The Inside Story Podcast

Kamala Harris and Donald Trump disagree on nearly every foreign policy issue. From the wars in Ukraine and Gaza to the relationship with China, the next president will face big challenges. So, how's foreign policy shaping the US election? In this episode: Akbar Shahid Ahmed, Senior Diplomatic Correspondent, HuffPost. HA Hellyer, Senior Associate Fellow, Royal United Services Institute for Defence and Security Studies. Huiyao Wang, Founder and President, Center for China and Globalization. Host: Mohammed Jamjoom 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!

What's the fallout from North Korea's support for Russia in its war with Ukraine? Thousands of its troops are said to have joined the battlefield. Pyongyang says it will stand by Moscow until the end. What does it mean for the fragile balance of power in Asia? In this episode: Graham Ong-Webb, Adjunct Fellow, S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies. Pavel Felgenhauer, Military Analyst and Political Commentator. Craig Mark, Professor of International Studies, Kyoritsu Women's University. Host: Laura Kyle  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 US is pushing for a deal between Israel and Hezbollah. The armed group has signalled it won't link any ceasefire to an end to the war in Gaza. So what would be the terms of any settlement? And what does it all mean for Lebanon? In this episode: Jamal Ghosn, Writer and Political Commentator. Heiko Wimmen, International Crisis Group. Ronnie Chatah, The Beirut Banyan. Host: Laura Kyle  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!

It's been a year of mixed fortunes for Green politicians. In the US, Jill Stein could be a deciding factor in the presidential race. But the Greens fared badly in European elections this year. So as the climate crisis worsens, are Greens winning or losing influence around the world? In this episode: Hans Noel, Georgetown University, Washington DC. George Monbiot, Author and environmental activist in the UK. Anne Marie Bihirabake, Pesident of the East Africa Green Federation, Burundi. 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!

Fourteen million people flee their homes in what the UN says is the world's worst migration crisis. Sexual violence is routinely being used as a tactic of war. Is there any hope of an end to the conflict in Sudan? And what will be the consequences, if its civil war continues? In this episode: Alex De Waal, Executive Director, World Peace Foundation. Elbashir Idris, Independent Sudan Analyst and Activist. Host: Hashem Ahelbarra  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!

Condemnation worldwide after Israel bans the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees. A deeper catastrophe looms for millions of people, many of them already under Israeli attack. What will be the legal, diplomatic and humanitarian consequences of the ban? In this episode: Daniel Levy, President, US/Middle East Project. Gry Ballestad, Director, Development and Humanitarian Cooperation, Norwegian People's Aid.  Triestino Mariniello, Professor, Law, Liverpool John Moores University. Host: Hashem Ahelbarra  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 last week in the US presidential election campaign, opinion polls suggest it's neck-and-neck. So, what's the focus for Kamala Harris and Donald Trump in these final days? And how big a say could US support for Israel's war on Gaza have on the result? In this episode: Steve Herman, Chief National Correspondent, Voice of America.  Clyde Wilcox, Professor, Government, Georgetown University in Qatar.  Thomas Gift, Director, Centre on US Politics, University College London. Host: Hashem Ahelbarra  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!

Salman Shaikh, a former UN official, discusses the complex landscape of peace negotiations in Gaza. Hafsa Halawa, a Middle East expert, highlights the humanitarian crises complicating ceasefire efforts. Alon Pinkas, an adviser to former Israeli prime ministers, provides insights into Israeli politics and skepticism regarding peace prospects. The guests explore the death of Yahya Sinwar as a pivotal moment, the diminishing role of the UN, and the challenges of governance in the region, questioning the viability of lasting solutions amidst ongoing violence.

Israel attacked Iran and said its objectives have been achieved. Its military said the strikes were precise and warned Tehran against further escalation. But what if Iran responds? And could the two sides be on a path to a full-blown confrontation? In this episode: Yossi Beilin, Former Israeli Minister of Justice. Mohammad Marandi, Professor, American Studies, University of Tehran.   Roxane Farmanfarmaian, Professor, Modern Middle East Politics, University of Cambridge. 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!

Join James Moran, a former EU ambassador, Emmanuel Dupuy, a security expert, and Lek Takkenberg, a senior advisor on Palestine, as they delve into Europe's influence over the Israel-Gaza conflict. The guests explore the criticisms directed at European governments for their tepid responses. They discuss the shifting dynamics of support for Palestinian statehood and the implications of international arms embargoes. The conversation highlights the challenges Europe faces in asserting its voice against the backdrop of U.S. dominance and internal divisions.