Lebanon and Israel are holding their first direct talks in decades. But as Israel considers Hezbollah a threat, is a lasting peace agreement possible? And how much influence does Iran have in Lebanon?

In this episode:
Joe Macaron, Middle East geopolitical analyst
Yossi Mekelberg, Senior Consulting Fellow at the Middle East and North Africa Programme at Chatham House
Rami Khouri, Distinguished Fellow at the American University of Beirut 

Host: James Bays

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Lebanon and Israel are holding their first direct talks in decades.&nbsp;But as Israel considers Hezbollah a threat, is a lasting peace agreement possible?&nbsp;And how much influence does Iran have in Lebanon?
In this episode:
<ul>
<li>Joe Macaron, Middle East geopolitical analyst</li>
<li>Yossi Mekelberg, Senior Consulting Fellow at the Middle East and North Africa Programme at Chatham House</li>
<li>Rami Khouri, Distinguished Fellow at the American University of Beirut&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
Host: James Bays
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Will the ceasefire in Lebanon hold?

A global health emergency - the World Health Organisation raises the alarm over a new Ebola outbreak. The virus has killed nearly 90 people in Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda so far. Will it spread further?

In this episode: 
Ariel Kestens, Head, Kinshasa Delegation, International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies.
Dr Margaret Harris, Lecturer, United Nations Institute for Training and Research.
Dr Ahmed Ogwell Ouma, Former Deputy Director-General, Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention.

Host: James Bays

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A global health emergency - the World Health Organisation raises the alarm over a new Ebola outbreak. The virus has killed nearly 90 people in Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda so far. Will it spread further?
In this episode:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Ariel Kestens, Head, Kinshasa Delegation, International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies.</li>
<li>Dr Margaret Harris, Lecturer, United Nations Institute for Training and Research.</li>
<li>Dr Ahmed Ogwell Ouma, Former Deputy Director-General, Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention.</li>
</ul>
Host:&nbsp;James Bays
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Will the new Ebola outbreak in Africa spread? 

Recent attacks in Pakistan have killed nearly 50 people, many of them security forces. The Pakistani Taliban says it is behind them. Islamabad accuses Kabul of backing the armed group. Can the violence sabotage a fragile truce between the neighbours?

In this episode: 
Masood Khan, Former Permanent Representative of Pakistan, United Nations 
Michael Kugelman, Senior Fellow, Atlantic Council.
Obaidullah Baheer, Adjunct Lecturer, American University of Afghanistan.  

Host: James Bays

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Recent attacks in Pakistan have killed nearly 50 people, many of them security forces. The Pakistani Taliban says it is behind them. Islamabad accuses Kabul of backing the armed group. Can the violence sabotage a fragile truce between the neighbours?
In this episode:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Masood Khan, Former Permanent Representative of Pakistan, United Nations&nbsp;</li>
<li>Michael Kugelman, Senior Fellow, Atlantic Council.</li>
<li>Obaidullah Baheer, Adjunct Lecturer, American University of Afghanistan.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
Host:&nbsp;James Bays
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Can Pakistani violence sabotage a fragile truce between their neighbours?

Donald Trump calls his visit to China 'incredible', and Xi Jinping says it was a 'landmark' meeting. But the Chinese president's comments about Taiwan are raising concerns. Could a dispute over the territory lead to conflict between Beijing and Washington?

In this episode: 
Ali Wyne, Senior Research and Advocacy Adviser for US-China relations, The International Crisis Group
Victor Gao, Vice President, Center for China and Globalization
Wen-Ti Sung, Nonresident Fellow, Atlantic Council's Global China Hub

Host: Mohammed Jamjoom 

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Donald Trump calls his visit to China 'incredible', and Xi Jinping says it was a 'landmark' meeting. But the Chinese president's comments about Taiwan are raising concerns. Could a dispute over the territory lead to conflict between Beijing and Washington?
In this episode:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Ali Wyne, Senior Research and Advocacy Adviser for US-China relations, The International Crisis Group</li>
<li>Victor Gao, Vice President, Center for China and Globalization</li>
<li>Wen-Ti Sung, Nonresident Fellow, Atlantic Council's Global China Hub</li>
</ul>
Host: Mohammed Jamjoom&nbsp;
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Will the ceasefire in Lebanon hold?

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