The Inside Story Podcast

Israel keeps up its attacks on Lebanon despite a ceasefire. The US has sanctioned nine people, including two Lebanese army officers accused of links to Hezbollah. It comes while Washington brokers more talks between Lebanese and Israeli officials. So, why these sanctions now?
In this episode:
David Wood, Senior Lebanon Analyst at the International Crisis Group
Randa Slim, Middle East Program Director at the U.S.-based Stimson Center
Elijah Magnier, Specialist in Middle East wars and regional military dynamics
Host: Scott McLean
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Detained and ridiculed by a senior Israeli minister. The mistreatment of Gaza flotilla activists has sparked global outrage. They were part of the latest attempt to deliver humanitarian aid to Palestinians. Most efforts have failed. So, what difference do flotillas make?
In this episode:
Ahmed Abo Askar, Engineering student who lobbies for sponsorship for orphans in Gaza
Dan Perry, Former Chief Editor of the Associated Press in Europe, the Middle East and Africa
Carne Ross, Former British diplomat at the United Nations
Host: Tom McRae
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Amplifying an 'unshakeable bond' in a 'turbulent' international situation. Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin hold talks in Beijing: their 40th meeting as presidents. What's the significance of the Russian leader's visit, a week after Donald Trump was in the Chinese capital?
In this episode:
Andy Mok, Author of ‘The Innovation Machine: How China Creates and Adopts Technology Through Governance’
Pavel Devyatkin, Non-resident Fellow at the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft
Allen Carlson, Associate Professor in the Department of Government at Cornell University, specialising in Chinese foreign policy
Host: Scott McLean
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A huge attack in the Moscow region and unrelenting strikes on its energy facilities — Ukraine is taking the war deeper into Russia. Russian oil refineries are burning, and its ground offensive is stalling. So, does Ukraine have the advantage at the moment?
In this episode:
Peter Zalmayev, Director of the Eurasia Democracy Initiative
Pavel Felgenhauer, Russian Foreign Policy Analyst
Mark Episkopos, Research Fellow at the Quincy Institute’s Eurasia Program
Host: James Bays
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Running out of fuel. Cuba is struggling to keep the lights on as the United States ramps up economic pressure and military threats. Washington is now offering aid - but at a cost. Will the system set up by the Castros break down?
In this episode:
Ruaridh Nicoll, The Guardian's Cuba Correspondent
Adolfo Franco, Republican strategist
Javier Farje, Journalist and historian specialising in Latin American affairs
Host: James Bays
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