Abughaida
 
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What will it take for Russia and Ukraine to achieve lasting peace?

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