The Inside Story Podcast

Apr 09 2025 500 ep. 24 mins 4.2k

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The Inside Story Podcast -- where we dissect, analyse and help define major global stories.

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Could Trump's tariffs destroy globalisation?

Apr 09 2025 24 mins

Globalisation has become the driver of international trade giving both rich and poorer countries a stake in world business. Then came US President Donald Trump's tariffs. Could they torpedo globalisation? And what would that mean? In this episode: Shirley Yu, Senior Visiting Fellow, London School of Economics. Melanie Brusseler, US Programme Director, Common Wealth.&nb

Why did Netanyahu visit the White House?

Apr 08 2025 24 mins

US President Donald Trump has hosted Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for the second time since returning to office in January. Iran and Gaza were the main topics discussed. Why did the meeting take place and what does it signal? In this episode: H A Hellyer, Senior Associate Fellow, Royal United Services Institute. Trita Parsi, Executive Vice President, Quincy Inst

How are Trump's tariffs impacting global financial markets?

Apr 07 2025 24 mins

Turmoil in markets and the financial world as shock-waves from US president Donald Trump's tariffs continue. But despite the widespread alarm, Trump is sticking to his plans. So what's happening and what does it mean for people worldwide? In this episode: Ian Goldin, Professor, Globalisation and Development, University of Oxford. Deborah Elms, Head, Trade Policy, Hinrich Fou

Will Israel face consequences for killing emergency workers?

Apr 06 2025 23 mins

Video from a dead victim's phone shows how Israel attacked an ambulance convoy in Gaza killing 15 Palestinian emergency workers. It shows too that Israeli statements after the attack were false. Will anyone face justice for this latest war crime? In this episode: William Schabas, Professor, International Law, Middlesex University. Toby Cadman, International Human

Will Israel's blockade on Gaza pressure Hamas?

Apr 05 2025 25 mins

There are growing warnings that food supplies in Gaza will soon run out. Israel has cut off aid, risking the lives of more than two million Palestinians. Benjamin Netanyahu says he'll tighten the siege even further if Hamas doesn't accept a ceasefire extension. So, will his policy of starvation work? In this episode: Ahmad Al Najjar, Resident, Gaza. Sam

How will the US-China trade war impact the global economy?

Apr 04 2025 24 mins

China is hitting back at the US with its own set of tariffs on all American goods, right after Trump's latest levies. Now, the world's top two economies, are fighting a heated trade war. So, how will this affect geopolitics and the global economy? In this episode: John Gong, Professor at the University of International Business and Economics. Robert Koepp, Director

What do Trump's tariffs means for the global economy?

Apr 03 2025 25 mins

Angry reactions from world leaders, after the US President announces new tariffs on all imports. They say Donald Trump's decision is a blow to the world's economy. So could this be the start of a global trade war? And what fallout can people expect? In this episode: Steven Okun, founder and chief executive of APAC Advisors. Philippe Legrain, political economis

Why is Pakistan deporting Afghan refugees?

Apr 02 2025 25 mins

Pakistan under fire for its mass deportation plans. Islamabad says about three million Afghan refugees and migrants must leave the country this year. It's cited security concerns but are they founded? And what future awaits those deportees in Afghanistan? In this episode: Waleed Karyab, Human Rights Activist. Horia Mosadiq, Executive Director, Conflict Analysi

What are the implications of Marine Le Pen's embezzlement conviction?

Apr 01 2025 24 mins

Convicted of fraud and barred from public office. The end of the road it would seem for Marine Le Pen's presidential ambitions. She may appeal - but that's not likely to allow her run for the presidency in two years' time. What are the implications? In this episode: Diane De Vignemont, Independent journalist Philippe Marliere, Professor of French and European Pol

Is Iran on a collision course with the West?

Mar 31 2025 24 mins

Iran's Supreme Leader warns of a forceful response if the US or its allies bomb his country. That follows a threat made by US President Donald Trump if there's no deal on Tehran's nuclear programme. So, how dangerous is this stand-off? And can a solution be found? In this episode: Hassan Ahmadian, Assistant Professor, University of Tehran Ali Vaez, Iran Project Directo