The Inside Story Podcast

Horia Mosadiq, Executive Director of the Conflict Analysis Network, dives into the historical context of Afghan migration to Pakistan, shedding light on over four decades of complex refugee dynamics. Imtiaz Gul, from the Center for Research and Security Studies, provides insights into Pakistan's motivations behind the mass deportations, citing security concerns. The conversation reveals the humanitarian crisis facing deportees, particularly vulnerable groups, and examines the geopolitical implications of these actions amidst ongoing international responsibilities.

Convicted of fraud and barred from public office. The end of the road it would seem for Marine Le Pen's presidential ambitions. She may appeal - but that's not likely to allow her run for the presidency in two years' time. What are the implications?  In this episode:  Diane De Vignemont, Independent journalist  Philippe Marliere, Professor of French and European Politics at University College London Lara Marlowe, Paris-based author and journalist Host: Adrian Finighan  Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

Iran's Supreme Leader warns of a forceful response if the US or its allies bomb his country. That follows a threat made by US President Donald Trump if there's no deal on Tehran's nuclear programme. So, how dangerous is this stand-off? And can a solution be found?  In this episode:  Hassan Ahmadian, Assistant Professor, University of Tehran Ali Vaez, Iran Project Director, International Crisis Group Ellie Geranmayeh, Deputy Director of the Middle East and North Africa Programme, European Council on Foreign Relations Host: Adrian Finighan  Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

US-European relations under severe strain, just two months into Donald Trump's second term. Major divisions over NATO, the Russia-Ukraine war, Greenland and trade -- with European leaders scrambling to react. What's driving these differences -- and what next? In this episode:  Niall Stanage -- White House Columnist at The Hill newspaper Theresa Fallon -- Director of the Centre for Russia Europe Asia Studies  Steven Erlanger -- Chief Diplomatic Correspondent in Europe for The New York Times Host: Adrian Finighan  Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

Israel bombs the southern suburb of Beirut - the first air strike on the Lebanese capital since November's ceasefire. Hours earlier, rockets were fired at Israel from southern Lebanon. After numerous ceasefire breaches by Israel in four months, how serious is this one?  In this episode:  Ali Rizk, Security Affairs Analyst.  Lorenzo Kamel, Associate Professor, International History, University of Turin.  Sami Nader, Director, Levant Institute for Strategic Affairs.  Host: Cyril Vanier  Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

Tension is rising in South Sudan after the Vice President, Riek Machar, was put under house arrest. He stands accused of involvement in recent battles with the military. Now, there are fears the 2018 power-sharing agreement is collapsing. So, could this lead to another civil war? In this episode:  Patrick Oyet, Journalist based in South Sudan Daniel Akech, Senior Analyst for South Sudan at the International Crisis Group Abdullahi Halakhe, Horn of Africa Security Analyst Host: Cyril Vanier  Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

"We have to have it" -- the words of Donald Trump as he makes a bid for Greenland. He says he wants the Danish territory for "international safety and security". His Vice President is visiting the island this week. So why is Trump so fixated on Greenland? And could he take it by force? In this episode:  Marc Jacobsen - Associate Professor at the Royal Danish Defence College Jim Townsend - Senior Fellow at the Center for a New American Security, he served as President Obama's deputy assistant secretary of defense for Europe and NATO Ed Arnold - Research Fellow for European Security at the Royal United Services Institute, a defence and security think-tank Pele Broberg -  leader of the pro-independence Naleraq party in Greenland. Host: Elizabeth Puranam Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

Under fire, Donald Trump downplays the disclosure of sensitive military information -- confidential U.S. military attack plans shared via a messaging app. It's revealed -- yet again -- Washington's view of its European allies. So, who will pay the price for this security breach? In this episode:  Glenn Carle -- US national security specialist and former CIA officer Jamie Gaskarth -- Professor of Foreign Policy and International Relations at Open University PJ Crowley -- Former US Assistant Secretary of State and senior director on the National Security Council Host: James Bays Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

Reviving a shattered ceasefire: Egypt has proposed a new plan to end Israel's war on Gaza. Hamas is said to be ready to release more hostages. But with Benjamin Netanyahu under growing pressure at home, would he accept the new deal? In this episode:  H.A. Hellyer - senior fellow in geopolitics, international security and Middle East studies at the Royal United Services Institute. Akiva Eldar - political analyst and former columnist for Haaretz newspaper. Khaled Elgindy - visiting scholar at the Center for Contemporary Arab Studies, Georgetown University Host: James Bays Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

Protests in Israel against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. His firing of the internal security service chief is blocked by the Supreme Court — for now. But the opposition is calling for a general strike. How serious is this political crisis for Netanyahu?  In this episode:  Yariv Oppenheimer -- Board Member of advocacy group, Peace Now and member of The Democrats political party in Israel Neve Gordon -- Israeli political scientist and professor of International Law at Queen May University of London Yoni Ben Menachem -- Israeli political commentator and a senior Middle East analyst for the Jerusalem Center Host: Nick Clark Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook