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?

China tells its ally Iran that the Strait of Hormuz must be reopened. International leaders have been visiting Beijing almost daily, underlining its importance in the crisis. So what's the impact of the war on China, and what role is it playing? 

Host: James Bays

In this episode: 
Doug Bandow, Senior Fellow at the Cato Institute in Washington DC
Shaun Rein, Founder and Managing Director of the China Market Research Group in Shanghai
Nader Habibi, Professor of Practice in the Economics of the Middle East at Brandeis University in Boston

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China tells its ally Iran that the Strait of Hormuz must be reopened. International leaders have been visiting Beijing almost daily, underlining its importance in the crisis. So what's the impact of the war on China, and what role is it playing?&nbsp;
Host: James Bays
In this episode: 
<ul>
<li>Doug Bandow, Senior Fellow at the Cato Institute in Washington DC</li>
<li>Shaun Rein, Founder and Managing Director of the China Market Research Group in Shanghai</li>
<li>Nader Habibi, Professor of Practice in the Economics of the Middle East at Brandeis University in Boston</li>
</ul>
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What role is China playing in the Iran war?

Israel's alliance with the European Union is under mounting political pressure. Behind the shift are demands to suspend the main agreement underpinning their close relations. But their ties survived Israel's war on Gaza, so why have there been difficulties between them? 

Host: James Bays

In this episode:
Barry Andrews, Member of the European Parliament 
Sven Kuhn Von Burgsdorff,  former EU ambassador to the occupied Palestinian territories
Eve Geddie, Director of the European Institutions Office at Amnesty International

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Israel's alliance with the European Union is under mounting political pressure. Behind the shift are demands to suspend the main agreement underpinning their close relations.&nbsp;But their ties survived Israel's war on Gaza, so why have there been difficulties between them?&nbsp;
Host: James Bays
In this episode:
<ul>
<li>Barry Andrews, Member of the European Parliament&nbsp;</li>
<li>Sven Kuhn Von Burgsdorff,&nbsp; former EU ambassador to the occupied Palestinian territories</li>
<li>Eve Geddie, Director of the European Institutions Office at Amnesty International</li>
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How serious are the mounting difficulties between the EU and Israel? 

Donald Trump in a war of words with the leader of the Roman Catholic Church. The U.S. president refuses to apologise for criticising Pope Leo's opposition to the Iran conflict. He says the pontiff should stay out of American affairs. So, is this political interference or a moral duty to speak out? And what are the consequences?

Host: Folly Bah Thibault

In this episode:
Cornel West, Professor and Dietrich Bonhoeffer Chair at the Union Theological Seminary
Adolfo Franco, US Republican strategist
Christopher White, Vatican journalist and author of a book on Pope Leo  

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Donald Trump in a war of words with the leader of the Roman Catholic Church.&nbsp;The U.S. president refuses to apologise for criticising Pope Leo's opposition to the Iran conflict.&nbsp;He says the pontiff should stay out of American affairs.&nbsp;So, is this political interference or a moral duty to speak out?&nbsp;And what are the consequences?
Host: Folly Bah Thibault
In this episode:
<ul>
<li>Cornel West, Professor and Dietrich Bonhoeffer Chair at the Union Theological Seminary</li>
<li>Adolfo Franco, US Republican strategist</li>
<li>Christopher White, Vatican journalist and author of a book on Pope Leo &nbsp;</li>
</ul>
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Will the ceasefire in Lebanon hold?

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