What's bringing China and the EU closer? The two sides are marking fifty years of relations this month ... holding talks and pledging deeper cooperation. But how far will this go? And who stands to gain the most, Beijing or Europe? In this episode: Karel Lannoo, CEO, Centre for European Policy Studies. Victor Gao, Vice President, Center for China and Globalisation. Raffaele Marchetti, Director, Center for International and Strategic Studies, LUISS University in Rome. Host: Adrian Finighan Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook
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Will Thailand's Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra keep her job?
Suspended after a leaked recording of a controversial phone call, Thailand's Prime Minister is now fighting for her political survival. Paetongtarn Shinawatra has been facing growing public anger. So, will she survive this crisis? And what does it mean for democracy in Thailand? In this episode: Sean Boonpracong, Political Analyst. Thitinan Pongsudhirak, Political Scientist, Chulalongkorn University. Kasit Piromya, Former Thai Minister of Foreign Affairs. Host: James Bays Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook
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Who's to blame for Sudanese refugees facing hunger?
They escaped the horrors of war in their country. But millions of refugees from Sudan now face the risk of hunger. The United Nations World Food Programme is facing a dire shortage of funds. Who is to blame? And who might step in to feed the refugees? In this episode: Carl Skau, UN World Food Programme's Deputy Executive Director and Chief Operating Officer. Alex de Waal, Executive Director, World Peace Foundation. Kholood Khair, Founding Director, Confluence Advisory. Host: James Bays Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook
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Will a deal to end war between the DRC and Rwanda work this time?
Will a deal to end war between the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda work this time? They've signed an agreement in Washington to end the long-running conflict in eastern DRC and it has the full support of the US. But how will it work in practice? And what are the chances of success? In this episode: Gatete Nyiringabo, Political Commentator. Zainab Usman, Senior Fellow and Director, Africa Program, Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. Vava Tampa, Founder and Chief Campaigner, Save the Congo. Host: Nick Clark Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook
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Who decides who can have nuclear arms?
The US and Israel attacked Iran saying it can't have a nuclear weapon while the Islamic Republic denies trying to build one. The two are among nine countries armed with such weapons. So, who decides who can have nuclear arms? And have the actions of Israel and the US increased the risks that more countries will want them? In this episode: Tariq Rauf, Former Head, Verification and Security Policy Coordination, International Atomic Energy Agency. Laicie Heeley, Nuclear Arms Control and Non-Proliferation Specialist. Tariq Ali, Editor, New Left Review. Host: Adrian Finighan Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook
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