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Armed groups have killed more than 200 people in several attacks in Nigeria in recent days. The Christian worshippers abducted from churches last month have been released. How serious is Nigeria's security situation -- and what progress is being made? In this episode: James Barnett -- Non-resident research fellow at the Hudson Institute, specialising in armed groups in Nigeria Oluwole Ojewale -- Regional Coordinator for West and Central Africa at the Institute for Security Studies. Melvin Foote -- founder and president of the Constituency for Africa and a specialist on U.S.-Africa policy Host: Adrian Finighan Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on X, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube
For more than five decades, nuclear arms control treaties were enforced between Russia and the US until this week. The last agreement has been allowed to lapse without a new one to replace it. So, why has this happened, and what are the dangers? In this episode: Thomas Countryman, former U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for International Security and Non-Proliferation under the Obama administration Rebecca E Johnson, Co-founder and first President of the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons Nikolai Sokov, Senior Fellow at the Vienna Center for Disarmament and Non-Proliferation Host: Tom McRae Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on X, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube
Talks brokered by the US seek to end the war between Russia and Ukraine. Many civilians in Ukraine are suffering in freezing temperatures after Russian attacks on heating and energy supplies. Negotiations are to continue, despite big divisions. But what are those sticking points? And could an end come soon? In this episode: Alexander Bratersky, Independent Analyst and journalist in Moscow Oleksiy Goncharenko, Ukrainian opposition member of Parliament and a member of the Ukrainian delegation to the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe Steven Erlanger, Chief Diplomatic Correspondent in Europe for The New York Times Host: Tom McRae Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on X, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube
India and the US announce a trade deal, with relief from some of President Donald Trump's harshest tariffs. He says India will stop buying Russian oil and open up to American business. So, why is the deal getting a mixed reaction in India? In this episode: Ajay Chhibber, visiting scholar at George Washington University Biswajit Dhar, trade economist and former professor at Jawaharlal Nehru University Harry Broadman, former Chief of Staff at the President's Council of Economic Advisers Host: Rishaad Salamat Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on X, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube
US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff is yet again in Israel to discuss growing tensions with Iran. The two sides have been trading threats. At odds for nearly half a century, can they find a common ground? Or is a new round of conflict inevitable? In this episode: Thomas Warrick, a non-resident fellow at the Atlantic Council Marzie Khalilian, political analyst and researcher at Carleton University Alon Pinkas, Former Israeli Ambassador and Consul General in New York Host: Rishaad Salamat Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook
Gaza's Rafah border crossing reopened but under strict Israeli conditions. The crossing is once again operational as part of the US-brokered ceasefire. But with Israel's restrictions, will this reopening ease the suffering of Palestinians after two years of war? In this episode: Hussein Haridy, former Egyptian Assistant Foreign Minister Mosab Nasser, CEO of FAJR Global Akiva Eldar, political analyst and contributor to Haaretz Host: Maleen Saeed Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on X, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube
How will Pakistan deal with growing security challenges in the southwestern province of Balochistan? Another coordinated attack by separatists has killed dozens of people. Many ethnic Baloch have long complained of neglect and oppression by Islamabad. So, what will it take to end the cycle of violence there? In this episode: Raashid Wali Janjua, Former Brigadier, Pakistan's Army and Director, Islamabad Policy Research Institute Sanaullah Baloch, Leader, Balochistan National Party Ayesha Siddiqa, Senior Research Fellow, Department of Defence Studies, King's College London Host: Maleen Saeed Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on X, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube
Caracas says it's opening up the sector to private players. That follows Washington's dramatic intervention in the country in early January. But who will stand to gain from the changes: Venezuela or the United States? Or both? In this episode: Elias Ferrer Founder and director of Orinoco Research. He analysis politics and the Venezuelan economy. Andrew Lipow President of Lipow Oil Associates Phil Gunson Senior Analyst at the International Crisis Group Host: Adrian Finighan Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook
1British Prime Minister Keir Starmer arrived in China this week with a large delegation of business people and cultural figures. He received a warm welcome from host Xi Jinping. But the visit got a frosty reception from the White House. US President Donald Trump called the trip 'dangerous'. Why and how important is this visit? In this episode: Will Hutton, political economist and author Andy Mok, Senior Research Fellow at the Center for China and Globalization Steve Tsang, Director of the China Institute at SOAS University of London Host: Adrian Finighan Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook
The Doomsday Clock has reached the closest ever point to midnight. That's according to the atomic scientists who run it. They say more wars, aggression from nuclear powers and weaker arms controls are to blame - along with climate change and risks posed by artificial intelligence. Should we be worried? In this episode: Karim Haggag, Director at the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute Ramesh Srinivasan, Professor at UCLA Department of Information Studies and host of the podcast 'Utopias' Ben Aris, Founder and Editor in Chief of bne IntelliNews in Berlin Host: Cyril Vanier Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on X, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube
One of the biggest trade deals in history was struck by India and the European Union, months after U.S. President Donald Trump imposed tariffs on both. So what's in their agreement? And how much is it driven by Washington's hostile measures? In this episode: Brahma Chellaney, Professor Emeritus of Strategic Studies at the Centre for Policy Research Remi Bourgeot, Associate Fellow at the French Institute for International and Strategic Affairs Dhananjay Tripathi, Senior Associate Professor at South Asian University in New Delhi Host: Tom McRae Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on X, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube
The last Israeli captive's body found in Gaza — where many thousands of Palestinians lie buried under rubble. Israel, as part of its long-standing policy, has not returned the remains of many hundreds of Palestinians. Why? And what's the impact? In this episode: Amjad Sharwa, Director of the Palestinian Non-Governmental Organizations Network in Gaza Issam Aruri, Commissioner General of the Independent Commission for Human Rights in Palestine Yara Hawari, Co-Director at Al Shabaka Host: James Bays Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on X, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube
Recent fatal shootings by federal US immigration agents have sparked outrage and protests. They're accused of using excessive force and indiscriminately arresting suspected undocumented immigrants. But does this violent crackdown serve any real purpose? In this episode: Darrin Porcher, Former NYPD Lieutenant and Criminal Justice Professor at Pace University Leon Fresco, Former Deputy Assistant Attorney General Alex Vitale, Professor in the Department of Sociology at Brooklyn College Host: James Bays Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on X, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube
Sort out your own security. That's what the US is telling its allies as the Pentagon adopts a new national defence strategy. Washington is now focusing on the main homeland and its interests in the Western Hemisphere. So, what's behind this shift? And what's the fallout for America's allies around the world? In this episode: Adam Clements, US Foreign Policy Analyst and a Former Pentagon Official. Marina Miron, Researcher, Defense Studies Department, King’s College London. Youngshik Bong, Visiting Professor, Graduate School of International Studies, Yonsei University. Host: James Bays Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on X, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube
After being under threat for years - Tiktok will continue to operate in the United States. The Chinese platform reached a deal to create a new American entity. But does this deal satisfy security concerns for users in the US? And how much politics is at play? In this episode: Einar Tangen, Senior Fellow at the Centre for International Governance Innovation, a Canadian think tank Sarah Kreps, Founder and Director of Technology Policy Insititute at Cornell University Anupam Chander, expert on the global regulation of new technologies and Professor of Law at Georgetown University Law Center Host: James Bays Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on X, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube
It was initially supposed to oversee the postwar arrangements in Gaza. Now, the newly created, so-called Board of Peace is expected to deal with other conflicts as well. But will it be able to achieve global peace? In this episode: Faisal Al Mudahka, Editor In Chief of Gulf Times Christian Josi, republican political strategist and author Jawad Anani, Former Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Jordan Host: Adrian Finighan Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on X, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube
The world's rules-based order is ruptured, says Canada's prime minister Mark Carney — in a speech at Davos that avoided mentioning the US president. Donald Trump hit back — but Carney's words have been widely praised and analysed. So, is he right? In this episode: Lionel Barber, Former Editor of The Financial Times Bessma Momani, Professor of Political Science at the University of Waterloo Donnacha O Beachain, Professor of Politics at Dublin City University Host: Adrian Finighan Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on X, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube
International condemnation as Israel bulldozes the headquarters of the UN agency for Palestinian refugees in Occupied East Jerusalem. The UN says razing the compound is against international law. What are the implications? In this episode: Shireen Salti, political analyst who specialises in Palestine-Israel public affairs Francesca Albanese, UN Special Rapporteur on the Occupied Palestinian Territory and a former lawyer at UNRWA Gideon Levy, Columnist at Haaretz Newspaper Host: Adrian Finighan Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on X, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube
US President Donald Trump threatens tariffs against seven EU countries and the UK for opposing his plans to take control of Greenland. EU leaders are considering how to respond. What are their options? And what are the dangers for both sides? In this episode: Rebecca Christie, Senior Fellow at Bruegel Ben Aris, Founder and Editor-in-Chief of bne IntelliNews Pieter Cleppe, European policy analyst and Editor-in-Chief of BrusselsReport.eu Host: Maleen Saeed Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on X, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube
The Syrian army has taken territory long held by Kurdish-led forces before declaring a ceasefire. The lightning offensive changes the balance of power in the country. Are there wider implications for Kurds in the region — beyond Syria? In this episode: David Des Roches, Professor at the Thayer Marshall Institute Mohammed Salih, Non-Resident Senior Fellow at the Foreign Policy Research Institute Elijah Magnier, Military and political analyst Host: Maleen Saeed Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on X, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube
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Who is the chimp defending trumps policies?
What ceasefire? The Israelis continue to attack and Gazan citizens daily. What serious, fair peace plan could possibly be brokered by the orthodox jewish son-in-law of trump? What a farce. Trump will demand a peace prize for a genocide he funded while he steals more land from the Palestinians to build trumpville. Sick world.
I wish I could listen to this without wanting to scream, but the host is so obnoxious... he cuts everyone off or talks over top of them. He is a very poor choice to host a debate!
Yes.
People remind me who started this war.
we all praying for peace
Why not mention the newly laid landmines? Cambodia is not a victim
As part of America I Just want to say, yes it's hard, it's difficult, it's even irrational was is happening in Gaza, but our countries also password through difficulties, hunger, and no one but USA has give US a hand to keep going. I hope the Palestinians could reach the peace with Israel some day
very quickly for Libia. That was funny!
Isincredible, how Brazil is taking relevance in America and has not being stopped yet. Let's see how BRICS increase it's rows and partner countries,if US allow it.
Sergey Markov, I didn't understand nor a Word from your opinion
wait, what? chump hopes iran will return to diplomacy? they were totally willing to talk and were in fact IN talks with the US. Israel attacked and then the US ran to do netanyahu's bidding.
very scary scenario indeed as the interviewer mentioned
Interviewer: Never invite Mamount to any interview. I wonder if Iran's misiles force could breake the Iron's curtain from Israel? yes or not
Very interesting
Long time ago... US doesn't have enough monedas
This is not a,war. This is humanitarian crimes
no, president Putin didn't respect the ceasefire
withdraw? It's a reality
Hopefully the tariffs will not be done, after the consequences to the American consumers and ⬆ inflation are carefully considered.