Defending democracy ... The slogan of left-leaning world leaders in Spain meeting to counter the growing influence of the far right. Meanwhile in Italy, right-wing figures aim to build momentum. So, who will shape the global agenda?

In this episode:
Ruth Ferrero-Turrion, Professor, Political Science, Complutense University of Madrid.
Georgios Samaras, Assistant Professor, Public Policy, King's College London.
Rebecca Christie, Senior Fellow, Bruegel. 

Host: Tom McRae

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Defending democracy ...&nbsp;The slogan of left-leaning world leaders in Spain meeting to counter the growing influence of the far right.&nbsp;Meanwhile in Italy, right-wing figures aim to build momentum.&nbsp;So, who will shape the global agenda?
In this episode:
<ul>
<li>Ruth Ferrero-Turrion, Professor, Political Science, Complutense University of Madrid.</li>
<li>Georgios Samaras, Assistant Professor, Public Policy, King's College London.</li>
<li>Rebecca Christie, Senior Fellow, Bruegel.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
Host: Tom McRae
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Will the left-wing or right-wing leaders shape the global agenda? 

He's accused of links to the sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. He also failed government security checks. Yet Peter Mandelson was appointed UK ambassador to the US. Now, the prime minister is under pressure to resign. But will he? And how will the fallout impact the UK Labour Party?

In this episode:


Denis MacShane - Former UK Foreign Office Minister of State and Labour MP

 


Jennifer Nadel - Co-founder of the cross-party think-tank Compassion in Politics

 


Giles Kenningham - Founder of Trafalgar Strategy and former communications director for the UK Conservative Party

Host: Tom McRae

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He's accused of links to the sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.&nbsp;He also failed government security checks.&nbsp;Yet Peter Mandelson was appointed UK ambassador to the US. Now, the prime minister is under pressure to resign.&nbsp;But will he?&nbsp;And how will the fallout impact the UK Labour Party?
In this episode:
<ul>
<li>
Denis MacShane - Former UK Foreign Office Minister of State and Labour MP
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</li>
<li>
Jennifer Nadel - Co-founder of the cross-party think-tank Compassion in Politics
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</li>
<li>
Giles Kenningham - Founder of Trafalgar Strategy and former communications director for the UK Conservative Party
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</ul>
Host: Tom McRae
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Will the UK prime minister Keir Starmer resign?

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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Will the left-wing or right-wing leaders shape the global agenda?

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