Israeli warplanes struck Yemen on Friday -- with a power station, ports and residential areas among the targets. The same day, Houthi forces say they attacked a U.S. aircraft carrier and naval vessels in the Red Sea. What's the risk of further escalation? In this Episode:   Mustapha Noman -- Former deputy foreign minister of Yemen Yousef Mawry -- Political analyst and award-winning journalist based in Yemen Farea Al Muslimi -- Research fellow at the Middle East and North Africa programme of Chatham House, specialising in Yemen and the wider Gulf region Host: Imran Khan Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook At Al Jazeera Podcasts, we want to hear from you, our listeners. So, please head to https://www.aljazeera.com/survey and tell us your thoughts about this show and other Al Jazeera podcasts. It only takes a few minutes!

Joseph Bahout, the Director of Public Policy at the American University of Beirut, Ronnie Chatah, host of the Beirut Banyan podcast, and political analyst Ali Rizk dive into Lebanon's new president, Joseph Aoun. They discuss the pressing challenges Aoun faces, such as forming a government amidst political divides and tackling essential reforms. The conversation highlights Hezbollah's evolving role, the delicate balance of international influences, and the path towards restoring national sovereignty and stability in a nation teetering on the edge of crisis.

Research into global conflict indicates more countries are at war today than at any time since World War Two. Incoming U.S. President Donald Trump, NATO and the EU all want to increase military spending, which hit record levels worldwide again last year. What are the implications? In this Episode:   Dan Smith, Director, Stockholm International Peace Research Institute Ravi Agrawal, Editor-in-Chief, Foreign Policy magazine Mouin Rabbani, Non-resident Fellow, Center for Conflict and Humanitarian Studies Host: Imran Khan Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook At Al Jazeera Podcasts, we want to hear from you, our listeners. So, please head to https://www.aljazeera.com/survey and tell us your thoughts about this show and other Al Jazeera podcasts. It only takes a few minutes!

Famine now present in five areas of Sudan -- in what a senior UN official says is 'a humanitarian crisis of staggering proportions'. Millions are displaced and the US now says genocide is taking place. What's the world doing for the people of Sudan? In this Episode:    Kholood Khair, Political Analyst.  Mukesh Kapila, Former United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator for Sudan (2003-2004). Adama Dieng, African Union Special Envoy on the Prevention of Genocide. Host: Folly Bah Thibault Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook At Al Jazeera Podcasts, we want to hear from you, our listeners. So, please head to https://www.aljazeera.com/survey and tell us your thoughts about this show and other Al Jazeera podcasts. It only takes a few minutes!

 A crucial moment in Austria's history. A far right leader is invited to form a government for the first time since World War II. Will Herbert Kickl succeed in striking a coalition deal and provide a stable leadership? And what could that mean for immigrants? In this Episode:    Michael Bonvalot, Journalist.  Aurelien Mondon, Senior Lecturer, University of Bath.  Florian Hartleb, Political Consultant.  Host: Cyril Vanier Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook At Al Jazeera Podcasts, we want to hear from you, our listeners. So, please head to https://www.aljazeera.com/survey and tell us your thoughts about this show and other Al Jazeera podcasts. It only takes a few minutes!

M23 fighters are making significant territorial advances in North Kivu, raising alarms among local communities. The abrupt cancellation of peace talks has left residents anxious about their futures. Historical ties to the Rwandan genocide highlight the conflict's deep roots, fueling ongoing violence and displacement. With humanitarian crises worsening amid rising food insecurity, the challenges for regional peacekeeping forces are mounting. The complexities of the conflict illustrate an urgent need for effective resolutions to mitigate the suffering of affected families.

Hospitals in Gaza have become battle zones. Patients and health workers are victims of Israel's war. The director of Kamal Adwan Hospital in the north is missing, after being detained for questioning. How can the UN and the world powers stop Israel from attacking health facilities? In this Episode:   Dr Mohammed Abu Mughaiseeb, Deputy Medical Coordinator for Gaza, Doctors Without Borders. Michael Lynk, Human Rights Lawyer. Dr Mohammed Adeel Khaleel, Orthopaedic Surgeon. Host: Imran Khan Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook At Al Jazeera Podcasts, we want to hear from you, our listeners. So, please head to https://www.aljazeera.com/survey and tell us your thoughts about this show and other Al Jazeera podcasts. It only takes a few minutes!

Germany and France's foreign ministers visit Syria telling the new leadership that lifting sanctions will depend on how the country's political future develops. So what do both sides want from each other - and what divides them? In this Episode:   Haid Haid, Syrian Columnist and Consulting Fellow, Middle East and North Africa Programme, Chatham House. Marie Forestier, Senior Adviser, European Institute of Peace.  Galip Dalay, Non-resident Senior Fellow, Middle East Council on Global Affairs. Host: Neave Barker Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook At Al Jazeera Podcasts, we want to hear from you, our listeners. So, please head to https://www.aljazeera.com/survey and tell us your thoughts about this show and other Al Jazeera podcasts. It only takes a few minutes!

Hassan Ahmadian, a Professor at the University of Tehran, shares insights on Iran's diplomatic strategies. Ellie Geranmayeh, from the European Council on Foreign Relations, analyzes the delicate balancing act of European powers amid shifting U.S. policies. Trita Parsi, of the Quincy Institute, discusses the crucial role of trust in U.S.-Iran relations, especially with Trump’s anticipated return. They explore the complexities of negotiations, the influence of regional politics, and the necessity for strategic roadmaps to ease tensions.

Ukraine shuts off Russian gas to Europe through its territory, after a pre-war deal expires.Yet Russian gas supplies to the EU by ship, are at record levels. Are western fuel sanctions imposed over the Ukraine war, hurting Europe more than Russia? In this Episode:   Ben Aris, Founder and Editor-in-chief at Business News Europe in Berlin. Natasha Fielding, Editor at Argus Media in London. Alex Titov, Lecturer at Queen's University Belfast. Host: Imran Khan Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook At Al Jazeera Podcasts, we want to hear from you, our listeners. So, please head to https://www.aljazeera.com/survey and tell us your thoughts about this show and other Al Jazeera podcasts. It only takes a few minutes!