What are Saudi Arabia's plans in southern Yemen? Riyadh says it will soon host a dialogue between the main players. It comes after the Southern Transitional Council issued a statement saying it had disbanded. But will the new realities on the ground serve long-term Saudi goals in Yemen?

In this episode: 
Khaled Batarfi, Political analyst
Farea Al Muslimi, Research Fellow at Chatham House's MENA Programme
Matthew Bryza, Adviser to the Southern Transitional Council and a former U.S. ambassador

Host: James Bays

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What are Saudi Arabia's plans in southern Yemen?&nbsp;Riyadh says it will soon host a dialogue between the main players. It comes after the Southern Transitional Council issued a statement saying it had disbanded.&nbsp;But will the new realities on the ground serve long-term Saudi goals in Yemen?
In this episode:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Khaled Batarfi, Political analyst</li>
<li>Farea Al Muslimi, Research Fellow at Chatham House's MENA Programme</li>
<li>Matthew Bryza, Adviser to the Southern Transitional Council and a former U.S. ambassador</li>
</ul>
Host: James Bays
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What are Saudi Arabia's plans in southern Yemen?

Iran has significant oil and gas reserves and is a major supplier to China. A member of the US president's inner circle says control of them is a key American aim. So how valuable are Iran's natural resources? And could they be a factor in US thinking? 

In this episode: 
Foad Izadi, Professor in the Faculty of World Studies at the University of Tehran
Mohammad Reza Farzanegan, Professor of Middle East Economics at Marburg University
Paolo von Schirach, President of the Global Policy Institute, an independent think-tank

Host: Imran Khan

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Iran has significant oil and gas reserves and is a major supplier to China. A member of the US president's inner circle says control of them is a key American aim. So how valuable are Iran's natural resources? And could they be a factor in US thinking?&nbsp;
In this episode:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Foad Izadi, Professor in the Faculty of World Studies at the University of Tehran</li>
<li>Mohammad Reza Farzanegan, Professor of Middle East Economics at Marburg University</li>
<li>Paolo von Schirach, President of the Global Policy Institute, an independent think-tank</li>
</ul>
Host: Imran Khan
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How valuable are Iran's natural resources?

Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei replaces his assassinated father. His selection sends a defiant message to the US and Israel as they attack the country. So, who is Iran's new leader, and what does his appointment mean? 

In this episode: 
Hassan Ahmadian, Associate Professor at the University of Tehran
Mehran Kamrava, Professor at Georgetown University in Qatar
Alex Vatanka, Senior Fellow at the Middle East Institute in Washington DC 

Host: Tom McRae

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Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei replaces his assassinated father. His selection sends a defiant message to the US and Israel as they attack the country. So, who is Iran's new leader, and what does his appointment mean?&nbsp;
In this episode:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Hassan Ahmadian, Associate Professor at the University of Tehran</li>
<li>Mehran Kamrava, Professor at Georgetown University in Qatar</li>
<li>Alex Vatanka, Senior Fellow at the Middle East Institute in Washington DC&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
Host: Tom McRae
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Who is Iran's new leader? 

Tehran has carried out more attacks on Gulf states despite an apology by the president to Iran's neighbours. Civilian targets have been hit, including airports and vital infrastructure. Who's in control in Iran and how will Gulf states react as the attacks continue?

In this episode: 
John Brennan, Former Director, Central Intelligence Agency under the Obama administration. 
Bader Al-Saif, Professor, Kuwait University.
Trita Parsi, Executive Vice President, Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft. 

Host: James Bays

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Tehran has carried out more attacks on Gulf states despite an apology by the president to Iran's neighbours. Civilian targets have been hit, including airports and vital infrastructure. Who's in control in Iran and how will Gulf states react as the attacks continue?
In this episode:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>John Brennan, Former Director, Central Intelligence Agency under the Obama administration.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Bader Al-Saif, Professor, Kuwait University.</li>
<li>Trita Parsi, Executive Vice President, Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
Host: James Bays
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What are Saudi Arabia's plans in southern Yemen?

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