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Federal leaders are invited to discuss insecurity and constitutional changes with the aim of ending divisions in Somalia. But with Somali politics so deeply fragmented, is national unity possible? And what role do Somalia's neighbours play in achieving a more peaceful future?

In this episode:



Abdi Ismail Samatar, Somali Senator for Somaliland.



Afyare Elmi, Research Professor at City University of Mogadishu.



Omar Mahmood, Senior Analyst for Eastern Africa at the International Crisis Group.



Host: Mohammed Jamjoom

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Why is Pakistan expelling Afghan refugees? Afghanistan says the move is illegal. Pakistan insists it's for security reasons. Is this politically motivated? And how will Taliban officials deal with it?

In this episode:



Nilofer Afridi Qazi, Social Worker by Trade. 



Faiz Zaland, Professor, Political Science, Kabul University. 



Devon Cone, Senior Advocate, Women and Girls, Refugees International.



Host: James Bays

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A conflict with no end in sight. The war in Sudan is taking a heavy toll on civilians, with millions forced from their homes and on the verge of famine. What does it take to stop the humanitarian crisis? And can diplomacy stop the fighting?

In this episode:



Hala Al-Karib, Regional Director, Strategic Initiative for Women in the Horn of Africa.



Duncan Riddell, Norwegian Refugee Council. 



Host: James Bays

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Will Israel respond to Iran's first ever direct attack? The Israeli government is under pressure not to retaliate, but says it's weighing its options. What could they be? And what would a direct confrontation between the regional rivals mean for an already volatile Middle East?

In this episode:



Randa Slim, Senior Fellow and Director, Conflict Resolution, Middle East Institute.



Robert Geist Pinfold, Lecturer, Peace and Security, Durham University.


Akiva Eldar, Political Analyst.

Host: James Bays

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For the first time ever, a direct Iranian attack on Israel - a barrage of drones and missiles fired in retaliation for a strike on the Iranian consulate in Syria. Most were shot down, but the world watches with deepening concern. Who'll be saying what to whom to try to bring calm?

In this episode:


Mohammad Marandi, Professor, University of Tehran.
Yossi Mekelberg, Associate Fellow, Chatham House.
Akbar Shahid Ahmed, Senior Diplomatic Correspondent, Huffpost. 

Host: James Bays

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Iran is threatening retaliation for the Israeli attack on the Iranian consulate in Syria. The US talks up the possibility of an imminent strike by Tehran and vows to defend Israel. How dangerous is the situation? What's the risk of a wider conflict?

In this episode:


Hassan Ahmadian, Professor, Middle East and North Africa Studies, University of Tehran.
Trita Parsi, Executive Vice President, Quincy Institute.
Carne Ross, Founder, Independent Diplomat Advisory Group.

Host: James Bays

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