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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Does Donald Trump have an exit strategy for the war with Iran?

Europe is under pressure as the conflict in the Middle East continues, and is now competing with Asia for scarcer oil and gas supplies. Rocketing prices benefit Russia and weaken sanctions imposed for the war in Ukraine, with Europe wary of antagonising Donald Trump. How is the Iran war impacting all these? 

In this episode: 
Steven Erlanger, Chief Diplomatic Correspondent for Europe at The New York Times
Chris Weafer, CEO of Macro-Advisory, a strategic consultancy focused on Russia and Eurasia
Alan Tonelson, Economist and founder of the RealityChek blog

Host: Imran Khan

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Europe is under pressure as the conflict in the Middle East continues, and is now competing with Asia for scarcer oil and gas supplies. Rocketing prices benefit Russia and weaken sanctions imposed for the war in Ukraine, with Europe wary of antagonising Donald Trump. How is the Iran war impacting all these?&nbsp;
In this episode:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Steven Erlanger, Chief Diplomatic Correspondent for Europe at The New York Times</li>
<li>Chris Weafer, CEO of Macro-Advisory, a strategic consultancy focused on Russia and Eurasia</li>
<li>Alan Tonelson, Economist and founder of the RealityChek blog</li>
</ul>
Host: Imran Khan
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Why does the Iran war pose more dilemmas for Europe?

Iran has significant oil and gas reserves and is a major supplier to China. A member of the US president's inner circle says control of them is a key American aim. So how valuable are Iran's natural resources? And could they be a factor in US thinking? 

In this episode: 
Foad Izadi, Professor in the Faculty of World Studies at the University of Tehran
Mohammad Reza Farzanegan, Professor of Middle East Economics at Marburg University
Paolo von Schirach, President of the Global Policy Institute, an independent think-tank

Host: Imran Khan

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Iran has significant oil and gas reserves and is a major supplier to China. A member of the US president's inner circle says control of them is a key American aim. So how valuable are Iran's natural resources? And could they be a factor in US thinking?&nbsp;
In this episode:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Foad Izadi, Professor in the Faculty of World Studies at the University of Tehran</li>
<li>Mohammad Reza Farzanegan, Professor of Middle East Economics at Marburg University</li>
<li>Paolo von Schirach, President of the Global Policy Institute, an independent think-tank</li>
</ul>
Host: Imran Khan
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What is Israel’s endgame in Lebanon?

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