The Inside Story Podcast

Thailand's suspended prime minister has been dismissed by the Constitutional Court. Judges ruled Paetongtarn Shinawatra failed to defend the nation's interests in a leaked phone call with a powerful former Cambodian leader. So, what are the consequences of her removal? 

In this episode: 

• Nattakorn Devakula - Independent Political Commentator and a former television host. 
• Titipol Phakdeewanich - Political Scient...

Outrage in Lebanon after the U.S. envoy calls journalists 'animalistic'. Tom Barrack's comments come at a time when the U.S. president has stepped up his attacks on the media. So, what's behind this hostility towards journalists? And are there global implications? 

In this episode:

• Rami Khouri - Distinguished Fellow at the American University of Beirut. 
• Jodie Ginsberg - CEO of the Committee to Protect Journalists.&n...

Hit by a funding shortfall, a UN body responsible for investigating Israeli violence in the occupied territories says the shortage is hampering its work. So, what does this mean for securing justice and holding Israel to account?

In this episode: 

• Andrew Gilmour, Former UN Assistant Secretary General for Human Rights. 
• Sari Bashi, Human Rights Lawyer and Founder of Gisha, an Israeli human rights organisation. 
• W...

Has the world forgotten about the plight of the Rohingya? Bangladesh says it's run out of resources for the hundreds of thousands of refugees it's hosting, and is now calling for their safe return to Myanmar. But given the situation there, is that possible?

In this episode: 

• Yasmin Ullah, Executive Director, Rohingya Maìyafuìnor Collaborative Network.
• Farah Kabir, Action Aid Bangladesh Country Director.
• Abba...

Why has Donald Trump not spoken out about famine in Gaza? He publicly acknowledged last month that 'children looked very hungry' there. What's behind his silence now? And is it a green light for Israel to continue its genocide by starvation?

In this episode: 

• Jeremy Konyndyk, President, Refugees International.
• Mustafa Barghouti, Secretary General, Palestinian National Initiative.
• Matt Duss, Executive Vice P...

Has Israel become a divisive issue in Europe? The Dutch foreign minister has resigned after failing to secure sanctions against Israel. Many European countries have broken their silence about the war on Gaza, but can they make a difference on the ground?

In this episode: 

• Mpanzu Bamenga, Member, Dutch Parliament. 
• Ori Goldberg, Political Commentator and Author. 
• Rene Wildangel, Middle East Analyst.

Host: A...

Famine in Gaza from Israel's deliberate starvation policy, more than half a million people in immediate danger. Yet, Israel intensifies its war backed by the US and Western allies. How can an engineered famine be allowed happen in the 21st century?

In this episode: 

• Dr Tarek Loubani, Medical Director, Glia Project.
• Tess Ingram, Spokesperson, UNICEF.
• Michael Fakhri, UN Special Rapporteur on the Right to Food.&nbs...

An investigation into leaked classified Israeli military data reveals five out of six Palestinians killed in Gaza were civilians, not fighters. It's one of the highest death rates recorded in modern wars. What more do these figures tell us?

In this episode: 

• Gideon Levy - Columnist at Israeli newspaper Haaretz
• Francesca Albanese - UN Special Rapporteur on the Occupied Palestinian Territories
• Omar Shakir - Direct...

Escalating Israeli attacks around Gaza City - while diplomatic efforts intensify. Hamas has accepted the latest proposal from Egypt and Qatar. Israel has yet to respond. So, as international pressure mounts, can a ceasefire be reached? 

In this episode: 

• Mark Storella, Former U.S. Ambassador.
• Jessica Berlin, Non-Resident Senior Fellow at the Center for European Policy Analysis.
• Eldar Mamedov, Non-Resident Fellow...

An unprecedented effort by European leaders to sway US President Donald Trump on Ukraine. They're hoping to influence any deal with Russia's President Vladimir Putin. But what's the status of the trans-Atlantic alliance now? A relationship of equals or is Trump fully in charge? 

In this episode: 

• Mark Storella - Former U.S. Ambassador.
• Jessica Berlin - Non-Resident Senior Fellow at the Center for European Policy Anal...

He met them separately - Now, Donald Trump says he's arranging a summit between Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Both leaders have expressed a willingness to meet. But would that lead to a deal to end the war in Ukraine? And if so, what would be the terms?

In this episode: 

• Maria Mezentseva - Member of Ukraine's Parliament.
• Jim Townsend - Adjunct Senior Fellow in the Transatlantic Security Program.
• Pavel Felgenhaue...

European leaders are joining President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in his meeting with Donald Trump. The Ukrainian leader is under pressure to accept a deal to end the war. Washington is promising security guarantees in return. But will that really end the conflict?

In this episode: 

• Peter Zalmayev - Executive Director of the Eurasia Democracy Initiative.
• Jean-Marc Rickli - Head of Global and Emerging Risks at the ...

South Africa is holding a national dialogue. The president says it aims to shape the next chapter of democracy, three decades after the end of apartheid. With the government facing mounting criticism, can this process address South Africa's many challenges?

In this episode: 

• Lindiwe Zulu -- Member of the National Executive Committee of the African National Congress
• Imraan Buccus -- Senior Research Associate at the Auwal S...

What will the Putin-Trump meeting mean for the war in Ukraine? There was no agreement to end the conflict. Washington said it was a 'listening exercise' for President Trump to better understand President Putin’s conditions. So, does diplomacy stand a chance?

In this episode: 

• Andrei Fedorov - Former Deputy Foreign Minister of Russia.
• Thomas Pickering - Former U.S. Ambassador to Russia and the UN.
• Olek...

Violence in Serbia - involving government supporters, police and anti-corruption demonstrators who've been on the streets for months, demanding elections. President Aleksandar Vucic says the protests are part of a foreign plot to oust him. Why has violence flared up - and what's next?

In this episode: 

• Mirko Dautovic - International affairs commentator for Balkan media  
• Florian Bieber - Professor of Southeast E...

Sudan's worst cholera outbreak in years is spreading in a country ravaged by conflict. Health and aid workers are battling desperately to stop it from escalating and crossing into neighbouring countries. What's driving the outbreak - and how serious is it? 

In this episode: 

• Mathilde Vu, Advocacy Manager for Sudan, Norwegian Refugee Council
• Simon Mane, Sudan National Director, World Vision International
• Mitch Rhyner,...

Presidents Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin are set to meet in Alaska for talks on the war in Ukraine. But concern is increasing in Kyiv and among its European allies over fears of being sidelined.  So, what's at stake at the Alaska summit for all sides? 

In this episode: 

• Anatol Lieven - Director of the Eurasia Programme at the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft.
• Steven Erlanger - Chief Diplomatic ...

International condemnation at Israel's murder of four Al Jazeera journalists in Gaza. And it's not the first time - Israel has killed at least 237 media workers since its war began. But these and other killings before have gone unpunished. So, what does this impunity mean for journalism? 

In this episode: 

• Ahmed Najar - Palestinian writer and political analyst. 
• Dominique Pradalié - President of the Inter...

Israel has killed five Al Jazeera staff in an attack in Gaza City. Al Jazeera has called it a desperate attempt to silence voices in anticipation of the occupation of Gaza. So, why is Israel intent on killing journalists as its war on the strip ramps up? 

In this episode: 

• Ahmed Najar - Palestinian writer and political analyst.
• Dominique Pradalié - President of the International Federation of Journalists.
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