US president Donald Trump threatens Nigeria with military action claiming Christians are being persecuted. The government and Christian groups in the country deny this saying armed groups have killed people of all faiths. So what's behind Trump's claims? And what's the security situation? 

In this episode: 
Malik Samuel, Senior Researcher, Good Governance Africa in Abuja.  
Yinka Adegoke, Africa Editor, Semafor. 
James Barnett, Research Fellow, Hudson Institute. 

Host: Adrian Finighan

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US president Donald Trump threatens Nigeria with military action claiming Christians are being persecuted.&nbsp;The government and Christian groups in the country deny this saying armed groups have killed people of all faiths.&nbsp;So what's behind Trump's claims? And what's the security situation?&nbsp; In this episode:&nbsp;
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<li>Malik Samuel, Senior Researcher, Good Governance Africa in Abuja.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
<li>Yinka Adegoke, Africa Editor, Semafor.&nbsp;</li>
<li>James Barnett, Research Fellow, Hudson Institute.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
Host: Adrian Finighan
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Why is Trump claiming that Christians are being targeted in Nigeria? 

The Alternative for Germany is on top in Sunday's election in the east German state of Saxony-Anhalt, with about 44 percent of the vote. It's benefitted from voters' economic concerns and anger over immigration. The party is also leading in national polls. So what are the implications of the AfD's electoral rise for Germany and for Europe?

In this episode: 


Olaf Boehnke - Berlin Director of the political consultancy Rasmussen Global and former Senior Advisor in the German Bundestag


Max Otte - Founder of Privatinvestor Capital and a 2022 German presidential candidate


Ulrich Bruckner - Professor of European Studies at Stanford University in Berlin

Host: Rishaad Salamat

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The Alternative for Germany is on top in Sunday's election in the east German state of Saxony-Anhalt, with about 44 percent of the vote. It's benefitted from voters' economic concerns and anger over immigration. The party is also leading in national polls. So what are the implications of the AfD's electoral rise for Germany and for Europe?
In this episode:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>
Olaf Boehnke - Berlin Director of the political consultancy Rasmussen Global and former Senior Advisor in the German Bundestag
</li>
<li>
Max Otte - Founder of Privatinvestor Capital and a 2022 German presidential candidate
</li>
<li>
Ulrich Bruckner - Professor of European Studies at Stanford University in Berlin
</li>
</ul>
Host: Rishaad Salamat
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How will the far-right AfD's electoral rise impact Germany?

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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Why is Trump claiming that Christians are being targeted in Nigeria?

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