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Israel's seizure of the Rafah Crossing worsens an already dire situation for 2.3 million Palestinians in Gaza. Their last gateway to the outside world, is now closed. Why has Israel defied the US over this? And what could the consequences be for all sides?

In this episode:


Salman Sheikh, Founder, The Sheikh Group.
Nour Odeh, Political Analyst.
H.A. Hellyer, Senior Associate Fellow, Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. 

Host: Tom McRae

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Russia's president Vladimir Putin has been installed for a fifth term with his hold on power firmer than ever. But the war in Ukraine has led to the worst relations with the West since the Cold War. So what will six more years of Putin mean for Russia and the world?

In this episode:


Andrey Baklanov, Deputy Chairman, Association of Russian Diplomats. 
Philip Short, Biographer of Vladimir Putin. 
Christopher Weafer, CEO, Macro-Advisory.

Host: Tom McRae

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Al Jazeera banned in Israel. The government's move condemned by the network as a criminal act against international and humanitarian law. Al Jazeera has shown the realities of what's happening in Gaza. But what's behind this ban? And how effective will it be?

In this episode:


Ronnie Kasrils, A Leading Anti-apartheid Activist. 
Maria Ressa, Co-Founder, Rappler. 
Jonathan Dagher, Head, Middle East Desk, Reporters Without Borders.

Host: Tom McRae

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After a landslide win in the last general election, the UK's governing Conservative Party's support collapses in local elections in England. Gains for the Labour Party - dented however by its stance on the war on Gaza. So, how significant are these election results?

In this episode:


Chris Wilkins, Former Director, Strategy, for Prime Minister Theresa May.
Peter Geoghegan, Author, 'Democracy For Sale'.
Alistair Jones, Associate Professor, Politics, De Montfort University. 

Host: Neave Barker 

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For years, Israel and Turkey had been crucial trade partners. It was a commercial relationship worth nearly 7-billion dollars a year. But Israel's war on Gaza changed all that. The Turkish government has been demanding a halt to the violence that's killed nearly 35,000 Palestinians. Ankara has now announced a total trade ban until Israel agrees to a ceasefire. But has President Recep Tayyip Erdogan acted under domestic pressure, after a setback in local elections was blamed partly for continuing to do business with Israel? And how will this affect the economies of both sides? 

In this episode:


Vehbi Baysan, Assistant Professor, İbn Haldun University.
Gideon Levy, Columnist, Haaretz.
Vladimir Vano, Chief Economist, GLOBSEC.

Host: Neave Barker 

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Successive US administrations across the political divide have backed Israel since it was created in 1948.  But polls suggest that unequivocal public support now appears to be waning, especially among the young.A Pew Research study two years ago indicated that only 41% in the age-group of 18 to 29 had a favourable view of Israel. And many from this generation are now protesting in university campuses against the war on Gaza. So, is the anger among young Americans highlighting a generational divide in Washington's policy towards Israel? And what are the reasons reshaping public opinion?

In this episode:

Clair Davenport-- Student, Columbia Journalism School Julie Norman-- Deputy Director, UCL Centre on US PoliticsKeir Milburn-- Author, 'Generation Left' 

 

Host:  Nick Clark

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