The Inside Story Podcast

Talks brokered by the US seek to end the war between Russia and Ukraine. Many civilians in Ukraine are suffering in freezing temperatures after Russian attacks on heating and energy supplies. Negotiations are to continue, despite big divisions. But what are those sticking points? And could an end come soon?
In this episode:
Alexander Bratersky, Independent Analyst and journalist in Moscow
Oleksiy Goncharenko, Ukrainian opposition member of Parliament and a member of the Ukrainian delegation to the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe
Steven Erlanger, Chief Diplomatic Correspondent in Europe for The New York Times
Host: Tom McRae
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India and the US announce a trade deal, with relief from some of President Donald Trump's harshest tariffs. He says India will stop buying Russian oil and open up to American business. So, why is the deal getting a mixed reaction in India?
In this episode:
Ajay Chhibber, visiting scholar at George Washington University
Biswajit Dhar, trade economist and former professor at Jawaharlal Nehru University
Harry Broadman, former Chief of Staff at the President's Council of Economic Advisers
Host: Rishaad Salamat
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US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff is yet again in Israel to discuss growing tensions with Iran. The two sides have been trading threats. At odds for nearly half a century, can they find a common ground? Or is a new round of conflict inevitable?
In this episode:
Thomas Warrick, a non-resident fellow at the Atlantic Council
Marzie Khalilian, political analyst and researcher at Carleton University
Alon Pinkas, Former Israeli Ambassador and Consul General in New York
Host: Rishaad Salamat
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Gaza's Rafah border crossing reopened but under strict Israeli conditions. The crossing is once again operational as part of the US-brokered ceasefire. But with Israel's restrictions, will this reopening ease the suffering of Palestinians after two years of war?
In this episode:
Hussein Haridy, former Egyptian Assistant Foreign Minister
Mosab Nasser, CEO of FAJR Global
Akiva Eldar, political analyst and contributor to Haaretz
Host: Maleen Saeed
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How will Pakistan deal with growing security challenges in the southwestern province of Balochistan?
Another coordinated attack by separatists has killed dozens of people. Many ethnic Baloch have long complained of neglect and oppression by Islamabad. So, what will it take to end the cycle of violence there?
In this episode:
Raashid Wali Janjua, Former Brigadier, Pakistan's Army and Director, Islamabad Policy Research Institute
Sanaullah Baloch, Leader, Balochistan National Party
Ayesha Siddiqa, Senior Research Fellow, Department of Defence Studies, King's College London
Host: Maleen Saeed
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