A critic of the EU, NATO and funding the war in Ukraine has won Slovakia's general election. Robert Fico's populist SMER-SSD party got 23% and the right to form the next government. So, what's behind this vote in Ukraine's neighbour? 



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Guests: 

Alena Kudzko - Vice President for Policy and Programming, GLOBSEC. 

Ben Aris - Founder and Editor-in-Chief, BNE Intelli-News.

Pavol Demeš - Former Slovakian Foreign Minister. 

A critic of the EU, NATO and funding the war in Ukraine has won Slovakia's general election. Robert Fico's populist SMER-SSD party got 23% and the right to form the next government. So, what's behind this vote in Ukraine's neighbour? 
 
Join host Emily Angwin 
Guests: 
Alena Kudzko - Vice President for Policy and Programming, GLOBSEC. 
Ben Aris - Founder and Editor-in-Chief, BNE Intelli-News.
Pavol Demeš - Former Slovakian Foreign Minister.

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The US sends Iran what it calls an 'acceptable' proposal for a nuclear deal after the UN watchdog says Tehran is producing record amounts of near weapons-grade uranium. So, does this mark a turning point? And will diplomacy or military force come next?
In this episode:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Hassan Ahmadian, Assistant Professor, University of Tehran.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Ali Vaez, Iran Project Director, International Crisis Group.</li>
<li>Sahil Shah, Independent Security Analyst.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
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Dr Bara Zuhaili, Vascular Surgeon, volunteered in Gaza twice.
Amjad Shawa, Director, Palestinian Non-Governmental Organizations Network.
Hasan Khatib, Professor, Genetics and Epigenetics, University of Wisonsin - Madison. 

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Has Israel turned Gaza into a starvation camp?&nbsp;The UN says the strip is the hungriest place on Earth.&nbsp;As Israel continues its blockade and bombardment, every single person is at risk of famine.&nbsp;What are the long-term effects on Palestinians' health?
In this episode:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Dr Victoria Rose, Consultant Plastic Surgeon, Gaza's Nasser Hospital.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Dr Bara Zuhaili, Vascular Surgeon, volunteered in Gaza twice.</li>
<li>Amjad Shawa, Director, Palestinian Non-Governmental Organizations Network.</li>
<li>Hasan Khatib, Professor, Genetics and Epigenetics, University of Wisonsin - Madison.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
Host: James Bays
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Salman Shaikh, CEO, The Shaikh Group.

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Israel is expanding its settlements in the occupied West Bank which, under international law, are illegal. Israel says they're being established with a long-term strategic vision.&nbsp;But, what does that mean for the future of an independent Palestinian state?
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<ul>
<li>Xavier Abu Eid, Political Analyst.</li>
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</ul>
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