The Inside Story Podcast

US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff is yet again in Israel to discuss growing tensions with Iran. The two sides have been trading threats. At odds for nearly half a century, can they find a common ground? Or is a new round of conflict inevitable?
In this episode:
Thomas Warrick, a non-resident fellow at the Atlantic Council
Marzie Khalilian, political analyst and researcher at Carleton University
Alon Pinkas, Former Israeli Ambassador and Consul General in New York
Host: Rishaad Salamat
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Gaza's Rafah border crossing reopened but under strict Israeli conditions. The crossing is once again operational as part of the US-brokered ceasefire. But with Israel's restrictions, will this reopening ease the suffering of Palestinians after two years of war?
In this episode:
Hussein Haridy, former Egyptian Assistant Foreign Minister
Mosab Nasser, CEO of FAJR Global
Akiva Eldar, political analyst and contributor to Haaretz
Host: Maleen Saeed
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How will Pakistan deal with growing security challenges in the southwestern province of Balochistan?
Another coordinated attack by separatists has killed dozens of people. Many ethnic Baloch have long complained of neglect and oppression by Islamabad. So, what will it take to end the cycle of violence there?
In this episode:
Raashid Wali Janjua, Former Brigadier, Pakistan's Army and Director, Islamabad Policy Research Institute
Sanaullah Baloch, Leader, Balochistan National Party
Ayesha Siddiqa, Senior Research Fellow, Department of Defence Studies, King's College London
Host: Maleen Saeed
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Caracas says it's opening up the sector to private players. That follows Washington's dramatic intervention in the country in early January. But who will stand to gain from the changes: Venezuela or the United States? Or both?
In this episode:
Elias Ferrer Founder and director of Orinoco Research. He analysis politics and the Venezuelan economy.


Andrew Lipow President of Lipow Oil Associates


Phil Gunson Senior Analyst at the International Crisis Group

Host: Adrian Finighan
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British Prime Minister Keir Starmer arrived in China this week with a large delegation of business people and cultural figures. He received a warm welcome from host Xi Jinping. But the visit got a frosty reception from the White House. US President Donald Trump called the trip 'dangerous'. Why and how important is this visit?
In this episode:
Will Hutton, political economist and author
Andy Mok, Senior Research Fellow at the Center for China and Globalization
Steve Tsang, Director of the China Institute at SOAS University of London
Host: Adrian Finighan
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