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Dec 6, 2022 • 24min
PM Plenkovic on whether Russia has any leverage over Croatia | Talk to Al Jazeera
In one of the most thrilling matches of the Qatar World Cup, Croatia beat Japan on penalties to secure a place in the quarter-finals.One high-profile supporter celebrating the team's victory was none other than Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic. We caught up with him just before that match to discuss the national side’s performance in the tournament.We also asked him about some of the latest developments back home, including Croatia’s accession to the Schengen area and adopting the euro as its official currency.Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic talks to Al Jazeera.Subscribe to our channel http://bit.ly/AJSubscribeFollow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/AJEnglishFind us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/aljazeeraCheck our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/@AljazeeraEnglish#Aljazeeraenglish#News
Dec 4, 2022 • 26min
Ibrahim Kalin: What’s the extent of Turkey’s operation in Syria? | Talk to Al Jazeera
Following last month’s attack in Istanbul, the Turkish government has blamed the outlawed Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) and its affiliated groups in neighbouring countries.In response, Ankara has threatened to launch a ground operation into northern Syria.The US and Russian governments have warned against such a move.But if the Turkish military goes ahead with a ground offensive, what will be its wider regional effect?We will put that to the man who has served as a member of the Turkish Security and Foreign Policy Council and chief adviser to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.The Turkish presidential spokesman, Ibrahim Kalin, talks to Al Jazeera.Subscribe to our channel http://bit.ly/AJSubscribeFollow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/AJEnglishFind us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/aljazeeraCheck our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/@AljazeeraEnglish#Aljazeeraenglish#News
Nov 26, 2022 • 25min
Mark Drakeford: Is Wales an overlooked nation in the UK? | Talk to Al Jazeera
Wales is often believed to be a province of the United Kingdom. In fact, it is part of a political unit that forms the UK.Wales has its own language, culture and its own national football team. And for the first time in 64 years, they have qualified for the World Cup.Thousands of Welsh fans have travelled to Qatar to cheer on their team. One of those who made the journey to Doha is the First Minister of Wales.This week, Mark Drakeford talks to Al Jazeera.Subscribe to our channel http://bit.ly/AJSubscribeFollow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/AJEnglishFind us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/aljazeeraCheck our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/@AljazeeraEnglish#Aljazeeraenglish#News
Nov 19, 2022 • 25min
Gabriel Boric: 'The world needs Chile' | Talk to Al Jazeera
In September this year, Chile’s 36-year-old President Gabriel Boric oversaw a referendum on a new constitution.It was expected to replace the constitution put in place by the military dictatorship of Augusto Pinochet more than 40 years ago.But the first challenge from the world's youngest president failed, with 62 percent voting against the proposed charter.While the opposition claims President Boric’s political honeymoon period ended almost as quickly as it began, his supporters say the young leader should not be counted out so quickly.How will he move forward? We find out as Chilean President Gabriel Boric talks to Al Jazeera.Subscribe to our channel http://bit.ly/AJSubscribeFollow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/AJEnglishFind us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/aljazeeraCheck our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/@AljazeeraEnglish#Aljazeeraenglish#News
Nov 12, 2022 • 25min
Cyprus's Kasoulides: Can Cypriots learn from Lebanon-Israel deal?
Cyprus has been divided along ethnic lines for decades, and caught in a geopolitical power struggle for most of the past 48 years.Does the island need further assistance from the international community? And how are other regional conflicts, like the Russian invasion of Ukraine, affecting Cyprus?Ioannis Kasoulides, the minister of foreign affairs for the Republic of Cyprus, talks to Al Jazeera.This programme contacted the government of the self-declared Northern Cyprus to bring our audience the Turkish Cypriots' voice. Our interview requests were declined, but our invitation to talk to Al Jazeera remains open.Subscribe to our channel http://bit.ly/AJSubscribeFollow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/AJEnglishFind us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/aljazeeraCheck our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/@AljazeeraEnglish#Aljazeeraenglish#News
Nov 5, 2022 • 25min
Finland's President Niinisto: In poker terms, Putin went 'all in' | Talk to Al Jazeera
Finland shares a border with Russia that is more than 1,300 kilometres long, so maintaining neutrality in the power struggle between East and West has always been central to the country's survival.The Nordic nation had previously refused to join NATO. But following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Helsinki put its historical neutrality aside and officially requested to join the West's major military alliance. In response, Moscow warned there could be political and military consequences.So is a Russian offensive possible? And would Finland be prepared to face it?The president of Finland, Sauli Niinisto, talks to Al Jazeera.Subscribe to our channel http://bit.ly/AJSubscribeFollow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/AJEnglishFind us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/aljazeeraCheck our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/@AljazeeraEnglish#Aljazeeraenglish#News
Oct 29, 2022 • 24min
Sadiq Khan: Can city mayors change the course of climate crisis? | Talk to Al Jazeera
As many countries continue to spend resources on "urban development", the climate crisis is deepening.A network of city mayors came together to deliver urgently needed actions to confront the climate crisis. The C40, formed by nearly 100 world-leading cities, represents more than 580 million people - and about one-fifth of the global economy.Will the city mayors be able to change the course of the climate crisis, something country leaders seem to be failing at?The mayor of London and chair of the C40, Sadiq Khan, talks to Al Jazeera.Subscribe to our channel http://bit.ly/AJSubscribeFollow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/AJEnglishFind us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/aljazeeraCheck our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/@AljazeeraEnglish#Aljazeeraenglish#News
Oct 8, 2022 • 26min
Christian Schmidt: Is Bosnia-Herzegovina‘s peace envoy impartial? | Talk to Al Jazeera
Some 3.3 million people in Bosnia and Herzegovina headed to the polls to choose legislators as well as the three members of the presidential council.But after polls closed, the country’s peace overseer, High Representative Christian Schmidt, announced changes to the election law.Schmidt says the changes will create a more effective government, working between the country’s two entities: Republika Srpska, made up of predominantly Bosnian Serbs, and the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina, made up of mainly Bosniaks and Bosnian Croats.Find out what this means for the country as Christian Schmidt talks to Al Jazeera.Subscribe to our channel http://bit.ly/AJSubscribeFollow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/AJEnglishFind us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/aljazeeraCheck our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/@AljazeeraEnglish#Aljazeeraenglish#News
Oct 1, 2022 • 25min
Pakistan's FM: We 'can’t be held hostage' to superpowers’ games | Talk to Al Jazeera
Unprecedented floods have left one-third of Pakistan under water. Repairing the destruction will cost the country's struggling economy some $10bn.Pakistan’s top diplomat, Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, is only 34 years old. He is also the son of the late prime minister Benazir Bhutto. The role he plays may be instrumental in helping his country overcome the challenges ahead. Will he succeed?Pakistan's foreign minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari talks to Al Jazeera.Subscribe to our channel http://bit.ly/AJSubscribeFollow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/AJEnglishFind us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/aljazeeraCheck our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/@AljazeeraEnglish#Aljazeeraenglish#News
Sep 24, 2022 • 24min
Kenya's Ruto: A chicken seller who rose to the presidency | Talk to Al Jazeera
A chicken seller who became a successful businessman; a politician who rose to the presidency: William Ruto was officially declared president of Kenya after narrowly winning the election in August.While it is widely considered Africa's most stable democracy, the country has its fair share of burdens.This week, we discuss some of the challenges facing Kenya - from deep ethnic divisions to a flailing economy, the threat of armed groups and the worst drought in decades.The Kenyan president, William Ruto, talks to Al Jazeera.Subscribe to our channel http://bit.ly/AJSubscribeFollow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/AJEnglishFind us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/aljazeeraCheck our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/@AljazeeraEnglish#Aljazeeraenglish#News
