Global military spending has hit a new record. Parts of Europe saw the biggest increase since the Cold War. As the world witnesses more conflicts, can this trend be reversed?

Join host Imran Khan.

Guests:

Elisabeth Braw - Senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute.

Major General S B Asthana - Former director general infantry in the Indian army. 

Domitilla Sagramoso - Senior lecturer in security and development at King's College London.

Global military spending has hit a new record. Parts of Europe saw the biggest increase since the Cold War. As the world witnesses more conflicts, can this trend be reversed?
Join host Imran Khan.
Guests:
Elisabeth Braw - Senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute.
Major General S B Asthana - Former director general infantry in the Indian army. 
Domitilla Sagramoso - Senior lecturer in security and development at King's College London.

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Will global military spending continue to rise?

As Israeli attacks in Lebanon continue despite a ceasefire, the United States is hosting the third round of talks between Lebanese and Israeli officials. Hezbollah opposes the meeting in Washington. But can the process help find a way forward for Lebanon after decades of war? 

In this episode: 
Ali Rizk, Security and Foreign Affairs Analyst in Beirut
Jennifer Gavito, former acting Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs
Rami Khouri, Distinguished Fellow at the American University of Beirut

Host: Mohammed Jamjoom 

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As Israeli attacks in Lebanon continue despite a ceasefire, the United States is hosting the third round of talks between Lebanese and Israeli officials.&nbsp;Hezbollah opposes the meeting in Washington. But can the process help find a way forward for Lebanon after decades of war?&nbsp;
In this episode:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Ali Rizk, Security and Foreign Affairs Analyst in Beirut</li>
<li>Jennifer Gavito, former acting Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs</li>
<li>Rami Khouri, Distinguished Fellow at the American University of Beirut</li>
</ul>
Host: Mohammed Jamjoom&nbsp;
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What will be discussed during the Lebanon-Israel negotiations? 

Five nations boycott Eurovision, citing Israel's participation. Their action is against Israel's war in Gaza and allegations of vote manipulation in the song contest. But why is it so important for Israel to take part? And is the competition's future under threat? 

In this episode: 
Steve Wall, musician, actor, and member of the Irish Palestinian Solidarity Campaign
Jonathan Hendrickx, Assistant Professor in Media Studies at the University of Copenhagen
Ori Goldberg, Political commentator in Tel Aviv 

Host: Folly Bah Thibault

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Five nations boycott Eurovision, citing Israel's participation. Their action is against Israel's war in Gaza and allegations of vote manipulation in the song contest. But why is it so important for Israel to take part? And is the competition's future under threat?&nbsp;
In this episode:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Steve Wall, musician, actor, and member of the Irish Palestinian Solidarity Campaign</li>
<li>Jonathan Hendrickx, Assistant Professor in Media Studies at the University of Copenhagen</li>
<li>Ori Goldberg, Political commentator in Tel Aviv&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
Host: Folly Bah Thibault
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Is Eurovision's future under threat because of Israel's participation? 

A drone attack on Khartoum's international airport. The UN says such strikes have killed nearly 900 people in Sudan this year. And the conflict between the army and a paramilitary group is only intensifying. So, is there hope for an end to the fighting?

In this episode: 
Caroline Bouvard, Country Director, Sudan Mission of Solidarites International
Kholood Khair, Founding Director at Confluence Advisory
Cameron Hudson, former Director for African Affairs at the U.S. National Security Council

Host: Sasha Andrijevic

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A drone attack on Khartoum's international airport. The UN says such strikes have killed nearly 900 people in Sudan this year. And the conflict between the army and a paramilitary group is only intensifying. So, is there hope for an end to the fighting?
In this episode:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Caroline Bouvard, Country Director, Sudan Mission of Solidarites International</li>
<li>Kholood Khair, Founding Director at Confluence Advisory</li>
<li>Cameron Hudson, former Director for African Affairs at the U.S. National Security Council</li>
</ul>
Host: Sasha Andrijevic
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Will global military spending continue to rise?

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