The Inside Story Podcast

Why is the US military building up its presence in the Caribbean? It recently targeted a Venezuelan boat it said - was carrying drugs. President Nicolas Maduro says the mobilisation is aimed at his government. So, will this lead to renewed tensions in South America? In this episode:  Paul Dobson, Political Analyst with Venezuelanalysis.com. Javier Farje, Latin America Expert. Marten Brienen, Associate Professor, Oklahoma State University. Host: Cyril Vanier Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

China's growing power on full display with its largest military parade ever commemorating the end of the second World War. But many say Beijing is projecting its power. So, what message is China sending both at home and abroad? And how's that viewed in Washington? In this episode:  Richard Weitz, Senior Non-Resident Associate Fellow, NATO Defense College. Andy Mok, Senior Research Fellow, Center for China and Globalization in Beijing. Fraser Howie, Co-author, "Red Capitalism" and "Privatizing China". Host: James Bays Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

Israel's policies and actions in Gaza meet the legal definition of genocide, says the International Association of Genocide Scholars. Israel has faced similar accusations in the past. So, will this new finding make a difference? And who can stop its crimes in Gaza? In this episode:  Andrew Gilmour, Former United Nations Assistant Secretary General for Human Rights. Ori Goldberg, Israeli Scholar and Political Analyst. Jonathan Kuttab, Palestinian Human Rights Lawyer. Host: James Bays Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

How will Pakistan deal with its worst floods on record? Hundreds of people are dead and millions affected. Now, the country is facing outbreaks of diseases and severe food shortages. But what's caused this disaster? And is climate change to blame? In this episode:  Ali Hasanain, Associate Professor, Economics, Lahore University of Management Sciences. Peter Newman, Professor, Sustainability, Curtin University. Javaid Ur-Rahman, Climate Change Correspondent, The Nation. Host: Adrian Finighan Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

Led by the US, Western weapons and support have been central to Israel's genocide in Gaza. UK and EU relations with Israel remain essentially unchanged despite the war. Is this complicity? And could there be legal consequences for Western nations and their leaders? In this episode:  Michael Lynk, Former UN Special Rapporteur for Human Rights in the Occupied Palestinian Territories. Yara Hawari, Co-director, Al-Shabaka: The Palestinian Policy Network. Ralph Wilde, Professor, International Law, University College London. Host: Adrian Finighan Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

Violence on the streets of Indonesia after a motorcycle taxi driver is run over and killed by the police. The president has apologised and appealed for calm, but protests continue. What's driving the anger? And how will the government respond?  In this episode:  Abigail Limuria, Co-founder, What Is Up Indonesia? Vedi Hadiz, Professor, Asian Studies, University of Melbourne  Wirya Adiwena, Deputy Director, Amnesty International Indonesia Host: Adrian Finighan Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

Thailand's suspended prime minister has been dismissed by the Constitutional Court. Judges ruled Paetongtarn Shinawatra failed to defend the nation's interests in a leaked phone call with a powerful former Cambodian leader. So, what are the consequences of her removal?  In this episode:  Nattakorn Devakula - Independent Political Commentator and a former television host.  Titipol Phakdeewanich - Political Scientist at the Ubon Ratchathani University.  Khemthong Tonsakulrungruang - Assistant Professor of Political Science at Chulalongkorn University. Host: Adrian Finighan Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

Outrage in Lebanon after the U.S. envoy calls journalists 'animalistic'. Tom Barrack's comments come at a time when the U.S. president has stepped up his attacks on the media. So, what's behind this hostility towards journalists? And are there global implications?  In this episode: Rami Khouri - Distinguished Fellow at the American University of Beirut.  Jodie Ginsberg - CEO of the Committee to Protect Journalists.  Rick Perlstein - Journalist and Historian, specialising in the roots and rise of American conservatism. Host: James Bays  Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

Hit by a funding shortfall, a UN body responsible for investigating Israeli violence in the occupied territories says the shortage is hampering its work. So, what does this mean for securing justice and holding Israel to account? In this episode:  Andrew Gilmour, Former UN Assistant Secretary General for Human Rights.  Sari Bashi, Human Rights Lawyer and Founder of Gisha, an Israeli human rights organisation.  William Schabas, Professor, International Law, Middlesex University.  Host: James Bays  Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

Has the world forgotten about the plight of the Rohingya? Bangladesh says it's run out of resources for the hundreds of thousands of refugees it's hosting, and is now calling for their safe return to Myanmar. But given the situation there, is that possible? In this episode:  Yasmin Ullah, Executive Director, Rohingya Maìyafuìnor Collaborative Network. Farah Kabir, Action Aid Bangladesh Country Director. Abbas Faiz, Independent South Asia Researcher. Host: James Bays  Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook