Civilians among hundreds killed in Syria while government forces battle fighters loyal to the deposed Assad regime. President Ahmed al-Sharaa promises accountability for anyone attacking civilians; the UN envoy expresses alarm. What's the risk of escalation?

In this episode: 


Marie Forestier, Senior Adviser, European Institute of Peace.


Ammar Kahf, Executive Director, Omran Center for Strategic Studies.


Hind Kabawat, Professor of Conflict Resolution, George Mason University.

Host: Adrian Finighan

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Civilians among hundreds killed in Syria while government forces battle fighters loyal to the deposed Assad regime. President Ahmed al-Sharaa promises accountability for anyone attacking civilians; the UN envoy expresses alarm. What's the risk of escalation?
In this episode:&nbsp;
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Marie Forestier, Senior Adviser, European Institute of Peace.
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Ammar Kahf, Executive Director, Omran Center for Strategic Studies.
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Hind Kabawat, Professor of Conflict Resolution, George Mason University.
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Host: Adrian Finighan
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Will the fighting in Syria escalate?

The last remaining US troops have left Iraq, ending a military presence that began with the 2003 invasion to oust Saddam Hussein. After years of conflict and instability, Iraq is entering a new phase without US forces on the ground. Is the Iraqi government ready? And who stands to gain from the US withdrawal?

In this episode: 
Ahmed Rushdi, President of the House of Iraqi Expertise Foundation
Kenneth Katzman, Senior Fellow at The Soufan Center
Abdullah AlShayji, Professor at Kuwait University

Host: Dareen Abughaida

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The last remaining US troops have left Iraq, ending a military presence that began with the 2003 invasion to oust Saddam Hussein. After years of conflict and instability, Iraq is entering a new phase without US forces on the ground. Is the Iraqi government ready? And who stands to gain from the US withdrawal?
In this episode:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Ahmed Rushdi, President of the House of Iraqi Expertise Foundation</li>
<li>Kenneth Katzman, Senior Fellow at The Soufan Center</li>
<li>Abdullah AlShayji, Professor at Kuwait University</li>
</ul>
Host: Dareen Abughaida
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Can Iraq handle future security challenges alone?

Unacceptable. That was the immediate reaction from US President Donald Trump to Iran's proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Tehran says it's still awaiting what it called a "definitive response" from Washington through mediators. But Trump has said Iran needs a deal because, in his words, it's "losing badly." So, is his rejection of the proposal an effort to pressure Tehran for more concessions?

In this episode: 
Abas Aslani, Senior Research Fellow at the Center for Middle East Strategic Studies
Henry Ensher, former US diplomat and former US Deputy Assistant Secretary of State
Zeidon Alkinani, Founding Director of the Arab Perspectives Institute

Host: Mohammed Jamjoom

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Unacceptable. That was the immediate reaction from US President Donald Trump to Iran's proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Tehran says it's still awaiting what it called a "definitive response" from Washington through mediators. But Trump has said Iran needs a deal because, in his words, it's "losing badly." So, is his rejection of the proposal an effort to pressure Tehran for more concessions?
In this episode:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Abas Aslani, Senior Research Fellow at the Center for Middle East Strategic Studies</li>
<li>Henry Ensher, former US diplomat and former US Deputy Assistant Secretary of State</li>
<li>Zeidon Alkinani, Founding Director of the Arab Perspectives Institute</li>
</ul>
Host: Mohammed Jamjoom
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Why has Trump rejected Iran's peace proposal?

Fighting is intensifying between Yemen's Ansar Allah Houthis and Saudi Arabia. For the first time since a ceasefire in 2022, the Houthis have fired missiles towards the capital, Riyadh. The Iran-backed group says it will respond to any escalation with an escalation of its own. But it also risks dragging the wider region into conflict. What will it take to stop the attacks?

In this episode: 
Nawaf Obaid, Senior Research Fellow at King’s College London and former advisor to the Saudi government 
Muhanad Seloom, Non-Resident Senior Fellow at the Middle East Council on Global Affairs
Ibrahim Jalal, Yemeni affairs analyst who specialises in regional security and armed groups

Host: Rob Matheson

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Fighting is intensifying between Yemen's Ansar Allah Houthis and Saudi Arabia. For the first time since a ceasefire in 2022, the Houthis have fired missiles towards the capital, Riyadh. The Iran-backed group says it will respond to any escalation with an escalation of its own. But it also risks dragging the wider region into conflict. What will it take to stop the attacks?
In this episode:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Nawaf Obaid, Senior Research Fellow at King&rsquo;s College London and former advisor to the Saudi government&nbsp;</li>
<li>Muhanad Seloom, Non-Resident Senior Fellow at the Middle East Council on Global Affairs</li>
<li>Ibrahim Jalal, Yemeni affairs analyst who specialises in regional security and armed groups</li>
</ul>
Host: Rob Matheson
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Will the fighting in Syria escalate?

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