Donald Trump says a new agreement with Iran is within reach. Tehran insists key issues remain unresolved. So is a deal finally close? What would it mean for tensions in the region? And if an agreement is signed, can it survive the political pressures on both sides?

In this episode: 
Dania Thafer - Executive Director, Gulf International Forum
Foad Izadi - Associate Professor at University of Tehran
Barbara Slavin - Distinguished Fellow at Stimson Center

Host: Sami Zeidan

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Donald Trump says a new agreement with Iran is within reach. Tehran insists key issues remain unresolved.&nbsp;So is a deal finally close? What would it mean for tensions in the region? And if an agreement is signed, can it survive the political pressures on both sides?
In this episode:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Dania Thafer - Executive Director, Gulf International Forum</li>
<li>Foad Izadi - Associate Professor at University of Tehran</li>
<li>Barbara Slavin - Distinguished Fellow at Stimson Center</li>
</ul>
Host: Sami Zeidan
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Could Washington and Tehran finally strike a deal?

The nine countries believed to hold nuclear weapons have spent a record $119bn on their arsenals. The US budget was more than all the others combined, according to an anti-proliferation group. So why the huge surge? And what does it mean for the future of disarmament?

In this episode: 
Tariq Rauf, Former Head of Verification and Security Policy Co-ordination, International Atomic Energy Agency. 
Susi Snyder, Director, Programmes, International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons. 
Carne Ross, Founder, Independent Diplomat.

Host: Folly Bah Thibault

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The nine countries believed to hold nuclear weapons have spent a record $119bn on their arsenals. The US budget was more than all the others combined, according to an anti-proliferation group. So why the huge surge? And what does it mean for the future of disarmament?
In this episode:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Tariq Rauf, Former Head of Verification and Security Policy Co-ordination, International Atomic Energy Agency.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Susi Snyder, Director, Programmes, International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Carne Ross, Founder, Independent Diplomat.</li>
</ul>
Host: Folly Bah Thibault
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What does a surge in nuclear weapon spendings mean for the future?

Turmoil in Pakistan-administered Kashmir. A banned group has been protesting against a court ruling that kept in place legislative representation for Kashmiri refugees living in Pakistan. What are the political implications of the demonstrations?

In this episode: 
Maria Iqbal Tarana, Senior Leader, Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz.
Sahar Khan, Nonresident Fellow, Institute for Global Affairs.
Imtiaz Gul, Executive Director, Center for Research and Security Studies.

Host: Imran Khan

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Turmoil in Pakistan-administered Kashmir.&nbsp;A banned group has been protesting against a court ruling that kept in place legislative representation for Kashmiri refugees living in Pakistan.&nbsp;What are the political implications of the demonstrations?
In this episode:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Maria Iqbal Tarana, Senior Leader, Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz.</li>
<li>Sahar Khan, Nonresident Fellow, Institute for Global Affairs.</li>
<li>Imtiaz Gul, Executive Director, Center for Research and Security Studies.</li>
</ul>
Host: Imran Khan
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What are the implications of the unrest in Pakistan-administered Kashmir? 

Chinese President Xi Jinping visits North Korea. Beijing is Pyongyang's main political and economic backer. Xi has voiced his opposition to what he called hegemonism and power politics. So, how could his visit shape geopolitics in the region?

In this episode: 
Einar Tangen, Senior Fellow, Centre for International Governance Innovation. 
Hannah Kim, Associate Professor, International Studies, Sogang University. 
Aaron Glasserman, Postdoctoral Fellow, Center for the Study of Contemporary China, University of Pennsylvania.

Host: Scott McLean

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Chinese President Xi Jinping visits North Korea. Beijing is Pyongyang's main political and economic backer. Xi has voiced his opposition to what he called hegemonism and power politics.&nbsp;So, how could his visit shape geopolitics in the region?
In this episode:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Einar Tangen, Senior Fellow, Centre for International Governance Innovation.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Hannah Kim, Associate Professor, International Studies, Sogang University.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Aaron Glasserman, Postdoctoral Fellow, Center for the Study of Contemporary China, University of Pennsylvania.</li>
</ul>
Host: Scott McLean
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Could Washington and Tehran finally strike a deal?

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