The Inside Story Podcast

Donald Trump has found his Iran off-ramp — but what has it cost? After apocalyptic threats, Washington and Tehran have agreed to a two-week ceasefire. It's still unclear whether that will mean a lasting peace. What's more certain is that the US and the world stage have been changed by Trump's war. Has the world order been changed by Trump's war on Iran? And can any of it be walked back?
Host: James Bays
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The US and Israel's war with Iran has put pressure on Tehran's relations with Moscow. They've been allies, but the Kremlin is seeking to maintain ties with the US to reach a deal on the Ukraine conflict.
In this episode:
Afshin Shahi, a Middle East political analyst
Leonid Ragozin, independent journalist
Maximilian Hess, founder of Enmetena Advisory and a senior fellow at the Foreign Policy Research Institute
Host: James Bays
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Iran's Bushehr nuclear power plant has been targeted four times since the US-Israeli war began. Tehran accuses the UN's nuclear watchdog of inaction, which the IAEA rejects, saying the situation is of deep concern. But why are the attacks happening? And what risks do they pose?
In this episode:
Tariq Rauf, Former Head of Verification and Security Policy Co-ordination at the International Atomic Energy Agency
Abas Aslani, Senior Research Fellow at the Center for Middle East Strategic Studies
Alicia Sanders-Zakre, Head of Policy at the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons
Host: James Bays
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The war in Iran is worsening the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. In violation of the ceasefire, Israel has severely restricted aid and maintained its air strikes. The US-brokered deal is meant to be in Phase 2 but appears to be in limbo. So, who could step in to help Palestinians?
In this episode:
Dr Mohammed Tahir, Orthopaedic surgeon, worked in Gaza.
Alex de Waal, Executive Director, World Peace Foundation.
Xavier Abu Eid, Former Communications Director, PLO.
Host: Imran Khan
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The war in the Middle East has worsened the economic crisis in Pakistan. Most of its energy supplies are shipped through the Strait of Hormuz, which Iran has largely blocked for five weeks.
In this episode:
Kaiser Bengali - Economist and former head of the Policy Reform Unit for the Balochistan Chief Minister

Michael Kugelman - Senior Fellow for South Asia at the Atlantic Council

Ali Salman - Founder and CEO of the Policy Research Institute of Market Economy

Host: Rishaad Salamat
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