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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How is Greece responding to a surge in illegal migration?
The route to Greece is closing. The words of Greek Prime Minister as his country suspends requests for asylum. Athens warns it will now arrest those entering the country illegally from North Africa. But is this the right response to a surge in illegal migration? In this episode: Eleni Spathana, Lawyer, Refugee Support Aegean Amine Snoussi, Political Analyst and Journalist Marianna Karakoulaki, Researcher, Birmingham University Host: Adrian Finighan Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook
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Why are millions of workers on strike in India?
Millions of workers go on strike across India. They say new government measures discriminate against them in favour of corporations. It's another outpouring of public anger against Prime Minister Narendra Modi's economic policies. So, how has the country's economy fared under his decade-long premiership? In this episode: Amarjeet Kaur, National Secretary, All India Trade Union Congress. Adil Hossain, Assistant Professor, Azim Premji University. Daniel Francis, Political Analyst and Political Brand Consultant. Host: Adrian Finighan Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook
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