Venezuela accuses Washington of colonialism after President Donald Trump said he's shutting down its airspace. The country's on high alert after US attacks on boats nearby and a huge military and naval build-up. Trump says he's fighting drug trafficking. But is that the real reason? 

In this episode: 
Mark Pfeifle, US Republican Strategist. 
Paul Dobson, Independent Journalist. 
Christopher Sabatini, Senior Research Fellow, Latin America, Chatham House.

Host: Bernard Smith

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Venezuela accuses Washington of colonialism after President Donald Trump said he's shutting down its airspace.&nbsp;The country's on high alert after US attacks on boats nearby and a huge military and naval build-up.&nbsp;Trump says he's fighting drug trafficking.&nbsp;But is that the real reason?&nbsp;
In this episode:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Mark Pfeifle, US Republican Strategist.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Paul Dobson, Independent Journalist.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Christopher Sabatini, Senior Research Fellow, Latin America, Chatham House.</li>
</ul>
Host:&nbsp;Bernard Smith
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What are Trump's real intentions with Venezuela? 

UN experts say the group remains a major threat to stability in Somalia and neighbouring countries. And it is still able to carry out attacks repeatedly. So what does it mean for security in this part of Africa?

In this episode: 
Ismael Tahir, Research Fellow at Hilin, an organisation committed to development, governance and politics in the Somali Peninsula. 
Afyare Elmi, Research Professor at City University of Mogadishu.
Abdullahi Halakhe, Horn of Africa Security Analyst. 

Host: Dareen Abughaida

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UN experts say the group remains a major threat to stability in Somalia and neighbouring countries. And it is still able to carry out attacks repeatedly. So what does it mean for security in this part of Africa?
In this episode:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Ismael Tahir, Research Fellow at Hilin, an organisation committed to development, governance and politics in the Somali Peninsula.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Afyare Elmi, Research Professor at City University of Mogadishu.</li>
<li>Abdullahi Halakhe, Horn of Africa Security Analyst.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
Host: Dareen Abughaida
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Has the fight against al-Shabab failed?

Israel is escalating the confiscation of Palestinian land in the occupied West Bank and approving new illegal settlements at an unprecedented scale. Its actions have drawn condemnation. But what are the consequences on the ground? And how does this hinder prospects for peace?

In this episode: 
Xavier Abu Eid - Political analyst and former adviser to the P-L-O negotiation team
Daniel Levy - President of the U.S. / Middle East Project and a former Israeli negotiator
Yariv Oppenheimer - Israeli human rights activist and board member of Peace Now movement

Host: Dareen Abughaida

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Israel is escalating the confiscation of Palestinian land in the occupied West Bank and approving new illegal settlements at an unprecedented scale. Its actions have drawn condemnation. But what are the consequences on the ground? And how does this hinder prospects for peace?
In this episode:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Xavier Abu Eid - Political analyst and former adviser to the P-L-O negotiation team</li>
<li>Daniel Levy - President of the U.S. / Middle East Project and a former Israeli negotiator</li>
<li>Yariv Oppenheimer - Israeli human rights activist and board member of Peace Now movement</li>
</ul>
Host: Dareen Abughaida
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Does occupied West Bank land seizure undermine peace?

After another year of fighting, is peace on the horizon for Sudan in 2026? Khartoum has come up with a plan to end the conflict, but the UN warns the violence is worsening. Where does this leave the country's future and the millions affected by the fighting?

In this episode: 
Ahmad Ibrahim, Independent Sudan Analyst.
Cameron Hudson, Former Director, African Affairs, US National Security Council.
Khalid Medani, Chairperson, African Studies Program, Canada's McGill University.

Host: Sami Zeidan

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After another year of fighting, is peace on the horizon for Sudan in 2026? Khartoum has come up with a plan to end the conflict, but the UN warns the violence is worsening. Where does this leave the country's future and the millions affected by the fighting?
In this episode:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Ahmad Ibrahim, Independent Sudan Analyst.</li>
<li>Cameron Hudson, Former Director, African Affairs, US National Security Council.</li>
<li>Khalid Medani, Chairperson, African Studies Program, Canada's McGill University.</li>
</ul>
Host: Sami Zeidan
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What are Trump's real intentions with Venezuela?

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