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? 

Detained and ridiculed by a senior Israeli minister. The mistreatment of Gaza flotilla activists has sparked global outrage. They were part of the latest attempt to deliver humanitarian aid to Palestinians. Most efforts have failed. So, what difference do flotillas make?

In this episode: 
Ahmed Abo Askar, Engineering student who lobbies for sponsorship for orphans in Gaza
Dan Perry, Former Chief Editor of the Associated Press in Europe, the Middle East and Africa
Carne Ross, Former British diplomat at the United Nations

Host: Tom McRae

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Detained and ridiculed by a senior Israeli minister. The mistreatment of Gaza flotilla activists has sparked global outrage. They were part of the latest attempt to deliver humanitarian aid to Palestinians. Most efforts have failed. So, what difference do flotillas make?
In this episode:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Ahmed Abo Askar, Engineering student who lobbies for sponsorship for orphans in Gaza</li>
<li>Dan Perry, Former Chief Editor of the Associated Press in Europe, the Middle East and Africa</li>
<li>Carne Ross, Former British diplomat at the United Nations</li>
</ul>
Host: Tom McRae
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Do aid flotillas make a difference for Palestinians under Israeli blockade?

Amplifying an 'unshakeable bond' in a 'turbulent' international situation. Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin hold talks in Beijing: their 40th meeting as presidents. What's the significance of the Russian leader's visit, a week after Donald Trump was in the Chinese capital?

In this episode: 
Andy Mok, Author of ‘The Innovation Machine: How China Creates and Adopts Technology Through Governance’
Pavel Devyatkin, Non-resident Fellow at the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft 
Allen Carlson, Associate Professor in the Department of Government at Cornell University, specialising in Chinese foreign policy

Host: Scott McLean 

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Amplifying an 'unshakeable bond' in a 'turbulent' international situation. Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin hold talks in Beijing: their 40th meeting as presidents. What's the significance of the Russian leader's visit, a week after Donald Trump was in the Chinese capital?
In this episode:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Andy Mok, Author of &lsquo;The Innovation Machine: How China Creates and Adopts Technology Through Governance&rsquo;</li>
<li>Pavel Devyatkin, Non-resident Fellow at the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft&nbsp;</li>
<li>Allen Carlson, Associate Professor in the Department of Government at Cornell University, specialising in Chinese foreign policy</li>
</ul>
Host: Scott McLean&nbsp;
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What's the significance of Putin's visit to China? 

A huge attack in the Moscow region and unrelenting strikes on its energy facilities — Ukraine is taking the war deeper into Russia. Russian oil refineries are burning, and its ground offensive is stalling. So, does Ukraine have the advantage at the moment? 

In this episode: 
Peter Zalmayev, Director of the Eurasia Democracy Initiative
Pavel Felgenhauer, Russian Foreign Policy Analyst
Mark Episkopos, Research Fellow at the Quincy Institute’s Eurasia Program

Host: James Bays

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A huge attack in the Moscow region and unrelenting strikes on its energy facilities &mdash; Ukraine is taking the war deeper into Russia. Russian oil refineries are burning, and its ground offensive is stalling. So, does Ukraine have the advantage at the moment?&nbsp;
In this episode:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Peter Zalmayev, Director of the Eurasia Democracy Initiative</li>
<li>Pavel Felgenhauer, Russian Foreign Policy Analyst</li>
<li>Mark Episkopos, Research Fellow at the Quincy Institute&rsquo;s Eurasia Program</li>
</ul>
Host: James Bays
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Is Eurovision's future under threat because of Israel's participation?

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