The Inside Story Podcast

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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A global health emergency - the World Health Organisation raises the alarm over a new Ebola outbreak. The virus has killed nearly 90 people in Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda so far. Will it spread further?
In this episode:
Ariel Kestens, Head, Kinshasa Delegation, International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies.
Dr Margaret Harris, Lecturer, United Nations Institute for Training and Research.
Dr Ahmed Ogwell Ouma, Former Deputy Director-General, Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention.
Host: James Bays
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Recent attacks in Pakistan have killed nearly 50 people, many of them security forces. The Pakistani Taliban says it is behind them. Islamabad accuses Kabul of backing the armed group. Can the violence sabotage a fragile truce between the neighbours?
In this episode:
Masood Khan, Former Permanent Representative of Pakistan, United Nations
Michael Kugelman, Senior Fellow, Atlantic Council.
Obaidullah Baheer, Adjunct Lecturer, American University of Afghanistan.
Host: James Bays
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Donald Trump calls his visit to China 'incredible', and Xi Jinping says it was a 'landmark' meeting. But the Chinese president's comments about Taiwan are raising concerns. Could a dispute over the territory lead to conflict between Beijing and Washington?
In this episode:
Ali Wyne, Senior Research and Advocacy Adviser for US-China relations, The International Crisis Group
Victor Gao, Vice President, Center for China and Globalization
Wen-Ti Sung, Nonresident Fellow, Atlantic Council's Global China Hub
Host: Mohammed Jamjoom
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