The trial and conviction of Senegal's opposition leader has sparked protests and riots in one of Africa's most stable democracies. Several people are dead. Why has the unrest been so widespread? And is there a risk of more instability?

Join host Mohammed Jamjoom.

Guests:

Mucahid Durmaz - Analyst with Verisk Maplecroft.

Marie-Roger Biloa - Chairwoman and CEO of the Africa International Media Group.

Borso Tall - Freelance journalist.

The trial and conviction of Senegal's opposition leader has sparked protests and riots in one of Africa's most stable democracies. Several people are dead. Why has the unrest been so widespread? And is there a risk of more instability?
Join host Mohammed Jamjoom.
Guests:
Mucahid Durmaz - Analyst with Verisk Maplecroft.
Marie-Roger Biloa - Chairwoman and CEO of the Africa International Media Group.
Borso Tall - Freelance journalist.

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What's behind Senegal's deadly protests?

The Strait of Hormuz has effectively been closed to most shipping since the US and Israel attacked Iran — sending energy prices soaring worldwide. The marine channel in the Gulf had been the gateway for 20% of global energy supplies. What difficulties does this pose for Donald Trump? 

In this episode: 
Eli Bremer, Republican Strategist and Retired Major in the U.S. Air Force 
Andreas Krieg, Associate Professor at the School of Security Studies at King's College London
Patrick Bury, Defence and Security Expert at the University of Bath 

Host: James Bays

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The Strait of Hormuz has effectively been closed to most shipping since the US and Israel attacked Iran &mdash; sending energy prices soaring worldwide. The marine channel in the Gulf had been the gateway for 20% of global energy supplies. What difficulties does this pose for Donald Trump?&nbsp;
In this episode:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Eli Bremer, Republican Strategist and Retired Major in the U.S. Air Force&nbsp;</li>
<li>Andreas Krieg, Associate Professor at the School of Security Studies at King's College London</li>
<li>Patrick Bury, Defence and Security Expert at the University of Bath&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
Host: James Bays
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Can Donald Trump survive a Strait of Hormuz shutdown?

What's the impact of the war in Iran on China? The two countries are close trading partners.Yet, Beijing has largely stayed away from lending any support to Tehran. But what does China stand to lose in this latest conflict in the Middle East?

In this episode: 


Shaun RHINE, Founder and Managing Director, China Market Research Group. 


Barbara Slavin, Distinguished Fellow, Stimson Center. 


Hassan Ahmadian, Associate Professor, University of Tehran.

Host: James Bays

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What's the impact of the war in Iran on China? The two countries are close trading partners.Yet, Beijing has largely stayed away from lending any support to Tehran. But what does China stand to lose in this latest conflict in the Middle East?
In this episode:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>
Shaun RHINE, Founder and Managing Director, China Market Research Group.&nbsp;
</li>
<li>
Barbara Slavin, Distinguished Fellow, Stimson Center.&nbsp;
</li>
<li>
Hassan Ahmadian, Associate Professor, University of Tehran.
</li>
</ul>
Host: James Bays
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What's the impact of the war in Iran on China?

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.
&nbsp;
</li>
<li>
Mohammed Salah - Founder, 'Tech From Palestine' NGO.
&nbsp;
</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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What's behind Senegal's deadly protests?

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