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 and Israel attack Iran - and Tehran retaliates, firing missiles at Israeli targets and US assets in the region. It follows a massive military build-up by Washington - and indirect talks between the US and Iran over its nuclear program. So how dangerous is the situation?

In this episode: 
Daniel Levy - President of the U.S. / Middle East Project and a former Israeli negotiator 
Mehran Kamrava - Professor of Government at Georgetown University in Qatar 
Richard Weitz - Senior Fellow at NATO Defense College in Washington DC 

Host: James Bays

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The US and Israel attack Iran - and Tehran retaliates, firing missiles at Israeli targets and US assets in the region. It follows a massive military build-up by Washington - and indirect talks between the US and Iran over its nuclear program. So how dangerous is the situation?
In this episode:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Daniel Levy - President of the U.S. / Middle East Project and a former Israeli negotiator&nbsp;</li>
<li>Mehran Kamrava - Professor of Government at Georgetown University in Qatar&nbsp;</li>
<li>Richard Weitz - Senior Fellow at NATO Defense College in Washington DC&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
Host: James Bays
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How dangerous is the situation between Iran and US/Israel?

"I am not backing down." That's what a defiant Nouri Al Maliki had to say, after the US objected to his return as Iraq's prime minister. Washington has set a Friday deadline for him to pullout. But what if he doesn't? And what would the implications be for Iraq?

In this episode: 
Muhanad Seloom, assistant professor at Doha Institute for Graduate Studies
Ahmed Rushdi, president of the House of Iraqi Expertise Foundation
Kenneth Katzman, senior fellow at The Soufan Center

Host: James Bays

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"I am not backing down." That's what a defiant Nouri Al Maliki had to say, after the US objected to his return as Iraq's prime minister.&nbsp;Washington has set a Friday deadline for him to pullout.&nbsp;But what if he doesn't?&nbsp;And what would the implications be for Iraq?
In this episode:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Muhanad Seloom, assistant professor at Doha Institute for Graduate Studies</li>
<li>Ahmed Rushdi, president of the House of Iraqi Expertise Foundation</li>
<li>Kenneth Katzman, senior fellow at The Soufan Center</li>
</ul>
Host: James Bays
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Why is the US pressuring Nouri al-Maliki to withdraw his prime ministerial bid?

There has been another visit by a Western leader to China. This time, the German chancellor is in Beijing, saying he wants to reset ties. It comes against the backdrop of tensions between Europe and the United States. But can China be an alternative? And what does it have to offer?

In this episode: 
Jost Wubbeke, Managing Partner at Sinolytics
Harry Broadman, Former Assistant to the U.S. Trade Representative
Dan Wang, Economist and Director on Eurasia Group's China team

Host: James Bays

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There has been another visit by a Western leader to China. This time, the German chancellor is in Beijing, saying he wants to reset ties. It comes against the backdrop of tensions between Europe and the United States. But can China be an alternative?&nbsp;And what does it have to offer?
In this episode:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Jost Wubbeke, Managing Partner at Sinolytics</li>
<li>Harry Broadman, Former Assistant to the U.S. Trade Representative</li>
<li>Dan Wang, Economist and Director on Eurasia Group's China team</li>
</ul>
Host: James Bays
Connect with us:
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Will the pro-democracy opposition take power in Thailand?

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