Thailand's pro-democracy opposition has secured a significant general election victory and promises major reforms. But with the military so powerful, can they be achieved?

Join host Laura Kyle.

Guests:

Parit Wacharasindhu - Policy campaign manager for the Move Forward Party.

Punchada Sirivunnabood - Associate professor at Mahidol University.

Sean Boonpracong - Political analyst.

Thailand's pro-democracy opposition has secured a significant general election victory and promises major reforms. But with the military so powerful, can they be achieved?
Join host Laura Kyle.
Guests:
Parit Wacharasindhu - Policy campaign manager for the Move Forward Party.
Punchada Sirivunnabood - Associate professor at Mahidol University.
Sean Boonpracong - Political analyst.

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Will the pro-democracy opposition take power in Thailand?

The US President says they are against ISIL, claiming it targets Christians in the country.But are his allegations of religious persecution in Nigeria justified?And could his administration have other motives?

In this episode: 
Malik Samuel, Senior Researcher at Good Governance Africa.
Ebenezer Obadare, Senior Fellow for Africa Studies at the Council on Foreign Relations.
David Otto, Deputy Director of Counterterrorism Training at the International Academy for the Fight Against Terrorism.

Host: Adrian Finighan

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The US President says they are against ISIL, claiming it targets Christians in the country.But are his allegations of religious persecution in Nigeria justified?And could his administration have other motives?
In this episode:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Malik Samuel, Senior Researcher at Good Governance Africa.</li>
<li>Ebenezer Obadare, Senior Fellow for Africa Studies at the Council on Foreign Relations.</li>
<li>David Otto, Deputy Director of Counterterrorism Training at the International Academy for the Fight Against Terrorism.</li>
</ul>
Host: Adrian Finighan
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Do Donald Trump's strikes in Nigeria serve any purpose?

UN experts say the group remains a major threat to stability in Somalia and neighbouring countries. And it is still able to carry out attacks repeatedly. So what does it mean for security in this part of Africa?

In this episode: 
Ismael Tahir, Research Fellow at Hilin, an organisation committed to development, governance and politics in the Somali Peninsula. 
Afyare Elmi, Research Professor at City University of Mogadishu.
Abdullahi Halakhe, Horn of Africa Security Analyst. 

Host: Dareen Abughaida

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UN experts say the group remains a major threat to stability in Somalia and neighbouring countries. And it is still able to carry out attacks repeatedly. So what does it mean for security in this part of Africa?
In this episode:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Ismael Tahir, Research Fellow at Hilin, an organisation committed to development, governance and politics in the Somali Peninsula.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Afyare Elmi, Research Professor at City University of Mogadishu.</li>
<li>Abdullahi Halakhe, Horn of Africa Security Analyst.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
Host: Dareen Abughaida
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Has the fight against al-Shabab failed?

Israel is escalating the confiscation of Palestinian land in the occupied West Bank and approving new illegal settlements at an unprecedented scale. Its actions have drawn condemnation. But what are the consequences on the ground? And how does this hinder prospects for peace?

In this episode: 
Xavier Abu Eid - Political analyst and former adviser to the P-L-O negotiation team
Daniel Levy - President of the U.S. / Middle East Project and a former Israeli negotiator
Yariv Oppenheimer - Israeli human rights activist and board member of Peace Now movement

Host: Dareen Abughaida

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Israel is escalating the confiscation of Palestinian land in the occupied West Bank and approving new illegal settlements at an unprecedented scale. Its actions have drawn condemnation. But what are the consequences on the ground? And how does this hinder prospects for peace?
In this episode:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Xavier Abu Eid - Political analyst and former adviser to the P-L-O negotiation team</li>
<li>Daniel Levy - President of the U.S. / Middle East Project and a former Israeli negotiator</li>
<li>Yariv Oppenheimer - Israeli human rights activist and board member of Peace Now movement</li>
</ul>
Host: Dareen Abughaida
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Will the pro-democracy opposition take power in Thailand?

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