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Asia's top security summit has begun in Singapore. But all eyes are on the US and China as tensions rise over the future of Taiwan. So, how is their relationship affecting stability in the region, and the rest of the world?

In this episode:



Andy Mok, Senior research fellow at Center for China and Globalisation.



Samir Puri, A visiting lecturer in War Studies at Kings College London.



David Des Roches, Professor at the Near East South Asia Center for Security Studies.



Host: Sohail Rahman

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Haiti has a new prime minister, Garry Conille, who was picked by the transitional council to turn the country around. Thousands of people have been killed in violence so far this year, and gangs control most of the capital. So, can Conille bring the stability Haiti needs?

In this episode:



Yvens Rumbold, Communications director of Policite.



Diego Da Rin, Consultant expert on Haiti for the International Crisis Group.



Erwan de Cherisey, Principle consultant at Janes.



Host: Sami Zeidan

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President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is hoping a peace summit will return the world's attention to Ukraine's war with Russia. But Russia's not invited and some major world leaders aren't coming. Does it have any chance of success?

In this episode:



Andrei Fedorov, Chairman, Fund for Political Research and Consulting, Russia.



Domitilla Sagramoso, Senior Lecturer, King's College London. 



Peter Zalmayev, Executive Director, Eurasia Democracy Initiative.



Host: Sami Zeidan

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How tenuous is the decades-old peace deal between Egypt and Israel? The latest exchange of fire on the border exposes a fragile political relationship. The two countries insist peace is the strategic choice. But for how long, as the war in Gaza rages?

In this episode:



H.A. Hellyer, Non-resident Scholar, Middle East Programme, Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. 



Uri Dromi, Former spokesman, Israeli government.



Hussein Haridi, Veteran Egyptian Diplomat.



Host: Cyril Vanier

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Mexicans are preparing to vote in the largest elections in the country's history. The Latin American nation is grappling with rising violence and several candidates have been killed during the campaign. What's behind the political violence in Mexico and the region?

In this episode:



Carlos Bravo Regidor, Political analyst. 



Maureen Meyer, Vice President, Programs, Washington Office on Latin America.



Falko Ernst, Senior Analyst on Mexico, International Crisis Group. 



Host: Cyril Vanier

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As South Africans prepare to go to the polls, the governing African National Congress faces its toughest test yet. The party risks losing its majority in parliament. Where has it failed? And what has it accomplished? Has democratic South Africa lost its way?

In this episode:



Crystal Orderson, Host, Cape Talk.



Lesego Makhubela, Spokesperson, African National Congress, Gauteng Province.



Nqabayomzi Kwankwa, Opposition MP, United Democratic Movement.



Host: Elizabeth Puranam 

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