Five nations boycott Eurovision, citing Israel's participation. Their action is against Israel's war in Gaza and allegations of vote manipulation in the song contest. But why is it so important for Israel to take part? And is the competition's future under threat? 

In this episode: 
Steve Wall, musician, actor, and member of the Irish Palestinian Solidarity Campaign
Jonathan Hendrickx, Assistant Professor in Media Studies at the University of Copenhagen
Ori Goldberg, Political commentator in Tel Aviv 

Host: Folly Bah Thibault

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Five nations boycott Eurovision, citing Israel's participation. Their action is against Israel's war in Gaza and allegations of vote manipulation in the song contest. But why is it so important for Israel to take part? And is the competition's future under threat?&nbsp;
In this episode:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Steve Wall, musician, actor, and member of the Irish Palestinian Solidarity Campaign</li>
<li>Jonathan Hendrickx, Assistant Professor in Media Studies at the University of Copenhagen</li>
<li>Ori Goldberg, Political commentator in Tel Aviv&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
Host: Folly Bah Thibault
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Is Eurovision's future under threat because of Israel's participation? 

As Israeli attacks in Lebanon continue despite a ceasefire, the United States is hosting the third round of talks between Lebanese and Israeli officials. Hezbollah opposes the meeting in Washington. But can the process help find a way forward for Lebanon after decades of war? 

In this episode: 
Ali Rizk, Security and Foreign Affairs Analyst in Beirut
Jennifer Gavito, former acting Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs
Rami Khouri, Distinguished Fellow at the American University of Beirut

Host: Mohammed Jamjoom 

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As Israeli attacks in Lebanon continue despite a ceasefire, the United States is hosting the third round of talks between Lebanese and Israeli officials.&nbsp;Hezbollah opposes the meeting in Washington. But can the process help find a way forward for Lebanon after decades of war?&nbsp;
In this episode:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Ali Rizk, Security and Foreign Affairs Analyst in Beirut</li>
<li>Jennifer Gavito, former acting Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs</li>
<li>Rami Khouri, Distinguished Fellow at the American University of Beirut</li>
</ul>
Host: Mohammed Jamjoom&nbsp;
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What will be discussed during the Lebanon-Israel negotiations? 

A drone attack on Khartoum's international airport. The UN says such strikes have killed nearly 900 people in Sudan this year. And the conflict between the army and a paramilitary group is only intensifying. So, is there hope for an end to the fighting?

In this episode: 
Caroline Bouvard, Country Director, Sudan Mission of Solidarites International
Kholood Khair, Founding Director at Confluence Advisory
Cameron Hudson, former Director for African Affairs at the U.S. National Security Council

Host: Sasha Andrijevic

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A drone attack on Khartoum's international airport. The UN says such strikes have killed nearly 900 people in Sudan this year. And the conflict between the army and a paramilitary group is only intensifying. So, is there hope for an end to the fighting?
In this episode:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Caroline Bouvard, Country Director, Sudan Mission of Solidarites International</li>
<li>Kholood Khair, Founding Director at Confluence Advisory</li>
<li>Cameron Hudson, former Director for African Affairs at the U.S. National Security Council</li>
</ul>
Host: Sasha Andrijevic
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Is there hope for an end to the war in Sudan? 

A new wave of violence in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo. Attacks by two lesser-known armed groups have killed dozens of people. So, who are they? And how serious a threat do they pose?

In this episode: 
Henry-Pacifique Mayala, Kivu Security Tracker Project Co-ordinator at Ebuteli 
Rawya Rageh, Senior Crisis Adviser, Amnesty International
Kambale Musavuli, Analyst, Center for Research on the Congo-Kinshasa

Host: James Bays

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A new wave of violence in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo. Attacks by two lesser-known armed groups have killed dozens of people. So, who are they? And how serious a threat do they pose?
In this episode:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Henry-Pacifique Mayala, Kivu Security Tracker Project Co-ordinator at Ebuteli&nbsp;</li>
<li>Rawya Rageh, Senior Crisis Adviser, Amnesty International</li>
<li>Kambale Musavuli, Analyst, Center for Research on the Congo-Kinshasa</li>
</ul>
Host: James Bays
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Is Eurovision's future under threat because of Israel's participation?

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