The Inside Story Podcast

Hannah Ryder, a former diplomat and economist, Sanusha Naidu, a Senior Research Associate, and Einar Tangen, a Senior Fellow at the Taihe Institute, delve into China's sweeping commitment of $50 billion in loans to African nations. They explore the historical evolution of China-Africa relations and the significant impact on infrastructure and trade. The conversation highlights the potential benefits and challenges of this investment, as well as the growing geopolitical rivalry between China and the U.S. in the region.

Both Moscow and NATO have so-called 'red lines' that could trigger outright war between them if crossed. The conflict in Ukraine now involves many countries with western weapons being used inside Russia. So are these red lines shifting? And is there a greater risk of a wider war? In this episode: Dmitry Babich, Deputy Foreign Editor, Komsomolskaya Pravda, Moscow. Peter Zalmayev, Executive Director, Eurasia Democracy Initiative, Kyiv. Ben Aris, Editor, bne IntelliNews, Berlin. Host: Folly Bah Thibault  Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

The UK government says it will stop some of its arms exports to Israel fearing the use of certain weapons could violate international law. Israel's prime minister calls the move 'shameful' and says it will help Hamas. But what are the implications of this decision? In this episode: Jeremy Corbyn, Independent UK Member of Parliament. Francesca Albanese, UN Special Rapporteur on the occupied Palestinian territories. Sam Perlo-Freeman, Research Coordinator, Campaign Against Arms Trade.   Host: Folly Bah Thibault  Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

Huge demonstrations in Israel against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu - after the bodies of six Israeli captives were found in southern Gaza. The deaths have intensified public anger and political pressure on the Israeli leader. So, what will this mean for the war on Gaza? In this episode: Yossi Beilin, Former Israeli Cabinet Minister.  Akiva Eldar, Political Analyst and Veteran Journalist. Ori Goldberg, Political Commentator.    Host: Hashem Ahelbarra  Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

Social media platform X goes dark in Brazil. It failed to comply with a court order to block accounts linked to disinformation. Owner Elon Musk says it's a crackdown on free speech. How much politics is involved? And could other countries follow suit? In this episode: Flora Rebello Arduini, Senior Adviser, Technology and Human rights. Chris Stokel-Walker, Technology and Digital Culture Journalist.  Vinicius De Carvalho, Lecturer, Brazilian Studies, King’s College London.    Host: Dareen Abughaida Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

A feud over the leadership of Libya's central bank has led to the suspension of oil production. The two rival governments are trading blame for the standoff. Which has the upper hand? And what does it mean for Libya's economy and security? In this episode: Faraj Najem, Historian and Political Researcher.  Claudia Gazzini, Senior Libya Analyst, International Crisis Group. Mustafa Fetouri, Independent Libyan Academic.  Host: James Bays  Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

Israeli forces have conducted their largest assault in decades in the West Bank, killing and injuring dozens of Palestinians. The escalation is coupled with increasing settler violence. So, what are the consequences? In this episode: Menachem Klein, Professor of Political Science at Bar-Ilan University  Tahani Mustafa, Senior Palestine Analyst at the International Crisis Group Abbas Milhem, Executive Director of the Palestinian Farmers' Union Host: James Bays  Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

In India angry protesters are demanding better safety measures and more protection for women after the rape and murder of a female trainee doctor. It has raised questions about what can be done to stop further sex crimes. In this episode: Ranjana Kumari, Director for the Centre for Social Research, Jhuma Sen, Advocate at Kolkata High Court. Amrita Dutta, National Editor at Scroll.in. Host: James Bays  Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

The head of the UN's nuclear watchdog warns military action is posing serious risks to the Kursk nuclear power plant. Moscow says the facility in Russia has been attacked by Ukrainian forces. Kyiv hasn't commented. So how dangerous is the situation?  In this episode: Rafael Grossi, Director General, International Atomic Energy Agency. Robert Kelley, Distinguished Associate Fellow, Stockholm International Peace Research Institute.  Elena Sokova, Executive Director, Vienna Center for Disarmament and Nonproliferation.  Anatol Lieven, Director, Eurasia Programme, Quincy Institute. Host: James Bays  Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

Israel again orders Palestinians to move in Gaza. That's forcing the UN to relocate its base for aid operations causing huge disruption. Palestinians are already facing malnutrition and disease while trying to survive Israel's attacks. So how can this situation go on?  In this episode: Mads Gilbert, Doctor and Activist. Dave Harden, Former USAID Mission Director, West Bank and Gaza. Ghada Alhaddad, Communications Officer, Oxfam, Gaza. Host: James Bays  Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook