The Inside Story Podcast

US President Donald Trump has announced a deal to bring Russian diesel into the United States, a move welcomed by the Kremlin. He's accused Ukraine of ignoring his calls to halt strikes on Russian refineries. Ukraine insists it will only stop striking Russian refineries if Moscow ceases attacks on its energy facilities. With Washington and Europe diverging further on Ukraine, how long can European leaders continue their economic and military support for Kyiv?
In this episode:
Lisa Yasko, Member of the Ukrainian Parliament

Andrey Kortunov, Russian affairs analyst

John Lough, Head of Foreign Policy at the New Eurasian Strategies Centre

Host: Rishaad Salamat
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Zionism should be treated as any other form of racism. That's what members of the Green Party have agreed on at their annual conference in the UK. Israel has condemned the decision, calling it antisemitic. So, what's the motivation? And what impact will the Greens' new policy have on British politics and beyond?
In this episode:
Tim Bale, Professor of Politics at Queen Mary University of London

Yossi Beilin, former Israeli Justice Minister

Jonathan Lis, Journalist and Broadcaster

Host: Neave Barker
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Voters in Bosnia and Herzegovina go to the polls for the 10th time since the end of the war more than three decades ago. They're electing more than 500 members of a complex government structure. But deep political and ethnic divides remain. So, how will it play out, both in Bosnia and in the region?
In this episode:
Jahja Muhasilovic, Assistant Professor at the International University of Sarajevo

Nina Sajic, Professor in the School of Political Science at the University of Banja Luka

Bodo Weber, Senior Associate at the Democratization Policy Council

Host: Sami Zeidan
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The Malaysian government is facing accusations of forcibly deporting Rohingya refugees, a charge the government denies. It says the process is voluntary and coordinated with Myanmar’s government. But human rights groups say this process violates international law by sending refugees to countries where they risk facing persecution or torture. So, will this concern stop the Rohingya being sent back to Myanmar?
In this episode:
Phar Kim Beng, Director of the Institute of International and ASEAN Studies and Geopolitics Professor at the University of Malaysia

Lucky Karim, Democracy and Human Rights Advocate and Founder of Refugee Women for Peace and Justice

Maung Zarni, Genocide Scholar and Co-Founder of the scholar-activist network, Forces of Renewal Southeast Asia

Host: Imran Khan
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The last remaining US troops have left Iraq, ending a military presence that began with the 2003 invasion to oust Saddam Hussein. After years of conflict and instability, Iraq is entering a new phase without US forces on the ground. Is the Iraqi government ready? And who stands to gain from the US withdrawal?
In this episode:
Ahmed Rushdi, President of the House of Iraqi Expertise Foundation
Kenneth Katzman, Senior Fellow at The Soufan Center
Abdullah AlShayji, Professor at Kuwait University
Host: Dareen Abughaida
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