What's at stake in Ethiopia's elections? The governing party is seeking to cement its power, but in a country embroiled in conflicts and deeply fragmented, will this vote solve Ethiopia's many woes? And how are these elections viewed across the Horn of Africa?

In this episode: 


Samuel Getachew, Journalist and Ethiopian politics and security commentator.


Martin Plaut, Senior Research Fellow, King’s College London.


Bizuneh Yimenu, Lecturer in Comparative Politics, Queen's University Belfast. 

Host: Mohammed Jamjoom

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What's at stake in Ethiopia's elections?&nbsp;The governing party is seeking to cement its power, but in a country embroiled in conflicts and deeply fragmented, will this vote solve Ethiopia's many woes?&nbsp;And how are these elections viewed across the Horn of Africa?
In this episode:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>
Samuel Getachew, Journalist and&nbsp;Ethiopian politics and security commentator.
</li>
<li>
Martin Plaut, Senior Research Fellow, King&rsquo;s College London.
</li>
<li>
Bizuneh Yimenu, Lecturer in Comparative Politics, Queen's University Belfast.&nbsp;
</li>
</ul>
Host:&nbsp;Mohammed Jamjoom
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What's at stake in Ethiopia's elections?

Reigniting the centuries-old Falklands dispute. Argentina's president says sovereignty over the islands remains a national objective. The UK insists the territory is British. What's really triggered the latest argument about the Falkland Islands?

In this episode: 


Diego Guelar - Former Argentinian ambassador to the U.S., EU and China


Christopher Sabatini - Director of the Latin America Programme at Chatham House


Javier Farje - Journalist and historian specialising in Latin American affairs

Host: Cyril Vanier

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Reigniting the centuries-old Falklands dispute.&nbsp;Argentina's president says sovereignty over the islands remains a national objective.&nbsp;The UK insists the territory is British.&nbsp;What's really triggered the latest argument about the Falkland Islands?
In this episode:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>
Diego Guelar - Former Argentinian ambassador to the U.S., EU and China
</li>
<li>
Christopher Sabatini - Director of the Latin America Programme at Chatham House
</li>
<li>
Javier Farje - Journalist and historian specialising in Latin American affairs
</li>
</ul>
Host: Cyril Vanier
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What's triggered the latest argument about the Falkland Islands?

International efforts intensify to find a way forward for Libya.  The country is controlled by two rival governments.  And diplomacy is aimed at holding elections - to help find a way to govern the fractured country.  So, can a way forward be found? 

In this episode: 
Mustafa Fetouri - Independent Libyan academic and award-winning journalist
William Lawrence - Director of the North African Area Studies Program at the National Council on US-Arab Relations, former US diplomat in Libya 
Faraj Najem - Libyan historian and political researcher and author of 'Tribe, Islam and State in Libya'

Host: Cyril Vanier

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International efforts intensify to find a way forward for Libya.&nbsp; The country is controlled by two rival governments.&nbsp; And diplomacy is aimed at holding elections - to help find a way to govern the fractured country.&nbsp; So, can a way forward be found?&nbsp;
In this episode:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Mustafa Fetouri - Independent Libyan academic and award-winning journalist</li>
<li>William Lawrence - Director of the North African Area Studies Program at the National Council on US-Arab Relations, former US diplomat in Libya&nbsp;</li>
<li>Faraj Najem - Libyan historian and political researcher and author of 'Tribe, Islam and State in Libya'</li>
</ul>
Host: Cyril Vanier
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Can Libya  find a way to govern the fractured country?

Will Donald Trump's new sanctions against Iran work? The US president says he will impose 'crushing measures' on Tehran. While the Iranian leadership has warned countries not to join what it calls America's 'economic warfare'. What does this mean for the conflict?

In this episode: 
Jamal Abdi, President, National Iranian American Council.
Hassan Ahmadian, Professor, University of Tehran. 
Mark Pfeifle, Founder, Off the Record Strategies.

Host: James Bays

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Will Donald Trump's new sanctions against Iran work?&nbsp;The US president says he will impose 'crushing measures' on Tehran.&nbsp;While the Iranian leadership has warned countries not to join what it calls America's 'economic warfare'.&nbsp;What does this mean for the conflict?
In this episode:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Jamal Abdi, President, National Iranian American Council.</li>
<li>Hassan Ahmadian,&nbsp;Professor, University of Tehran.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Mark Pfeifle, Founder, Off the Record Strategies.</li>
</ul>
Host: James Bays
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What's at stake in Ethiopia's elections?

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