Will Israel respond to Iran's first ever direct attack? The Israeli government is under pressure not to retaliate, but says it's weighing its options. What could they be? And what would a direct confrontation between the regional rivals mean for an already volatile Middle East?

In this episode:


Randa Slim, Senior Fellow and Director, Conflict Resolution, Middle East Institute.


Robert Geist Pinfold, Lecturer, Peace and Security, Durham University.
Akiva Eldar, Political Analyst.

Host: James Bays

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Will Israel respond to Iran's first ever direct attack? The Israeli government is under pressure not to retaliate, but says it's weighing its options. What could they be? And what would a direct confrontation between the regional rivals mean for an already volatile Middle East?
In this episode:
<ul>
<li>
Randa Slim, Senior Fellow and Director, Conflict Resolution, Middle East Institute.
</li>
<li>
Robert Geist Pinfold, Lecturer, Peace and Security, Durham University.
</li>
<li>Akiva Eldar, Political Analyst.</li>
</ul>
Host: James Bays
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Will Israel respond to Iran's first ever direct attack?

A political standoff in Georgia. The government says a bill it's trying to pass for a second time would regulate foreign influence and protect the country's sovereignty. But critics are protesting it would crush freedoms. European leaders have criticised the bill. Can the crisis undermine Georgia's ambition to join the European Union?

In this episode:


Mariam Lashkhi, Member, Georgian Parliament.


Thornike Gordadze, Fellow, Jacques Delors Institute.


Khatia Dekanoidze, Member, Georgian Parliament. 

Host: Laura Kyle

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A political standoff in Georgia. The government says a bill it's trying to pass for a second time would regulate foreign influence and protect the country's sovereignty. But critics are protesting it would crush freedoms. European leaders have criticised the bill. Can the crisis undermine Georgia's ambition to join the European Union?
In this episode:
<ul>
<li>
Mariam Lashkhi, Member, Georgian Parliament.
</li>
<li>
Thornike Gordadze, Fellow, Jacques Delors Institute.
</li>
<li>
Khatia Dekanoidze, Member, Georgian Parliament. 
</li>
</ul>
Host: Laura Kyle
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What will the political standoff in Georgia mean for its country?

All eyes are on the International Criminal Court. It's investigating Israel's actions in Gaza and the West Bank. And Israeli officials fear it's preparing to issue arrest warrants against the Prime Minister and other senior figures. So what would legal action mean for the country and its leaders?

Host: Nick Clark and Guests.

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All eyes are on the International Criminal Court. It's investigating Israel's actions in Gaza and the West Bank. And Israeli officials fear it's preparing to issue arrest warrants against the Prime Minister and other senior figures. So what would legal action mean for the country and its leaders?
Host: Nick Clark and Guests.
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Will the ICC issue arrest warrants for Israeli officials?

A wasteland of rubble. The UN says clearing the debris from Israel's war on Gaza will be a huge challenge that could take 14 years. Unexploded munitions will also make this a dangerous task. So, what will this mean for the millions of Palestinians who hope to return to their homes?

In this episode:


Jonathan Guthrie, Director of Operations, Norwegian People's Aid.


Federico Dessi, Middle East Director, Humanity and Inclusion.


Raja Khalidi, Director General, Palestine Economic Policy Research Institute.

Host: Folly Bah Thibault

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A wasteland of rubble. The UN says clearing the debris from Israel's war on Gaza will be a huge challenge that could take 14 years. Unexploded munitions will also make this a dangerous task. So, what will this mean for the millions of Palestinians who hope to return to their homes?
In this episode:
<ul>
<li>
Jonathan Guthrie, Director of Operations, Norwegian People's Aid.
</li>
<li>
Federico Dessi, Middle East Director, Humanity and Inclusion.
</li>
<li>
Raja Khalidi, Director General, Palestine Economic Policy Research Institute.
</li>
</ul>
Host: Folly Bah Thibault
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Will Israel respond to Iran's first ever direct attack?

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