With its allies significantly weakened, Iran is left to confront Israel on its own. It's launched a barrage of missiles at Israel in retaliatory strikes without its traditional support. With Tehran apparently exposed, what might be the outcome of this conflict?

In this episode:

• Ronnie Chatah, Political Commentator, Writer and Host, The Beirut Banyan podcast.
• Setareh Sadeqi, Professor, University of Tehran's Faculty of World Studies.
• David DesRoches, Professor, National Defense, University and Former Pentagon Director of Arabian Peninsula Affairs.

Host: Cyril Vanier

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Israel has attacked Iranian military and nuclear sites, claiming Tehran was close to producing a nuclear weapon. Tehran says it's a declaration of war. So, how far will it go with its response? And what does it all this mean for its nuclear ambitions?

In this episode:

• Ellie Geranmayeh, Senior policy fellow, European Council on Foreign Relations.
• Ali Vaez, Director of the Iran Project, International Crisis Group.
• Samuel Ramani, Defense Analyst, Royal United Services Institute.

Host: Cyril Vanier

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Israel's far-right finance minister says he wants to cut off Palestinian banks from the global financial system. The plan's not yet been approved by the Israeli government. But if it does happen, what could be the consequences?

In this episode:

• Raja Khalidi, Director General at the Palestine Economic Policy Research Institute.
• Shahd Hammouri, Lecturer in International Law at the University of Kent.
• Mustafa Barghouti, Secretary General at the Palestinian National Initiative.

Host: Cyril Vanier

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Renewed violence by armed groups Boko Haram and ISIL has forced thousands of people to leave their homes in Nigeria. Despite repeated government pledges, the military has been unable to end the violence. So why is it continuing and what threats does it pose?

In this episode:

• Kabir Adamu, Managing Director, Beacon Security and Intelligence.
• David Otto, Deputy Director, Counter Terrorism Training, International Academy for the Fight Against Terrorism.
• Ovigwe Eguegu, Peace and Security Policy Analyst, Development Reimagined.

Host: Elizabeth Puranam

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National Guard troops and even the Marines are on the streets of Los Angeles - deployed by President Donald Trump after mass protests against his immigration raids. California's governor is suing him while the protests spread to other US cities. So, could this crisis worsen?

In this episode:

• Peter Eliasberg, Chief Counsel, American Civil Liberties Union of Southern California.
• Claire Finkelstein, Professor, Law, University of Pennsylvania.
• Mark Pfeifle, Republican Strategist, Founder and President, Off the Record Strategies.

Host: Folly Bah Thibault

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Attacks by both Russia and Ukraine have intensified in recent weeks, with little sign that Europe's largest conflict since World War II is nearing an end. So, what are the strengths and weaknesses of each side and their alliances? And what are the chances of peace?

In this episode:

• Peter Zalmayev, Executive Director, Eurasia Democracy Initiative.
• Alexander Bratersky, Independent journalist and political analyst.
• Steven Erlanger, Chief Diplomatic Correspondent in Europe, The New York Times.

Host: Elizabeth Puranam

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The UK government is planning major defence reforms, at the cost of welfare programmes – drawing public anger. European members of NATO are under pressure to increase their military budgets. But could they defend themselves without U.S. support?

In this episode:

• Paul Beaver, Defence analyst.
• Aaron Gasch Burnett, Senior fellow at Democratic Strategy Initiative.
• Jeremy Corbyn, Independent Member of the UK Parliament.

Host: Elizabeth Puranam

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From mutual admiration to a fierce public blow-up. The short-lived alliance between US president Donald Trump and Elon Musk appears to have come to a dramatic end. The two men have been trading accusations, threats and insults. What's behind the break-up? And why does it matter?

In this episode:

• Niall Stanage, Political analyst and White House columnist for The Hill.
• Dan Ives, Technology analyst and Managing Director, Wedbush Securities.
• Faiz Siddiqui, Author of 'Hubris Maximus: The Shattering of Elon Musk'.

Host: Elizabeth Puranam

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