Will Thursday's elections be a watershed moment for Bangladesh? Millions of people are expected to cast ballots in the first polls since long-time prime minister Sheikh Hasina was removed in 2024. But can the vote spark a real political transition for the country's democracy?

In this episode: 
Ashikur Rahman, principal economist at the Policy Research Institute of Bangladesh
Prapti Taposhi, activist and a first-time voter
Thomas Kean, senior consultant for Myanmar and Bangladesh at the International Crisis Group

Host: James Bays

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Will Thursday's elections be a watershed moment for Bangladesh?&nbsp;Millions of people are expected to cast ballots in the first polls since long-time prime minister Sheikh Hasina was removed in 2024.&nbsp;But can the vote spark a real political transition for the country's democracy?
In this episode:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Ashikur Rahman, principal economist at the Policy Research Institute of Bangladesh</li>
<li>Prapti Taposhi, activist and a first-time voter</li>
<li>Thomas Kean, senior consultant for Myanmar and Bangladesh at the International Crisis Group</li>
</ul>
Host:&nbsp;James Bays
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Will Bangladesh’s first post-Hasina election spark real democratic change?

Several countries say they will take action against Iran's near-total closure of the Strait of Hormuz. But with no end in sight to the war, what would make Tehran open the waterway? And is using force an option?

In this episode: 
Hassan Ahmadian, Associate Professor at the University of Tehran
Rockford Weitz, Maritime Studies Program Director at Tufts University's Fletcher School
Craig Murray, Maritime specialist and former Maritime Section head of the UK's Foreign Office

Host: Rishaad Salamat

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Several countries say they will take action against Iran's near-total closure of the Strait of Hormuz. But with no end in sight to the war, what would make Tehran open the waterway?&nbsp;And is using force an option?
In this episode:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Hassan Ahmadian, Associate Professor at the University of Tehran</li>
<li>Rockford Weitz, Maritime Studies Program Director at Tufts University's Fletcher School</li>
<li>Craig Murray, Maritime specialist and former Maritime Section head of the UK's Foreign Office</li>
</ul>
Host: Rishaad Salamat
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What would it take for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz?

Israel and the US continue to bomb Iran. But Israeli opinion polls suggest support for the war is dropping, while Iranian missiles still force millions into shelters there. So, what does Israel now seek from attacking Iran, and what could end its onslaught? 

In this episode: 
Daniel Levy, President of the U.S. / Middle East Project and a former Israeli negotiator during the Oslo Accords 
Gordon Gray, Kuwait Professor of Gulf and Arabian Peninsula Affairs at Georgetown University and a former U.S. Ambassador to Tunisia
Yossi Mekelberg, Senior Consulting Fellow at Chatham House 

Host: James Bays 

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Israel and the US continue to bomb Iran. But Israeli opinion polls suggest support for the war is dropping, while Iranian missiles still force millions into shelters there. So, what does Israel now seek from attacking Iran, and what could end its onslaught?&nbsp;
In this episode:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Daniel Levy, President of the U.S. / Middle East Project and a former Israeli negotiator during the Oslo Accords&nbsp;</li>
<li>Gordon Gray, Kuwait Professor of Gulf and Arabian Peninsula Affairs at Georgetown University and a former U.S. Ambassador to Tunisia</li>
<li>Yossi Mekelberg, Senior Consulting Fellow at Chatham House&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
Host:&nbsp;James Bays&nbsp;
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As support for war fades, what Is Israel seeking in Iran?

As Israel's parliament approves the death penalty to hang Palestinians convicted of lethal attacks, far-right ministers celebrate with champagne. The UN, Europe, and rights groups have condemned the law, but not the US. What are the implications? 

In this episode: 
Mustafa Barghouti, General Secretary of the Palestinian National Initiative political party 
Ofer Cassif, member of the Israeli parliament, the Knesset
William Schabas, Professor of International Law at Middlesex University and author of  the book 'The Abolition of the Death Penalty in International Law'

Host: James Bays

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As Israel's parliament approves the death penalty to hang Palestinians convicted of lethal attacks, far-right ministers celebrate with champagne. The UN, Europe, and rights groups have condemned the law, but not the US. What are the implications?&nbsp;
In this episode:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Mustafa Barghouti, General Secretary of the Palestinian National Initiative political party&nbsp;</li>
<li>Ofer Cassif, member of the Israeli parliament, the Knesset</li>
<li>William Schabas, Professor of International Law at Middlesex University and author of &nbsp;the book 'The Abolition of the Death Penalty in International Law'</li>
</ul>
Host: James Bays
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Will Bangladesh’s first post-Hasina election spark real democratic change?

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