Will the Syrian army end up controlling all the country's Kurdish-held areas? The army has made significant territorial gains after intense battles with the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces in recent days. So, how will this play out within Syria and the wider region?

In this episode: 
Omar Abu Laila, Syrian Affairs Analyst.
Scott Lucas, Professor, US and International Politics, University College Dublin.
Kamaran Palani, Kurdish Principal Investigator, PeaceRep Iraq Programme, London School of Economics and Political Science.

Host: James Bays

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Will the Syrian army end up controlling all the country's Kurdish-held areas? The army has made significant territorial gains after intense battles with the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces in recent days. So, how will this play out within Syria and the wider region?
In this episode:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Omar Abu Laila, Syrian Affairs Analyst.</li>
<li>Scott Lucas, Professor, US and International Politics, University College Dublin.</li>
<li>Kamaran Palani, Kurdish Principal Investigator, PeaceRep Iraq Programme, London School of Economics and Political Science.</li>
</ul>
Host: James Bays
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Will the Syrian army end up controlling all the country's Kurdish-held areas? 

A possible US-Iran deal to end the conflict is taking shape. While mediators try to bridge some critical divides, Israeli officials are reportedly worried. What are their concerns? And will they throw a spanner in the works?

In this episode: 
Mairav Zonszein, Senior Israel Analyst at the International Crisis Group
Yossi Mekelberg, Senior Consulting Fellow with the Middle East and North Africa Programme at Chatham House
Paul Musgrave, Professor of U.S. Government at Georgetown University

Host: James Bays

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A possible US-Iran deal to end the conflict is taking shape. While mediators try to bridge some critical divides, Israeli officials are reportedly worried. What are their concerns? And will they throw a spanner in the works?
In this episode:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Mairav Zonszein, Senior Israel Analyst at the International Crisis Group</li>
<li>Yossi Mekelberg, Senior Consulting Fellow with the Middle East and North Africa Programme at Chatham House</li>
<li>Paul Musgrave, Professor of U.S. Government at Georgetown University</li>
</ul>
Host: James Bays
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Is a US-Iran deal taking shape? 

The Iran war has caused the worst energy crisis in history, according to the International Energy Agency. It's been politically unpopular in the US too ahead of crucial mid-term elections in November. So, even after it ends, could this war have long-lasting implications?  

In this episode: 
Foad Izadi, Associate Professor, University of Tehran. 
Christopher Hill, Former US diplomat. 
Abdullah Al Shayji, Professor, Political Science, Kuwait University. 

Host: James Bays

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The Iran war has caused the worst energy crisis in history, according to the International Energy Agency.&nbsp;It's been politically unpopular in the US too ahead of crucial mid-term elections in November. So, even after it ends, could this war have long-lasting implications?&nbsp;&nbsp;
In this episode:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Foad Izadi, Associate Professor, University of Tehran.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Christopher Hill, Former US diplomat.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Abdullah Al Shayji, Professor, Political Science, Kuwait University.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
Host: James Bays
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What could be the lasting legacy of the US-Israeli war on Iran? 

The US and India are seeking to mend ties after a year of diplomatic see-saw...tariffs imposed then quickly scrapped because of the war in Iran. 

It's one example of how international relations and conflict have become more complex and interlinked in recent years. 

So, is pragmatism replacing ideology in today's diplomatic world? 

In this episode: 
Brahma Chellaney - Professor Emeritus of Strategic Studies at the Centre for Policy Research. 
Chris Weafer - Chief Executive Officer at Macro-Advisory strategic consultancy. 
Shaun Rein - Founder and Managing Director of the China Market Research Group. 

Host: Scott McLean 

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The US and India are seeking to mend ties after a year of diplomatic see-saw...tariffs imposed then quickly scrapped because of the war in Iran.&nbsp;
It's one example of how international relations and conflict have become more complex and interlinked&nbsp;in recent years.&nbsp;
So, is pragmatism replacing ideology in today's diplomatic world?&nbsp;
In this episode:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Brahma Chellaney - Professor Emeritus of Strategic Studies at the Centre for Policy Research.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Chris Weafer - Chief Executive Officer at Macro-Advisory strategic consultancy.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Shaun Rein - Founder and Managing Director of the China Market Research Group.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
Host: Scott McLean&nbsp;
Connect with us:
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Will the Syrian army end up controlling all the country's Kurdish-held areas?

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