The Inside Story Podcast

The route to Greece is closing. The words of Greek Prime Minister as his country suspends requests for asylum. Athens warns it will now arrest those entering the country illegally from North Africa. But is this the right response to a surge in illegal migration? In this episode:  Eleni Spathana, Lawyer, Refugee Support Aegean Amine Snoussi, Political Analyst and Journalist Marianna Karakoulaki, Researcher, Birmingham University Host: Adrian Finighan Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

Millions of workers go on strike across India. They say new government measures discriminate against them in favour of corporations. It's another outpouring of public anger against Prime Minister Narendra Modi's economic policies. So, how has the country's economy fared under his decade-long premiership? In this episode:  Amarjeet Kaur, National Secretary, All India Trade Union Congress. Adil Hossain, Assistant Professor, Azim Premji University. Daniel Francis, Political Analyst and Political Brand Consultant. Host: Adrian Finighan Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

Donald Trump says talks to get a new ceasefire in Gaza are going well. Benjamin Netanyahu has been meeting him in the White House - the third time he has visited this year. They talked openly about a post war future for Gaza. But what is Israel's real plan? Is it trying to forcibly relocate Palestinians in a scheme being described as a crime against humanity? In this episode: Curt Mills, Executive Director, The American Conservative magazine. Yossi Mekelberg, Senior Consulting Fellow, Chatham House. Xavier Abu Eid, Political Analyst. Host: James Bays Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

Yet another BRICS summit, this time in Brazil, but with the leaders of two major member-countries staying away. The group has expanded and aims to reform what it calls a western-led global order. But is it still up to that goal? And what difference has it made on the world stage? In this episode: Gustavo Ribeiro, Founder and Editor-in-chief, The Brazilian Report. Sergey Markov, Director, Institute of Political Studies in Moscow.  Jayant Menon,  Former Lead Economist, Asian Development Bank.  Host: James Bays Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

Why has Iran stepped up its deportation of Afghan refugees? Thousands are being forced to go back to Afghanistan as Tehran tightens controls on immigration. But what's really behind this crackdown? And can Taliban government handle this sudden influx of returnees? In this episode: Arafat Jamal, Afghanistan Representative, United Nations Refugee Agency. Orzala Nemat, Director, Development Research Group.  Hassan Ahmadian, Professor, West Asian Studies, University of Tehran. Host: James Bays Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

First, Tehran accused the International Atomic Energy Agency of being complicit in Israel's attacks on its nuclear sites. Now, the UN agency's pulled all its inspectors out of Iran. So, who will monitor its nuclear activities? And could this trigger another round of tension? In this episode: Abas Aslani, Senior Research Fellow, Center, Middle East Strategic Studies. Tariq Rauf, Former Head, Verification and Security Policy, International Atomic Energy Agency. Harlan Ullman, Senior Advisor, Atlantic Council.  Host: Adrian Finighan Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

Omar Barghouti, co-founder of the BDS movement, and Vaniya Agrawal, former Microsoft engineer and activist, delve into the corporate complicity in the Gaza crisis. They discuss how tech giants like Microsoft, Amazon, and Google profit from the conflict while highlighting the challenges faced by the BDS movement. The duo calls for accountability and examines the ethical dilemmas of tech firms involved in military partnerships. They emphasize grassroots advocacy as a powerful means to challenge corporate actions and demand change.

Tibet's spiritual leader says the role he embodies will continue after his death, saying the next Dalai Lama will be chosen in line with tradition. But China insists it should have the final say. So, could this become a potential flashpoint in relations between Beijing and India - which is home to a large exiled Tibetan community? In this episode:  Robbie Barnett, Writer and researcher on modern Tibetan-Chinese history and politics,  Andy Mok, Geopolitical analyst and senior research fellow, Center for China and Globalization Dibyesh Anand, Political analyst and professor of international relations, University of Westminster. Host: Adrian Finighan Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

What's bringing China and the EU closer? The two sides are marking fifty years of relations this month ... holding talks and pledging deeper cooperation. But how far will this go? And who stands to gain the most, Beijing or Europe? In this episode:  Karel Lannoo, CEO, Centre for European Policy Studies. Victor Gao, Vice President, Center for China and Globalisation. Raffaele Marchetti, Director, Center for International and Strategic Studies, LUISS University in Rome. Host: Adrian Finighan Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

Suspended after a leaked recording of a controversial phone call, Thailand's Prime Minister is now fighting for her political survival. Paetongtarn Shinawatra has been facing growing public anger. So, will she survive this crisis? And what does it mean for democracy in Thailand? In this episode:  Sean Boonpracong, Political Analyst. Thitinan Pongsudhirak, Political Scientist, Chulalongkorn University.  Kasit Piromya, Former Thai Minister of Foreign Affairs.  Host: James Bays Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook