The Inside Story Podcast

International efforts intensify to find a way forward for Libya. The country is controlled by two rival governments. And diplomacy is aimed at holding elections - to help find a way to govern the fractured country. So, can a way forward be found?
In this episode:
Mustafa Fetouri - Independent Libyan academic and award-winning journalist
William Lawrence - Director of the North African Area Studies Program at the National Council on US-Arab Relations, former US diplomat in Libya
Faraj Najem - Libyan historian and political researcher and author of 'Tribe, Islam and State in Libya'
Host: Cyril Vanier
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Will Donald Trump's new sanctions against Iran work? The US president says he will impose 'crushing measures' on Tehran. While the Iranian leadership has warned countries not to join what it calls America's 'economic warfare'. What does this mean for the conflict?
In this episode:
Jamal Abdi, President, National Iranian American Council.
Hassan Ahmadian, Professor, University of Tehran.
Mark Pfeifle, Founder, Off the Record Strategies.
Host: James Bays
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Israel opens construction bids for new illegal settlements in the occupied West Bank. That's despite widespread international condemnation. What's driving this land grab? And what does it mean for the future of Palestinians -- and an independent Palestinian state?
In this episode:
Ammar Hijazi - Ambassador and Head of the Palestinian Mission to the Netherlands

Alon Pinkas - Former Israeli Ambassador and Consul General in New York

Host: James Bays
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Israeli settler attacks in the occupied West Bank trap Palestinian families in their homes. The violence takes place as Israel's far-right government fights elections in October. Why are attacks by settlers intensifying and what are the consequences?
In this episode:
Ofer Cassif, Member of the Knesset.

Mouin Rabbani, Co-editor, Jadaliyya online magazine.

Ori Goldberg, Israeli political commentator.

Host: Imran Khan
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The Ebola outbreak in northeastern Democratic Republic of Congo has already killed two thousand people. And it's spreading faster than any before - outpacing efforts to contain it, says the WHO So, what's driving this crisis? And what are the dangers?
In this episode:
Alex Lock - Communications Co-ordinator for the Ebola response with the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies in Kinshasa

Dr Marie Roseline Belizaire - Emergency Director for the World Health Organization Africa

Dr Margaret Harris - Global health consultant

Host: James Bays
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