Israel's strike in Qatar is condemned around the world. Benjamin Netanyahu says it targeted leaders of Hamas. It comes as he's expanding Israel's war on Gaza. So, how will this strike affect the conflict - and the talks to reach a deal?

In this episode:

• Ali Ghanem Al-Hajri, Political Commentator.
• Stephen Zunes, Professor, Politics and International Studies, University of San Francisco.
• H. A. Hellyer, Senior Associate Fellow, Defence and Security Studies, Royal United Services Institute.

Host: Cyril Vanier

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France's prime minister quits after losing a confidence vote in parliament. There's a sense of deja vu. The country is in deep financial crisis that a succession of prime ministers hasn't been able to resolve. But what's behind it all? And could the European Union step in?

In this episode:

• Jean-Christophe Gallien, Political analyst and Communications Strategist.
• Jonathan Portes, Professor, Economics and Public Policy, King's College London.
• Diane de Vignemont, Journalist and Historian.

Host: Adrian Finighan

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A gun attack at an illegal Israeli settlement in Occupied East Jerusalem. Settler and army violence against Palestinians there and elsewhere in the Occupied West Bank have intensified under the far-right Israeli government. How dangerous is the situation?

In this episode:

• Xavier Abu Eid, Political Analyst.
• Yossi Mekelberg, Senior Consulting Fellow, Chatham House.
• Milena Ansari, Researcher, Human Rights Watch, Occupied East Jerusalem.

Host: Adrian Finighan

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South Korean workers held in a US immigration swoop - the latest jolt to a once rock-solid relationship. Turbulence too, over tariffs and military spending. Is the raid a one-off - or a sign of deeper trouble between the two nations?

In this episode:

• Se-Woong Koo, Founder, Korea Expose.
• Jenny Town, Senior Fellow, Stimson Center.
• Youngshik Bong, Visiting Professor, Yonsei University, Seoul.

Host: Adrian Finighan

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A political crisis for the UK prime minister - reshuffling his cabinet after his deputy quit for not paying enough tax. He's under attack too from the right-wing Reform UK party over migration. A year after a landslide election win, why is Keir Starmer in trouble?

In this episode:

• Jonathan Tonge, Professor, Politics, University of Liverpool.
• Mark Devenport, Freelance Journalist.
• Peter Geoghegan, Political Commentator and Author.

Host: Adrian Finighan

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The leaders of China, Russia and North Korea together for the first time - at a major military parade in Beijing. The three nuclear powers have shared interests, but competing ones too. Is a new bloc being formed to challenge the US and the West?

In this episode:

• Olga Krasnyak - Associate Professor at the Higher School of Economics in Moscow.
• Shirley Ze Yu - Senior Fellow at the London School of Economics.
• Theresa Fallon - Director of the Centre for Russia Europe Asia Studies in Brussels.

Host: Sami Zeidan

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Why is the U.S. military building up its presence in the Caribbean? It recently targeted a Venezuelan boat it said - was carrying drugs. President Nicolas Maduro says the moblistation is aimed at his government. So, will this lead to renewed tensions in South America?

In this episode:

• Paul Dobson, Political Analyst with Venezuelanalysis.com.
• Javier Farje, Latin America Expert.
• Marten Brienen, Associate Professor, Oklahoma State University.

Host: Cyril Vanier

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China's growing power on full display with its largest military parade ever commemorating the end of the second World War. But many say Beijing is projecting its power. So, what message is China sending both at home and abroad? And how's that viewed in Washington?

In this episode:

• Richard Weitz, Senior Non-Resident Associate Fellow, NATO Defense College.
• Andy Mok, Senior Research Fellow, Center for China and Globalization in Beijing.
• Fraser Howie, Co-author, "Red Capitalism" and "Privatizing China".

Host: James Bays

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