Venezuela's government and a section of the opposition plan to hold talks, backed by the United States. But prominent opposition politician and Nobel laureate Maria Corina Machado has been excluded. So, what can the talks achieve and what's Washington seeking to get from it?

In this episode: 
Elias Ferrer, Political Economy Analyst. 
Vanessa Neumann, Founder and CEO, Asymmetrica. 
Charles Shapiro, Former US Ambassador to Venezuela. 

Host: Frankie McCamley

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Venezuela's government and a section of the opposition plan to hold talks, backed by the United States. But prominent opposition politician and Nobel laureate Maria Corina Machado has been excluded. So, what can the talks achieve and what's Washington seeking to get from it?
In this episode:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Elias Ferrer, Political Economy Analyst.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Vanessa Neumann, Founder and CEO, Asymmetrica.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Charles Shapiro, Former US Ambassador to Venezuela.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
Host: Frankie McCamley
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What does the US hope to gain from Venezuela's government-opposition talks?

Can the Doha Framework end the conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo? Kinshasa has handed over 15 prisoners to a powerful rebel alliance. It's part of an agreement signed last year in the Qatari capital. So, what are the hurdles to lasting peace?

In this episode: 


Kambale Musavuli, Analyst, Center for Research, Congo-Kinshasa.


Felix Ndahinda, Researcher, Great Lakes region, specialising in conflict resolution, peace and transitional justice.


Abdulla Al Etaibi, Assistant Professor, International Affairs, Qatar University.

Host: Per Nyberg

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Can the Doha Framework end the conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo?&nbsp;Kinshasa has handed over 15 prisoners to a powerful rebel alliance.&nbsp;It's part of an agreement signed last year in the Qatari capital.&nbsp;So, what are the hurdles to lasting peace?
In this episode:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>
Kambale Musavuli, Analyst, Center for Research, Congo-Kinshasa.
</li>
<li>
Felix Ndahinda, Researcher, Great Lakes region, specialising in conflict resolution, peace and transitional justice.
</li>
<li>
Abdulla Al Etaibi, Assistant Professor, International Affairs, Qatar University.
</li>
</ul>
Host: Per Nyberg
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Can the Doha Framework end the conflict in Democratic Republic of Congo?

What are the hurdles facing the Mecca agreement? The defence pact between Saudi Arabia, Turkiye and Pakistan comes at a time of heightened tension in the Middle East. So, who stands to gain from the new alliance? And how is it viewed in the region and beyond?

In this episode: 


Abdulaziz Alghashian - Senior Non-Resident Fellow at the Gulf International Forum


David Des Roches - Professor at the Thayer Marshall Institute


Zaid M Belbagi - Managing Partner at Hardcastle Advisory

Host: Anna Burns-Francis

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What are the hurdles facing the Mecca agreement?&nbsp;The defence pact between Saudi Arabia, Turkiye and Pakistan comes at a time of heightened tension in the Middle East.&nbsp;So, who stands to gain from the new alliance?&nbsp;And how is it viewed in the region and beyond?
In this episode:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>
Abdulaziz Alghashian - Senior Non-Resident Fellow at the Gulf International Forum
</li>
<li>
David Des Roches - Professor at the Thayer Marshall Institute
</li>
<li>
Zaid M Belbagi - Managing Partner at Hardcastle Advisory
</li>
</ul>
Host: Anna Burns-Francis
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What are the hurdles facing the Mecca agreement? 

New Israeli attacks in Lebanon, after soldiers were killed for the first time since a fragile truce with Beirut began in June. It comes despite more Lebanese-Israeli talks in Rome in a U.S.-brokered peace process. So where do things stand now? 

In this episode: 
Maha Yahya, Director of the Carnegie Middle East Center in Beirut
Jennifer Gavito, Former U.S. Acting Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs
Rami Khouri, Distinguished Public Policy Fellow at the  American University of Beirut

Host: James Bays 

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New Israeli attacks in Lebanon, after soldiers were killed for the first time since a fragile truce with Beirut began in June.&nbsp;It comes despite more Lebanese-Israeli talks in Rome in a U.S.-brokered peace process. So where do things stand now?&nbsp;
In this episode:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Maha Yahya, Director of the Carnegie Middle East Center in Beirut</li>
<li>Jennifer Gavito, Former U.S. Acting Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs</li>
<li>Rami Khouri, Distinguished Public Policy Fellow at the&nbsp; American University of Beirut</li>
</ul>
Host: James Bays&nbsp;
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What does the US hope to gain from Venezuela's government-opposition talks?

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