The Inside Story Podcast

Pakistan opens land trade routes to Iran, allowing the transit of goods. It's a much-needed reprieve for both economies. But does it undercut Washington's pressure campaign on Tehran? And how will it impact the Islamabad-mediated talks to end the war?
In this episode:
Mushahid Hussain Syed, Pakistani defence and foreign policy specialist
Setareh Sadeqi, Assistant Professor at the University of Tehran, specialising in U.S.-Iran relations
Ross Harrison, Senior Fellow at the Middle East Institute in Washington DC
Host: James Bays
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Widespread destruction by Israel of houses and civilian facilities in Lebanon, leaving a fifth of the population out of their homes. Israel's defence minister says tactics used in Gaza are being replicated in Lebanon. So, what are the similarities?
In this episode:
Ramzi Kaiss, Lebanon Researcher at Human Rights Watch.
Elijah Magnier, Specialist in Middle East wars and regional military dynamics
Nicholas Noe, Editor-in-Chief of Mideastwire.com, a Beirut-based news service
Yasmine Chawaf, Global Protection Advocacy Coordinator at Oxfam in Beirut
Host: James Bays
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The United Arab Emirates quits OPEC. The oil-producing bloc is losing one of its most important members. It comes during the worst global energy crisis of modern times, caused by the Iran war, which has hit the UAE hard. So why now - and what's the impact?
In this episode:
Chris Weafer, Chief Executive Officer at Macro-Advisory strategic consultancy
Cornelia Meyer, CEO of Meyer Resources and an oil and gas Specialist
Torbjorn Soltvedt, Associate Director at the global risk intelligence company, Verisk Maplecroft
Host: Mohammed Jamjoom
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The UN Secretary General has given a dire warning about the waning influence of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT). It's being reviewed in the shadow of a tense ceasefire between the US and Iran. Will the agreement survive? And is it enough to prevent a nuclear disaster?
In this episode:
Tariq Rauf, Former Head of Verification and Security Policy Coordination at the International Atomic Energy Agency
Kelsey Davenport, Director for Nonproliferation Policy at the US Arms Control Association
Seyed Hossein Mousavian, former Iranian nuclear negotiator
Host: Mohammed Jamjoom
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Palestinians exercising their democratic right to vote. But the municipal elections alienated most factions. The Palestinian Authority's party, Fatah, and its affiliates claimed victory. Will the elections make a difference to the people under Israeli occupation?
In this episode:
Ahmed Fattouh, Fatah spokesperson
Jalal Abukhater, Policy Manager at 7amleh - The Arab Center for the Advancement of Social Media
Xavier Abu Eid, Political analyst and former PLO Communications Director
Host: Imran Khan
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