Why has Iran stepped up its deportation of Afghan refugees? Thousands are being forced to go back to Afghanistan as Tehran tightens controls on immigration. But what's really behind this crackdown? And can Taliban government handle this sudden influx of returnees?

In this episode:

• Arafat Jamal, Afghanistan Representative, United Nations Refugee Agency.
• Orzala Nemat, Director, Development Research Group.
• Hassan Ahmadian, Professor, West Asian Studies, University of Tehran.

Host: James Bays

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First, Tehran accused the International Atomic Energy Agency of being complicit in Israel's attacks on its nuclear sites. Now, the UN agency's pulled all its inspectors out of Iran. So, who will monitor its nuclear activities? And could this trigger another round of tension?

In this episode:

• Abas Aslani, Senior Research Fellow, Center, Middle East Strategic Studies.

• Tariq Rauf, Former Head, Verification and Security Policy, International Atomic Energy Agency.

• Harlan Ullman, Senior Advisor, Atlantic Council.

Host: Adrian Finighan

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A report by the UN Special Rapporteur says some of the world's largest companies are complicit in and profiting from Israel's actions in the occupied Palestinian territories. Microsoft, Amazon and Google as just some of the major US tech firms identified. So, could they be held liable under international law?

In this episode:

• Omar Barghouti, Co-founder of the Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions movement.

• Vaniya Agrawal, Former Microsoft software engineer.

• Michael Lynk, Human rights lawyer.

Host: Adrian Finighan

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Tibet's spiritual leader says the role he embodies will continue after his death, saying the next Dalai Lama will be chosen in line with tradition. But China insists it should have the final say. So, could this become a potential flashpoint in relations between Beijing and India - which is home to a large exiled Tibetan community?

In this episode:

• Robbie Barnett, Writer and researcher on modern Tibetan-Chinese history and politics,
• Andy Mok, Geopolitical analyst and senior research fellow, Center for China and Globalization
• Dibyesh Anand, Political analyst and professor of international relations, University of Westminster.

Host: Adrian Finighan

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What's bringing China and the EU closer? The two sides are marking fifty years of relations this month ... holding talks and pledging deeper cooperation. But how far will this go? And who stands to gain the most, Beijing or Europe?

In this episode:

• Karel Lannoo, CEO, Centre for European Policy Studies.
• Victor Gao, Vice President, Center for China and Globalisation.
• Raffaele Marchetti, Director, Center for International and Strategic Studies, LUISS University in Rome.

Host: Adrian Finighan

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They escaped the horrors of war in their country. But millions of refugees from Sudan now face the risk of hunger. The United Nations World Food Programme is facing a dire shortage of funds. Who is to blame? And who might step in to feed the refugees?

In this episode:

• Carl Skau, UN World Food Programme's Deputy Executive Director and Chief Operating Officer.
• Alex de Waal, Executive Director, World Peace Foundation.
• Kholood Khair, Founding Director, Confluence Advisory.

Host: James Bays

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Will a deal to end war between the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda work this time? They've signed an agreement in Washington to end the long-running conflict in eastern DRC and it has the full support of the US. But how will it work in practice? And what are the chances of success?

In this episode:

• Gatete Nyiringabo, Political Commentator.
• Zainab Usman, Senior Fellow and Director, Africa Program, Carnegie Endowment for International Peace.
• Vava Tampa, Founder and Chief Campaigner, Save the Congo.

Host: Nick Clark

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