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?

The already bad situation in Gaza...is getting worse as the war in Iran rages on. The humanitarian crisis is deepening and efforts to enforce the US-brokered ceasefire are put on hold. So, is the world ignoring Gaza? And how's that benefitting Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu?

In this episode: 


Abdulla Al Etaibi - Assistant Professor in International Affairs at Qatar University.

 


Mohammed Salah - Founder, 'Tech From Palestine' NGO.

 


Gordon Gray - Former U.S. Ambassador and Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs.Host: James Bays

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The already bad situation in Gaza...is getting worse as the war in Iran rages on.&nbsp;The humanitarian crisis is deepening and efforts to enforce the US-brokered ceasefire are put on hold.&nbsp;So, is the world ignoring Gaza?&nbsp;And how's that benefitting Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu?
In this episode:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>
Abdulla Al Etaibi - Assistant Professor in International Affairs at Qatar University.
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</li>
<li>
Mohammed Salah - Founder, 'Tech From Palestine' NGO.
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</li>
<li>
Gordon Gray - Former U.S. Ambassador and Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs.
Host: James Bays</li>
</ul>
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Is the Iran war benefitting Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu?

With Lebanon under fire, the UN chief visits Beirut, calling for peace. Israel's bombing campaign has displaced nearly a million people. Now, its troops are advancing and threatening to stay. So, what's the endgame? 

In this episode: 
Nadim Houry, Executive Director of the Arab Reform Initiative
Maureen Philippon, Norwegian Refugee Council’s country director for Lebanon
Nicholas Noe, Editor-in-Chief of the Beirut-based news service, Mideastwire.com

Host: James Bays

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With Lebanon under fire, the UN chief visits Beirut, calling for peace. Israel's bombing campaign has displaced nearly a million people. Now, its troops are advancing and threatening to stay. So, what's the endgame?&nbsp;
In this episode:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Nadim Houry, Executive Director of the Arab Reform Initiative</li>
<li>Maureen Philippon, Norwegian Refugee Council&rsquo;s country director for Lebanon</li>
<li>Nicholas Noe, Editor-in-Chief of the Beirut-based news service, Mideastwire.com</li>
</ul>
Host: James Bays
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What is Israel’s endgame in Lebanon?

Does US President Donald Trump have an exit strategy for the war with Iran? He is reportedly under pressure to set a deadline. But with contradicting statements from his administration, when will this offensive end? And on what terms?

In this episode: 
Adolfo Franco, U.S. Republican strategist and former adviser to U.S. Senator John McCain
Foad Izadi, Professor in the Faculty of World Studies at the University of Tehran
Lawrence Wilkerson, Retired U.S. Army colonel and former Chief of Staff for U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell

Host: Sami Zeidan

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Does US President Donald Trump have an exit strategy for the war with Iran? He is reportedly under pressure to set a deadline. But with contradicting statements from his administration, when will this offensive end? And on what terms?
In this episode:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Adolfo Franco, U.S. Republican strategist and former adviser to U.S. Senator John McCain</li>
<li>Foad Izadi, Professor in the Faculty of World Studies at the University of Tehran</li>
<li>Lawrence Wilkerson, Retired U.S. Army colonel and former Chief of Staff for U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell</li>
</ul>
Host: Sami Zeidan
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What does the coup in Niger mean for democracy in West Africa?

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