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Aug 29, 2025 • 25min

What are the consequences of the removal of Thailand's prime minister ? 

Thailand's suspended prime minister has been dismissed by the Constitutional Court. Judges ruled Paetongtarn Shinawatra failed to defend the nation's interests in a leaked phone call with a powerful former Cambodian leader. So, what are the consequences of her removal?  In this episode:  Nattakorn Devakula - Independent Political Commentator and a former television host.  Titipol Phakdeewanich - Political Scientist at the Ubon Ratchathani University.  Khemthong Tonsakulrungruang - Assistant Professor of Political Science at Chulalongkorn University. Host: Adrian Finighan Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook
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Aug 28, 2025 • 25min

What's behind this hostility towards journalists?

Outrage in Lebanon after the U.S. envoy calls journalists 'animalistic'. Tom Barrack's comments come at a time when the U.S. president has stepped up his attacks on the media. So, what's behind this hostility towards journalists? And are there global implications?  In this episode: Rami Khouri - Distinguished Fellow at the American University of Beirut.  Jodie Ginsberg - CEO of the Committee to Protect Journalists.  Rick Perlstein - Journalist and Historian, specialising in the roots and rise of American conservatism. Host: James Bays  Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook
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Aug 27, 2025 • 23min

How is a funding shortage hampering a UN investigation into Israeli violence?

Hit by a funding shortfall, a UN body responsible for investigating Israeli violence in the occupied territories says the shortage is hampering its work. So, what does this mean for securing justice and holding Israel to account? In this episode:  Andrew Gilmour, Former UN Assistant Secretary General for Human Rights.  Sari Bashi, Human Rights Lawyer and Founder of Gisha, an Israeli human rights organisation.  William Schabas, Professor, International Law, Middlesex University.  Host: James Bays  Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook
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Aug 26, 2025 • 23min

Can Rohingya refugees safely return to Myanmar?

Has the world forgotten about the plight of the Rohingya? Bangladesh says it's run out of resources for the hundreds of thousands of refugees it's hosting, and is now calling for their safe return to Myanmar. But given the situation there, is that possible? In this episode:  Yasmin Ullah, Executive Director, Rohingya Maìyafuìnor Collaborative Network. Farah Kabir, Action Aid Bangladesh Country Director. Abbas Faiz, Independent South Asia Researcher. Host: James Bays  Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook
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Aug 25, 2025 • 24min

Why has Trump stayed silent about Gaza's famine?

Why has Donald Trump not spoken out about famine in Gaza? He publicly acknowledged last month that 'children looked very hungry' there. What's behind his silence now? And is it a green light for Israel to continue its genocide by starvation? In this episode:  Jeremy Konyndyk, President, Refugees International. Mustafa Barghouti, Secretary General, Palestinian National Initiative. Matt Duss, Executive Vice President, Center for International Policy. Host: Mohammed Jamjoom Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook
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Aug 24, 2025 • 24min

Has Israel become a divisive issue in Europe?

Has Israel become a divisive issue in Europe? The Dutch foreign minister has resigned after failing to secure sanctions against Israel. Many European countries have broken their silence about the war on Gaza, but can they make a difference on the ground? In this episode:  Mpanzu Bamenga, Member, Dutch Parliament.  Ori Goldberg, Political Commentator and Author.  Rene Wildangel, Middle East Analyst. Host: Adrian Finighan Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook
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Aug 23, 2025 • 24min

How can the world watch while Israel starves Palestinians?

Famine in Gaza from Israel's deliberate starvation policy, more than half a million people in immediate danger. Yet, Israel intensifies its war backed by the US and Western allies. How can an engineered famine be allowed happen in the 21st century? In this episode:  Dr Tarek Loubani, Medical Director, Glia Project. Tess Ingram, Spokesperson, UNICEF. Michael Fakhri, UN Special Rapporteur on the Right to Food.  Host: Adrian Finighan Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook
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Aug 22, 2025 • 25min

What do Israeli military data figures tell us?

Francesca Albanese, a UN Special Rapporteur on the Occupied Palestinian Territories and an expert in international law, joins to explore shocking leaked Israeli military data revealing that 83% of Palestinian casualties in Gaza are civilians. The discussion dives into the implications of these findings for military ethics and international accountability. Guests also tackle the humanitarian crisis's disproportionate impact on vulnerable populations, especially women and children, and challenge the narratives around Israel's military actions.
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Aug 21, 2025 • 25min

Israel's War On Gaza - Can A Ceasefire Be Reached? 

Escalating Israeli attacks around Gaza City - while diplomatic efforts intensify. Hamas has accepted the latest proposal from Egypt and Qatar. Israel has yet to respond. So, as international pressure mounts, can a ceasefire be reached?  In this episode:  Mark Storella, Former U.S. Ambassador. Jessica Berlin, Non-Resident Senior Fellow at the Center for European Policy Analysis. Eldar Mamedov, Non-Resident Fellow at the Quincy Institute. Host: Adrian Finighan Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook
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Aug 20, 2025 • 25min

Is Trump fully in charge of the trans-Atlantic alliance?

An unprecedented effort by European leaders to sway US President Donald Trump on Ukraine. They're hoping to influence any deal with Russia's President Vladimir Putin. But what's the status of the trans-Atlantic alliance now? A relationship of equals or is Trump fully in charge?  In this episode:  Mark Storella - Former U.S. Ambassador. Jessica Berlin - Non-Resident Senior Fellow at the Center for European Policy Analysis. Eldar Mamedov - Non-Resident Fellow at the Quincy Institute. Host: James Bays  Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

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