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Al Jazeera


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


The Inside Story Podcast

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 farmers protest against the EU-Mercosur agreement. That's as signing has been postponed until January, due to disagreements in Europe. The European-South American deal planned for more than 25 years, would create the world's largest free-trade zone. So why is there division? 
 
In this episode: 
 
 • Pieter Cleppe - Editor-in-Chief at BrusselsReport-dot-eu
 • Ciaran Mullooly - Member of the European Parliament for Independent Ireland 
 • Gustavo Ribeiro - founder and Editor-In-Chief of the Brazilian Report online newspaper
 
Host: Folly Bah Thibault
 
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Why are European farmers protesting the EU-Mercosur agreement?

Daily Israeli breaches of the Gaza ceasefire agreement threaten the entire peace process, says the Qatari prime minister, who helped broker the deal forged by Donald Trump. So, what's gone wrong -- and what might the US president do to get it back on track? 
 
In this episode: 
 
 • Tamer Qarmout - Associate Professor of Public Policy at the Doha Institute for Graduate Studies
 • Daniel Levy - President of the U.S. / Middle East Project and a former Israeli negotiator
 • Rami Khouri - Distinguished Fellow at the American University of Beirut
 
Host: Folly Bah Thibault
 
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What might Trump do to get the Gaza ceasefire agreement back on track?

US president Donald Trump eases sanctions on Belarus after it frees more than 100 political prisoners. Stiff European sanctions remain in place against the close Russian ally. So, why's the deal been struck now, and what's the reaction in Russia, Ukraine and the EU? 
 
In this episode: 
 
 • Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, Belarus Opposition Leader.
 • Franak Viacorka, Non-resident fellow, Atlantic Council
 • Mark Episkopos, Research Fellow, Quincy Institute’s Eurasia Program.
 • Andrey Kortunov, Russian Foreign Affairs Analyst.
 
Host: Adrian Finighan
 
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Why has Trump eased sanctions on Belarus now?

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