Kyiv has just started formal talks to join the bloc. It comes after Moscow declined an offer of direct talks to end the war. So, would membership protect Ukraine? And what would it mean for Europe?

In this episode:

• Peter Zalmayev, Executive Director at Eurasia Democracy Initiative
• Theresa Fallon, Director at the Centre for Russia Europe Asia Studies
• Alexander Bratersky, independent journalist and political analyst

Host: Imran Khan

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An agreement between Washington and Tehran has all but ended the Iran war, both claiming victory despite the huge cost. Among that is damage to Iranian relationships with its Gulf neighbours, which it attacked. So, what has Iran won and lost in the region from this war?

In this episode:

• Ali Akbar Dareini, Researcher at the Center for Strategic Studies in Tehran.
• Roxane Farmanfarmaian, Professor of Modern Middle East Politics at the University of Cambridge.
• Mehran Kamrava, Professor of Government at Georgetown University in Qatar and Head of the Iranian Studies Unit at the Arab Center for Research and Policy Studies.

Host: Scott McLean

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The UK says it's banning access to social media for those under 16. Its government argues it's the right choice to protect young people from online harm. But will this policy work? And how will it be enforced?

In this episode:

• Dr Charlotte Armitage, Psychologist and Psychotherapist and author of Generation Zombie: Why Devices Are Harming Our Children and What We Can Do About It
• Paolo Gerbaudo, Sociologist and Political Theorist at Complutense University in Madrid
• Bhargav Srinivasa Desikan, AI and Tech Lead at the Autonomy Institute and a Doctoral Researcher at the Oxford Internet Institute

Host: Scott McLean

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The annual G7 summit is set to be held in France. But this time, differences within the group are growing. From tensions in the Middle East to the war in Ukraine, can the G7 help resolve global crises as geopolitical realities shift?

In this episode:

• Jacques Reland, Senior Research Fellow, Global Policy Institute.
• Scott Lucas, Professor, US and International Politics, Clinton Institute, University College Dublin.
• Einar Tangen, Senior Fellow, Centre for International Governance Innovation.

Host: Scott McLean

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The European Union's new migration pact is now in force,, tightening border controls and overhauling asylum rules. Will it reduce migration to Europe? And what does it reveal about the political forces shaping the bloc?

In this episode:

• Marta Welander - EU Advocacy Director, International Rescue Committee.
• Nathalie Tocci - Professor of Practice at Johns Hopkins University SAIS Europe.
• Pieter Cleppe - Editor-in-chief, BrusselsReport.eu.

Host: Anna Francis-Burns

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Donald Trump says a new agreement with Iran is within reach. Tehran insists key issues remain unresolved. So is a deal finally close? What would it mean for tensions in the region? And if an agreement is signed, can it survive the political pressures on both sides?

In this episode:

• Dania Thafer - Executive Director, Gulf International Forum
• Foad Izadi - Associate Professor at University of Tehran
• Barbara Slavin - Distinguished Fellow at Stimson Center

Host: Sami Zeidan

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The nine countries believed to hold nuclear weapons have spent a record $119bn on their arsenals. The US budget was more than all the others combined, according to an anti-proliferation group. So why the huge surge? And what does it mean for the future of disarmament?

In this episode:

• Tariq Rauf, Former Head of Verification and Security Policy Co-ordination, International Atomic Energy Agency.
• Susi Snyder, Director, Programmes, International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons.
• Carne Ross, Founder, Independent Diplomat.

Host: Folly Bah Thibault

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Turmoil in Pakistan-administered Kashmir. A banned group has been protesting against a court ruling that kept in place legislative representation for Kashmiri refugees living in Pakistan. What are the political implications of the demonstrations?

In this episode:

• Maria Iqbal Tarana, Senior Leader, Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz.
• Sahar Khan, Nonresident Fellow, Institute for Global Affairs.
• Imtiaz Gul, Executive Director, Center for Research and Security Studies.

Host: Imran Khan

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