Yet again, the US is pulling out of UNESCO claiming the UN agency focuses on divisive issues. It's not the first time Washington has quit a global organisation. But what's behind these decisions? And where do they leave the US on the world stage?

In this episode: 
Amy Koch, Republican Political Strategist.
Ei Sun Oh, Political analyst.
Mark Seddon, Former UN official.

Host: James Bays

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Yet again, the US is pulling out of UNESCO claiming the UN agency focuses on divisive issues. It's not the first time Washington has quit a global organisation. But what's behind these decisions? And where do they leave the US on the world stage?
In this episode:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Amy Koch, Republican Political Strategist.</li>
<li>Ei Sun Oh, Political analyst.</li>
<li>Mark Seddon, Former UN official.</li>
</ul>
Host: James Bays
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Why is the US withdrawing from international organisations?

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.
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</li>
<li>
Mohammed Salah - Founder, 'Tech From Palestine' NGO.
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</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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Is the Iran war benefitting Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu?

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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Why is the US withdrawing from international organisations?

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