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The Inside Story Podcast
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The Inside Story PodcastWhat are the implications of this latest unrest in Mali?
Former enemies in Mali, including an Al-Qaeda-linked group, join forces to target military sites. The defence minister has been killed. Russian mercenaries…
The Inside Story PodcastHow serious are the divisions within NATO?
Divisions widen within NATO. US president Donald Trump is furious after a refusal by European member states to join the Iran war. Reports say he's considering…
The Inside Story PodcastWho's in control of AI?
Reports of unauthorised access to one of the most powerful artificial intelligence models yet developed. Nothing malicious, the owners say, but it has…
The Inside Story PodcastHow will an EU loan to Ukraine play out on the battlefield?
Ukraine reopens a pipeline, enabling the delivery of Russian crude to some EU countries. In return, it gets a multibillion-dollar loan, while Moscow rakes in…
The Inside Story PodcastCan a divided EU become a voice against Israel's aggression?
Within the EU, a split is growing over how to respond to Israel's actions in the Middle East. Some members want to suspend a trade deal. But its staunchest…
The Inside Story PodcastWho will rebuild Gaza?
A report by the UN and European Union estimates it will take 71 billion dollars to rebuild Gaza. About a third of that is needed to restore essential services…
The Inside Story PodcastHow is the Iran war affecting Russia and Ukraine?
Ukraine attacks oil facilities in Russia, which is benefiting from higher fuel prices and sanctions relief due to the Iran war. It comes after Moscow launches…
The Inside Story PodcastWill the left-wing or right-wing leaders shape the global agenda?
Defending democracy ... The slogan of left-leaning world leaders in Spain meeting to counter the growing influence of the far right. Meanwhile in Italy…
The Inside Story PodcastWill the UK prime minister Keir Starmer resign?
He's accused of links to the sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. He also failed government security checks. Yet Peter Mandelson was appointed UK ambassador to the…
The Inside Story PodcastWill the ceasefire in Lebanon hold?
Lebanon and Israel are holding their first direct talks in decades. But as Israel considers Hezbollah a threat, is a lasting peace agreement possible? And how…
The Inside Story PodcastWhat role is China playing in the Iran war?
China tells its ally Iran that the Strait of Hormuz must be reopened. International leaders have been visiting Beijing almost daily, underlining its importance…
The Inside Story PodcastHow serious are the mounting difficulties between the EU and Israel?
Israel's alliance with the European Union is under mounting political pressure. Behind the shift are demands to suspend the main agreement underpinning their…
The Inside Story PodcastWhat's the fallout from the dispute between Trump and Pope Leo?
Donald Trump in a war of words with the leader of the Roman Catholic Church. The U.S. president refuses to apologise for criticising Pope Leo's opposition to…
The Inside Story PodcastWhat's behind Viktor Orban's defeat?
Hungary's opposition has defeated Prime Minister Viktor Orban by a landslide. He governed for 16 years with a far-right agenda often described as…
The Inside Story PodcastWhat risks does the war on Iran pose to global food security?
The Iran war has created risks to food security from higher energy costs and shipping restrictions. The world's fertiliser production has been badly hit due to…
The Inside Story PodcastHas Israeli society become conditioned to permanent war?
A negative political and public reaction in Israel to the ceasefire with Iran - regardless of the respite it brings. No pause for Israel's army however or its…
The Inside Story PodcastWhy is Hungary's election of such international importance?
Opinion polls in Hungary suggest long-time prime minister Viktor Orban has a battle on his hands in Sunday's election. The outcome will be keenly awaited in…
The Inside Story PodcastHow far is Iran willing to go to protect its friends and allies?
The bombing of Iran has stopped, but the bombing of Lebanon has not. Even as Iran and the US say they'll try to work out their many differences at the…
The Inside Story PodcastHas the world order been changed by Trump's war on Iran?
Donald Trump has found his Iran off-ramp — but what has it cost? After apocalyptic threats, Washington and Tehran have agreed to a two-week ceasefire…
The Inside Story PodcastHow is the Iran war affecting Russian-Iranian ties?
The US and Israel's war with Iran has put pressure on Tehran's relations with Moscow. They've been allies, but the Kremlin is seeking to maintain ties with the…
The Inside Story PodcastWhy has Iran's Bushehr nuclear power plant been targeted?
Iran's Bushehr nuclear power plant has been targeted four times since the US-Israeli war began. Tehran accuses the UN's nuclear watchdog of inaction, which the…
The Inside Story PodcastHow is the war on Iran impacting the humanitarian crisis in Gaza?
The war in Iran is worsening the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. In violation of the ceasefire, Israel has severely restricted aid and maintained its air strikes…
The Inside Story PodcastHow will Pakistan deal with the global energy crisis?
The war in the Middle East has worsened the economic crisis in Pakistan. Most of its energy supplies are shipped through the Strait of Hormuz, which Iran has…
The Inside Story PodcastWhat would it take for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz?
Several countries say they will take action against Iran's near-total closure of the Strait of Hormuz. But with no end in sight to the war, what would make…
The Inside Story PodcastAs support for war fades, what is Israel seeking in Iran?
Israel and the US continue to bomb Iran. But Israeli opinion polls suggest support for the war is dropping, while Iranian missiles still force millions into…
The Inside Story PodcastWhat is Israel's controversial death penalty law?
As Israel's parliament approves the death penalty to hang Palestinians convicted of lethal attacks, far-right ministers celebrate with champagne. The UN…
The Inside Story PodcastWhat's the significance of Kharg Island?
US President Donald Trump is threatening to take over or destroy Iran's main oil export hub at Kharg Island. Trump admits such a move would require boots on…
The Inside Story PodcastCan Pakistan broker peace between the US and Iran?
Pakistan says it's ready to host talks on ending the war in Iran. That came after a meeting of regional foreign ministers in Islamabad. But what leverage do…
The Inside Story PodcastWhat difference will the Houthis' involvement in the Iran war make?
What difference will the Houthis' involvement in the war make? They have launched missiles at Israel in support of Iran and threatened more attacks. What are…
The Inside Story PodcastWhy are Gulf countries signing deals with Ukraine?
As the conflict in the Middle East escalates, Gulf nations are seeking new defence partnerships. Saudi Arabia and Qatar has signed deals with Ukraine to gain…
The Inside Story PodcastHow are the Gulf state economies connected?
The Iran war is hitting Gulf Arab nations hard, but with a wider impact in today's interlinked world. As well as global oil and gas supplies, Gulf states play…
The Inside Story PodcastWhat are the red lines for both the US and Iran?
Iran sets out its conditions for an end to the war — rejecting the US list of 15 demands. Tehran says they don't reflect reality, while Donald Trump…
The Inside Story PodcastWhat strategy is Iran playing in the Gulf states and beyond?
Iran has kept up attacks on neighbouring Gulf states and Israel, despite intense US and Israeli bombing, with senior Iranian figures assassinated. The Strait…
The Inside Story PodcastWhat economic impacts will war with Iran have on Israel?
Millions of Israelis forced to take shelter day and night, from repeated Iranian missile attacks. The economic shockwaves of the war Israel and the US have…
The Inside Story PodcastHave Israel, the US, and Iran broken international law during the war?
Schools and hospitals bombed. Strikes on apartment buildings. Energy facilities targeted. And attacks on neighbouring states. Have Israel, the US, and Iran…
The Inside Story PodcastWho's left running Iran?
Who's left running Iran? Much of the top leadership has been assassinated but the country is still fighting. How has it been able to withstand such blows? And…
The Inside Story PodcastWill the Houthis join Iran in its war against the US and Israel?
The Yemeni armed group says it's ready for any developments in the ongoing confrontation. Given their proximity to the Red Sea, what could the Houthis'…
The Inside Story PodcastWhat are the global risks of turning energy sites into battlefields?
Energy prices have soared since Israel attacked Iran's South Pars gas field. Iran has targeted oil and gas facilities in neighbouring countries since early in…
The Inside Story PodcastIs Israel's decades-long assassination policy becoming normalised?
Israel assassinated Iran's supreme leader on the first day of the war — killing senior military, intelligence and political figures afterwards. For…
The Inside Story PodcastWhat are Iran's options after the killing of its top security chiefs?
Relentless US and Israeli attacks on Iran killed top figures with thousands of air-strikes across the country. Iran has retaliated, hitting Israel and Gulf…
The Inside Story PodcastCould the Iran war keep Netanyahu in power for longer?
Israel's prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu has wanted to attack Iran for his entire political career, and he finally got his way with Donald Trump in the White…
The Inside Story PodcastCan Donald Trump survive a Strait of Hormuz shutdown?
The Strait of Hormuz has effectively been closed to most shipping since the US and Israel attacked Iran — sending energy prices soaring worldwide. The…
The Inside Story PodcastWhat's the impact of the war in Iran on China?
What's the impact of the war in Iran on China? The two countries are close trading partners.Yet, Beijing has largely stayed away from lending any support to…
The Inside Story PodcastIs the Iran war benefitting Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu?
The already bad situation in Gaza...is getting worse as the war in Iran rages on. The humanitarian crisis is deepening and efforts to enforce the US-brokered…
The Inside Story PodcastWhat is Israel’s endgame in Lebanon?
With Lebanon under fire, the UN chief visits Beirut, calling for peace. Israel's bombing campaign has displaced nearly a million people. Now, its troops are…
The Inside Story PodcastDoes Donald Trump have an exit strategy for the war with Iran?
Does US President Donald Trump have an exit strategy for the war with Iran? He is reportedly under pressure to set a deadline. But with contradicting…
The Inside Story PodcastWhy does the Iran war pose more dilemmas for Europe?
Europe is under pressure as the conflict in the Middle East continues, and is now competing with Asia for scarcer oil and gas supplies. Rocketing prices…
The Inside Story PodcastHow valuable are Iran's natural resources?
Iran has significant oil and gas reserves and is a major supplier to China. A member of the US president's inner circle says control of them is a key American…
The Inside Story PodcastWho is Iran's new leader?
Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei replaces his assassinated father. His selection sends a defiant message to the US and Israel as they attack the country. So, who is…
The Inside Story PodcastHow will Gulf states react as Iranian attacks continue?
Tehran has carried out more attacks on Gulf states despite an apology by the president to Iran's neighbours. Civilian targets have been hit, including airports…
The Inside Story PodcastHow far will the Iran war spillover?
From the Gulf countries, to Lebanon, Turkiye, Azerbaijan, Cyprus and Sri Lanka - the conflict has been spreading. But what are the dangers of this war…
The Inside Story PodcastHas Donald Trump failed to sell the Iran war to the world?
Some of Washington's allies have been critical, saying they won't join the conflict. And as fighting escalates, the US is still struggling to garner support…
The Inside Story PodcastWill Hezbollah drag Lebanon into the US-Israel war on Iran?
Hezbollah has been attacking Israel - as it pummels southern Lebanon and parts of Beirut. That's despite the Lebanese government's ban on Hezbollah's military…
The Inside Story PodcastHow is the war playing out in Iran?
Iran stands at a crossroads. With its top leadership assassinated early in the joint US-Israeli offensive, the remaining layers of power have been trying to…
The Inside Story PodcastWhat are the implications of Iran's strikes on Gulf Arab states?
Iran attacks Gulf Arab states, hitting civilian buildings and energy infrastructure, as well as U.S. bases. The impact of the American-Israeli strikes on the…
The Inside Story PodcastWhat are the risks for Israel opening another battlefront, in Iran?
Israel's assault on Iran comes while it's still attacking Gaza and Lebanon, after bombing Syria, Yemen, and Qatar in the past year. What are the risks for…
The Inside Story PodcastHow does Iran work after the assassination of its supreme leader?
Iran's Supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khomeini assassinated in attacks by the US and Israel. There are huge crowds of mourners on the streets, and the complex…
The Inside Story PodcastHow dangerous is the situation between Iran and US/Israel?
The US and Israel attack Iran - and Tehran retaliates, firing missiles at Israeli targets and US assets in the region. It follows a massive military build-up…
The Inside Story PodcastWhy is the US pressuring Nouri al-Maliki to withdraw his prime ministerial bid?
"I am not backing down." That's what a defiant Nouri Al Maliki had to say, after the US objected to his return as Iraq's prime minister. Washington has set a…
The Inside Story PodcastWhy is the German Chancellor in Beijing?
There has been another visit by a Western leader to China. This time, the German chancellor is in Beijing, saying he wants to reset ties. It comes against the…