Widespread destruction by Israel of houses and civilian facilities in Lebanon, leaving a fifth of the population out of their homes. Israel's defence minister says tactics used in Gaza are being replicated in Lebanon. So, what are the similarities?

In this episode:

• Ramzi Kaiss, Lebanon Researcher at Human Rights Watch.
• Elijah Magnier, Specialist in Middle East wars and regional military dynamics
• Nicholas Noe, Editor-in-Chief of Mideastwire.com, a Beirut-based news service
• Yasmine Chawaf, Global Protection Advocacy Coordinator at Oxfam in Beirut

Host: James Bays

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The United Arab Emirates quits OPEC. The oil-producing bloc is losing one of its most important members. It comes during the worst global energy crisis of modern times, caused by the Iran war, which has hit the UAE hard. So why now - and what's the impact?

In this episode:

• Chris Weafer, Chief Executive Officer at Macro-Advisory strategic consultancy
• Cornelia Meyer, CEO of Meyer Resources and an oil and gas Specialist
• Torbjorn Soltvedt, Associate Director at the global risk intelligence company, Verisk Maplecroft

Host: Mohammed Jamjoom

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The UN Secretary General has given a dire warning about the waning influence of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT). It's being reviewed in the shadow of a tense ceasefire between the US and Iran. Will the agreement survive? And is it enough to prevent a nuclear disaster?

In this episode:

• Tariq Rauf, Former Head of Verification and Security Policy Coordination at the International Atomic Energy Agency
• Kelsey Davenport, Director for Nonproliferation Policy at the US Arms Control Association
• Seyed Hossein Mousavian, former Iranian nuclear negotiator

Host: Mohammed Jamjoom

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Palestinians exercising their democratic right to vote. But the municipal elections alienated most factions. The Palestinian Authority's party, Fatah, and its affiliates claimed victory. Will the elections make a difference to the people under Israeli occupation?

In this episode:

• Ahmed Fattouh, Fatah spokesperson
• Jalal Abukhater, Policy Manager at 7amleh - The Arab Center for the Advancement of Social Media
• Xavier Abu Eid, Political analyst and former PLO Communications Director

Host: Imran Khan

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Former enemies in Mali, including an Al-Qaeda-linked group, join forces to target military sites. The defence minister has been killed. Russian mercenaries backing the government have come under attack. What are the implications of this unrest?

In this episode:

• Oluwole Ojewale, Regional Co-ordinator for West and Central Africa, Institute for Security Studies.
• Nicolas Normand, Former French Ambassador to Mali.
• Ovigwe Eguegu, Policy Analyst, Development Reimagined.

Host: Imran Khan

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Divisions widen within NATO. US president Donald Trump is furious after a refusal by European member states to join the Iran war. Reports say he's considering measures against the UK and Spain. So, how serious is the rift for the future of the military alliance?

In this episode:

• Carne Ross - former British Diplomat and founder of the non-profit advisory group, Independent Diplomat.
• Eli Bremer - Retired Major in the US Air Force and a Republican Strategist
• Pablo Calderon Martinez - Head of Politics and International Relations at Northeastern University London and a specialist in European affairs.

Host: James Bays

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Reports of unauthorised access to one of the most powerful artificial intelligence models yet developed. Nothing malicious, the owners say, but it has intensified focus on such technology falling into the wrong hands.

In this episode:

• Ramesh Srinivasan, Professor at UCLA Department of Information Studies, AI and technology specialist
• Marc Einstein, Research Director and Global Head of AI Research at Counterpoint Research & Digital Transformation analyst
• Adrian Monck, Senior Adviser on AI and Technology to the United Nations and Editor of the 'Seven Things' newsletter in Geneva

Host: James Bays

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Ukraine reopens a pipeline, enabling the delivery of Russian crude to some EU countries. In return, it gets a multibillion-dollar loan, while Moscow rakes in oil revenue. How will this complex deal play out on the battlefield?

In this episode:

• Marina Miron, Researcher in Defence Studies at King’s College London
• Maximilian Hess, Author of 'Economic War: Ukraine and the Global Conflict between Russia and the West'
• Pieter Cleppe, Editor-in-Chief, BrusselsReport.eu

Host: James Bays

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