The Inside Story Podcast

The International Court of Justice hears another case against Israel - in what could be a test of Israeli defiance of international law. More than 40 nations argue its ban on the UN agency for Palestinian refugees is a breach of the UN charter. So, can the world court hold Israel to account this time?  In this episode:  Sam Rose, Senior Acting Director, UNRWA Affairs in Gaza.  Michael Lynk, Professor Emeritus, Faculty of Law, Western University.  Gideon Levy, Columnist, Haaretz. Host: Folly Bah Thibault  Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

An extraordinary meeting and a conversation labelled 'historic'. Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelenskyy meet in St Peter's Basilica to talk peace in Ukraine, as Washington says a deal is 'very close'. But is it? In this episode:  Oleksiy Goncharenko, Ukrainian Member of Parliament.  Rachel Rizzo, Senior Fellow, Atlantic Council's Europe Center. Alexander Braterskya, Independent Journalist.  Host: Elizabeth Puranam Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

With Pope Francis' funeral, the world's 1.4 billion Catholics are turning the page on an era of reform and liberalism. Now, the Vatican faces the questions - what will its next chapter look like - and how will the next Pope wield the power of the Church? In this episode:  Kayode Akintola, Head, Africa Region, Catholic Agency for Overseas Development. Glenda Miro Antonio, Founder and President, Spring Rain Global.  Marco Politi, Pope Biographer and Vatican Expert. Host: Imran Khan Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

The United Nations urges calm between India and Pakistan. Relations have plummeted after gunmen killed tourists in Indian-administered Kashmir. Furious rhetoric and diplomatic actions by both sides are keeping tensions high. How serious is this crisis? In this episode:  Maleeha Lodhi, Columnist for DAWN newspaper and former Pakistani ambassador Sumantra Bose, Author of ‘Kashmir at the Crossroads: Inside a 21st-Century Conflict’ Elizabeth Threlkeld, Senior Fellow and Director, South Asia Program at the Stimson Center Host: Cyril Vanier Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

Russia's biggest attack on Kyiv in months, after a day of chaotic diplomacy, ending with the US president accusing Ukraine of prolonging the war. Kyiv has rejected Washington's proposal it concede Crimea and other occupied territory to Moscow. So what's next? In this episode:  Peter Zalmayev, Executive Director of the Eurasia Democracy Initiative.  Pavel Felgenhauer, Russian foreign policy analyst. Steven Erlanger, Chief Diplomatic Correspondent in Europe for The New York Times.  Host: Nick Clark  Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

Global financial turmoil tops the agenda as the International Monetary Fund and World Bank hold meetings in Washington DC. The organisations face significant challenges -- and criticism too. Can they help vulnerable countries or will Western interests take priority? In this episode:  Ali Hasanain, Associate Professor, Lahore University of Management Sciences. Vicky Pryce, Chief Economic Adviser, Centre for Economics and Business Research. Daniel Gros, Board member, Centre for European Policy Studies.  Host: Nick Clark  Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

Kenya's president on a five-day state visit to China, its largest lender, while Beijing's trade war with Washington intensifies. How is it worsening? And what's the impact on countries like Kenya, which do business with both economic superpowers? In this episode:  Einar Tangen, Senior Fellow, Taihe Institute.  Robert Scott, Independent International Economist. David Omojomolo, Emerging Market Economist, Africa, Capital Economics. Host: Folly Bah Thibault Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

Many say he was a Pope like no other. Outspoken and forthright, Pope Francis took a stand on many critical issues facing our world. The head of the Roman Catholic Church called out the Israeli government while appealing for peace in Gaza. And criticised right-wing European politicians, as he advocated for an open door policy for migrants and refugees. So, how will he be remembered? Especially by those in the global South?  In this episode:  Reverend Munther Isaac, Palestinian Pastor.  Father James Oyet Latansio, Catholic Priest, General Secretary, South Sudan Council of Churches.  Father Francis Lucas, Catholic Priest and Executive Director, Catholic Media Network.  Host: Folly Bah Thibault Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

A controversial return. Former Democratic Republic of Congo President Joseph Kabila is back home after a self-imposed exile. The government accuses Kabila of backing the M23 rebels who have seized large areas in eastern DRC. So, what does Kabila's return mean for the fragile security situation? In this episode:  Fidel Amakye Owusu, Chief Executive, Def-SEC Analytics Africa. Andrew Mwenda, Editor, The Independent.  Alex Vines, Director, Africa Programme, Chatham House. Host: Adrian Finighan Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

The US President's patience is running thin. Washington's efforts to end the war in Ukraine are making little progress, and the Trump administration is threatening to walk away. Will the warning push Russia and Ukraine to engage seriously to end the conflict now in its third year?  In this episode:  Vladimir Sotnikov, Associate Professor, International Relations, Higher School of Economics.  Donald Jensen, Former US Diplomat, Moscow. Mattia Nelles, Chief Executive, German-Ukrainian Bureau. Host: Dareen Abughaida Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook