FIFA is facing a growing backlash after its proposal to sell a stake in its top events. Europe's governing body UEFA has threatened to boycott the World Cup if this plan goes ahead. So, does FIFA need private investment?

In this episode: 
Chris Brady, Football finance expert and Chief Intelligence Officer for the Sportsology Group 
Bassirou Sakho, FIFA-licensed football agent and professor in the sports department at the Sorbonne University 
Keir Radnedge, Football journalist covering politics and business and a former Editor of World Soccer magazine

Host: Scott McLean

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FIFA is facing a growing backlash after its proposal to sell a stake in its top events.&nbsp;Europe's governing body UEFA has threatened to boycott the World Cup if this plan goes ahead.&nbsp;So, does FIFA need private investment?
In this episode:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Chris Brady, Football finance expert and Chief Intelligence Officer for the Sportsology Group&nbsp;</li>
<li>Bassirou Sakho, FIFA-licensed football agent and professor in the sports department at the Sorbonne University&nbsp;</li>
<li>Keir Radnedge, Football journalist covering politics and business and a former Editor of World Soccer magazine</li>
</ul>
Host: Scott McLean
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Does FIFA need private investment? 

Can the Doha Framework end the conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo? Kinshasa has handed over 15 prisoners to a powerful rebel alliance. It's part of an agreement signed last year in the Qatari capital. So, what are the hurdles to lasting peace?

In this episode: 


Kambale Musavuli, Analyst, Center for Research, Congo-Kinshasa.


Felix Ndahinda, Researcher, Great Lakes region, specialising in conflict resolution, peace and transitional justice.


Abdulla Al Etaibi, Assistant Professor, International Affairs, Qatar University.

Host: Per Nyberg

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Can the Doha Framework end the conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo?&nbsp;Kinshasa has handed over 15 prisoners to a powerful rebel alliance.&nbsp;It's part of an agreement signed last year in the Qatari capital.&nbsp;So, what are the hurdles to lasting peace?
In this episode:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>
Kambale Musavuli, Analyst, Center for Research, Congo-Kinshasa.
</li>
<li>
Felix Ndahinda, Researcher, Great Lakes region, specialising in conflict resolution, peace and transitional justice.
</li>
<li>
Abdulla Al Etaibi, Assistant Professor, International Affairs, Qatar University.
</li>
</ul>
Host: Per Nyberg
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Can the Doha Framework end the conflict in Democratic Republic of Congo?

What are the hurdles facing the Mecca agreement? The defence pact between Saudi Arabia, Turkiye and Pakistan comes at a time of heightened tension in the Middle East. So, who stands to gain from the new alliance? And how is it viewed in the region and beyond?

In this episode: 


Abdulaziz Alghashian - Senior Non-Resident Fellow at the Gulf International Forum


David Des Roches - Professor at the Thayer Marshall Institute


Zaid M Belbagi - Managing Partner at Hardcastle Advisory

Host: Anna Burns-Francis

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What are the hurdles facing the Mecca agreement?&nbsp;The defence pact between Saudi Arabia, Turkiye and Pakistan comes at a time of heightened tension in the Middle East.&nbsp;So, who stands to gain from the new alliance?&nbsp;And how is it viewed in the region and beyond?
In this episode:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>
Abdulaziz Alghashian - Senior Non-Resident Fellow at the Gulf International Forum
</li>
<li>
David Des Roches - Professor at the Thayer Marshall Institute
</li>
<li>
Zaid M Belbagi - Managing Partner at Hardcastle Advisory
</li>
</ul>
Host: Anna Burns-Francis
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What are the hurdles facing the Mecca agreement? 

New Israeli attacks in Lebanon, after soldiers were killed for the first time since a fragile truce with Beirut began in June. It comes despite more Lebanese-Israeli talks in Rome in a U.S.-brokered peace process. So where do things stand now? 

In this episode: 
Maha Yahya, Director of the Carnegie Middle East Center in Beirut
Jennifer Gavito, Former U.S. Acting Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs
Rami Khouri, Distinguished Public Policy Fellow at the  American University of Beirut

Host: James Bays 

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New Israeli attacks in Lebanon, after soldiers were killed for the first time since a fragile truce with Beirut began in June.&nbsp;It comes despite more Lebanese-Israeli talks in Rome in a U.S.-brokered peace process. So where do things stand now?&nbsp;
In this episode:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Maha Yahya, Director of the Carnegie Middle East Center in Beirut</li>
<li>Jennifer Gavito, Former U.S. Acting Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs</li>
<li>Rami Khouri, Distinguished Public Policy Fellow at the&nbsp; American University of Beirut</li>
</ul>
Host: James Bays&nbsp;
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