Several countries say they will take action against Iran's near-total closure of the Strait of Hormuz. But with no end in sight to the war, what would make Tehran open the waterway? And is using force an option?

In this episode: 
Hassan Ahmadian, Associate Professor at the University of Tehran
Rockford Weitz, Maritime Studies Program Director at Tufts University's Fletcher School
Craig Murray, Maritime specialist and former Maritime Section head of the UK's Foreign Office

Host: Rishaad Salamat

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Several countries say they will take action against Iran's near-total closure of the Strait of Hormuz. But with no end in sight to the war, what would make Tehran open the waterway?&nbsp;And is using force an option?
In this episode:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Hassan Ahmadian, Associate Professor at the University of Tehran</li>
<li>Rockford Weitz, Maritime Studies Program Director at Tufts University's Fletcher School</li>
<li>Craig Murray, Maritime specialist and former Maritime Section head of the UK's Foreign Office</li>
</ul>
Host: Rishaad Salamat
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What would it take for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz?

A negative political and public reaction in Israel to the ceasefire with Iran - regardless of the respite it brings. No pause for Israel's army however or its victims - hundreds killed in Lebanon and more dead in Gaza. Has Israeli society become conditioned to permanent war? 

In this episode: 
Ilan Pappe - a historian and professor at Exeter University 
Gideon Levy - a columnist at Haaretz newspaper in Tel Aviv 
Haim Bresheeth - professor at the School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London 

Host: Tom McRae

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A negative political and public reaction in Israel to the ceasefire with Iran - regardless of the respite it brings.&nbsp;No pause for Israel's army however or its victims - hundreds killed in Lebanon and more dead in Gaza.&nbsp;Has Israeli society become conditioned to permanent war?&nbsp;
In this episode:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Ilan Pappe - a historian and professor at Exeter University&nbsp;</li>
<li>Gideon Levy - a columnist at Haaretz newspaper in Tel Aviv&nbsp;</li>
<li>Haim Bresheeth - professor at the School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
Host: Tom McRae
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Has Israeli society become conditioned to permanent war? 

Opinion polls in Hungary suggest long-time prime minister Viktor Orban has a battle on his hands in Sunday's election. The outcome will be keenly awaited in Washington, Moscow, Kyiv, and Brussels. So why is this election so important outside of Hungary? 

In this episode: 
Gabor Scheiring, a former member of the National Assembly of Hungary
Istvan Kiss, political scientist, director of the Danube Institute and former political adviser in Prime Minister Viktor Orban's office  
Daniel Kelemen, law and politics professor, and McCourt Chair at the McCourt School of Public Policy at Georgetown University 

Host: Tom McRae

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Opinion polls in Hungary suggest long-time prime minister Viktor Orban has a battle on his hands in Sunday's election. The outcome will be keenly awaited in Washington, Moscow, Kyiv, and Brussels. So why is this election so important outside of Hungary?&nbsp;
In this episode:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Gabor Scheiring, a former member of the National Assembly of Hungary</li>
<li>Istvan Kiss, political scientist, director of the Danube Institute and former political adviser in Prime Minister Viktor Orban's office &nbsp;</li>
<li>Daniel Kelemen, law and politics professor, and McCourt Chair at the McCourt School of Public Policy at Georgetown University&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
Host: Tom McRae
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 Why is Hungary's election of such international importance?

The bombing of Iran has stopped, but the bombing of Lebanon has not. Even as Iran and the US say they'll try to work out their many differences at the negotiating table in Pakistan, Israel is busy ramping up its attacks on what it says are Hezbollah targets in Lebanon. The group has been a key player in Iran's axis of resistance for decades. So how far is Tehran willing to go to protect its allies?

In this episode: 
Hassan Ahmadian, Associate Professor at the University of Tehran
Rob Geist Pinfold, Lecturer in International Security at King's College London
Nadim Houry, Executive Director of the Arab Reform Initiative

Host: James Bays

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The bombing of Iran has stopped, but the bombing of Lebanon has not. Even as Iran and the US say they'll try to work out their many differences at the negotiating table in Pakistan, Israel is busy ramping up its attacks on what it says are Hezbollah targets in Lebanon. The group has been a key player in Iran's axis of resistance for decades. So how far is Tehran willing to go to protect its allies?
In this episode:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Hassan Ahmadian, Associate Professor at the University of Tehran</li>
<li>Rob Geist Pinfold, Lecturer in International Security at King's College London</li>
<li>Nadim Houry, Executive Director of the Arab Reform Initiative</li>
</ul>
Host: James Bays
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What would it take for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz?

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