Days of rioting in England and Belfast. Social media has been used by the far-right to spread rumours about immigrants, and organise protests that have become violent. Thousands of police officers are on alert. So what's behind the surge in violence? 


In this episode:
Shabna Begum, Chief Executive Officer, Runnymede Trust.
Katy Brown, Postdoctoral Fellow, Maynooth University, Ireland. 
Sohan Dsouza, Computational Social Scientist.

Host: Mohammed Jamjoom

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Days of rioting in England and Belfast. Social media has been used by the far-right to spread rumours about immigrants, and organise protests that have become violent. Thousands of police officers are on alert. So what's behind the surge in violence? 
In this episode:
<ul>
<li>Shabna Begum, Chief Executive Officer, Runnymede Trust.</li>
<li>Katy Brown, Postdoctoral Fellow, Maynooth University, Ireland. </li>
<li>Sohan Dsouza, Computational Social Scientist.</li>
</ul>
Host: Mohammed Jamjoom
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Why is there a spread of violent far-right protests in the UK?

The US and India are seeking to mend ties after a year of diplomatic see-saw...tariffs imposed then quickly scrapped because of the war in Iran. 

It's one example of how international relations and conflict have become more complex and interlinked in recent years. 

So, is pragmatism replacing ideology in today's diplomatic world? 

In this episode: 
Brahma Chellaney - Professor Emeritus of Strategic Studies at the Centre for Policy Research. 
Chris Weafer - Chief Executive Officer at Macro-Advisory strategic consultancy. 
Shaun Rein - Founder and Managing Director of the China Market Research Group. 

Host: Scott McLean 

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The US and India are seeking to mend ties after a year of diplomatic see-saw...tariffs imposed then quickly scrapped because of the war in Iran.&nbsp;
It's one example of how international relations and conflict have become more complex and interlinked&nbsp;in recent years.&nbsp;
So, is pragmatism replacing ideology in today's diplomatic world?&nbsp;
In this episode:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Brahma Chellaney - Professor Emeritus of Strategic Studies at the Centre for Policy Research.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Chris Weafer - Chief Executive Officer at Macro-Advisory strategic consultancy.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Shaun Rein - Founder and Managing Director of the China Market Research Group.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
Host: Scott McLean&nbsp;
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Is pragmatism replacing ideology in today's diplomatic world? 

Israel keeps up its attacks on Lebanon despite a ceasefire. The US has sanctioned nine people, including two Lebanese army officers accused of links to Hezbollah. It comes while Washington brokers more talks between Lebanese and Israeli officials. So, why these sanctions now?

In this episode: 
David Wood, Senior Lebanon Analyst at the International Crisis Group
Randa Slim, Middle East Program Director at the U.S.-based Stimson Center 
Elijah Magnier, Specialist in Middle East wars and regional military dynamics 

Host: Scott McLean 

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Israel keeps up its attacks on Lebanon despite a ceasefire. The US has sanctioned nine people, including two Lebanese army officers accused of links to Hezbollah. It comes while Washington brokers more talks between Lebanese and Israeli officials. So, why these sanctions now?
In this episode:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>David Wood, Senior Lebanon Analyst at the International Crisis Group</li>
<li>Randa Slim, Middle East Program Director at the U.S.-based Stimson Center&nbsp;</li>
<li>Elijah Magnier, Specialist in Middle East wars and regional military dynamics&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
Host: Scott McLean&nbsp;
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What are the implications of US sanctions in Lebanon?

Detained and ridiculed by a senior Israeli minister. The mistreatment of Gaza flotilla activists has sparked global outrage. They were part of the latest attempt to deliver humanitarian aid to Palestinians. Most efforts have failed. So, what difference do flotillas make?

In this episode: 
Ahmed Abo Askar, Engineering student who lobbies for sponsorship for orphans in Gaza
Dan Perry, Former Chief Editor of the Associated Press in Europe, the Middle East and Africa
Carne Ross, Former British diplomat at the United Nations

Host: Tom McRae

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Detained and ridiculed by a senior Israeli minister. The mistreatment of Gaza flotilla activists has sparked global outrage. They were part of the latest attempt to deliver humanitarian aid to Palestinians. Most efforts have failed. So, what difference do flotillas make?
In this episode:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Ahmed Abo Askar, Engineering student who lobbies for sponsorship for orphans in Gaza</li>
<li>Dan Perry, Former Chief Editor of the Associated Press in Europe, the Middle East and Africa</li>
<li>Carne Ross, Former British diplomat at the United Nations</li>
</ul>
Host: Tom McRae
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Why is there a spread of violent far-right protests in the UK?

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