The Inside Story Podcast

Dania Daffer, Executive Director of the Gulf International Forum and a Middle Eastern politics expert, joins Yossi Mekelberg, a Senior Consulting Fellow at Chatham House, to discuss the recent Arab leaders' summit rejecting Trump's controversial Gaza proposal. They delve into the complexities of Gaza's future, the geopolitical dynamics at play, and the implications of a fragile ceasefire. The conversation highlights the need for collaborative efforts among Arab nations to support the Palestinian cause and strategize post-conflict governance.

Fighting is intensifying in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. The Rwanda-backed M23 group is making further territorial advances. So with diplomacy having failed, what are the risks the conflict may escalate into another regional war? In this Episode:   Kambale Musavuli, Researcher at the Center for Research on the Congo. Angela Muvumba Sellström, Senior Researcher at the Nordic Africa Institute. Abdullahi Halakhe, peace and policy analyst and Senior Advocate at Refugees International. Host: James Bays 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!

The new US administration has revealed a stunning reversal of America’s policy on the war in Ukraine. US President Donald Trump accused his Ukrainian counterpart of misleading the US into spending billions of dollars on a war that could not be won. He also blamed Volodymyr Zelenskyy for starting the war, despite the fact Russia invaded. So is all this about what's best for Ukraine? Or is it more of a personal vendetta, dating back to Trump's first term in office? In this Episode:   David Cay Johnston, Author of three books on Trump, Pulitzer Prize winner and professor at Rochester Institute of Technology. Inna Borzylo, Co-founder and researcher at a German-Ukrainian think tank Philip Short, Biographer of Vladimir Putin and a former BBC foreign correspondent. Host: James Bays 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 meeting on Ukraine without Ukraine. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy criticises talks between the US and Russia in Saudi Arabia while Donald Trump blames Kyiv for the war. The Kremlin says Vladimir Putin and Trump are likely to talk again soon. So where does all this leave Ukraine? In this Episode:   Anatol Lieven, Director, Eurasia Programme, Quincy Institute.  Andrey Kortunov, Former Director General, Russian International Affairs Council. Mattia Nelles, CEO, German-Ukranian Bureau.  Host: James Bays 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!

Lebanon says any Israeli presence on its soil is now an 'occupation'. The deadline for a complete Israeli withdrawal has come and gone. So how long will Israeli troops remain in southern Lebanon? And can Lebanon assert its sovereignty? In this Episode:   Ali Rizk, Political and Security Affairs Analyst in Beirut. Alon Pinkas, Former Israeli Ambassador and Consul General in New York. Rami Khouri, Distinguished Public Policy Fellow, American University of Beirut. Host: Bernard Smith 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!

Taqbir Huda, a Bangladeshi human rights lawyer, discusses the stalled treaty over the Teesta River, highlighting how unilateral actions have jeopardized farmers' livelihoods. Filippo Menga, a geography expert, emphasizes the rising global significance of water disputes and the environmental impacts of reduced water flow. Former Indian diplomat Vivek Katju provides insights into the complex India-Bangladesh relations and the geopolitical tensions involving China. Together, they argue for equitable negotiations amidst the backdrop of climate change.

Could the transatlantic alliance fall apart? Many EU leaders have rejected the US vice president's criticism of democracy on the continent. JD Vance called into question how their countries are governed. So, can Europe still count on Washington? In this Episode:   Jessica Berlin, Non-resident Senior Fellow, Transatlantic Defense and Security Program, Center for European Policy Analysis. Benjamin Friedman, Policy Director, Defense Priorities. Olaf Boehnke, Director and Senior Adviser, Alliance of Democracies Foundation.  Host: Adrian Finighan 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!

Righting the wrongs of the past. African leaders are seeking reparations from former colonial powers, pointing to the enduring impact of systemic discrimination on global inequality and Africa’s underdevelopment. But why now?And what are their chances? In this Episode:   Frank Gerits, Assistant Professor, History of International Relations Department, Utrecht University.  Liliane Umubyeyi, Co-founder and Co-director, African Furures Action.  Host: Adrian Finighan 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!

Is anyone bothered about human rights anymore? From Israel's war in Gaza, to conflict in Sudan, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Myanmar and elsewhere, activists say it's never been harder to protect the vulnerable. Donald Trump's transactional approach to international relations is also challenging traditional diplomacy. So, how do you keep human rights high on the agenda? In this Episode:   Geoffrey Robertson, human rights barrister and former United Nations war crimes judge. Moataz el-Fegiery, Vice-president of EuroMed Rights. Hussein Khalid, human rights lawyer and executive director of VOCAL Africa. Host: Bernard Smith 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!

Donald Trump says "negotiations will start immediately" to end the war in Ukraine. The US President says Russia and Ukraine both want peace. But will Kyiv have any say in a final deal? And who will be responsible for maintaining the peace? In this Episode:   Vladimir Sotnikov, Independent political scientist. Theresa Fallon, Founder and Director of the Centre for Russia Europe Asia Studies. Volodymyr Yermolenko, Chief editor at Ukraine World. Host: Bernard Smith 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!