Russia halts participation in Ukraine grain deal. Kremlin says its conditions for extending the deal brokered by the UN and Turkey had yet to be fulfilled. But the president of Türkiye, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, is hopeful it can be revived. So, how much politics is at play here 

Join host Adrian Finighan.

Guests:

Andrey Baklanov - Former Russian Ambassador to Saudi Arabia

Helin Sari Ertem - Turkish Foreign Policy Specialist

Rich Outen - Geopolitical consultant

Russia halts participation in Ukraine grain deal. Kremlin says its conditions for extending the deal brokered by the UN and Turkey had yet to be fulfilled. But the president of Türkiye, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, is hopeful it can be revived. So, how much politics is at play here 
Join host Adrian Finighan.
Guests:
Andrey Baklanov - Former Russian Ambassador to Saudi Arabia
Helin Sari Ertem - Turkish Foreign Policy Specialist
Rich Outen - Geopolitical consultant

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Why has Russia halted participation in Ukraine grain deal?

Weeks of student protests in France have grown into some of the worst unrest in recent years. They started as a call for reforms to the education system. But they've since expanded into demonstrations against the high cost of living and planned cuts to social services. And France isn't alone. Demonstrators have taken to the streets in other parts of Europe. So how will Europe deal with the protests?

In this episode:
Diane de Vignemont, independent journalist and historian
Julius Fintelmann, Co-founder and Editor-in-chief at The European Correspondent
Jaime Velazquez, independent journalist

Host: James Bays

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Weeks of student protests in France have grown into some of the worst unrest in recent years. They started as a call for reforms to the education system. But they've since expanded into demonstrations against the high cost of living and planned cuts to social services. And France isn't alone. Demonstrators have taken to the streets in other parts of Europe. So how will Europe deal with the protests?
In this episode:
<ul>
<li>Diane de Vignemont, independent journalist and historian</li>
<li>Julius Fintelmann, Co-founder and Editor-in-chief at The European Correspondent</li>
<li>Jaime Velazquez, independent journalist</li>
</ul>
Host: James Bays
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How will Europe deal with youth-led protests?

Joseph Kabila, who ruled DR Congo for almost two decades, is making a comeback. He will lead the Front for the Refoundation of the Nation (FRN), a political-military alliance with M23 fighters that opposes President Felix Tshisekedi's government in Kinshasa. Several attempts at a peace deal between government forces, rebels and armed groups have already failed, and many fear the move will worsen the fighting in eastern DR Congo. Is this coalition likely to escalate the conflict?

In this episode:
Henry-Pacifique Mayala, Co-ordinator of the Kivu Security Tracker at Ebuteli institute
Ovigwe Eguegu, Policy Analyst at Development Reimagined, specialising in African geopolitics and great power competition
Vincent Rouget, Head of Political Risk for Africa at Control Risks, a global consultancy

Host: Dareen Abughaida

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Joseph Kabila, who ruled DR Congo for almost two decades, is making a comeback. He will lead the Front for the Refoundation of the Nation (FRN), a political-military alliance with M23 fighters that opposes President Felix Tshisekedi's government in Kinshasa. Several attempts at a peace deal between government forces, rebels and armed groups have already failed, and many fear the move will worsen the fighting in eastern DR Congo. Is this coalition likely to escalate the conflict?
In this episode:
<ul>
<li>Henry-Pacifique Mayala, Co-ordinator of the Kivu Security Tracker at Ebuteli institute</li>
<li>Ovigwe Eguegu, Policy Analyst at Development Reimagined, specialising in African geopolitics and great power competition</li>
<li>Vincent Rouget, Head of Political Risk for Africa at Control Risks, a global consultancy</li>
</ul>
Host: Dareen Abughaida
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How will a new alliance affect the conflict in eastern DRC?

NATO says it is ready to fight as it unveils a new defence strategy using low-cost drones, artificial intelligence and rapid strikes to deter potential attacks. With the US planning to withdraw thousands of troops from Europe and concerns growing over Russia, European leaders are increasing military spending. Will NATO’s new strategy be enough to address the perceived Russian threat and protect its members?

In this episode:
Ray Wojcik, Senior Research Fellow at The Saratoga Foundation
Marina Miron, Researcher in Defence Studies at King’s College London
Alexander Bratersky, Political analyst specialising in Russian foreign policy

Host: Rishaad Salamat

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NATO says it is ready to fight as it unveils a new defence strategy using low-cost drones, artificial intelligence and rapid strikes to deter potential attacks. With the US planning to withdraw thousands of troops from Europe and concerns growing over Russia, European leaders are increasing military spending. Will NATO&rsquo;s new strategy be enough to address the perceived Russian threat and protect its members?
In this episode:
<ul>
<li data-d-component="text">Ray Wojcik, Senior Research Fellow at The Saratoga Foundation</li>
<li data-d-component="text">Marina Miron, Researcher in Defence Studies at King&rsquo;s College London</li>
<li data-d-component="text">Alexander Bratersky, Political analyst specialising in Russian foreign policy</li>
</ul>
Host: Rishaad Salamat
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