From Europe to Asia, a number of countries are building new nuclear power plants. The aim is to reduce blackouts and energy dependence. But is it the right solution? And what are the risks?

Join host Hashem Ahelbarra.

Guests:

Jonathan Cobb - Senior Analyst at World Nuclear Association.

Shaun Burnie - Senior Nuclear Specialist at Greenpeace East Asia.

Phil Chaffee - Deputy Editor of Nuclear Intelligence Weekly.

From Europe to Asia, a number of countries are building new nuclear power plants. The aim is to reduce blackouts and energy dependence. But is it the right solution? And what are the risks?
Join host Hashem Ahelbarra.
Guests:
Jonathan Cobb - Senior Analyst at World Nuclear Association.
Shaun Burnie - Senior Nuclear Specialist at Greenpeace East Asia.
Phil Chaffee - Deputy Editor of Nuclear Intelligence Weekly.

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What are the risks of nuclear energy?

From the Gulf countries, to Lebanon, Turkiye, Azerbaijan, Cyprus and Sri Lanka - the conflict has been spreading. But what are the dangers of this war expanding even further beyond the Middle East?

In this episode: 


Alam Saleh, Senior Lecturer in Iranian Studies at Centre for Arab & Islamic Studies at  Australian National University


Michael O'Hanlon, Senior fellow and director of research in Foreign Policy at the Brookings Institution


Serhan Afacan, Director of the  Center of Iranian Studies in Ankara

Host: James Bays

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From the Gulf countries, to Lebanon, Turkiye, Azerbaijan, Cyprus and Sri Lanka - the conflict has been spreading.&nbsp;But what are the dangers of this war expanding even further beyond the Middle East?
In this episode:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>
Alam Saleh, Senior Lecturer in Iranian Studies at Centre for Arab &amp; Islamic Studies at&nbsp; Australian National University
</li>
<li>
Michael O'Hanlon, Senior fellow and director of research in Foreign Policy at the Brookings Institution
</li>
<li>
Serhan Afacan, Director of the&nbsp; Center of Iranian Studies in Ankara
</li>
</ul>
Host: James Bays
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How far will the Iran war spillover?

Some of Washington's allies have been critical, saying they won't join the conflict. And as fighting escalates, the US is still struggling to garner support from its partners. But does it need them to continue to wage this war?

In this episode: 
Anatol Lieven, Director of the Eurasia Programme at Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft
Theresa Fallon, Director of the Centre for Russia, Europe, Asia Studies & a Senior Fellow at the Chicago Council on Global Affairs
General Dominique Trinquand, former head of the French military mission to the UN and NATO

Host: James Bays

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Some of Washington's allies have been critical, saying they won't join the conflict. And as fighting escalates, the US is still struggling to garner support from its partners. But does it need them to continue to wage this war?
In this episode:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Anatol Lieven, Director of the Eurasia Programme at Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft</li>
<li>Theresa Fallon, Director of the Centre for Russia, Europe, Asia Studies &amp; a Senior Fellow at the Chicago Council on Global Affairs</li>
<li>General Dominique Trinquand, former head of the French military mission to the UN and NATO</li>
</ul>
Host: James Bays
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Has Donald Trump failed to sell the Iran war to the world?

Hezbollah has been attacking Israel - as it pummels southern Lebanon and parts of Beirut.

That's despite the Lebanese government's ban on Hezbollah's military activities.

What will be the fallout for Lebanon?

In this episode: 
Heiko Wimmen, Project Director Iraq, Syria, Lebanon for the International Crisis Group
Nimrod Novik, former Senior Policy Adviser to Shimon Peres and member of Leadership of Commanders for Israel's Security
Nabeel Khoury, former U.S. Diplomat and non-resident fellow at the Arab Center.

Host: James Bays

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Hezbollah has been attacking Israel - as it pummels southern Lebanon and parts of Beirut.
That's despite the Lebanese government's ban on Hezbollah's military activities.
What will be the fallout for Lebanon?
In this episode:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Heiko Wimmen, Project Director Iraq, Syria, Lebanon for the International Crisis Group</li>
<li>Nimrod Novik, former Senior Policy Adviser to Shimon Peres and member of Leadership of Commanders for Israel's Security</li>
<li>Nabeel Khoury, former U.S. Diplomat and non-resident fellow at the Arab Center.</li>
</ul>
Host: James Bays
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What are the risks of nuclear energy?

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