The first senior Israeli official has resigned over Hamas' October attack. The military intelligence chief took responsibility for major security failures. What message does it send during Israel's war on Gaza? And could it be the first step towards accountability? In this episode: Daniel Levy, President, U.S. / Middle East Project. Antony Loewenstein, Author, 'The Palestine Laboratory'.  Gideon Levy, Columnist, Haaretz.  Host: Mohammed Jamjoom Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Threads and YouTube

Rafah in southern Gaza, the last refuge for 1.5 million Palestinians, is sheltering in fear of an Israeli ground invasion. The US and European allies are all opposed. So will Israel push ahead regardless? What would be the consequences? In this episode: Kholoud Jwefil, Economic Justice Officer, Oxfam.  Robert Geist Pinfold, Peace and Security Lecturer, Durham University. Hisham Mhanna, Spokesman in Gaza, International Committee of the Red Cross. Host: James Bays Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Threads and YouTube

The US House of Representatives agrees to a 61 billion dollar aid package to Ukraine after months of political wrangling. More than a-third will go to weapons to battle Russian forces. Will this help end the war? Or will it just prolong the fighting? In this episode: Chris Hedges, Former Middle East Bureau Chief, New York Times. Anatol Lieven, Director, Eurasia Programme, Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft. Patrick Bury, Defence and Security Analyst. Host: Tom McRae Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Threads and YouTube

Six weeks of voting in an election where India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeks a third term. Opponents say repression and sectarianism have increased under his leadership. So, what are the issues for Indians? And will this election be free and fair? In this episode: Mohan Krishna, Spokesperson, Bharatiya Janata Party or BJP. Arshpreet Khadial, Chief Spokesperson, Indian National Congress. Sravasti Dasgupta - Reporter, The Wire.  Host: Sami Zeidan Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Threads and YouTube

Iran has shot down Israeli drones in the latest confrontation, igniting global calls for restraint. Both east and west are fearful of what more conflict could mean for the region and the world. So, what are Iran and Israel thinking? And what's next? In this episode: Mohammad Marandi, Dean of Faculty of World Studies at the University of Tehran. Gideon Levy, Columnist for the Haaretz Newspaper. Roxane Farmanfarmaian, Professor of Modern Middle East Politics at the University of Cambridge. Host: Elizabeth Puranam Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Threads and YouTube

Federal leaders are invited to discuss insecurity and constitutional changes with the aim of ending divisions in Somalia. But with Somali politics so deeply fragmented, is national unity possible? And what role do Somalia's neighbours play in achieving a more peaceful future? In this episode: Abdi Ismail Samatar, Somali Senator for Somaliland. Afyare Elmi, Research Professor at City University of Mogadishu. Omar Mahmood, Senior Analyst for Eastern Africa at the International Crisis Group. Host: Mohammed Jamjoom Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Threads and YouTube

Why is Pakistan expelling Afghan refugees? Afghanistan says the move is illegal. Pakistan insists it's for security reasons. Is this politically motivated? And how will Taliban officials deal with it? In this episode: Nilofer Afridi Qazi, Social Worker by Trade.  Faiz Zaland, Professor, Political Science, Kabul University.  Devon Cone, Senior Advocate, Women and Girls, Refugees International. Host: James Bays Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Threads and YouTube

A conflict with no end in sight. The war in Sudan is taking a heavy toll on civilians, with millions forced from their homes and on the verge of famine. What does it take to stop the humanitarian crisis? And can diplomacy stop the fighting? In this episode: Hala Al-Karib, Regional Director, Strategic Initiative for Women in the Horn of Africa. Duncan Riddell, Norwegian Refugee Council.  Host: James Bays Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Threads and YouTube

Will Israel respond to Iran's first ever direct attack? The Israeli government is under pressure not to retaliate, but says it's weighing its options. What could they be? And what would a direct confrontation between the regional rivals mean for an already volatile Middle East? In this episode: Randa Slim, Senior Fellow and Director, Conflict Resolution, Middle East Institute. Robert Geist Pinfold, Lecturer, Peace and Security, Durham University. Akiva Eldar, Political Analyst. Host: James Bays Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Threads and YouTube

For the first time ever, a direct Iranian attack on Israel - a barrage of drones and missiles fired in retaliation for a strike on the Iranian consulate in Syria. Most were shot down, but the world watches with deepening concern. Who'll be saying what to whom to try to bring calm? In this episode: Mohammad Marandi, Professor, University of Tehran. Yossi Mekelberg, Associate Fellow, Chatham House. Akbar Shahid Ahmed, Senior Diplomatic Correspondent, Huffpost.  Host: James Bays Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Threads and YouTube

Iran is threatening retaliation for the Israeli attack on the Iranian consulate in Syria. The US talks up the possibility of an imminent strike by Tehran and vows to defend Israel. How dangerous is the situation? What's the risk of a wider conflict? In this episode: Hassan Ahmadian, Professor, Middle East and North Africa Studies, University of Tehran. Trita Parsi, Executive Vice President, Quincy Institute. Carne Ross, Founder, Independent Diplomat Advisory Group. Host: James Bays Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Threads and YouTube

'Humanity has only two years left to save the world' - according to the UN's climate chief. As more people worldwide deal with record-breaking temperatures and natural disasters, what more can be done to cut emissions and cool our heating planet? In this episode: Patrick Ten Brink, Secretary General of the European Environmental Bureau. John Sweeney, Professor Emeritus at Maynooth University. Suzanne Lynch, Associate Editor at Politico, Global Playbook Author. Host: Laura Kyle Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Threads and YouTube

The three sons and four grandchildren of Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh have been assassinated in Gaza. Their names added to a long list of people killed by Israeli targeted operations worldwide. So, why does Israel pursue such a policy? And what impact does it have? In this episode: Ilan Pappe, Professor of History at Exeter University in the UK. Rami Khouri, Columnist and Analyst. Colin Clarke, Director of Research at The Soufan Group. Host: Sohail Rahman Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Threads and YouTube

Germany denies supplying Israel with weapons of war, yet it's one of the staunchest supporters of Israel's war on Gaza. What's behind Germany's position? And what are the long-term consequences for its diplomacy in the Middle East? In this episode: Tobias Bacherle, Member of the German Parliament and a political scientist. John Kampfner, Author and Journalist. Shir Hever, Director of the Alliance for Justice between Israelis and Palestinians. Host: Laura Kyle Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Threads and YouTube

Germany is complicit in Israel's genocide in Gaza and that must end, according to Nicaragua's argument before the UN's top court. Germany says Nicaragua has a one-sided view of the war in Gaza. So, what does this case mean for countries supplying Israel with weapons? In this episode: Matthias Goldmann, Senior research fellow at the Max Planck Institute. Diana Buttu, Palestinian lawyer. Kenneth Roth, Sisiting professor at the Princeton School for Public and International Affairs.  Host: James Bays Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Threads and YouTube

Is Myanmar's military losing ground? A daring attack by rebel groups is seen as a turning point. The country has been in turmoil since a coup three years ago. So, is Myanmar on a path to civil war? And what would that mean for the region? In this episode: Khin Ohmar, Spokesperson, Progressive Voice.  Kim Jolliffe, Independent Consultant, Myanmar.  Nicholas Bequelin, Visiting Fellow, Paul Tsai China Center, Yale Law School.  Host: James Bays Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Threads and YouTube

Yet, another round of talks to reach a truce in Gaza. Repeated attempts have so far failed to end Israel's 6-month war on the strip. With both Israel and Hamas sticking to their positions, will this round be any different? And is a deal even possible? In this episode: Dan Perry, Author, "Ask Questions Later", Substack. Munir Nuseibah, Professor, International Law, Al Quds University. Hafsa Halawa, Non-resident Fellow, Middle East Institute. Host: James Bays Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Threads and YouTube

The sharpest criticism yet of Israel's actions in Gaza among its allies with even the US joining the global chorus of condemnation. After more than 33,000 Palestinian deaths, Israel's killing of seven international aid workers triggered the west's most furious response to date. So how have events this week affected Israel's international standing? In this episode: Nour Odeh, Palestinian Political Analyst. Gideon Levy, Columnist, Haaretz. Chris Doyle, Director, Council for Arab-British Understanding. Host: James Bays Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Threads and YouTube

A deal between Ethiopia and the breakaway region of Somaliland has further worsened diplomatic relations with Somalia. Its government is furious at the agreement that would give landlocked Ethiopia access to the Red Sea. Why is this dispute worsening? And could there be wider consequences? In this episode: Samuel Getachew, Political commentator specialising in Ethiopia. Sharmake Ali, Activist with UK-Somaliland Alliance. Abdulkareem Jama, Chair of the Heritage Institute for Policy Studies. Host: James Bay Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Threads and YouTube

A state of emergency has been declared in Zimbabwe due to extreme drought putting millions of people in danger. As wars rage in Gaza and Ukraine, there's another battle: climate change, which arguably makes fewer headlines. So, is the world paying enough attention to this global threat? In this episode: John Sweeney, Professor Emeritus at Maynooth University. Maurice Onyango, Regional Head of Disaster Risk Management at Plan International. Carlo Buentempo, Director of the Copernicus Climate Change Service. Host: Mohammed Jamjoom  Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Threads and YouTube

US president Joe Biden says he's outraged by Israel's killing of international aid workers in Gaza. The seven victims join the nearly 200 Palestinian relief workers killed by Israeli forces in the past few months. Is attacking aid supplies one of the tactics in Israel's genocidal war? In this episode: Bushra Khalidi, Policy Lead, Occupied Palestinian Territory and Israel, Oxfam. Chris Gunness, Human Rights Activist. Sari Bashi, Program Director, Human Rights Watch. Host: Hashem Ahelbarra Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Threads and YouTube

Al Jazeera targeted. Benjamin Netanyahu says the network will no longer broadcast from Israel because it threatens national security. The channel says that's inflammatory slander. What's really behind the ban? And what does it mean for Israel's war on Gaza? In this episode: Irene Khan, United Nations Special Rapporteur. Mansour Shouman, Gazan Aid Activist. Daniel Levy, President, U.S./Middle East Project. Host: Hashem Ahelbarra Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Threads and YouTube

Will Narendra Modi serve a third term? The Indian prime minister has launched his party's campaign for the upcoming elections - boasting of his achievements in the past decade. But what about his controversial policies on Hindu nationalism? In this episode: Yamini Aiyar, Former president, Centre for Policy Research. Ravi Agrawal, Editor-in-chief, Foreign Policy. Nilanjan Mukhopadhyay, Journalist, Hindu Nationalistic Politics.  Host: James Bays Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Threads and YouTube

Will Ultra-Orthodox Jews in Israel serve in its military? The government is under growing pressure to end their decades-long exemption. That's as calls are growing for ALL groups to join the army, as the war rages on in Gaza. But what would a change mean for Benjamin Netanyahu's coalition? In this episode: Efraim Inbar, President, Jerusalem Institute for Strategy. Yossi Mekelberg, Associate Fellow, Chatham House. Meron Rapoport, Editor, "Local Call".  Host: James Bays Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Threads and YouTube

Turks go to the polls again, this time for municipal elections. President Erdogan's party hopes to re-take control of major cities, while the opposition wants to cement gains made in 2019. But what shapes these elections? And what direction could Turkiye take? In this episode: Ahmet Kasim Han, Professor, Political Science and International Relation, Beykoz University. Vehbi Baysan, Assistant Professor, İbn Haldun University. Mehmet Celik, Editorial Coordinator, Daily Sabah Newspaper. Host: James Bays Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Threads and YouTube

The International Court of Justice tells Israel to allow supplies into Gaza - saying famine is setting in there. But its previous orders in the war have so far been ignored. So, what's the significance of this latest decision? And can it help Gaza's people? In this episode: Ardi Imseis, Professor of International Law at Queen's University. Ahmed Abofoul, International lawyer and researcher. Akbar Shahid Ahmed, Senior diplomatic correspondent at Huffpost. Host: James Bay Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Threads and YouTube

A new law in Florida will restrict or ban children from social media. Supporters say it gives them much needed protection. But it's opposed by tech corporations, and free speech and privacy advocates. So, what are the arguments for and against it? And what's the rest of the world doing? In this episode: Hannah Oertel, Founder of Delay Smartphones. Nirali Bhatia, A cyber psychologist. Noeline Blackwell, Online Safety Coordinator of the Irish charity Children's Rights Alliance. Host: Nick Clark Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Threads and YouTube

A report by a UN special rapporteur accuses Israel of genocidal acts in Gaza. The entire area has been classified as a military objective, making all Palestinians there potential targets. So, how does the report reflect the reality on the ground? In this episode: Mustafa Barghouti, Secretary General, Palestinian National Initiative. Yousef Hammash, Gaza Advocacy Officer, The Norwegian Refugee Council. Geoffrey Nice, Human Rights Lawyer. Host: Mohammed Jamjoom Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Threads and YouTube

Israel reacts with fury as the United Nations Security Council votes for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. The US abstained and didn't use its veto. What does the resolution mean for the Palestinians, Israel and its allies? In this episode: Diana Buttu, Palestinian Lawyer.  Gideon Levy, Columnist, Haaretz.  Chris Hedges, Former Middle East Bureau Chief, New York Times.  Host: Hashem Ahelbarra Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Threads and YouTube

Another blow to UNRWA. A new US law includes a year-long ban on funding to the UN agency that supports Palestinian refugees. Washington stands with Israel - accusing some employees of taking part in Hamas' attacks. What does this mean for the people of Gaza? In this episode: Loay Elbasyouni, Gaza Native, Educated, UNRWA school in Gaza.  Chris Gunness, Former UNRWA spokesperson. Tamer Qarmout, Professor, Doha Institute for Graduate Studies. Host: Hashem Ahelbarra Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Threads and YouTube

How will Russia retaliate to the mass shooting in Moscow? An affiliate of the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant has claimed responsibility. The group has targeted Russia before. What are the implications of this latest attack? In this episode: Ahmed Rashid, Veteran Journalist who specialises on Afghanistan and Pakistan.  Owen Matthews, Author, 'Overreach: The Inside Story of Putin's War Against Ukraine'.  Jerome Drevon, Senior Analyst, Jihad and Modern Conflict, International Crisis Group.  Host: James Bays Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Threads and YouTube

Can the United Nations Security Council agree on a resolution calling for a ceasefire in Gaza? It's rejected the latest text drafted by the US. Other members will present a new one. But how likely is it to pass? And if it does, how would it be enforced? In this episode: Francis J. Ricciardone, Former US Ambassador to Egypt and Turkiye. Hussein Haridi, Member, Egyptian Foreign Affairs Council.  Hanan Ashrawi, Former Member, Palestine Liberation Organization Executive Committee. Host: James Bays Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Threads and YouTube

The US Secretary of State is on his sixth visit to the Middle East since Israel started its war on Gaza. So what has Antony Blinken got to offer this time? And can Washington pressure Israel's government to change direction? In this episode: Marcelle Wahba, President Emeritus of the Arab Gulf States Institute in Washington. Roxane Farmanfarmaian, specialist in Modern Middle East Politics. Nour Odeh, Palestinian political analyst. Host: Nick Clark Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Threads and YouTube

Vietnam's president is being forced out after only a year in office. Vo Van Thuong is the latest high-profile figure to be toppled in a country important to both China and the West. So why has he gone? And what are the international implications? In this episode: Hai Hong Nguyen, A senior lecturer at VinUniversity in Hanoi. Carlyle Thayer, Professor Emeritus at the University of New South Wales.  Nguyen Khac Giang, Visiting Fellow at ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute. Host: Rob Matheson Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Threads and YouTube

Israel's war on Gaza has relied mostly on western arms and technology to kill around thirty-two thousand Palestinians. And despite growing opposition, those weapons keep flowing. So who's supplying Israel with the tools for genocide? And could there be legal consequences? In this episode: Sarah Yager, Washington Director, Human Rights Watch. Wendela de Vries, Co-founder, top Wapenhandel. Brian Finucane, US Senior Adviser, International Crisis Group. Host: Elizabeth Puranam  Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Threads and YouTube  Elizabeth Puranam 

Famine in Gaza. Israel's genocidal assault is continuing after five months of slaughter, mostly with western supplied weapons. International pressure has amounted to little more than words. What can bring Gaza's suffering to an end? In this episode: Fidaa Al Araj, Oxfam Aid Worker, Gaza. Arwa Mhanna, Middle East Senior Adviser, Advocacy and Policy, Mercy Corps Aid Agency. Francesca Albanese, UN Special Rapporteur, Occupied Palestinian Territory. Host: Cyril Vanier Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Threads and YouTube

Niger has cut military ties with the United States - a setback from what was once a crucial ally in West Africa. It follows other leaders in the Sahel in forging closer ties with Russia, after taking power in military coups. So, what impact will this have on the region? In this episode: Idayat Hassan, A Senior Associate, Non-Resident, Centre for Strategic and International Studies, Abuja. Alexis Akwagyiram, Managing Director, Semafor Africa, London. Kabir Adamu - Security and Intelligence Specialist, focusing on West Africa and the Sahel region, Abuja. Host: Hashem Ahelbarra Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Threads and YouTube

Could Haiti be on the brink of collapse? Gangs control most of the capital, people are starving as humanitarian aid is blocked, and a political vacuum is only worsening the crisis. What's caused this unprecedented chaos in Haiti? And what's the way out? In this episode: Jean Eddy Saint Paul, Founding director, City University of New York's Haitian Studies Institute.  Emmanuela Douyon, Executive Director, 'Policite'.  John Packer, Director, Human Rights Research and Education Centre, Ottawa University.  Host: Hashem Ahelbarra Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Threads and YouTube

Under growing US pressure to reform the Palestinian Authority, leader Mahmoud Abbas has appointed a new prime minister. Other factions have criticised the move. Israel's war in Gaza is still raging, so what purpose will he serve? And is the PA still relevant? In this episode: Tahani Mustafa, Senior Palestine Analyst, International Crisis Group. Mansour Shouman, Canadian-Palestinian Citizen Journalist. Mustafa Barghouti, Secretary General, Palestinian National Initiative. Host: James Bays Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Threads and YouTube

Vladimir Putin is running for a fifth term in Russia's presidential election as the war in Ukraine is entering its third year.  At home, he's accused of cracking down on political opponents. So, what would another six years of Putin mean for Russia? In this episode: Dmitry Babich, Veteran Russian journalist. Anatol Lieven, Director of the Eurasia Programme at the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft. Alexander Clackson, Founder of Global Political Insight. Host: James Bays Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Threads and YouTube

A US bill has passed that could make the Chinese platform unavailable in the country. The reason given is that Tiktok is a national security threat. But what about freedom of speech? And how will Beijing respond? In this episode: Professor Sarah Kreps, Founder and director of the Technology Policy Institute at Cornell University Don Horan, Former acting executive deputy chief information officer for New York.  Chung Ching Kwong, Senior analyst with the Inter-Parliamentary Alliance on China. Host: James Bays Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Threads and YouTube

US intelligence agencies have concluded Hamas cannot be destroyed - a core aim of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's merciless onslaught on Gaza. So why is the US continuing to arm Israel - to fight a war it doesn't believe can be won? In this episode: Glenn Carle, U.S. National Security and Foreign Policy Specialist. Yossi Mekelberg, Associate Fellow, Middle East and North Africa Programme, Chatham House. Tamer Qarmout, Assistant Professor, Public Policy, Doha Institute for Graduate Studies. Host: James Bays Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Threads and YouTube

China's plans for the coming year have been set out at its National People's Congress. The fortunes of the planet's second-largest economy are now of global interest - as are its political intentions. So what's in store for China and the rest of the world? In this episode: Einar Tangen, Senior Fellow at the Taihe Institute, Beijing. Bert Hofman, Professor, East Asian Institute, National University of Singapore. Vicky Pryce, Chief Economic Adviser, Centre for Economics and Business Research.  Host: Jonah Hull Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Threads and YouTube

Pope Francis calls for talks and an end to the war in Ukraine - in comments rebuffed by Kyiv but welcomed in Moscow. The war which has cost thousands of lives continues with little movement by either side. Should Ukraine talk or fight on? In this episode: Volodymyr Yermolenko, Chief Editor, Ukraine World. Pavel Felgenhauer, Independent Russian Foreign Policy Analyst, Moscow. Patrick Bury, Senior Lecturer, University of Bath. Host: Jonah Hull Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Threads and YouTube

As Gaza's people face starvation from Israel's war and siege, the US and EU reveal plans to send supplies. But the US and EU members have also been busy supplying weapons to Israel. Will their new initiatives help Gaza? Or are they just a PR exercise for US President Joe Biden and his EU allies? In this episode: Mansour Shouman, Aid activist who has been in Gaza throughout the war until two weeks ago. Dr Mads Gilbert, Professor of Emergency Medicine, University of Tromso.  Marwan Bishara, Al Jazeera's Senior Political Analyst. Host: Hashem Ahelbarra Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Threads and YouTube

Why can’t Nigeria stop the kidnapping of schoolchildren? Almost 300 pupils are missing after the latest in years of similar attacks. The mass abductions are blamed on armed groups and bandits demanding ransom. So how is the Nigerian government failing to deal with the long-running problem? In this episode: Kemi Okenyodo, Founder and Executive Director, Partners West Africa. Bulama Bukarti, Senior Fellow, Tony Blair Institute for Global change. Sadeeq Garba Shehu, Security and Defence Consultant. Host: Hashem Ahelbarra Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Threads and YouTube

Joe Biden lashed out at Donald Trump during his State of the Union address, who'll almost certainly be his election rival again in November. The US President also came up with an initiative to get food into Gaza. But how many will be convinced by what Biden had to say? And was the address also an early election campaign speech?  In this episode: Anish Mohanty, Communications Director of Gen-Z for Change. Julie Norman, Associate Professor in Politics and International Relations, University College London. Steve Herman, Voice of America's Chief National Correspondent. Host: Jonah Hull Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Threads and YouTube

Angry farmers in Poland and elsewhere are protesting against cheap imports from Ukraine, and governments are under pressure to take action. So, what does this mean for Ukraine as its war with Russia enters its third year? And is European public support for it faltering?  In this episode: Aleksandra Rybinska,  Journalist and commentator. Tymofiy Mylovanov, President of the Kyiv School of Economics. Suzanne Lynch, Chief Brussels Correspondent for Politico Europe. Host: Jonah Hull Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Threads and YouTube

Will Joe Biden and Donald Trump face each other in the US election in November? The current and former presidents swept polls in the Super Tuesday vote. Now, they hope to get their parties' nominations. But what are American voters' priorities this time round? In this episode: James Zogby, President, Arab American Institute. Arshad Hasan, Democratic Party Political Strategist.  Rina Shah, Conservative Political Adviser. Host: Adrian Finighan Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Threads and YouTube

Parts of Haiti are under a state of emergency following an escalation in violence. Gangs have taken control of most of the capital, and they want Prime Minister Ariel Henry out. So, what's behind this unrest? And what will it take to restore long-lasting stability to the country? In this episode: Francois Guillaume, Haitian Ambassador to Qatar. Erwan de Cherisey, Principal, Janes Defence Intelligence Company. Vanda Felbab-Brown, Director of Initiative on Non-state Armed Actors, Brookings Institution. Ralph Emmanuel Francois, Haitian Social Entrepreneur and Activist. Host: Jonah Hull Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Threads and YouTube