Xi Jinping has rallied south-east Asian nations against Donald Trump's trade war, uniting them against what he calls 'unilateral bullying' by the U.S. So, did he succeed in winning support against America's sweeping tariffs?

In this episode:

• Shaun Rein, Director, China Market Research Group.
• Deborah Elms, Head of Trade Policy at Hinrich Foundation.
• Paolo Von Schirach, President of Global Policy Institute.

Host: Dareen Abughaida

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Universities threatened, NGOs and media outlets targeted, US overseas agencies shut. The Trump administration has taken drastic action against hundreds of organisations. Why is this happening and what does it mean for the US and its global standing?

In this episode:

• David Cay Johnston, Author of three books on Donald Trump and professor at the Rochester Institute of Technology.
• Ryan Enos, Professor of Government and Director of the Center for American Political Studies at Harvard University.
• Shannan Adler, Host of the political show 'The Shannan Show' and an Adjunct Professor of Journalism, Ethics and Interactive Media at Emerson College

Host: Dareen Abughaida

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Attacks on judges and threats to defy the courts - increasing tension between the Trump administration and US judiciary. Some believe it's a constitutional crisis; others say the president is simply doing what he promised voters. How serious is this and what's at stake?

In this episode:

• Bruce Fein, Former US Associate Deputy Attorney General.
• Allen Orr, Immigration Chairperson, National Bar Association.
• Greg Swenson, Chairman of Republicans Overseas UK.

Host: James Bays

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Two years of conflict in Sudan between troops loyal to the army and those backing the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces. Regional countries have been supporting different sides. But, what's the impact on neighbouring countries? And could the conflict spread?

In this episode:

• Justin Lynch, Managing Director, Conflict Insights Group.
• Mohy Omer, Former Senior Sudan Policy Advisor, Biden administration.
• Elbashir Idris, Independent Sudan analyst.

Host: Adrian Finighan

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Israel bombs one of the last working hospitals in Gaza, a place where usually treatable health conditions can now mean death. Targeting health facilities is a war crime, yet, it still happens. So, what's the impact of Israel's attacks on patients and doctors?

In this episode:

• Olga Cherevko, Spokesperson, United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) in Gaza.
• Dr. Tanya Haj Hassan, Paediatric Intensive Care Doctor.
• Dr. Mads Gilbert, Emergency Medicine Doctor, Senior Consultant, University Hospital of North Norway.

Host: Adrian Finighan

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He led a coup in Gabon, promising to hand power back to civilians. But General Brice Oligui Nguema has just won Saturday's election, and will lead the country for the next seven years. So, will this lead to democratic change and reforms?

In this episode:

• Jo Dioumy Moubassango, Member, Gabon's Parliament.
• Victor Doke, Professor, International Politics, Peace and Security, Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Centre.
• Abdullahi Boru Halakhe, Africa Security and Policy Analyst.
• Arnauld Engandji, Special Adviser, Gabonese President.

Host: Adrian Finighan

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While the US is pushing for a quick end, the Europeans are increasing their military aid to Kyiv. And with no end in sight to the fighting, can those differences be bridged?

In this episode:

• Hanna Shelest, Director, Security Programmes, Ukrainian Prism.
• Glenn Diesen, Professor, International Relations, University of South-Eastern Norway.
• Domitilla Sagramoso, Senior Lecturer, Conflict and Security, Kings College, London.

Host: James Bays

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Israel and Turkiye have held talks over Syria in a bid to avoid clashes there. Benjamin Netanyahu's government says Turkish military bases in post-Assad Syria is a red line. But what if that line is crossed?

In this episode:

• Barin Kayaoglu, Assistant Professor at the Institute for Area Studies at the Social Sciences University of Ankara.

• Joshua Landis, Director of the Center for Middle East Studies at the University of Oklahoma.

• Alon Liel, Former Director at the Israeli Foreign Ministry

Host: James Bays

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