How long will Israeli troops remain in southern Lebanon?
Lebanon says any Israeli presence on its soil is now an 'occupation'. The deadline for a complete Israeli withdrawal has come and gone. So how long will Israeli troops remain in southern Lebanon? And can Lebanon assert its sovereignty? In this Episode: Ali Rizk, Political and Security Affairs Analyst in Beirut. Alon Pinkas, Former Israeli Ambassador and Consul General in New York. Rami Khouri, Distinguished Public Policy Fellow, American University of Beirut. Host: Bernard Smith Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook At Al Jazeera Podcasts, we want to hear from you, our listeners. So, please head to https://www.aljazeera.com/survey and tell us your thoughts about this show and other Al Jazeera podcasts. It only takes a few minutes!
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What is holding up the implementation of the Teesta River Project?
So-called 'water wars' are on the rise worldwide. But the Teesta River conflict is one of the most contentious. A treaty between India and Bangladesh about their fair share of water has been pending for more than a decade. So what's holding it up? And how is China involved? In this Episode: Taqbir Huda, Bangladeshi Human Rights Lawyer. Filippo Menga, Associate Professor, Geography, University of Bergamo in Italy. Vivek Katju, Former Indian Diplomat and Columnist. Host: Adrian Finighan Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook At Al Jazeera Podcasts, we want to hear from you, our listeners. So, please head to https://www.aljazeera.com/survey and tell us your thoughts about this show and other Al Jazeera podcasts. It only takes a few minutes!
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Could the transatlantic alliance fall apart?
Could the transatlantic alliance fall apart? Many EU leaders have rejected the US vice president's criticism of democracy on the continent. JD Vance called into question how their countries are governed. So, can Europe still count on Washington? In this Episode: Jessica Berlin, Non-resident Senior Fellow, Transatlantic Defense and Security Program, Center for European Policy Analysis. Benjamin Friedman, Policy Director, Defense Priorities. Olaf Boehnke, Director and Senior Adviser, Alliance of Democracies Foundation. Host: Adrian Finighan Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook At Al Jazeera Podcasts, we want to hear from you, our listeners. So, please head to https://www.aljazeera.com/survey and tell us your thoughts about this show and other Al Jazeera podcasts. It only takes a few minutes!
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Will African countries receive reparations from former colonial powers?
Righting the wrongs of the past. African leaders are seeking reparations from former colonial powers, pointing to the enduring impact of systemic discrimination on global inequality and Africa’s underdevelopment. But why now?And what are their chances? In this Episode: Frank Gerits, Assistant Professor, History of International Relations Department, Utrecht University. Liliane Umubyeyi, Co-founder and Co-director, African Furures Action. Host: Adrian Finighan Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook At Al Jazeera Podcasts, we want to hear from you, our listeners. So, please head to https://www.aljazeera.com/survey and tell us your thoughts about this show and other Al Jazeera podcasts. It only takes a few minutes!
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Are human rights still important?
Is anyone bothered about human rights anymore? From Israel's war in Gaza, to conflict in Sudan, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Myanmar and elsewhere, activists say it's never been harder to protect the vulnerable. Donald Trump's transactional approach to international relations is also challenging traditional diplomacy. So, how do you keep human rights high on the agenda? In this Episode: Geoffrey Robertson, human rights barrister and former United Nations war crimes judge. Moataz el-Fegiery, Vice-president of EuroMed Rights. Hussein Khalid, human rights lawyer and executive director of VOCAL Africa. Host: Bernard Smith Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook At Al Jazeera Podcasts, we want to hear from you, our listeners. So, please head to https://www.aljazeera.com/survey and tell us your thoughts about this show and other Al Jazeera podcasts. It only takes a few minutes!
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