
Is peace on the horizon for Sudan in 2026?
24/12/2025 | 24 mins.
After another year of fighting, is peace on the horizon for Sudan in 2026? Khartoum has come up with a plan to end the conflict, but the UN warns the violence is worsening. Where does this leave the country's future and the millions affected by the fighting? In this episode: Ahmad Ibrahim, Independent Sudan Analyst. Cameron Hudson, Former Director, African Affairs, US National Security Council. Khalid Medani, Chairperson, African Studies Program, Canada's McGill University. Host: Sami Zeidan Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

How will the Syrian government deal with its growing security challenges?
23/12/2025 | 24 mins.
How will the Syrian government deal with its growing security challenges? Renewed fighting between the army and Syrian Democratic Forces is highlighting the volatility facing the country. A truce is now in place, but will it lead to an agreement to integrate the SDF militia into the army? In this episode: Haid Haid, Researcher, Chatham House. Steven Heydemann, Professor and Middle East Studies Program Director, Smith College. Omer Ozkizilcik, Nonresident Fellow, Syria Project, Atlantic Council's Middle East Program. Host: Dareen Abughaida Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

Can diplomacy end the fighting between Thailand and Cambodia?
22/12/2025 | 23 mins.
In the ongoing fighting between Thailand and Cambodia - does diplomacy stand a chance? The two sides have held their first face-to-face meeting in a regional push for peace. But without any let-up in the long-running conflict, what will it take to bring it to an end? In this episode: Chheang Vannarith, Chairman, Angkor Social Innovation Park. Ilango Karuppannan, Adjunct Senior Fellow, Nanyang Technological University. Phil Robertson, Director, Asia Human Rights Labour Advocates. Host: Dareen Abughaida Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

How volatile is Bangladesh's political situation?
21/12/2025 | 23 mins.
Political tension and unrest in Bangladesh after the assassination of a student leader of last year's uprising that ousted Sheikh Hasina. Elections for a new government are due in February. So how volatile is the political situation now? In this episode: Taqbir Huda, Human Rights Lawyer. Asif Shahan, Professor, Development Studies, University of Dhaka. Fahmida Khatun, Executive Director, Centre for Policy Dialogue in Bangladesh. Host: Dareen Abughaida Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

Why are European farmers protesting the EU-Mercosur agreement?
20/12/2025 | 24 mins.
European farmers protest against the EU-Mercosur agreement. That's as signing has been postponed until January, due to disagreements in Europe. The European-South American deal planned for more than 25 years, would create the world's largest free-trade zone. So why is there division? In this episode: Pieter Cleppe - Editor-in-Chief at BrusselsReport-dot-eu Ciaran Mullooly - Member of the European Parliament for Independent Ireland Gustavo Ribeiro - founder and Editor-In-Chief of the Brazilian Report online newspaper Host: Folly Bah Thibault Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook



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