Khalil al-Hayya has been appointed head of the Hamas political bureau. He played a major role in the ceasefire talks to end Israel's devastating war on Gaza. How significant is his election for both Hamas and the Palestinian territory?

In this episode: 
Ibrahim Fraihat, Professor at the Doha Institute for Graduate Studies.
Muhammad Shehada, Senior Fellow at European Council on Foreign Relations.
Max Rodenbeck, Project Director for Israel and Palestine at International Crisis Group.

Host: James Bays

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Khalil al-Hayya has been appointed head of the Hamas political bureau. He played a major role in the ceasefire talks to end Israel's devastating war on Gaza. How significant is his election for both Hamas and the Palestinian territory?
In this episode:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Ibrahim Fraihat, Professor at the Doha Institute for Graduate Studies.</li>
<li>Muhammad Shehada, Senior Fellow at European Council on Foreign Relations.</li>
<li>Max Rodenbeck, Project Director for Israel and Palestine at International Crisis Group.</li>
</ul>
Host: James Bays
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How will Khalil al-Hayya's leadership shape Hamas?

India's government is under pressure. Tens of thousands of students are on the streets - demanding the Education Minister's resignation. What started as a protest after exam papers were leaked has turned into a campaign for better living conditions. So, can the youth-led movement bring lasting political change?

In this episode: 
Amulya Dhawan, Political Science and Sociology student at Ashoka University and media volunteer with the Cockroach Janta Party
MK Venu, Founding Editor of The Wire 
Yamini Aiyar, Visiting Professor of Practice at The Watson School of International and Public Affairs, Brown University

Host: Anna Burns-Francis

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India's government is under pressure. Tens of thousands of students are on the streets - demanding the Education Minister's resignation. What started as a protest after exam papers were leaked has turned into a campaign for better living conditions. So, can the youth-led movement bring lasting political change?
In this episode:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Amulya Dhawan, Political Science and Sociology student at Ashoka University and media volunteer with the Cockroach Janta Party</li>
<li>MK Venu, Founding Editor of The Wire&nbsp;</li>
<li>Yamini Aiyar, Visiting Professor of Practice at The Watson School of International and Public Affairs, Brown University</li>
</ul>
Host: Anna Burns-Francis
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Can India's youth-led protest movement bring lasting change?

Southeast Asian nations are gathering for the 2026 ASEAN Summit where topics such as Myanmar and regional security are on the agenda. But officials are gathering amidst an escalating war between the US and Iran. So, will the conflict overshadow the other issues facing ASEAN?

In this episode: 
Richard Heydarian, Political Scientist.
Phar Kim Ben, Professor in ASEAN studies at International Islamic Univerisity of Malaysia.
Don McLain Gill, Lecturer at De La Salle University.

Host: James Bays

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Southeast Asian nations are gathering for the 2026 ASEAN Summit where topics such as Myanmar and regional security are on the agenda. But officials are gathering amidst an escalating war between the US and Iran. So, will the conflict overshadow the other issues facing ASEAN?
In this episode:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Richard Heydarian, Political Scientist.</li>
<li>Phar Kim Ben, Professor in ASEAN studies at International Islamic Univerisity of Malaysia.</li>
<li>Don McLain Gill, Lecturer at De La Salle University.</li>
</ul>
Host: James Bays
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Will the US-Iran war dominate discussions at the ASEAN summit?  

Ukraine hits back after Russia carries out one of its largest missile attacks of the war. At the same time, Kyiv is dealing with demonstrations and the political fallout following the dismissal of the defence minister. How will the president handle the crisis?

In this episode: 
Olesia Horiainova, Co-founder and deputy head of the Ukrainian Security and Cooperation Center
Glenn Diesen, Professor of International Relations at the University of South-East Norway
Bob Seely, Foreign affairs security analyst and stakeholder in the defence tech company, Trypillian

Host: James Bays

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Ukraine hits back after Russia carries out one of its largest missile attacks of the war.&nbsp;At the same time, Kyiv is dealing with demonstrations and the political fallout following the dismissal of the defence minister. How will the president handle the crisis?
In this episode:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Olesia Horiainova, Co-founder and deputy head of the Ukrainian Security and Cooperation Center</li>
<li>Glenn Diesen, Professor of International Relations at the University of South-East Norway</li>
<li>Bob Seely, Foreign affairs security analyst and stakeholder in the defence tech company, Trypillian</li>
</ul>
Host: James Bays
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How will Khalil al-Hayya's leadership shape Hamas?

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