Can both sides in Congress compromise and reopen the US government?
Long queues at American airports. Thousands of unpaid federal workers surviving on food banks. The longest government shutdown in U.S. history has left millions without essential services. So, can both sides in Congress compromise and reopen the government? In this episode: Mark Pfeifle - Republican Strategist and Former White House Deputy National Security Advisor. Jeremy Mayer - Political Analyst, and Professor of Political Science at George Mason University. David Bolger - Democratic Strategist and a former Campaign Communications Advisor. Host: Bernard Smith Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook
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Can Russian and China relations survive US and other western nations?
Russia and China pledge to strengthen their relations. President Xi Jinping has met the Russian Prime Minister and called for more cooperation, to deal with what he called a 'turbulent external environment'. Can the traditional allies weather the challenges posed by the US and other western nations? In this episode: Richard Weitz, Senior Non-Resident Associate Fellow, NATO Defense College. Einar Tangen, Senior Fellow, Centre for International Governance Innovation. Andrey Kortunov, former Director General, Russian International Affairs Council. Host: Bernard Smith Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook
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Can the US's ceasefire plan for Sudan succeed?
Hope for a humanitarian truce in Sudan. The parliamentary Rapid Support Forces and the Army agree in principle with the US plan to stop fighting. But with violence spreading beyond the North Darfur region, can Washington's proposal succeed? In this episode: Amjad Farid, Executive Director, Fikra for Studies and Development. Mathilde Vu, Advocacy Manager for Sudan, Norwegian Refugee Council. Susan Page, Professor, Practice, University of Michigan Law School Ford School of Public Policy. Host: Adrian Finighan Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook
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Why is Trump claiming that Christians are being targeted in Nigeria?
US president Donald Trump threatens Nigeria with military action claiming Christians are being persecuted. The government and Christian groups in the country deny this saying armed groups have killed people of all faiths. So what's behind Trump's claims? And what's the security situation? In this episode: Malik Samuel, Senior Researcher, Good Governance Africa in Abuja. Yinka Adegoke, Africa Editor, Semafor. James Barnett, Research Fellow, Hudson Institute. Host: Adrian Finighan Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook
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How can the US government shutdown be resolved?
There's no sign of an end to the US government shutdown. 1.4 million workers are going without pay, while some people on federal aid are worrying how they'll get their next meal. How can the stand-off between Republicans and Democrats be resolved and what'll happen if it goes on? In this episode: Marena Lin, Co-founder, Project Restore Us. Niall Stanage, White House Columnist. The Hill. Chris Tilly, Professor, University of California Los Angeles. Host: Adrian Finighan Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook
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