The Inside Story Podcast

Armenians are voting in pivotal parliamentary elections. With Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan facing pro-Russia rivals, why is the outcome being watched so closely in Brussels, Moscow and Washington?
In this episode:
Richard Giragosian - Director of the Regional Studies Center think-tank
Kenneth Roth - Visiting Professor at the Princeton School of Public & International Affairs
Chris Weafer - Chief Executive Officer of Macro-Advisory consultancy
Host: Anna Burns-Francis
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The US has announced another ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon. But Israeli strikes continue and Hezbollah remains engaged. Can the truce hold, and what lies ahead for Lebanon?
In this episode:
Heiko Wimmen - Project Director for Iraq, Syria and Lebanon, International Crisis Group
Nimrod Novik - Former Special Envoy & Senior Adviser to former Israeli Prime Minister Shimon Peres
Rami Khouri - Distinguished Fellow at the American University of Beirut
Host: Sami Zeidan
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The head of the World Health Organization seems confident and says there's hope. But with an already volatile security situation in the region, what are the risks of the virus spreading?
In this episode:
Dr. Marie Roseline Belizaire, Emergency Director for the World Health Organization Africa
Dr. Ekwaro Obuku, physician who served as a policy advisor on Uganda's national task force during the 2022 Ebola outbreak
Dr. Githinji Gitahi, Vice Chairman of the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations
Host: Folly Bah Thibault
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A proposal to tighten EU migration policy. Negotiators from the European Parliament and Council have provisionally agreed on a new deal. It includes the deportation to third countries of people whose applications are rejected. But where would that leave the rights of those seeking safe haven in Europe?
In this episode:
Marta Welander, EU Advocacy Director at the International Rescue Committee
Susan Fratzke, Senior Policy Analyst at the Migration Policy Institute
Demas Kiprono, Executive Director of the International Commission of Jurists in Kenya
Host: Tom McRae
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Lebanon under Israeli attack - while diplomatic efforts continue to end the war in Iran. And with Israel escalating attacks on Hezbollah, Tehran wants any peace deal to cover both conflicts. So, why is Iran making Lebanon a central issue in its own war?
In this episode:
Naim Salem, Professor of Political Science at the Lebanese Army Military Academy
Marzie Khalilian, Political Analyst and Academic Researcher
Nicholas Noe, Editor-in-Chief of Mideastwire.com
Host: Mohammed Jamjoom
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