Donald Trump says talks to get a new ceasefire in Gaza are going well. Benjamin Netanyahu has been meeting him in the White House - the third time he has visited this year. They talked openly about a post war future for Gaza. But what is Israel's real plan? Is it trying to forcibly relocate Palestinians in a scheme being described as a crime against humanity?

In this episode:

• Curt Mills, Executive Director, The American Conservative magazine.
• Yossi Mekelberg, Senior Consulting Fellow, Chatham House.
• Xavier Abu Eid, Political Analyst.

Host: James Bays

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Yet another BRICS summit, this time in Brazil, but with the leaders of two major member-countries staying away. The group has expanded and aims to reform what it calls a western-led global order. But is it still up to that goal? And what difference has it made on the world stage?

In this episode:

• Gustavo Ribeiro, Founder and Editor-in-chief, The Brazilian Report.
• Sergey Markov, Director, Institute of Political Studies in Moscow.
• Jayant Menon, Former Lead Economist, Asian Development Bank.

Host: James Bays

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Why has Iran stepped up its deportation of Afghan refugees? Thousands are being forced to go back to Afghanistan as Tehran tightens controls on immigration. But what's really behind this crackdown? And can Taliban government handle this sudden influx of returnees?

In this episode:

• Arafat Jamal, Afghanistan Representative, United Nations Refugee Agency.
• Orzala Nemat, Director, Development Research Group.
• Hassan Ahmadian, Professor, West Asian Studies, University of Tehran.

Host: James Bays

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First, Tehran accused the International Atomic Energy Agency of being complicit in Israel's attacks on its nuclear sites. Now, the UN agency's pulled all its inspectors out of Iran. So, who will monitor its nuclear activities? And could this trigger another round of tension?

In this episode:

• Abas Aslani, Senior Research Fellow, Center, Middle East Strategic Studies.

• Tariq Rauf, Former Head, Verification and Security Policy, International Atomic Energy Agency.

• Harlan Ullman, Senior Advisor, Atlantic Council.

Host: Adrian Finighan

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A report by the UN Special Rapporteur says some of the world's largest companies are complicit in and profiting from Israel's actions in the occupied Palestinian territories. Microsoft, Amazon and Google as just some of the major US tech firms identified. So, could they be held liable under international law?

In this episode:

• Omar Barghouti, Co-founder of the Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions movement.

• Vaniya Agrawal, Former Microsoft software engineer.

• Michael Lynk, Human rights lawyer.

Host: Adrian Finighan

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Tibet's spiritual leader says the role he embodies will continue after his death, saying the next Dalai Lama will be chosen in line with tradition. But China insists it should have the final say. So, could this become a potential flashpoint in relations between Beijing and India - which is home to a large exiled Tibetan community?

In this episode:

• Robbie Barnett, Writer and researcher on modern Tibetan-Chinese history and politics,
• Andy Mok, Geopolitical analyst and senior research fellow, Center for China and Globalization
• Dibyesh Anand, Political analyst and professor of international relations, University of Westminster.

Host: Adrian Finighan

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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

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