Fighting is intensifying between Yemen's Ansar Allah Houthis and Saudi Arabia. For the first time since a ceasefire in 2022, the Houthis have fired missiles towards the capital, Riyadh. The Iran-backed group says it will respond to any escalation with an escalation of its own. But it also risks dragging the wider region into conflict. What will it take to stop the attacks?

In this episode: 
Nawaf Obaid, Senior Research Fellow at King’s College London and former advisor to the Saudi government 
Muhanad Seloom, Non-Resident Senior Fellow at the Middle East Council on Global Affairs
Ibrahim Jalal, Yemeni affairs analyst who specialises in regional security and armed groups

Host: Rob Matheson

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Fighting is intensifying between Yemen's Ansar Allah Houthis and Saudi Arabia. For the first time since a ceasefire in 2022, the Houthis have fired missiles towards the capital, Riyadh. The Iran-backed group says it will respond to any escalation with an escalation of its own. But it also risks dragging the wider region into conflict. What will it take to stop the attacks?
In this episode:&nbsp;
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<li>Nawaf Obaid, Senior Research Fellow at King&rsquo;s College London and former advisor to the Saudi government&nbsp;</li>
<li>Muhanad Seloom, Non-Resident Senior Fellow at the Middle East Council on Global Affairs</li>
<li>Ibrahim Jalal, Yemeni affairs analyst who specialises in regional security and armed groups</li>
</ul>
Host: Rob Matheson
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How will Saudi Arabia deal with the Houthis?

NATO says it is ready to fight as it unveils a new defence strategy using low-cost drones, artificial intelligence and rapid strikes to deter potential attacks. With the US planning to withdraw thousands of troops from Europe and concerns growing over Russia, European leaders are increasing military spending. Will NATO’s new strategy be enough to address the perceived Russian threat and protect its members?

In this episode:
Ray Wojcik, Senior Research Fellow at The Saratoga Foundation
Marina Miron, Researcher in Defence Studies at King’s College London
Alexander Bratersky, Political analyst specialising in Russian foreign policy

Host: Rishaad Salamat

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NATO says it is ready to fight as it unveils a new defence strategy using low-cost drones, artificial intelligence and rapid strikes to deter potential attacks. With the US planning to withdraw thousands of troops from Europe and concerns growing over Russia, European leaders are increasing military spending. Will NATO&rsquo;s new strategy be enough to address the perceived Russian threat and protect its members?
In this episode:
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<li data-d-component="text">Ray Wojcik, Senior Research Fellow at The Saratoga Foundation</li>
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<li data-d-component="text">Alexander Bratersky, Political analyst specialising in Russian foreign policy</li>
</ul>
Host: Rishaad Salamat
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 Will NATO's theory of victory work?

US President Donald Trump has announced a deal to bring Russian diesel into the United States, a move welcomed by the Kremlin. He's accused Ukraine of ignoring his calls to halt strikes on Russian refineries. Ukraine insists it will only stop striking Russian refineries if Moscow ceases attacks on its energy facilities. With Washington and Europe diverging further on Ukraine, how long can European leaders continue their economic and military support for Kyiv?

In this episode:


Lisa Yasko, Member of the Ukrainian Parliament


Andrey Kortunov, Russian affairs analyst


John Lough, Head of Foreign Policy at the New Eurasian Strategies Centre

Host: Rishaad Salamat

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US President Donald Trump has announced a deal to bring Russian diesel into the United States, a move welcomed by the Kremlin. He's accused Ukraine of ignoring his calls to halt strikes on Russian refineries. Ukraine insists it will only stop striking Russian refineries if Moscow ceases attacks on its energy facilities. With Washington and Europe diverging further on Ukraine, how long can European leaders continue their economic and military support for Kyiv?
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Lisa Yasko, Member of the Ukrainian Parliament
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Andrey Kortunov, Russian affairs analyst
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John Lough, Head of Foreign Policy at the New Eurasian Strategies Centre
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Host: Rishaad Salamat
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How will Ukraine respond to the growing pressure from Washington?

Zionism should be treated as any other form of racism. That's what members of the Green Party have agreed on at their annual conference in the UK. Israel has condemned the decision, calling it antisemitic. So, what's the motivation? And what impact will the Greens' new policy have on British politics and beyond?

In this episode:


Tim Bale, Professor of Politics at Queen Mary University of London


Yossi Beilin, former Israeli Justice Minister


Jonathan Lis, Journalist and Broadcaster

Host: Neave Barker

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Zionism should be treated as any other form of racism. That's what members of the Green Party have agreed on at their annual conference in the UK. Israel has condemned the decision, calling it antisemitic. So, what's the motivation? And what impact will the Greens' new policy have on British politics and beyond?
In this episode:
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Tim Bale, Professor of Politics at Queen Mary University of London
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Yossi Beilin, former Israeli Justice Minister
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Jonathan Lis, Journalist and Broadcaster
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</ul>
Host: Neave Barker
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@AJEPodcasts on&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/AJEPodcasts">X</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/ajepodcasts/">Instagram</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/AJEPodcasts">Facebook</a>, and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzGHKb8i9vTwjZkiFu6LhzsLUKFkYO60I">YouTube</a>

How will Saudi Arabia deal with the Houthis?

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