The Inside Story Podcast

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

They escaped the horrors of war in their country. But millions of refugees from Sudan now face the risk of hunger. The United Nations World Food Programme is facing a dire shortage of funds. Who is to blame? And who might step in to feed the refugees? In this episode:  Carl Skau, UN World Food Programme's Deputy Executive Director and Chief Operating Officer. Alex de Waal, Executive Director, World Peace Foundation. Kholood Khair, Founding Director, Confluence Advisory.  Host: James Bays Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

Will a deal to end war between the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda work this time? They've signed an agreement in Washington to end the long-running conflict in eastern DRC and it has the full support of the US. But how will it work in practice? And what are the chances of success? In this episode:  Gatete Nyiringabo, Political Commentator.  Zainab Usman, Senior Fellow and Director, Africa Program, Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. Vava Tampa, Founder and Chief Campaigner, Save the Congo. Host: Nick Clark Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

Tariq Rauf, former Head of Verification and Security Policy at the IAEA, and Tariq Ali, historian and editor at the New Left Review, dive into the complex world of nuclear arms. They discuss who holds the authority over nuclear proliferation, stressing the disparities created by treaties like the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty. The conversation also highlights how military actions by the US and Israel might spark a desire for nuclear capabilities in other nations. The implications for global security and emerging candidates like Poland and Japan are particularly unsettling.

An EU summit in Brussels calls for a ceasefire in Gaza but not for sanctions against Israel. Germany has led states blocking action throughout the war, while others express anger. So, what's driving the EU's position on Israel and Gaza?   In this episode:  Claudio Francavilla, Associate EU Director, Human Rights Watch. Lynn Boylan, Sinn Féin Member of the European Parliament. Giorgia Gusciglio, Europe Coordinator, Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions. Host: Adrian Finighan Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

A political earthquake say the headlines. A stunning victory. A wake up call for the US Democratic Party. Zohran Mamdani's win in New York City's Mayoral primary has sent the news media into overdrive. But what's behind his win - and how significant is it for US politics?  In this episode:  Linda Sarsour, Palestinian American activist and political strategist  Joi Chaney, Democratic political strategist Omar Rahman, Political analyst and fellow at the Middle East Council on Global Affairs Host: Adrian Finighan Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

Israel's war on Gaza raged on during its recent conflict with Iran which ended with a US brokered ceasefire. Meanwhile, Qatar has announced renewed mediation efforts to end the genocide. So, what are the prospects for peace now?  In this episode:  Xavier Abu Eid, Political Analyst.  Mairav Zonszein, Senior Israeli Analyst, International Crisis Group.  Rami Khouri, Distinguished Fellow, American University of Beirut.  Host: Adrian Finighan Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

Donald Trump urges Israel and Iran to stick to the agreed ceasefire. The two sides have traded accusations of violations. It comes after Iran targeted a US military base in Qatar. So, will this ceasefire hold? And what does it mean for the wider Middle East? In this episode:  Dania Thafer, Executive Director, Gulf International Forum. Ellie Geranmayeh, Deputy Head, Middle East and North Africa Programme, European Council on Foreign Relations. Doug Bandow, Senior Fellow, Cato Institute.  Host: Imran Khan Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook