The Inside Story Podcast

As the conflict in the Middle East escalates, Gulf nations are seeking new defence partnerships.
Saudi Arabia and Qatar has signed deals with Ukraine to gain access to its drone expertise.
Could other countries follow suit? And would it make a difference on the ground?
In this episode:
Dania Thafer - Executive Director of the Gulf International Forum, a think-tank based in Washington DC
Oleksiy Melnyk - Co-Director of the Foreign Relations and International Security programmes at the Razumkov Centre
Pavel Felgenhauer - Defence and Russian foreign policy analyst
Host: Adrian Finighan
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The Iran war is hitting Gulf Arab nations hard, but with a wider impact in today's interlinked world.
As well as global oil and gas supplies, Gulf states play a critical role in many economies. So how are they connected — and what could be at risk?
In this episode:
Nikolay Kozjharnov, Research Associate Professor in Energy Security at the Gulf Studies Center at Qatar University
Cornelia Meyer, Macroeconomist and oil and gas specialist
Torbjorn Soltvedt, Associate Director at global risk intelligence company Verisk Maplecroft
Host: James Bays
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Iran sets out its conditions for an end to the war — rejecting the US list of 15 demands. Tehran says they don't reflect reality, while Donald Trump threatens to 'unleash hell' if his terms aren't met. What are the red lines for both sides?
In this episode:
Abas Aslani, Senior Research Fellow at the Center for Middle East Strategic Studies
Ellie Geranmayeh, Senior Policy Fellow at the European Council on Foreign Relations
Thomas Warrick, Non-Resident Fellow at the Atlantic Council
Host: Folly Bah Thibault
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Iran has kept up attacks on neighbouring Gulf states and Israel, despite intense US and Israeli bombing, with senior Iranian figures assassinated. The Strait of Hormuz remains effectively closed, limiting the transit of vital energy supplies. So what's Iran's strategy - and what are its options?
In this episode:
Foad Izadi, Professor at the Faculty of World Studies, University of Tehran
Mehran Kamrava, Professor at Georgetown University in Qatar
Elijah Magnier, military and political analyst
Host: Nick Clark
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Millions of Israelis forced to take shelter day and night, from repeated Iranian missile attacks. The economic shockwaves of the war Israel and the US have launched against Iran are being felt across the world. How is it affecting Israel and its future?
In this episode:
Gideon Levy, columnist at Haaretz Newspaper.
Alex Coman, professor at Holon Institute of Technology
Dan Perry, political analyst, former editor of the Associated Press in Europe, Middle East and Africa
Host: James Bays
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