The Inside Story Podcast

A new era in Bangladesh, after protests drove out Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and forced her to flee the country. The military says it's now in charge while an interim government is put in place. So, is Bangladesh on a path to stability or further turmoil? In this episode: Shireen Huq, Human Rights Activist. Najib Rahman, Member, Jemaat-e-Islami Bangladesh. Nadine Shaanta Murshid, Associate Professor, Social Work, University at Buffalo. Host: Laura Kyle Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

Growing warnings of hunger in war-torn Sudan. The latest in a camp in North Darfur where aid has been blocked by the warring sides. As the conflict takes a devastating toll on civilians, what can be done to help them? And is peace possible? In this episode: Kholood Khair, Sudanese Political Analyst and Broadcaster. Amgad Fareid Eltayeb, Executive Director, Fikra for Studies and Development. William Carter, Sudan Country Head, Norwegian Refugee Council.  Host: Laura Kyle Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

Days of rioting in England and Belfast. Social media has been used by the far-right to spread rumours about immigrants, and organise protests that have become violent. Thousands of police officers are on alert. So what's behind the surge in violence? In this episode: Shabna Begum, Chief Executive Officer, Runnymede Trust. Katy Brown, Postdoctoral Fellow, Maynooth University, Ireland.  Sohan Dsouza, Computational Social Scientist. Host: Mohammed Jamjoom Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

In Nigeria, people shot dead by police and hundreds arrested for protesting against government economic policies. President Tinubu says the reforms are vital. Critics say they're too extreme. So why are people so angry? And could this unrest spread? In this episode: Isa Sanusi, Director, Amnesty International Nigeria. Ayisha Osori, Director, Open Society Foundations Ideas and Fellowship Collaborative. Kabir Adamu, Managing Director, Beacon Security and Intelligence.  Mohammed Idris, Minister of Information and National Orientation, Nigeria. Host: Mohammed Jamjoom Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

It's the biggest prisoner swap between Russia and the West since the Cold War - despite the worst hostility in modern times because of the war in Ukraine. How was the deal done? Why did it happen now -- and could better relations follow? In this episode: Dmitry Babich -- Political analyst at Sputnik International news agency. Glenn Carle -- Former CIA officer. Steven Erlanger -- Chief Diplomatic Correspondent for Europe at the New York Times. Host: Mohammed Jamjoom Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

The political leader of Hamas assassinated in Iran. A senior Hezbollah commander killed in Lebanon. Two Al Jazeera journalists struck down in a targeted attack. After killing almost 40,000 Palestinians in Gaza, can Israel continue without accountability? In this episode: Mehran Kamrava, Professor of Government at Georgetown University in Qatar. Beverley Milton-Edwards, Co-author of 'Hamas: The Quest for Power'. Karim Makdisi, Political analyst and associate researcher. Host: Adrian Finighan  Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

In this discussion, Mohammad Marandi, a political science professor, Sultan Barakat, a public policy expert, and Maha Yahya, director at the Carnegie Middle East Center, delve into the implications of Ismail Haniyeh's assassination. They explore how this event may escalate tensions between Iran and Israel and affect resistance politics. The experts analyze the potential fallout for Hamas and the broader Middle East, including the fears among Lebanese populations and the urgent need for de-escalation in a highly volatile geopolitical landscape.

Extravagant but controversial. A scene in the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics has angered many for appearing to mock religious symbols. Others say it was a display of inclusivity. But was the host country France trying to convey a message? And if so, what was it? In this episode: Simon Kuper, Columnist, Financial Times.  David Goldblatt, Sports Journalist.  Gerard O'Connell, Vatican Correspondent, America Magazine. Host: Mohammed Jamjoom Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

The US will revamp its military command in Japan. Washington claims the move is to counter growing threats from China, North Korea and Russia. But is this a realistic deterrent? Or could it provoke more tension in an already volatile region? In this episode: Victor Gao, Vice President, Center for China and Globalisation. Tomohiko Taniguchi, Special Adviser, Fujitsu Future Studies Center. Evan Laksmana, Editor, Institute for Strategic Studies. Host: Mohammed Jamjoom Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

It's an election that could bring major change to Venezuela. President Nicolas Maduro is seeking another six years in office. But after a decade of economic crisis, many are disillusioned with the country's socialist revolution. So could it be near its end? And how's this vote being viewed in the region? In this episode: Paola de Aleman, Venezuelan Opposition Politician and Academic. David Smolansky, Former Mayor, Caracas district. Now living in exile. Christopher Sabatini, Senior Fellow, Latin America, Chatham House.    Host: Mohammed Jamjoom Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook