The Inside Story Podcast

Nov 04 2024 500 ep. 24 mins 4k

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

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How will domestic issues shape the US election?

Nov 04 2024 23 mins

From the economy to immigration and abortion rights, Kamala Harris and Donald Trump offer diverging plans. But who will the American voters trust more - particularly on domestic issues? In this episode: Paul Musgrave, Associate Professor, Government, Georgetown University in Qatar. Amy Koch, Republican Political Strategist. Rania Batrice, Democratic Political Strategist. Host: Mo

Why does the US election matter to the world?

Nov 03 2024 25 mins

Kamala Harris and Donald Trump disagree on nearly every foreign policy issue. From the wars in Ukraine and Gaza to the relationship with China, the next president will face big challenges. So, how's foreign policy shaping the US election? In this episode: Akbar Shahid Ahmed, Senior Diplomatic Correspondent, HuffPost. HA Hellyer, Senior Associate Fellow, Royal United Services Insti

What are the consequences of North Korea's support for Russia?

Nov 02 2024 23 mins

What's the fallout from North Korea's support for Russia in its war with Ukraine? Thousands of its troops are said to have joined the battlefield. Pyongyang says it will stand by Moscow until the end. What does it mean for the fragile balance of power in Asia? In this episode: Graham Ong-Webb, Adjunct Fellow, S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies. Pavel Felgenhauer, Milita

What would a Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire deal look like?

Nov 01 2024 25 mins

The US is pushing for a deal between Israel and Hezbollah. The armed group has signalled it won't link any ceasefire to an end to the war in Gaza. So what would be the terms of any settlement? And what does it all mean for Lebanon? In this episode: Jamal Ghosn, Writer and Political Commentator. Heiko Wimmen, International Crisis Group. Ronnie Chatah, The Beirut Banyan. Host: Laur

What influence do Green politicians have around the world?

Oct 31 2024 23 mins

It's been a year of mixed fortunes for Green politicians. In the US, Jill Stein could be a deciding factor in the presidential race. But the Greens fared badly in European elections this year. So as the climate crisis worsens, are Greens winning or losing influence around the world? In this episode: Hans Noel, Georgetown University, Washington DC. George Monbiot, Author and enviro

How has Sudan's civil war impacted the country?

Oct 30 2024 22 mins

Fourteen million people flee their homes in what the UN says is the world's worst migration crisis. Sexual violence is routinely being used as a tactic of war. Is there any hope of an end to the conflict in Sudan? And what will be the consequences, if its civil war continues? In this episode: Alex De Waal, Executive Director, World Peace Foundation. Elbashir Idris, Independent Sud

What does Israel's ban on UNRWA mean for Palestinians?

Oct 29 2024 23 mins

Condemnation worldwide after Israel bans the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees. A deeper catastrophe looms for millions of people, many of them already under Israeli attack. What will be the legal, diplomatic and humanitarian consequences of the ban? In this episode: Daniel Levy, President, US/Middle East Project. Gry Ballestad, Director, Development an

What will Harris and Trump focus on in their final days of campaigning?

Oct 28 2024 23 mins

The last week in the US presidential election campaign, opinion polls suggest it's neck-and-neck. So, what's the focus for Kamala Harris and Donald Trump in these final days? And how big a say could US support for Israel's war on Gaza have on the result? In this episode: Steve Herman, Chief National Correspondent, Voice of America. Clyde Wilcox, Professor, Government, Georgetown

Is a peace deal in Gaza possible after the killing of Yahya Sinwar?

Oct 27 2024 24 mins

Is a peace deal in Gaza possible after the killing of Yahya Sinwar? Leaders gather in Doha for yet another round of talks, and hopes are running high. Israel says Hamas' assassinated leader was an obstacle to peace. So, after many failed attempts, can the two sides reach an agreement now that he's gone? In this episode: Salman Shaikh, Former UN official. Hafsa Halawa, Non-residen

Is Iran likely to respond to Israel's latest attacks?

Oct 26 2024 24 mins

Israel attacked Iran and said its objectives have been achieved. Its military said the strikes were precise and warned Tehran against further escalation. But what if Iran responds? And could the two sides be on a path to a full-blown confrontation? In this episode: Yossi Beilin, Former Israeli Minister of Justice. Mohammad Marandi, Professor, American Studies, University of Tehran