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?

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has wrapped up his three-day tour of the Gulf. Regional states want a greater say in security--after coming under attack during the Iran war. So, can Washington rebuild trust with its regional allies? And will Gulf states be able to steer the future of the Strait of Hormuz?

In this episode: 
Abdulla Banndar Al Etaibi, Assistant Professor of International Relations at Qatar University
Gordon Gray, Former U.S. Ambassador and Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs
Sina Toossi, Senior Fellow at the Center for International Policy, focusing on U.S.-Iran relations 

Host: James Bays

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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has wrapped up his three-day tour of the Gulf. Regional states want a greater say in security--after coming under attack during the Iran war. So, can Washington rebuild trust with its regional allies? And will Gulf states be able to steer the future of the Strait of Hormuz?
In this episode:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Abdulla Banndar Al Etaibi, Assistant Professor of International Relations at Qatar University</li>
<li>Gordon Gray, Former U.S. Ambassador and Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs</li>
<li>Sina Toossi, Senior Fellow at the Center for International Policy, focusing on U.S.-Iran relations&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
Host: James Bays
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Has Marco Rubio's tour of the Gulf reassured US allies?

Benjamin Netanyahu says he's grateful to the US for its military aid but that it's time for Israel to build its own weapons-production capacity. The Israeli prime minister's announcement comes as tensions grow over the US agreement with Iran. But demand soars for Israel's weapons — its arms exports hit a record $19 billion last year. Supporters say that it strengthens Israel's ability to stand on its own. Can Israel afford to lose its greatest ally?

In this episode: 
Alexandre Vautravers, Security and defence policy specialist
Michael Mulroy, Former US Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for the Middle East
Antony Loewenstein, Author of 'The Palestine Laboratory' 

Host: Folly Bah Thibault

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Benjamin Netanyahu says he's grateful to the US for its military aid but that it's time for Israel to build its own weapons-production capacity. The Israeli prime minister's announcement comes as tensions grow over the US agreement with Iran. But demand soars for Israel's weapons &mdash; its arms exports hit a record $19 billion last year. Supporters say that it strengthens Israel's ability to stand on its own. Can Israel afford to lose its greatest ally?
In this episode:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Alexandre Vautravers, Security and defence policy specialist</li>
<li>Michael Mulroy, Former US Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for the Middle East</li>
<li>Antony Loewenstein, Author of 'The Palestine Laboratory'&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
Host: Folly Bah Thibault
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Why does Israel want to be less dependent on US weapons?

Keir Starmer is the latest to step down, after nearly two years in office. He'd been expected to put an end to the political chaos. So, what went wrong? And what does it mean for the future of the UK?

In this episode: 
Jennifer Nadel, Co-Founder of the cross-party think tank Compassion in Politics.
Tim Bale, Professor of Politics at Queen Mary University of London.
Zaid M Belbagi, Managing Partner at Hardcastle Advisory.

Host: Imran Khan

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Keir Starmer is the latest to step down, after nearly two years in office.&nbsp;He'd been expected to put an end to the political chaos.&nbsp;So, what went wrong?&nbsp;And what does it mean for the future of the UK?
In this episode:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Jennifer Nadel, Co-Founder of the cross-party think tank Compassion in Politics.</li>
<li>Tim Bale, Professor of Politics at Queen Mary University of London.</li>
<li>Zaid M Belbagi, Managing Partner at Hardcastle Advisory.</li>
</ul>
Host: Imran Khan
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