A Russian general assassinated by Ukraine in Moscow. Kyiv accused him of using chemical weapons on the battlefield. That's as Russian forces are winning more ground and the U.S. president-in-waiting Donald Trump is calling for the war to end.So can that happen? In this episode: Anatol Lieven - Director of the Eurasia Programme at the Quincy Institute Pavel Felgenhauer - independent defence and military analyst. Oleksiy Melnyk - Co-director of the Razukov Centre Host: James Bays Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook At Al Jazeera Podcasts, we want to hear from you, our listeners. So, please head to https://www.aljazeera.com/survey and tell us your thoughts about this show and other Al Jazeera podcasts. It only takes a few minutes!
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Why is Germany's election so important?
Germany faces an early election, following the collapse of Chancellor Olaf Scholz's coalition government. Europe's biggest economy is in trouble, with deep political divisions. So what are the issues? And why is the outcome so important internationally? In this episode: Ulrich Brueckner, Professor, European Studies, Stanford University in Berlin. Suzanne Lynch, Chief Brussels Correspondent, Politico. Mujtaba Rahman, Managing Director, Europe, Eurasia Group. Host: James Bays Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook At Al Jazeera Podcasts, we want to hear from you, our listeners. So, please head to https://www.aljazeera.com/survey and tell us your thoughts about this show and other Al Jazeera podcasts. It only takes a few minutes!
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What are the implications of Israel shutting its embassy in Ireland?
Israel is shutting its embassy in Ireland accusing the government of 'anti-Israel' policies. Dublin has strongly opposed the war on Gaza and recognised a Palestinian state. It rejects Israel's accusations and says it stands for human rights and international law. So, what's behind this move and why now? In this episode: Micheal Mac Donncha, Dublin City Councillor, Sinn Fein Party. Alon Pinkas, Former Israeli Diplomat and Writer. Zoe Lawlor, Chairperson, Ireland Palestine Solidarity Campaign. Host: Dareen Abughaida Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook At Al Jazeera Podcasts, we want to hear from you, our listeners. So, please head to https://www.aljazeera.com/survey and tell us your thoughts about this show and other Al Jazeera podcasts. It only takes a few minutes!
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Revisiting: How is climate change impacting food?
This episode was originally published on July 11th, 2024. Climate change is disrupting food production and supply worldwide. Crops, fruit, livestock and transport are all affected. Permanently higher inflation may result, as well as food security threats. What are the implications for people around the world?In this episode: George Monbiot, Environmental and Political Activist. Carin Smaller, Executive Director, Shamba Centre for Food & Climate. Thin Lei Win, Food Systems and Climate Change Journalist. Host: Elizabeth Puranam Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook At Al Jazeera Podcasts, we want to hear from you, our listeners. So, please head to https://www.aljazeera.com/survey and tell us your thoughts about this show and other Al Jazeera podcasts. It only takes a few minutes!
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Will the Assad regime be held accountable for its crimes?
Syrians are demanding truth and justice. The new leadership is promising punishment for crimes committed during more than half a century of Assad rule. But is it equipped to carry out this mammoth exercise? And will the process be transparent and fair? In this episode: Ibrahim Olabi, Barrister & Board Member, Syrian British Consortium. Roger Lu Phillips, Legal Director, Syria Justice and Accountability Centre. Kholoud Helmi, Syrian Journalist and Human Rights Activist. Host: Bernard Smith Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook At Al Jazeera Podcasts, we want to hear from you, our listeners. So, please head to https://www.aljazeera.com/survey and tell us your thoughts about this show and other Al Jazeera podcasts. It only takes a few minutes!
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