The Inside Story Podcast -- where we dissect, analyse and help define major global stories.
Why is the situation worsening for Palestinians in need of aid?
International aid agencies say Palestinians in occupied territories are facing a deepening humanitarian crisis as they live under the continuous risk of Israeli attacks. So, why is their situation worsening? And what's the international response? Join host Nick Clark. Guests: Maha Hussaini - Award-winning journalist and strategy director at Euro-Med Human Rights Monitor. Samer Abdeljaber - Palestine Country Director for the World Food Programme. Najla Shawa - Aid worker and mother of two children living in Gaza.
Is the war in Ukraine entering a critical stage?
Fresh fighting is intensifying in eastern Ukraine and there have been more attacks inside Russian territory as speculation grows about Kyiv's counteroffensive. Is the war in Ukraine entering a critical stage? Or is it just another phase, with no end in sight? Join host Mohammed Jamjoom. Guests: Pavel Felgenhauer - Defence and military analyst. Despina Afentouli - Executive director at the Institute of International Relations. Patrick Bury - Defence and security analyst at the University of Bath.
What's behind Senegal's deadly protests?
The trial and conviction of Senegal's opposition leader has sparked protests and riots in one of Africa's most stable democracies. Several people are dead. Why has the unrest been so widespread? And is there a risk of more instability? Join host Mohammed Jamjoom. Guests: Mucahid Durmaz - Analyst with Verisk Maplecroft. Marie-Roger Biloa - Chairwoman and CEO of the Africa International Media Group. Borso Tall - Freelance journalist.
Could artificial intelligence lead to human extinction?
Artificial intelligence is a powerful technology that can transform human lives but industry leaders warn that the tool they built could one day pose an existential threat to humanity. So, how can governments regulate AI without stifling innovation? Join host Mohammed Jamjoom. Guests: David Krueger - Assistant Professor in Machine Learning and Computer Vision at the University of Cambridge. Sarah Myers West - Managing Director of the AI Now Institute. Ramesh Srinivasan - Professor of Information Studies at the University of California.
Why are South America's leaders meeting in Brazil?
Leaders from South America's 12 nations have met in Brazil. Their host president, Lula da Silva is calling for more unity and even a new single currency. So, what are his plans and could they become reality? Join host Adrian Finighan. Guests: Temir Porras Ponceleon - Managing Director of Global Sovereign Advisory. Guillaume Long - Senior Analyst at the Center for Economic and Policy Research. Danny Shaw - Professor of Latin American and Caribbean Studies at City University of New York.
What challenges does Nigeria's new president face?
Nigeria has a new president after an election with a turnout of only 27 percent. Many in the country face poverty and hunger, while armed groups present ongoing security threats.So, what are Bola Tinubu's key policies and his biggest challenges? Join host Adrian Finighan. Guests: Hamzat Lawal - Founder of Connected Development. Aisha Yesufu - Founder of Citizens Hub. Ovigwe Eguegu - International Security Analyst at Afripolitika consultancy.
What does Erdogan's re-election mean for Turkey?
Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdogan has won a third term. Economic problems at home and balancing east-west relations are just two of the urgent challenges he faces. So, what does Erdogan's re-election mean for Turkey and for the world? Join host Folly Bah Thibault. Guests: Helin Sari Ertem - Associate Professor of International Relations at Istanbul Medeniyet University. Ben Aris - Founder and Editor-in-chief of bne IntelliNews. Onur Erim - Political adviser and President of Dragoman Strategies.
Will Erdogan win another term?
Turkish leader Recep Tayyip Erdogan has got a much-needed endorsement from a nationalist party leader. But will that make a difference in Sunday's run-off? And what impact will it have on the country’s future? Join host Mohammed Jamjoom. Guests: Mehmet Celik - Editorial Coordinator at the Daily Sabah Newspaper. Burak Dalgin - Vice Chairman of the opposition Democracy and Progress Party. Tarik Oguzlu - Professor of International Relations and the Dean of the Faculty of Science and Arts at Istanbul Aydın University.
What are the root causes of modern day slavery?
A report says some 50 million people are victims of exploitation by others and the situation is getting worse. So, what's being done to stop it? Join host Mohammed Jamjoom. Guests: Sophie Otiende - CEO of the Global Fund to End Modern Slavery and human-trafficking survivor. Phil Robertson - Deputy Director of the Asia Division at Human Rights Watch. Grace Forrest - Founding Director of Walk Free.
Can the current ceasefire end fighting in Sudan?
Sudan has been embroiled in war for more than a month. Despite many agreements, battles are raging in Khartoum and many other areas. So, what will it take to persuade the warring sides to stop? Join host Mohammed Jamjoom. Guests: Nisreen Elsaim - General Coordinator for the Youth and Environment - Sudan. Aseel Geries - Civil servant with Sudan's Federal Ministry of Health. Dallia Abdelmoniem - Sudan political commentator.
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