The Inside Story Podcast

US-European relations under severe strain, just two months into Donald Trump's second term. Major divisions over NATO, the Russia-Ukraine war, Greenland and trade -- with European leaders scrambling to react. What's driving these differences -- and what next? In this episode:  Niall Stanage -- White House Columnist at The Hill newspaper Theresa Fallon -- Director of the Centre for Russia Europe Asia Studies  Steven Erlanger -- Chief Diplomatic Correspondent in Europe for The New York Times Host: Adrian Finighan  Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

Israel bombs the southern suburb of Beirut - the first air strike on the Lebanese capital since November's ceasefire. Hours earlier, rockets were fired at Israel from southern Lebanon. After numerous ceasefire breaches by Israel in four months, how serious is this one?  In this episode:  Ali Rizk, Security Affairs Analyst.  Lorenzo Kamel, Associate Professor, International History, University of Turin.  Sami Nader, Director, Levant Institute for Strategic Affairs.  Host: Cyril Vanier  Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

Tension is rising in South Sudan after the Vice President, Riek Machar, was put under house arrest. He stands accused of involvement in recent battles with the military. Now, there are fears the 2018 power-sharing agreement is collapsing. So, could this lead to another civil war? In this episode:  Patrick Oyet, Journalist based in South Sudan Daniel Akech, Senior Analyst for South Sudan at the International Crisis Group Abdullahi Halakhe, Horn of Africa Security Analyst Host: Cyril Vanier  Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

"We have to have it" -- the words of Donald Trump as he makes a bid for Greenland. He says he wants the Danish territory for "international safety and security". His Vice President is visiting the island this week. So why is Trump so fixated on Greenland? And could he take it by force? In this episode:  Marc Jacobsen - Associate Professor at the Royal Danish Defence College Jim Townsend - Senior Fellow at the Center for a New American Security, he served as President Obama's deputy assistant secretary of defense for Europe and NATO Ed Arnold - Research Fellow for European Security at the Royal United Services Institute, a defence and security think-tank Pele Broberg -  leader of the pro-independence Naleraq party in Greenland. Host: Elizabeth Puranam Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

Under fire, Donald Trump downplays the disclosure of sensitive military information -- confidential U.S. military attack plans shared via a messaging app. It's revealed -- yet again -- Washington's view of its European allies. So, who will pay the price for this security breach? In this episode:  Glenn Carle -- US national security specialist and former CIA officer Jamie Gaskarth -- Professor of Foreign Policy and International Relations at Open University PJ Crowley -- Former US Assistant Secretary of State and senior director on the National Security Council Host: James Bays Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

Reviving a shattered ceasefire: Egypt has proposed a new plan to end Israel's war on Gaza. Hamas is said to be ready to release more hostages. But with Benjamin Netanyahu under growing pressure at home, would he accept the new deal? In this episode:  H.A. Hellyer - senior fellow in geopolitics, international security and Middle East studies at the Royal United Services Institute. Akiva Eldar - political analyst and former columnist for Haaretz newspaper. Khaled Elgindy - visiting scholar at the Center for Contemporary Arab Studies, Georgetown University Host: James Bays Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

Protests in Israel against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. His firing of the internal security service chief is blocked by the Supreme Court — for now. But the opposition is calling for a general strike. How serious is this political crisis for Netanyahu?  In this episode:  Yariv Oppenheimer -- Board Member of advocacy group, Peace Now and member of The Democrats political party in Israel Neve Gordon -- Israeli political scientist and professor of International Law at Queen May University of London Yoni Ben Menachem -- Israeli political commentator and a senior Middle East analyst for the Jerusalem Center Host: Nick Clark Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

Israel bombs Lebanon again and the U.S. carries out fresh attacks on Yemen's Houthis -- all while Israel resumes its genocide in Gaza. With previous fragile ceasefires now shattered, what's the danger of a wider regional conflict? In this episode:  Alon Pinkas -- Former Israeli Consul General in New York Randa Slim -- Director of the Track II Dialogues Initiative at the Wilson Center’s Middle East Program  Nicholas Noe -- Editor-in-Chief of the Beirut-based news service, Mideastwire.com Host: Nick Clark Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

Dallia Abdelmoniem, a political commentator from Khartoum, and Elbashir Idris, an independent analyst focused on human rights violations in Sudan, dive deep into the ongoing conflict. They discuss the recent military advancements in Khartoum and the strengthening positions of the Rapid Support Forces in Darfur. The conversation touches on the dire humanitarian crisis and personal stories from residents affected by violence. They also examine international influences and the potential for shifts in power dynamics, raising critical questions about accountability for human rights abuses.

Join Philip Barker, Editor-in-Chief of The Journal of Olympic History, and Donald Rukare, President of the Uganda Olympic Committee, as they dive into the implications of Kirsty Coventry's historic presidency of the IOC. They discuss the hurdles she faces, including diverse representation and financial pressures. The conversation also touches on the changing landscape of athlete involvement and sponsorship ethics, revealing the complex interplay between politics and sport today. A fascinating look at the future of the Olympics!