Could a new Egyptian plan stop fighting in Gaza?

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, in…

How serious is Netanyahu's political crisis?

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 --…

As Lebanon and Gaza ceasefires falter, does regional conflict loom?

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 N…

Is the conflict in Sudan at a turning point?

Major gains for the Sudanese army in Khartoum, but fighters with the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces say they're strengthening positions in Darfur. Two years of fighting has caused the world's worst humanitarian crisis. Is the conflict in Sudan at a turning point? In this episode:  Dallia Abdelm…

How will the first female IOC president lead the Olympics?

Kirsty Coventry becomes the first woman and first African to lead the International Olympic Committee, the world's largest sports body. So, what hurdles lie ahead for her?  In this episode:  Philip Barker, Editor-in-Chief of The Journal of Olympic History Donald Rukare, President of Uganda Olympic…

Can there be a ceasefire in Democratic Republic of Congo?

Does diplomacy stand a chance to end the conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo? Direct talks between the Congolese and Rwandan leaders in Doha - called for a ceasefire. But it's not clear how it will be implemented or monitored. So, what will it take to stop the fighting? In this episod…

Is the US a barrier to a ceasefire in Gaza?

Emboldened by Donald Trump, Benjamin Netanyahu is intensifying his war on Gaza. The US has blamed Hamas for the renewed Israeli bombardment of the strip. But is Washington's support complicating efforts to reach a permanent ceasefire? In this episode:  Brian Finucane -- Senior Adviser to the U.S. …

Why did Netanyahu resume the war in Gaza?

Benjamin Netanyahu refused to implement phase two of a ceasefire, already agreed with Hamas. Now Israel's prime minister has resumed air strikes on Gaza, killing hundreds of people. But can he achieve his goals through war? And what role do his domestic problems play in these renewed attacks? In t…

What will US strikes in Yemen accomplish?

The US attacks Houthis in Yemen and says more strikes are coming. Washington has warned Iran over its support for the group. In an already volatile region, what will be the implications of these strikes? And how might shipping be affected in the Red Sea? In this episode:  Hassan Ahmadian, Professo…

After ambassador is expelled, what next for the US and South Africa?

The US declares the South African ambassador 'persona non grata' -- citing his criticism of the Trump administration. South Africa expresses regret at the expulsion of its envoy, but is taking no action in return. Can relations be repaired? In this episode:  Melanie Verwoerd -- Political analyst a…