The Inside Story Podcast

Could South Sudan slip into another civil war? Fighting in the northeast, is endangering an already fragile power-sharing agreement. With a war ongoing in neighbouring Sudan, what would a new conflict in South Sudan mean for the region? In this episode:  Nicholas Haysom, UN Special Representative for South Sudan. Alan Boswell, International Crisis Group's Project Director for the Horn of Africa. Philip Aguer Panyang, former governor of South Sudan’s Jonglei State and former military spokesman. Rome Nyagoah Tut Pur, South Sudan researcher at  Human Rights Watch. Host: James Bays Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

Hamid Reza Gholamzadeh, Director of the House of Diplomacy in Tehran, and Ali Vaez, Director of the Iran Project at the International Crisis Group, offer sharp insights into the fraught landscape of U.S.-Iran relations. They dissect Iran's firm stance against negotiations under pressure and the implications of escalating uranium enrichment. The duo discusses America's shifting negotiation tactics and skepticism towards diplomatic engagement, while highlighting Iran's reluctance to trust past overtures, unraveling the complexities of a potential nuclear deal.

Civilians among hundreds killed in Syria while government forces battle fighters loyal to the deposed Assad regime. President Ahmed al-Sharaa promises accountability for anyone attacking civilians; the UN envoy expresses alarm. What's the risk of escalation? In this episode:  Marie Forestier, Senior Adviser, European Institute of Peace. Ammar Kahf, Executive Director, Omran Center for Strategic Studies. Hind Kabawat, Professor of Conflict Resolution, George Mason University. Host: Adrian Finighan Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

Srdan Mazalica, Member of Parliament and president of the SNSD party in Republika Srpska, dives into the escalating political crisis in Bosnia and Herzegovina. He discusses the ramifications of the Serb region banning state police after its leader’s conviction, raising alarms about governance and legal legitimacy. The conversation unfolds around the challenges posed by Milorad Dodik's defiance and the delicate balance of power established by the Dayton Agreement. Mazalica emphasizes the need for state-level dialogue to navigate these turbulent waters.

Tariffs are central to US economic and foreign policy in the new Trump administration. The reverberations of his supporters' cheers in Congress are matched only by the shudders of apprehension globally. So, what's in store for the US and the world? In this episode:  Niall Stanage, White House columnist, The Hill Dimitris Valatsas, Chief economist and founding partner of Aurora Macro Strategies William Lee, Chief economist, Milken Institute Host: Tom McRae Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

Arab leaders approve Egypt's plan for Gaza's future -- including major reconstruction and elections. It follows President Trump's proposal to forcibly expel Palestinians and turn Gaza into a US-controlled beach resort. Can the Arab nations' plan become reality? In this episode:  Ori Goldberg -- Political commentator and former academic specialising in Middle East studies Mansour Shouman -- Middle East political analyst and citizen journalist from Gaza Stephen Zunes -- Professor of Politics and founding chairman of the Middle Eastern Studies program at the University of San Francisco Host: Sami Zeidan Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

A lack of international action to counter a new round of Israeli siege on Gaza raises questions and concerns. Is the use of starvation as a weapon of war being normalized? Is the U.S. still committed to the ceasefire deal it helped broker? In this episode:  Akiva Eldar, political analyst, contributor to Haaretz and Author of "Lords of the Land". Tahani Mustafa, Senior analyst on Palestine at the International Crisis Group. Adil Haque, professor of law and Judge John O Newman Scholar at the Rutgers Law School. Host: Sami Zeidan Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

After a public dressing down in Washington, Ukraine's leader got a much warmer welcome in London. European leaders have pledged to increase their support and work on a plan to end the war. But can they reach a common ground with Donald Trump -- on agreeing a peace deal? In this episode:  Robert Hamilton - Head of Eurasia Research at the Foreign Policy Institute. He's also a retired U.S. Army Colonel. PJ Crowley, Former U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for Public Affairs and author of the book, 'Red Line: American Foreign Policy in a Time of Fractured Politics and Failing States'. Marina Miron - Post-Doctoral Researcher at the Defence Studies Department at King's College London. 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!

Xavier Abu Eid, a political analyst and author of 'Rooted in Palestine', discusses the fragile ceasefire in Gaza, emphasizing Hamas's three-stage proposal and the complexities of the truce negotiations. Former U.S. ambassador Francis Ricciardone shares insights on the divergent military goals of the U.S. and Israel. Gershon Baskin, a peace negotiator, highlights the urgent need for a political framework to address the humanitarian crisis. Together, they delve into the implications of international indifference and the quest for a lasting two-state solution.

Scott Lucas, a Professor of US and International Politics at University College Dublin, dives deep into the recent tensions between the US and Ukraine. He explores the fallout from the contentious meeting between Presidents Trump and Zelenskyy, questioning the future of US military support. Lucas dissects the historical context of the Ukraine conflict, the role of NATO, and the complex diplomatic dance between nations. He also discusses the increasing urgency for security amidst potential shifts in US policy and the implications for future negotiations with Russia.