Donald Trump says "negotiations will start immediately" to end the war in Ukraine. The US President says Russia and Ukraine both want peace. But will Kyiv have any say in a final deal? And who will be responsible for maintaining the peace? In this Episode: Vladimir Sotnikov, Independent political scientist. Theresa Fallon, Founder and Director of the Centre for Russia Europe Asia Studies. Volodymyr Yermolenko, Chief editor at Ukraine World. 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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How will Trump's second term reshape the US on the world stage?
As the saying goes, consistency builds trust. For decades, the US has been a global superpower. But in just over three weeks President Donald Trump has bewildered friends and bamboozled foes. So, how will his second term reshape the role of the US on the world stage? And can the world still trust the US? In this Episode: Scott Lucas, Professor of US and International Politics, University College Dublin. Ibrahim Fraihat, Associate Professor of Conflict Resolution, Doha Institute of Graduate Studies. Roger Hilton, Non-resident fellow, Canadian Global Affairs Institute. 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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Will Europe step up its game with AI?
The French president has described the artificial intelligence summit in Paris as 'a wake-up call'. He's urging Europe to get more competitive in a field dominated by the US and China. So, is this the beginning of a golden age of innovation? Or a technology war of a new kind? In this Episode: Jody Westby, Chief Executive, Global Cyber Risk. Toby Walsh, Chief Scientist, AI Institute, University of New South Wales Sydney. Adrian Monck, Former Managing Director, World Economic Forum. 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 Donald Trump targeting South Africa?
US President Donald Trump is accusing South Africa of human rights violations against its white farmers. He's cut assistance that includes critical HIV medication. But why is he targeting South Africa? And what role does South African-born Elon Musk play? In this Episode: Mark Heywood, National and Global Health Specialist. Tanveer Jeewa, Specialist on Constitutional Property Law. Melanie Verwoerd, Political Analyst and Former Member of Parliament, ANC. Host: Adrian Finighan 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 does Lebanon's new government mean for Hezbollah?
Lebanon's president has named a new administration sidelining Hezbollah for the first time in decades. But where does this leave the group and its allies who have long played a major political role? And will this move usher in what the Prime Minister calls a government of reform and salvation? In this Episode: David Wood, Senior Lebanon Analyst, International Crisis Group. Lorenzo Trombetta, Senior Analyst, Italian News Agency ANSA. Elijah Magnier, Independent Military Analyst who specialises in the Middle East. Host: Adrian Finighan 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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