What are the implications of Marine Le Pen's embezzlement conviction?
Convicted of fraud and barred from public office. The end of the road it would seem for Marine Le Pen's presidential ambitions. She may appeal - but that's not likely to allow her run for the presidency in two years' time. What are the implications? In this episode: Diane De Vignemont, Independent journalist Philippe Marliere, Professor of French and European Politics at University College London Lara Marlowe, Paris-based author and journalist Host: Adrian Finighan Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook
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Is Iran on a collision course with the West?
Iran's Supreme Leader warns of a forceful response if the US or its allies bomb his country. That follows a threat made by US President Donald Trump if there's no deal on Tehran's nuclear programme. So, how dangerous is this stand-off? And can a solution be found? In this episode: Hassan Ahmadian, Assistant Professor, University of Tehran Ali Vaez, Iran Project Director, International Crisis Group Ellie Geranmayeh, Deputy Director of the Middle East and North Africa Programme, European Council on Foreign Relations Host: Adrian Finighan Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook
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What's driving the US-European rift?
US-European relations under severe strain, just two months into Donald Trump's second term. Major divisions over NATO, the Russia-Ukraine war, Greenland and trade -- with European leaders scrambling to react. What's driving these differences -- and what next? In this episode: Niall Stanage -- White House Columnist at The Hill newspaper Theresa Fallon -- Director of the Centre for Russia Europe Asia Studies Steven Erlanger -- Chief Diplomatic Correspondent in Europe for The New York Times Host: Adrian Finighan Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook
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What does Israel's latest attack mean for Lebanon?
Israel bombs the southern suburb of Beirut - the first air strike on the Lebanese capital since November's ceasefire. Hours earlier, rockets were fired at Israel from southern Lebanon. After numerous ceasefire breaches by Israel in four months, how serious is this one? In this episode: Ali Rizk, Security Affairs Analyst. Lorenzo Kamel, Associate Professor, International History, University of Turin. Sami Nader, Director, Levant Institute for Strategic Affairs. Host: Cyril Vanier Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook
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Is South Sudan on the brink of another civil war?
Tension is rising in South Sudan after the Vice President, Riek Machar, was put under house arrest. He stands accused of involvement in recent battles with the military. Now, there are fears the 2018 power-sharing agreement is collapsing. So, could this lead to another civil war? In this episode: Patrick Oyet, Journalist based in South Sudan Daniel Akech, Senior Analyst for South Sudan at the International Crisis Group Abdullahi Halakhe, Horn of Africa Security Analyst Host: Cyril Vanier Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook
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