Earthquakes, floods, fires, storms and drought...Natural disasters have ravaged many parts of the world on a scale not seen in decades. With this unprecedented rise, can countries alone deal with the consequences? And should a global agency be created?



Join Host Mohammed Jamjoom

Guests:

Zaid Belbagi - Managing partner, Hardcastle Advisory.

Nilofer Afridi Qazi - Disaster management specialist and public policy adviser.

Andrew Phelps - Vice President of planning and risk reduction, AC Disaster Consulting.

Earthquakes, floods, fires, storms and drought...Natural disasters have ravaged many parts of the world on a scale not seen in decades. With this unprecedented rise, can countries alone deal with the consequences? And should a global agency be created?
 
Join Host Mohammed Jamjoom
Guests:
Zaid Belbagi - Managing partner, Hardcastle Advisory.
Nilofer Afridi Qazi - Disaster management specialist and public policy adviser.
Andrew Phelps - Vice President of planning and risk reduction, AC Disaster Consulting.

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How can the world deal with the rise of natural disasters?

The World Health Organization says public health risks from hantavirus are low. Arrangements are being made to repatriate passengers from a cruise ship, after three people who'd been on board, died.  How's the experience from the Covid-19 pandemic being used? 

In this episode:
Dr. Mukesh Kapila - Professor Emeritus of Global Health and Humanitarian Affairs at the University of Manchester. 
Dr. Margaret Harris - Lecturer at the United Nations Institute for Training and Research, former W.H.O. spokesperson. 
Nicholas Locker - Professor of Virology at the Pirbright Institute, near Guildford, UK. 

Host: James Bays

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The World Health Organization says public health risks from hantavirus are low. Arrangements are being made to repatriate passengers from a cruise ship, after three people who'd been on board, died.&nbsp; How's the experience from the Covid-19 pandemic being used?&nbsp;
In this episode:
<ul>
<li>Dr. Mukesh Kapila - Professor Emeritus of Global Health and Humanitarian Affairs at the University of Manchester.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Dr. Margaret Harris - Lecturer at the United Nations Institute for Training and Research, former W.H.O. spokesperson.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Nicholas Locker - Professor of Virology at the Pirbright Institute, near Guildford, UK.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
Host:&nbsp;James Bays
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How the Covid-19 pandemic experience could help deal with Hantavirus?

There's been a backlash against UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer in local and regional elections across England, Scotland, and Wales, despite a huge parliamentary majority. He's rejecting calls to quit, but faces new challenges from both the left and the right. So, why are these elections so significant? 

In this episode:
Peter Geoghegan, Editor of the investigative news site Democracy for Sale.
Lesley Riddoch, Podcaster, journalist and author of 'Blossom: What Scotland Needs to Flourish'. 
Tim Bale, Professor of Politics at Queen Mary University of London. 

Host: Mohammed Jamjoom

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There's been a backlash against UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer in local and regional elections across England, Scotland, and Wales, despite a huge parliamentary majority. He's rejecting calls to quit, but faces new challenges from both the left and the right. So, why are these elections so significant?&nbsp;
In this episode:
<ul>
<li>Peter Geoghegan, Editor of the investigative news site Democracy for Sale.</li>
<li>Lesley Riddoch, Podcaster, journalist and author of 'Blossom: What Scotland Needs to Flourish'.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Tim Bale, Professor of Politics at Queen Mary University of London.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
Host: Mohammed Jamjoom
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What caused the backlash against UK PM Keir Starmer? 

China's diplomatic role in the Middle East is under sharp focus, as foreign ministers from Beijing and Tehran meet. It's calling on the US and Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, and for a 'comprehensive' ceasefire. So, can China help end the war?

In this episode: 
Setareh Sadeqi, Assistant Professor, Tehran University's Faculty of World Studies
Scott Uehlinger, Former senior CIA officer and U.S. Navy veteran
Andy Mok, Senior Research Fellow, Center for China and Globalization 

Host: Mohammed Jamjoom 

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China's diplomatic role in the Middle East is under sharp focus, as foreign ministers from Beijing and Tehran meet. It's calling on the US and Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, and for a 'comprehensive' ceasefire. So, can China help end the war?
In this episode:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Setareh Sadeqi, Assistant Professor, Tehran University's Faculty of World Studies</li>
<li>Scott Uehlinger, Former senior CIA officer and U.S. Navy veteran</li>
<li>Andy Mok, Senior Research Fellow, Center for China and Globalization&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
Host: Mohammed Jamjoom&nbsp;
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How can the world deal with the rise of natural disasters?

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