What are the nuclear capabilities of Israel and Iran and the risks from this conflict?
Israel says ending Iran's nuclear programme is a key aim of its attacks on the country. Israel is widely believed to have nuclear arms - but has never admitted that. So what are the nuclear capabilities of both sides - and the risks from this conflict? In this episode: Dan Smith, Director, Stockholm International Peace Research Institute Sahil Shah, Nuclear weapons policy analyst Rebecca Johnson, Director at the Acronym Institute for Disarmament Diplomacy Host: Laura Kyle Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook
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What's the impact of Israel's latest strategy with Gaza's aid?
As Israel attacks Iran, its genocide in Gaza has shown no signs of easing. At least 70 Palestinians were killed in a single day at a food distribution site run by a controversial Israeli-US-backed group in Khan Younis this week. All other aid channels are blocked including medical supplies. So, what's the impact of this latest Israeli strategy? In this episode: Amjad Shawa, Director, Palestinian Non-Governmental Organizations Network in Gaza. Christopher Lockyear, Secretary General, Medecins Sans Frontieres International (Doctors Without Borders). Mads Gilbert, Medical Doctor with extensive experience in Gaza. Host: Nick Clark Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook
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What's at stake for the US in the Israel-Iran conflict?
The Israel-Iran conflict brings more instability to the Middle East, a region with extensive US interests. They'll be central to shaping president Donald Trump's strategy. So, what's at stake for Washington--and the pros and cons for Trump of further involvement? In this episode: Trita Parsi, Executive Vice President, Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft. PJ Crowley, Former US Assistant Secretary of State. Niall Stanage, White House Columnist, The Hill newspaper. Host: Nick Clark Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook
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How do Iran's and Israel's militaries compare?
As Israel and Iran continue to attack each other, how do their militaries compare? Israel's air force dominates the skies, while Iran relies heavily on its ballistic missiles and drones. But who will have the upper hand as the war rages on? In this episode: Mamoun Abu Nowar, Retired Jordanian Airforce General. Marina Miron, Military Analyst and Researcher, War Studies Department, King's College London. Justin Bronk, Senior Research Fellow, Airpower and Technology, Royal United Services Institute. Host: Nick Clark Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook
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Will Russia, Turkey and China provide support to Iran in its conflict with Israel?
Will Russia, Turkey and China provide support to Iran in its conflict with Israel? The three countries have condemned Israel's actions. But is that enough? And what do they all stand to lose if the conflict spirals out of control? In this episode: Barin Kayaoglu, Chair and Assistant Professor, American Studies, Social Sciences, University of Ankara. Glenn Carle, Career CIA Officer and Deputy National Intelligence Officer, Transnational Threats from the National Intelligence Council. Nikolay Surkov, Assistant Professor, Moscow State Institute of International Relations. Host: Adrian Finighan Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook
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