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?

The Iran war has created risks to food security from higher energy costs and shipping restrictions. The world's fertiliser production has been badly hit due to attacks on Gulf chemical plants. Where is food supply most at risk and could there be a lasting impact? 

In this episode: 
Mourad Wahba, Acting Executive Secretary, United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia. 
Avinash Kishore, Senior Research Fellow, International Food Policy Research Institute, New Delhi, 
Steve Keen, Economist and Honorary Professor, University College London. 

Host: Adrian Finighan

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The Iran war has created risks to food security from higher energy costs and shipping restrictions. The world's fertiliser production has been badly hit due to attacks on Gulf chemical plants. Where is food supply most at risk and could there be a lasting impact?&nbsp;
In this episode:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Mourad Wahba, Acting Executive Secretary, United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Avinash Kishore, Senior Research Fellow, International Food Policy Research Institute, New Delhi,&nbsp;</li>
<li>Steve Keen, Economist and Honorary Professor, University College London.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
Host: Adrian Finighan
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What risks does the war on Iran pose to global food security? 

A negative political and public reaction in Israel to the ceasefire with Iran - regardless of the respite it brings. No pause for Israel's army however or its victims - hundreds killed in Lebanon and more dead in Gaza. Has Israeli society become conditioned to permanent war? 

In this episode: 
Ilan Pappe - a historian and professor at Exeter University 
Gideon Levy - a columnist at Haaretz newspaper in Tel Aviv 
Haim Bresheeth - professor at the School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London 

Host: Tom McRae

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A negative political and public reaction in Israel to the ceasefire with Iran - regardless of the respite it brings.&nbsp;No pause for Israel's army however or its victims - hundreds killed in Lebanon and more dead in Gaza.&nbsp;Has Israeli society become conditioned to permanent war?&nbsp;
In this episode:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Ilan Pappe - a historian and professor at Exeter University&nbsp;</li>
<li>Gideon Levy - a columnist at Haaretz newspaper in Tel Aviv&nbsp;</li>
<li>Haim Bresheeth - professor at the School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
Host: Tom McRae
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Has Israeli society become conditioned to permanent war? 

Opinion polls in Hungary suggest long-time prime minister Viktor Orban has a battle on his hands in Sunday's election. The outcome will be keenly awaited in Washington, Moscow, Kyiv, and Brussels. So why is this election so important outside of Hungary? 

In this episode: 
Gabor Scheiring, a former member of the National Assembly of Hungary
Istvan Kiss, political scientist, director of the Danube Institute and former political adviser in Prime Minister Viktor Orban's office  
Daniel Kelemen, law and politics professor, and McCourt Chair at the McCourt School of Public Policy at Georgetown University 

Host: Tom McRae

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Opinion polls in Hungary suggest long-time prime minister Viktor Orban has a battle on his hands in Sunday's election. The outcome will be keenly awaited in Washington, Moscow, Kyiv, and Brussels. So why is this election so important outside of Hungary?&nbsp;
In this episode:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Gabor Scheiring, a former member of the National Assembly of Hungary</li>
<li>Istvan Kiss, political scientist, director of the Danube Institute and former political adviser in Prime Minister Viktor Orban's office &nbsp;</li>
<li>Daniel Kelemen, law and politics professor, and McCourt Chair at the McCourt School of Public Policy at Georgetown University&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
Host: Tom McRae
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What are the risks of nuclear energy?

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