The Inside Story Podcast

As Israeli attacks in Lebanon continue despite a ceasefire, the United States is hosting the third round of talks between Lebanese and Israeli officials. Hezbollah opposes the meeting in Washington. But can the process help find a way forward for Lebanon after decades of war?
In this episode:
Ali Rizk, Security and Foreign Affairs Analyst in Beirut
Jennifer Gavito, former acting Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs
Rami Khouri, Distinguished Fellow at the American University of Beirut
Host: Mohammed Jamjoom
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Five nations boycott Eurovision, citing Israel's participation. Their action is against Israel's war in Gaza and allegations of vote manipulation in the song contest. But why is it so important for Israel to take part? And is the competition's future under threat?
In this episode:
Steve Wall, musician, actor, and member of the Irish Palestinian Solidarity Campaign
Jonathan Hendrickx, Assistant Professor in Media Studies at the University of Copenhagen
Ori Goldberg, Political commentator in Tel Aviv
Host: Folly Bah Thibault
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A drone attack on Khartoum's international airport. The UN says such strikes have killed nearly 900 people in Sudan this year. And the conflict between the army and a paramilitary group is only intensifying. So, is there hope for an end to the fighting?
In this episode:
Caroline Bouvard, Country Director, Sudan Mission of Solidarites International
Kholood Khair, Founding Director at Confluence Advisory
Cameron Hudson, former Director for African Affairs at the U.S. National Security Council
Host: Sasha Andrijevic
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A new wave of violence in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo. Attacks by two lesser-known armed groups have killed dozens of people. So, who are they? And how serious a threat do they pose?
In this episode:
Henry-Pacifique Mayala, Kivu Security Tracker Project Co-ordinator at Ebuteli
Rawya Rageh, Senior Crisis Adviser, Amnesty International
Kambale Musavuli, Analyst, Center for Research on the Congo-Kinshasa
Host: James Bays
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Russia's President Vladimir Putin says the Ukraine war may be over soon. Attacks have been intensifying in recent weeks. Stalemate on the battlefield is increasing political pressure for an end. So could the conflict be entering its final phase?
In this episode:
Dmitry Polyanskiy, Ambassador and Permanent Representative, Russian Federation to the Organisation for Security and Co-operation in Europe.
Bob Seely, Former Member, UK Parliament.
Ben Aris, Founder and Editor-in-chief, bne IntelliNews.
Host: James Bays
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