The Inside Story Podcast

Three-and-a-half years of war in Sudan have forced millions of people from their homes. Most remain in limbo in temporary camps and shelters, facing a worsening food crisis, while aid agencies say a sharp global funding shortfall means they can’t reach everyone. So will anyone step in to help the civilians caught up in the fighting?
In this episode:
Cameron Hudson, Former Director for African Affairs at the US National Security Council
Noah Taylor, Head of Operations in Sudan for the Norwegian Refugee Council
Kholood Khair, Founding Director of Confluence Advisory
Host: Mohammed Jamjoom
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The US brokered a ceasefire to end Israel's war on Gaza. But since then, Israel has not stopped its attacks. Meanwhile, funding shortages are forcing the World Food Programme to cut back its operations in Gaza, leaving half a million Palestinians without badly needed food aid. So how can that gap be closed?
In this episode:
Tamer Qarmout, Associate Professor of Public Policy at the Doha Institute for Graduate Studies
Mohammed Salah, entrepreneur and founder of Tech From Palestine
Natasha Hall, Senior Advocate for the Middle East with Refugees International and an Associate Fellow at Chatham House
Host: Imran Khan
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Weeks of student protests in France have grown into some of the worst unrest in recent years. They started as a call for reforms to the education system. But they've since expanded into demonstrations against the high cost of living and planned cuts to social services. And France isn't alone. Demonstrators have taken to the streets in other parts of Europe. So how will Europe deal with the protests?
In this episode:
Diane de Vignemont, independent journalist and historian
Julius Fintelmann, Co-founder and Editor-in-chief at The European Correspondent
Jaime Velazquez, independent journalist
Host: James Bays
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Joseph Kabila, who ruled DR Congo for almost two decades, is making a comeback. He will lead the Front for the Refoundation of the Nation (FRN), a political-military alliance with M23 fighters that opposes President Felix Tshisekedi's government in Kinshasa. Several attempts at a peace deal between government forces, rebels and armed groups have already failed, and many fear the move will worsen the fighting in eastern DR Congo. Is this coalition likely to escalate the conflict?
In this episode:
Henry-Pacifique Mayala, Co-ordinator of the Kivu Security Tracker at Ebuteli institute
Ovigwe Eguegu, Policy Analyst at Development Reimagined, specialising in African geopolitics and great power competition
Vincent Rouget, Head of Political Risk for Africa at Control Risks, a global consultancy
Host: Dareen Abughaida
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NATO says it is ready to fight as it unveils a new defence strategy using low-cost drones, artificial intelligence and rapid strikes to deter potential attacks. With the US planning to withdraw thousands of troops from Europe and concerns growing over Russia, European leaders are increasing military spending. Will NATO’s new strategy be enough to address the perceived Russian threat and protect its members?
In this episode:
Ray Wojcik, Senior Research Fellow at The Saratoga Foundation
Marina Miron, Researcher in Defence Studies at King’s College London
Alexander Bratersky, Political analyst specialising in Russian foreign policy
Host: Rishaad Salamat
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