Political tension and unrest in Bangladesh after the assassination of a student leader of last year's uprising that ousted Sheikh Hasina. Elections for a new government are due in February. So how volatile is the political situation now? 

In this episode: 
Taqbir Huda, Human Rights Lawyer. 
Asif Shahan, Professor, Development Studies, University of Dhaka.
Fahmida Khatun, Executive Director, Centre for Policy Dialogue in Bangladesh.

Host: Dareen Abughaida

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Political tension and unrest in Bangladesh after the assassination of a student leader of last year's uprising that ousted Sheikh Hasina.&nbsp;Elections for a new government are due in February. So how volatile is the political situation now?&nbsp;
In this episode:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Taqbir Huda, Human Rights Lawyer.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Asif Shahan, Professor, Development Studies, University of Dhaka.</li>
<li>Fahmida Khatun, Executive Director, Centre for Policy Dialogue in Bangladesh.</li>
</ul>
Host: Dareen Abughaida
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How volatile is Bangladesh's political situation?

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

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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
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Can Libya  find a way to govern the fractured country?

Will Donald Trump's new sanctions against Iran work? The US president says he will impose 'crushing measures' on Tehran. While the Iranian leadership has warned countries not to join what it calls America's 'economic warfare'. What does this mean for the conflict?

In this episode: 
Jamal Abdi, President, National Iranian American Council.
Hassan Ahmadian, Professor, University of Tehran. 
Mark Pfeifle, Founder, Off the Record Strategies.

Host: James Bays

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Will Donald Trump's new sanctions against Iran work?&nbsp;The US president says he will impose 'crushing measures' on Tehran.&nbsp;While the Iranian leadership has warned countries not to join what it calls America's 'economic warfare'.&nbsp;What does this mean for the conflict?
In this episode:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Jamal Abdi, President, National Iranian American Council.</li>
<li>Hassan Ahmadian,&nbsp;Professor, University of Tehran.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Mark Pfeifle, Founder, Off the Record Strategies.</li>
</ul>
Host: James Bays
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Will Trump's new sanctions against Iran work?

Israel opens construction bids for new illegal settlements in the occupied West Bank. That's despite widespread international condemnation. What's driving this land grab? And what does it mean for the future of Palestinians -- and an independent Palestinian state?

In this episode: 


Ammar Hijazi - Ambassador and Head of the Palestinian Mission to the Netherlands


Alon Pinkas - Former Israeli Ambassador and Consul General in New York

Host: James Bays

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Israel opens construction bids for new illegal settlements in the occupied West Bank.&nbsp;That's despite widespread international condemnation.&nbsp;What's driving this land grab?&nbsp;And what does it mean for the future of Palestinians -- and an independent Palestinian state?
In this episode:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>
Ammar Hijazi - Ambassador and Head of the Palestinian Mission to the Netherlands
</li>
<li>
Alon Pinkas - Former Israeli Ambassador and Consul General in New York
</li>
</ul>
Host:&nbsp;James Bays
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How volatile is Bangladesh's political situation?

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