What are the implications of the US bombing Iran's major nuclear sites?
Donald Trump says the US bombing attacks he ordered have totally obliterated Iran's key nuclear sites. And he's threatening more strikes if Tehran doesn't return to diplomacy. But what if it decides not to? And what are the risks of a regional spillover? In this episode: Zohreh Kharazmi, Assistant Professor, Faculty of World Studies, University of Tehran. Tariq Rauf, Former Head, Verification and Security Policy Coordination Office, International Atomic Energy Agency. Matthew Bryza, Former National Security Council Official, The White House. Host: Imran Khan Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook
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What is the cost of the war between Israel and Iran?
What is the cost of the war between Israel and Iran? Continuing strikes from both countries are already draining their economies. And the global economy faces the threat of inflation. So, what could be the outcome of a prolonged conflict? In this episode: Aly-Khan Satchu, GeoEconomic Analyst and Investor. Eyal Winter, Professor, Economics, Hebrew University and Lancaster University. Nader Habibi, Professor, Practice in the Economics of the Middle East, Brandeis University. Host: Neave Barker Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook
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How much influence does the EU really have on Israel?
The German leader and EU commission president were quick to back Israel as the conflict began with Iran. The EU has since called for de-escalation, reflecting growing anxiety over what might happen next. So what's the thinking in European capitals? And how much influence does Europe really have? In this episode: Pieter Cleppe, Editor-in-Chief, BrusselsReport.eu. Steven Erlanger, Chief Diplomatic Correspondent in Europe, New York Times. Ellie Geranmayeh, Deputy Director of MENA Programme, European Council on Foreign Relations. Host: Neave Barker Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook
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What are the nuclear capabilities of Israel and Iran and the risks from this conflict?
Israel says ending Iran's nuclear programme is a key aim of its attacks on the country. Israel is widely believed to have nuclear arms - but has never admitted that. So what are the nuclear capabilities of both sides - and the risks from this conflict? In this episode: Dan Smith, Director, Stockholm International Peace Research Institute Sahil Shah, Nuclear weapons policy analyst Rebecca Johnson, Director at the Acronym Institute for Disarmament Diplomacy Host: Laura Kyle Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook
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What's the impact of Israel's latest strategy with Gaza's aid?
As Israel attacks Iran, its genocide in Gaza has shown no signs of easing. At least 70 Palestinians were killed in a single day at a food distribution site run by a controversial Israeli-US-backed group in Khan Younis this week. All other aid channels are blocked including medical supplies. So, what's the impact of this latest Israeli strategy? In this episode: Amjad Shawa, Director, Palestinian Non-Governmental Organizations Network in Gaza. Christopher Lockyear, Secretary General, Medecins Sans Frontieres International (Doctors Without Borders). Mads Gilbert, Medical Doctor with extensive experience in Gaza. Host: Nick Clark Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook
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