France wants to stall European Union plans to fine carmakers who fail to make enough electric vehicles. Europe plans to switch to all EVs by 2035, but its huge automotive industry is struggling with the change. So, why is it in trouble - and why are politicians so worried?

In this episode:

• Ben Aris, Founder and Editor-in-Chief of bne IntelliNews,
• Ferdinand Dudenhoeffer, Director, Center for Automotive Research in Bochum, Germany.
• Nick Gibbs, Correspondent, Automotive News Europe.

Host: Mohammed Jamjoom

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From the economy to immigration and abortion rights, Kamala Harris and Donald Trump offer diverging plans. But who will the American voters trust more - particularly on domestic issues?

In this episode:

• Paul Musgrave, Associate Professor, Government, Georgetown University in Qatar.
• Amy Koch, Republican Political Strategist.
• Rania Batrice, Democratic Political Strategist.

Host: Mohammed Jamjoom

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Why does the US election matter to the world? Kamala Harris and Donald Trump disagree on nearly every foreign policy issue. From the wars in Ukraine and Gaza to the relationship with China, the next president will face big challenges. So, how's foreign policy shaping the US election?

In this episode:

• Akbar Shahid Ahmed, Senior Diplomatic Correspondent, HuffPost.
• HA Hellyer, Senior Associate Fellow, Royal United Services Institute for Defence and Security Studies.
• Huiyao Wang, Founder and President, Center for China and Globalization.

Host: Mohammed Jamjoom

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What's the fallout from North Korea's support for Russia in its war with Ukraine? Thousands of its troops are said to have joined the battlefield. Pyongyang says it will stand by Moscow until the end. What does it mean for the fragile balance of power in Asia?

In this episode:

• Graham Ong-Webb, Adjunct Fellow, S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies.
• Pavel Felgenhauer, Military Analyst and Political Commentator.
• Craig Mark, Professor of International Studies, Kyoritsu Women's University.

Host: Laura Kyle

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The US is pushing for a deal between Israel and Hezbollah. The armed group has signalled it won't link any ceasefire to an end to the war in Gaza. So what would be the terms of any settlement? And what does it all mean for Lebanon?

In this episode:

• Jamal Ghosn, Writer and Political Commentator.
• Heiko Wimmen, International Crisis Group.
• Ronnie Chatah, The Beirut Banyan.

Host: Laura Kyle

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It's been a year of mixed fortunes for Green politicians. In the US, Jill Stein could be a deciding factor in the presidential race. But the Greens fared badly in European elections this year. So as the climate crisis worsens, are Greens winning or losing influence around the world?

In this episode:

• Hans Noel, Georgetown University, Washington DC.
• George Monbiot, Author and environmental activist in the UK.
• Anne Marie Bihirabake, Pesident of the East Africa Green Federation, Burundi.

Host: Sami Zeidan

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Fourteen million people flee their homes in what the UN says is the world's worst migration crisis. Sexual violence is routinely being used as a tactic of war. Is there any hope of an end to the conflict in Sudan? And what will be the consequences, if its civil war continues?

In this episode:

• Alex De Waal, Executive Director, World Peace Foundation.
• Elbashir Idris, Independent Sudan Analyst and Activist.

Host: Hashem Ahelbarra

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Condemnation worldwide after Israel bans the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees. A deeper catastrophe looms for millions of people, many of them already under Israeli attack. What will be the legal, diplomatic and humanitarian consequences of the ban?

In this episode:

• Daniel Levy, President, US/Middle East Project.
• Gry Ballestad, Director, Development and Humanitarian Cooperation, Norwegian People's Aid.
• Triestino Mariniello, Professor, Law, Liverpool John Moores University.

Host: Hashem Ahelbarra

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