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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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Israel intensifies military operations in Gaza. That's despite the UN's top court ordering it to immediately halt its assault on Rafah. It’s not the first time Israel has refused to comply with an order from the world court. So what's the point of these measures? And how can they be enforced?

In this episode:



Mohammad Dahleh, Founder of an East-Jerusalem law firm.



Alon Liel, Former Israeli Diplomat.



William Schabas, Lecturer, Middleses University.



Host: Folly Bah Thibault 

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In an effort to reshape US-Africa relations, President Joe Biden is hosting Kenya’s William Ruto for a state visit, declaring the East African nation a major non-NATO ally. So, what’s driving this effort to strengthen ties? And what does Kenya, and the African continent, stand to gain?

In this episode:


Stella Agara, Governance and security analyst who specialises in youth development.
David Shinn, Professor of International Relations at George Washington University.
Nicodemus Minde, Researcher at the Institute for Security Studies.

Host: Folly Bah Thibault 

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China is conducting military exercises around Taiwan, just days after Lai Ching-te was sworn in as the island's new president. Beijing has called Lai a dangerous separatist. So, what do China's actions mean for the region?

In this episode:


Fang-yu Chen, Assistant professor of political science at Soochow University, Taiwan.
Victor Gao, Vice President of the Center for China and Globalisation.
Tomohiko Taniguchi, Special adviser at the Fujitsu Future Studies Centre. 

Host: Tom McRae

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Norway, Ireland and Spain announce they will recognise an independent Palestinian state. Will other European nations follow suit? And what does this mean for Palestine's efforts to become a full member of the United Nations?

In this episode:


Yossi Beilin, Former Israeli Cabinet Minister. 
Julien Barnes-Dacey, Director, Middle East and North Africa programme, European Council on Foreign Relations.
Carne Ross, Former British Diplomat, United Nations.

Host: Cyril Vanier 

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