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Jan 2, 2025 • 25min

Are Western fuel sanctions hurting Europe more than Russia?

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!
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Jan 1, 2025 • 23min

Revisiting: What dangers does winter bring for the people of Gaza?

This episode was originally published on November 21st 2023. Israel's war on Gaza has brought catastrophe to 2.3 million Palestinians. Hundreds of thousands have been forced from their homes, some left with just a plastic tent for shelter. Already weakened by war, what fresh dangers does winter bring for the people of Gaza? In this Episode:   Mansour Shouman, A Palestinian-Canadian in Gaza. Marwan Jilani, Director General, Palestine Red Crescent Society. Dr Mads Gilbert, Doctor and activist - in solidarity with Palestinians.  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!
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Dec 31, 2024 • 27min

What's in store for 2025?

 A troubled year comes to an end. Lives destroyed by wars that continue to rage in Sudan, Gaza, and Ukraine. Regimes firmly in control a year ago, gone. And Donald Trump defies the courts and critics to win the US election. So what lies in store for 2025?  In this episode:  Maleeha Lodhi,  Former Pakistani Ambassador to the United States, the United Kingdom and the United Nations.   Kabir Adamu, Managing Director, Beacon Security and Intelligence.   Chris Weafer, Chief Executive officer, Macro Advisory.  Host: Sami Zeidan 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!
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Dec 30, 2024 • 25min

Why is Israel so focused on north Gaza?

With winter setting in, Palestinians in Gaza have little protection from the cold. Israel's siege of the north has denied many access to aid or medical supplies. So, what's behind Israel's focus on the north? Is it to add pressure on Hamas? Or divide the Gaza Strip in two? In this episode: Amjad Shawa, Director, Palestinian NGOs Network. Dr Mads Gilbert, Emergency Medicine Doctor, Senior Consultant, University Hospital of North Norway. James Moran, Former EU Ambassador to Egypt and Jordan. 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!
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Dec 29, 2024 • 26min

Why are relations between Pakistan and Afghanistan so tense?

The Afghan Defence Ministry says it carried out several air strikes in Pakistan in retaliation for an attack last week. It's the latest act in growing cross-border violence between the neighbours. Pakistan says it was targeting armed groups along its frontier. But why are relations so tense right now? In this episode: Syed Akhtar Ali Shah, Former Secretary, Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's Home & Tribal Affairs.  Obaidullah Baheer, Adjunct Lecturer, American University of Afghanistan. Kathy Gannon, Journalist and Former News Director, Associated Press for Afghanistan and Pakistan. 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!
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Dec 28, 2024 • 26min

With South Korea's political instability, what's gone wrong?

Deepening political crisis in South Korea. Two presidents impeached within two weeks with their stand-in replacement immediately under pressure. The instability is creating serious concern internationally. So what's gone wrong and what's next?  In this episode: Youngshik Bong, Research Fellow, Yonsei University Institute for North Korean Studies. Jeeyang Rhee Baum, Adjunct Fellow, Public Policy, Harvard Kennedy School.  In-Bum Chun, Retired South Korean Army Lieutenant-General. 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!
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Dec 27, 2024 • 26min

How dangerous are Israeli and Yemeni escalating hostilities?

Israel again bombs Yemen, hitting the main airport and port city. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warns there's more to come. Another Houthi missile is fired at Tel Aviv in response. How dangerous are these escalating hostilities? In this episode: Mustapha Noman, former Yemen deputy foreign minister. Yossi Beilin, former Israeli Cabinet Minister.   Elijah Magnier, military and political analyst and Middle East specialist. Hussain Al Bukhaiti, pro-Houthi journalist and political commentator. 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!
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Dec 26, 2024 • 23min

Is Israel using starvation as a weapon of war?

Warnings of an imminent risk of famine in parts of Gaza due to Israel's attacks and blocking of humanitarian aid and food supplies. Malnutrition is affecting many people - in particular children, with long-term risks to their health. Is Israel using starvation as a weapon of war? In this episode: Arwa Damon, Founder of the International Network for Aid, Relief and Assistance.  Neve Gordon - Professor of International Law at Queen Mary University of London. 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!
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Dec 25, 2024 • 23min

Why are there protests in Mozambique?

More than 150 people killed in protests in Mozambique. Demonstrators claim October's presidential election was rigged. The winner from the governing Frelimo party is calling for calm and a national dialogue. What's driving this unrest? In this episode: Fredson Guilengue, Senior Programme Manager, Rosa-Luxemburg-Stiftung.  Helder Mendonca, Politician, Podemos, Mozambique. 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!
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Dec 24, 2024 • 26min

Will Bangladesh's former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina face justice?

Bangladesh wants India to extradite its former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to face charges of genocide and crimes against humanity among others. She fled in August after a popular uprising ended her 15 year rule. So what are the chances that she'll face justice back home? In this episode: Sohela Nazneen, Senior Research Fellow, Institute of Development Studies, University of Sussex. Sreeradha Datta, Professor, International Affairs, OP Jindal Global University. Shireen Huq, Co-founder, Naripokkho.  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!

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