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Do orders from the International Court of Justice serve any purpose?
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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What are the goals of the Biden-Ruto state visit?
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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How significant are China’s military drills around Taiwan?
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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Will European nations recognise Palestine as a state?
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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What does the ICC's arrest warrants for Israeli leaders mean for Israel?
The International Criminal Court's top prosecutor seeks arrest warrants for Israeli and Hamas leaders. The United States has condemned the move against its ally. But will the ICC's action deepen Israel's international isolation for its war on Gaza?
In this episode:
Diana Buttu, Palestinian Lawyer and Legal Analyst.
Daniel Levy, President, U.S./Middle East Project.
Kate Mackintosh, Executive Director, University of California Los Angeles Law School's Promise Institute for Human Rights Europe.
Host: Adrian Finighan
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What does the death of Ebrahim Raisi mean for Iran?
A tragic twist of fate for Iran. President Ebrahim Raisi killed in a helicopter crash, at a time of rising tension in the region and domestic anger over an economic crisis. So, what does the death of a man, widely thought to have become the next supreme leader, mean for Iran?
In this episode:
Mohammad Marandi, Professor, University of Tehran.
Roxane Farmanfarmaian, Professor, University of Cambridge.
Trita Parsi, Executive Vice President, Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft.
Host: Dareen Abughaida
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