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?

Protests in the UK after the release of police video of an 18-year-old stabbing victim handcuffed by officers after his attacker alleged racial abuse. The case has caused outrage with the Prime Minister rejecting claims of police bias against white people. So, why are racial issues so prominent now in the UK? 

In this episode: 
Tim Bale, Professor, Politics, Queen Mary University of London. 
Dal Babu, Former Chief Superintendent, London Metropolitan police. 
Andy Preston, Former Mayor, Middlesbrough and a Conservative Party Donor. 

Host: Imran Khan

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Protests in the UK after the release of police video of an 18-year-old stabbing victim handcuffed by officers after his attacker alleged racial abuse.&nbsp;The case has caused outrage with the Prime Minister rejecting claims of police bias against white people. So, why are racial issues so prominent now in the UK?&nbsp;
In this episode:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Tim Bale, Professor, Politics, Queen Mary University of London.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Dal Babu, Former Chief Superintendent, London Metropolitan police.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Andy Preston, Former Mayor, Middlesbrough and a Conservative Party Donor.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
Host: Imran Khan
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Why are racial issues so prominent now in the UK? 

Armenians are voting in pivotal parliamentary elections. With Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan facing pro-Russia rivals, why is the outcome being watched so closely in Brussels, Moscow and Washington?

In this episode: 
Richard Giragosian - Director of the Regional Studies Center think-tank
Kenneth Roth - Visiting Professor at the Princeton School of Public & International Affairs
Chris Weafer - Chief Executive Officer of Macro-Advisory consultancy

Host: Anna Burns-Francis 

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Armenians are voting in pivotal parliamentary elections. With Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan facing pro-Russia rivals, why is the outcome being watched so closely in Brussels, Moscow and Washington?
In this episode:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Richard Giragosian - Director of the Regional Studies Center think-tank</li>
<li>Kenneth Roth - Visiting Professor at the Princeton School of Public &amp; International Affairs</li>
<li>Chris Weafer - Chief Executive Officer of Macro-Advisory consultancy</li>
</ul>
Host: Anna Burns-Francis&nbsp;
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Why the World Is Watching Armenia's Vote

The US has announced another ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon. But Israeli strikes continue and Hezbollah remains engaged. Can the truce hold, and what lies ahead for Lebanon?

In this episode: 
Heiko Wimmen - Project Director for Iraq, Syria and Lebanon, International Crisis Group
Nimrod Novik - Former Special Envoy & Senior Adviser to former Israeli Prime Minister Shimon Peres 
Rami Khouri - Distinguished Fellow at the American University of Beirut

Host: Sami Zeidan 

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The US has announced another ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon. But Israeli strikes continue and Hezbollah remains engaged. Can the truce hold, and what lies ahead for Lebanon?
In this episode:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Heiko Wimmen - Project Director for Iraq, Syria and Lebanon, International Crisis Group</li>
<li>Nimrod Novik - Former Special Envoy &amp; Senior Adviser to former Israeli Prime Minister Shimon Peres&nbsp;</li>
<li>Rami Khouri - Distinguished Fellow at the American University of Beirut</li>
</ul>
Host: Sami Zeidan&nbsp;
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Will the ceasefire in Lebanon hold?

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