What does Zohran Mamdani's NYC Mayoral primary win mean for US politics?
A political earthquake say the headlines. A stunning victory. A wake up call for the US Democratic Party. Zohran Mamdani's win in New York City's Mayoral primary has sent the news media into overdrive. But what's behind his win - and how significant is it for US politics? In this episode: Linda Sarsour, Palestinian American activist and political strategist Joi Chaney, Democratic political strategist Omar Rahman, Political analyst and fellow at the Middle East Council on Global Affairs Host: Adrian Finighan Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook
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What are the chances of a deal to end Israel's war on Gaza?
Israel's war on Gaza raged on during its recent conflict with Iran which ended with a US brokered ceasefire. Meanwhile, Qatar has announced renewed mediation efforts to end the genocide. So, what are the prospects for peace now? In this episode: Xavier Abu Eid, Political Analyst. Mairav Zonszein, Senior Israeli Analyst, International Crisis Group. Rami Khouri, Distinguished Fellow, American University of Beirut. Host: Adrian Finighan Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook
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Will a ceasefire between Iran and Israel hold?
Donald Trump urges Israel and Iran to stick to the agreed ceasefire. The two sides have traded accusations of violations. It comes after Iran targeted a US military base in Qatar. So, will this ceasefire hold? And what does it mean for the wider Middle East? In this episode: Dania Thafer, Executive Director, Gulf International Forum. Ellie Geranmayeh, Deputy Head, Middle East and North Africa Programme, European Council on Foreign Relations. Doug Bandow, Senior Fellow, Cato Institute. Host: Imran Khan Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook
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Can dropping bombs stop Iran's nuclear programme?
The US says it has 'obliterated' Iran's nuclear capabilities. But is that true? Tehran says it removed all nuclear material before the US air strikes. And insists its know-how can't be destroyed. So, is bombing the answer for Iran's nuclear ambitions? In this episode: Laura Rockwood, Senior Fellow, Vienna Center for Disarmament and Non-Proliferation. Roxane Farmanfarmaian, Director, International Studies and Global Politics, University of Cambridge. Imad Khadduri, Former Nuclear Scientist, Iraqi Atomic Energy Commission. Host: Imran Khan Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook
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What are the implications of the US bombing Iran's major nuclear sites?
Donald Trump says the US bombing attacks he ordered have totally obliterated Iran's key nuclear sites. And he's threatening more strikes if Tehran doesn't return to diplomacy. But what if it decides not to? And what are the risks of a regional spillover? In this episode: Zohreh Kharazmi, Assistant Professor, Faculty of World Studies, University of Tehran. Tariq Rauf, Former Head, Verification and Security Policy Coordination Office, International Atomic Energy Agency. Matthew Bryza, Former National Security Council Official, The White House. Host: Imran Khan Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook
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