International efforts intensify to find a way forward for Libya.  The country is controlled by two rival governments.  And diplomacy is aimed at holding elections - to help find a way to govern the fractured country.  So, can a way forward be found? 

In this episode: 
Mustafa Fetouri - Independent Libyan academic and award-winning journalist
William Lawrence - Director of the North African Area Studies Program at the National Council on US-Arab Relations, former US diplomat in Libya 
Faraj Najem - Libyan historian and political researcher and author of 'Tribe, Islam and State in Libya'

Host: Cyril Vanier

Connect with us:

@AJEPodcasts on X, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube

International efforts intensify to find a way forward for Libya.&nbsp; The country is controlled by two rival governments.&nbsp; And diplomacy is aimed at holding elections - to help find a way to govern the fractured country.&nbsp; So, can a way forward be found?&nbsp;
In this episode:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Mustafa Fetouri - Independent Libyan academic and award-winning journalist</li>
<li>William Lawrence - Director of the North African Area Studies Program at the National Council on US-Arab Relations, former US diplomat in Libya&nbsp;</li>
<li>Faraj Najem - Libyan historian and political researcher and author of 'Tribe, Islam and State in Libya'</li>
</ul>
Host: Cyril Vanier
Connect with us:
@AJEPodcasts on&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/AJEPodcasts">X</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/ajepodcasts/">Instagram</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/AJEPodcasts">Facebook</a>, and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzGHKb8i9vTwjZkiFu6LhzsLUKFkYO60I">YouTube</a>

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

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

The Inside Story Podcast

The Inside Story Podcast - Disco

Can Libya  find a way to govern the fractured country?

Voters in Bosnia and Herzegovina go to the polls for the 10th time since the end of the war more than three decades ago. They're electing more than 500 members of a complex government structure. But deep political and ethnic divides remain. So, how will it play out, both in Bosnia and in the region?

In this episode:


Jahja Muhasilovic, Assistant Professor at the International University of Sarajevo


Nina Sajic, Professor in the School of Political Science at the University of Banja Luka 


Bodo Weber, Senior Associate at the Democratization Policy Council

Host: Sami Zeidan

Connect with us:

@AJEPodcasts on X, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube

Voters in Bosnia and Herzegovina go to the polls for the 10th time since the end of the war more than three decades ago. They're electing more than 500 members of a complex government structure. But deep political and ethnic divides remain. So, how will it play out, both in Bosnia and in the region?
In this episode:
<ul data-assistant-stream-block="" data-assistant-stream-block-index="4">
<li data-streaming-stylex-tokens="xlecmv9 x1ytk7xi xlty9xr xitg8i0">
Jahja Muhasilovic, Assistant Professor at the International University of Sarajevo
</li>
<li data-streaming-stylex-tokens="xlty9xr xitg8i0 xlecmv9 x1ytk7xi">
Nina Sajic, Professor in the School of Political Science at the University of Banja Luka&nbsp;
</li>
<li data-streaming-stylex-tokens="xlecmv9 x1ytk7xi xlty9xr xitg8i0">
Bodo Weber, Senior Associate at the Democratization Policy Council
</li>
</ul>
Host: Sami Zeidan
Connect with us:
@AJEPodcasts on&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/AJEPodcasts">X</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/ajepodcasts/">Instagram</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/AJEPodcasts">Facebook</a>, and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzGHKb8i9vTwjZkiFu6LhzsLUKFkYO60I">YouTube</a>

Will elections bring change to multi-ethnic Bosnia and Herzegovina?

The Malaysian government is facing accusations of forcibly deporting Rohingya refugees, a charge the government denies. It says the process is voluntary and coordinated with Myanmar’s government. But human rights groups say this process violates international law by sending refugees to countries where they risk facing persecution or torture. So, will this concern stop the Rohingya being sent back to Myanmar?

In this episode:


Phar Kim Beng, Director of the Institute of International and ASEAN Studies and Geopolitics Professor at the University of Malaysia


Lucky Karim, Democracy and Human Rights Advocate and Founder of Refugee Women for Peace and Justice


Maung Zarni, Genocide Scholar and Co-Founder of the scholar-activist network, Forces of Renewal Southeast Asia

Host: Imran Khan 

Connect with us:

@AJEPodcasts on X, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube

The Malaysian government is facing accusations of forcibly deporting Rohingya refugees, a charge the government denies. It says the process is voluntary and coordinated with Myanmar&rsquo;s government. But human rights groups say this process violates international law by sending refugees to countries where they risk facing persecution or torture.&nbsp;So, will this concern stop the Rohingya being sent back to Myanmar?
In this episode:
<ul data-assistant-stream-block="" data-assistant-stream-block-index="4">
<li data-streaming-stylex-tokens="xlecmv9 x1ytk7xi xlty9xr xitg8i0">
Phar Kim Beng, Director of the Institute of International and ASEAN Studies and Geopolitics Professor at the University of Malaysia
</li>
<li data-streaming-stylex-tokens="xlty9xr xitg8i0 xlecmv9 x1ytk7xi">
Lucky Karim, Democracy and Human Rights Advocate and Founder of Refugee Women for Peace and Justice
</li>
<li data-streaming-stylex-tokens="xlecmv9 x1ytk7xi xlty9xr xitg8i0">
Maung Zarni, Genocide Scholar and Co-Founder of the scholar-activist network, Forces of Renewal Southeast Asia
</li>
</ul>
Host: Imran Khan&nbsp;
Connect with us:
@AJEPodcasts on&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/AJEPodcasts">X</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/ajepodcasts/">Instagram</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/AJEPodcasts">Facebook</a>, and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzGHKb8i9vTwjZkiFu6LhzsLUKFkYO60I">YouTube</a>

Why is Malaysia sending back Rohingya refugees to Myanmar?

The last remaining US troops have left Iraq, ending a military presence that began with the 2003 invasion to oust Saddam Hussein. After years of conflict and instability, Iraq is entering a new phase without US forces on the ground. Is the Iraqi government ready? And who stands to gain from the US withdrawal?

In this episode: 
Ahmed Rushdi, President of the House of Iraqi Expertise Foundation
Kenneth Katzman, Senior Fellow at The Soufan Center
Abdullah AlShayji, Professor at Kuwait University

Host: Dareen Abughaida

Connect with us:

@AJEPodcasts on X, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube

The last remaining US troops have left Iraq, ending a military presence that began with the 2003 invasion to oust Saddam Hussein. After years of conflict and instability, Iraq is entering a new phase without US forces on the ground. Is the Iraqi government ready? And who stands to gain from the US withdrawal?
In this episode:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Ahmed Rushdi, President of the House of Iraqi Expertise Foundation</li>
<li>Kenneth Katzman, Senior Fellow at The Soufan Center</li>
<li>Abdullah AlShayji, Professor at Kuwait University</li>
</ul>
Host: Dareen Abughaida
Connect with us:
@AJEPodcasts on&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/AJEPodcasts">X</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/ajepodcasts/">Instagram</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/AJEPodcasts">Facebook</a>, and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzGHKb8i9vTwjZkiFu6LhzsLUKFkYO60I">YouTube</a>

Can Libya find a way to govern the fractured country?

In 1 playlist(s)

The Inside Story Podcast

Social links

Follow podcast

Recent clips