A ceasefire has been announced between Iran, the US and Israel, but are all parties in agreement on the terms? Who is the victor? And what did Operation Epic Fury actually achieve? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Explainer 512: Why is JD Vance in Hungary?
2026/04/08 | 7 mins.
US vice-president JD Vance is in Hungary to bolster its prime minister, Viktor Orbán, ahead of elections this weekend. The VP accused the EU of “foreign election interference” – but why is he getting involved? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
As the war in Iran enters its second month, is victory for anyone still possible?
2026/04/04 | 28 mins.
Iran’s regime is battered but intact and holding the Strait of Hormuz while the US is militarily dominant but strategically stagnant. Is victory for anyone still possible? Do realistic off-ramps exist? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Explainer 511: Why is Germany telling Syrians to return home?
2026/04/01 | 7 mins.
At a joint press conference this week, chancellor Friedrich Merz and president Ahmed al-Sharaa encouraged Syrians to return home. But who benefits from the plan? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Why has Israel invaded Lebanon?
2026/03/28 | 33 mins.
Israel has invaded Lebanon, again. With more than 1,000 people killed and 1.2 million displaced, many fear a return to civil war. What does Israel want from this? Does Lebanon have any options? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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