How is Syria's new government dealing with the Druze minority?
Reluctant to recognise the new government in Syria, fighters from the Druze minority have been involved in sectarian violence. A ceasefire is in place, but some Druze leaders have called for international protection. So, how will President Ahmed al-Sharaa deal with them? And how is Israel's involvement complicating the situation? In this episode: Louay Safi, Syrian Political Scientist. Shadi Abou Karam, Political Activist. Sami Akil, Political Analyst. Host: James Bays Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook
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What's the legacy of the Iran nuclear deal and its collapse?
Ten years ago Iran and world powers signed a historic nuclear deal, easing sanctions in return for limits on Tehran's nuclear programme. Since then, the US pulled out, and just weeks ago, they joined Israel in attacking Iran. What's the legacy of this deal and its collapse? In this episode: Alan Eyre, Member, US Nuclear Deal Team (2010-2015). Abas Aslani, Senior Research Fellow, Center for Middle East Strategic Studies. Robert Kelley, Distinguished Fellow, Stockholm International Peace Research Institute. Host: James Bays Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook
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What’s Trump’s strategy behind imposing tariffs on Europe and Mexico?
US President Donald Trump tells Europe and Mexico they face tariffs of 30 percent from next month. That's created shock and is raising fears of an all-out trade war. But both sides say they want talks to continue. So, what's Trump's strategy? And what are the risks? In this episode: Niall Stanage, White House Columnist, The Hill. Greg Swenson, Chairman, Republicans Overseas UK. Daniel Gros, Director, Institute for European Policymaking, Bocconi University. Host: James Bays Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook
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How will funding cuts affect the millions living with HIV/AIDS?
Sudden cuts to international funding have dealt a severe blow to the global fight against HIV/AIDS. The UN warns millions of people will die and millions more will contract the disease if urgent action isn't taken. So, how can countries prevent this disaster? In this episode: Dr Helen Rees, Director, Reproductive Health and HIV Institute, University of the Witwatersrand. Dr Krishna Udayakumar, Founding Director, Duke Global Health Innovation Center. Nidhi Bouri, Former Deputy Assistant Administrator, Global Health, USAID. Host: Adrian Finighan Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook
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What next for the Kurds as the PKK begins laying down arms?
Members of the Kurdish Workers' Party have laid down their arms, ending a decades-long struggle with Turkiye. But will this move by the PKK lead to real reconciliation? And what does this shift mean for Kurds across the region? In this episode: Galip Dalay, Non-Resident Senior Fellow, Middle East Council on Global Affairs David L Phillips, Director of the Program on Peace-building and Rights, Columbia University Mohammed Salih, Non-Resident Senior Fellow, Foreign Policy Research Institute Host: Adrian Finighan Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook
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