Another coup in West Africa. Soldiers in Niger have seized power and removed the democratically-elected president. What does it mean for the fight against armed groups in the Sahel? How do recurrent military takeovers cripple democracy in Africa?

Join host Sohail Rahman. 

Guests:

Kabir Adamu - Managing Director of Beacon Consulting.

Nicholas Norbrook - Managing Editor of The Africa Report Magazine.

Alex Vines - Director of the Africa Programme at Chatham House.

Another coup in West Africa. Soldiers in Niger have seized power and removed the democratically-elected president. What does it mean for the fight against armed groups in the Sahel? How do recurrent military takeovers cripple democracy in Africa?
Join host Sohail Rahman. 
Guests:
Kabir Adamu - Managing Director of Beacon Consulting.
Nicholas Norbrook - Managing Editor of The Africa Report Magazine.
Alex Vines - Director of the Africa Programme at Chatham House.

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What does the coup in Niger mean for democracy in West Africa?

Pakistan opens land trade routes to Iran, allowing the transit of goods. It's a much-needed reprieve for both economies. But does it undercut Washington's pressure campaign on Tehran? And how will it impact the Islamabad-mediated talks to end the war?

In this episode: 
Mushahid Hussain Syed, Pakistani defence and foreign policy specialist
Setareh Sadeqi, Assistant Professor at the University of Tehran, specialising in U.S.-Iran relations
Ross Harrison, Senior Fellow at the Middle East Institute in Washington DC 

Host: James Bays

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Pakistan opens land trade routes to Iran, allowing the transit of goods. It's a much-needed reprieve for both economies. But does it undercut Washington's pressure campaign on Tehran? And how will it impact the Islamabad-mediated talks to end the war?
In this episode:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Mushahid Hussain Syed, Pakistani defence and foreign policy specialist</li>
<li>Setareh Sadeqi, Assistant Professor at the University of Tehran, specialising in U.S.-Iran relations</li>
<li>Ross Harrison, Senior Fellow at the Middle East Institute in Washington DC&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
Host: James Bays
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Will Pakistan's land trade routes with Iran undermine the US? 

Widespread destruction by Israel of houses and civilian facilities in Lebanon, leaving a fifth of the population out of their homes. Israel's defence minister says tactics used in Gaza are being replicated in Lebanon. So, what are the similarities? 

In this episode:
Ramzi Kaiss, Lebanon Researcher at Human Rights Watch.
Elijah Magnier, Specialist in Middle East wars and regional military dynamics
Nicholas Noe, Editor-in-Chief of Mideastwire.com, a Beirut-based news service
Yasmine Chawaf, Global Protection Advocacy Coordinator at Oxfam in Beirut

Host: James Bays

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Widespread destruction by Israel of houses and civilian facilities in Lebanon, leaving a fifth of the population out of their homes. Israel's defence minister says tactics used in Gaza are being replicated in Lebanon. So, what are the similarities?&nbsp;
In this episode:
<ul>
<li>Ramzi Kaiss, Lebanon Researcher at Human Rights Watch.</li>
<li>Elijah Magnier, Specialist in Middle East wars and regional military dynamics</li>
<li>Nicholas Noe, Editor-in-Chief of Mideastwire.com, a Beirut-based news service</li>
<li>Yasmine Chawaf, Global Protection Advocacy Coordinator at Oxfam in Beirut</li>
</ul>
Host: James Bays
Connect with us:
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 How is Israel replicating its Gaza tactics in Lebanon?

The United Arab Emirates quits OPEC. The oil-producing bloc is losing one of its most important members. It comes during the worst global energy crisis of modern times, caused by the Iran war, which has hit the UAE hard. So why now - and what's the impact? 

In this episode: 
Chris Weafer, Chief Executive Officer at Macro-Advisory strategic consultancy 
Cornelia Meyer, CEO of Meyer Resources and an oil and gas Specialist 
Torbjorn Soltvedt, Associate Director at the global risk intelligence company, Verisk Maplecroft 

Host: Mohammed Jamjoom

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The United Arab Emirates quits OPEC. The oil-producing bloc is losing one of its most important members. It comes during the worst global energy crisis of modern times, caused by the Iran war, which has hit the UAE hard. So why now - and what's the impact?&nbsp;
In this episode:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Chris Weafer, Chief Executive Officer at Macro-Advisory strategic consultancy&nbsp;</li>
<li>Cornelia Meyer, CEO of Meyer Resources and an oil and gas Specialist&nbsp;</li>
<li>Torbjorn Soltvedt, Associate Director at the global risk intelligence company, Verisk Maplecroft&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
Host: Mohammed Jamjoom
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