The Inside Story Podcast

There has been another visit by a Western leader to China. This time, the German chancellor is in Beijing, saying he wants to reset ties. It comes against the backdrop of tensions between Europe and the United States. But can China be an alternative? And what does it have to offer?
In this episode:
Jost Wubbeke, Managing Partner at Sinolytics
Harry Broadman, Former Assistant to the U.S. Trade Representative
Dan Wang, Economist and Director on Eurasia Group's China team
Host: James Bays
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"We have a great interest in creating an axis of our own." Those are the words of Benjamin Netanyahu as Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi makes his second visit to Israel. In an increasingly volatile region, what's driving what Israel describes as its special relationship with India?
In this episode:
Alon Liel, Former director of Israel's Foreign Ministry and international relations commentator
Andreas Krieg, Associate Professor at the School of Security Studies at King's College London
Siddharth Vardarajan, Founding editor of The Wire, an Indian digital news portal
Host: James Bays
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How much power do drug cartels have in Mexico? The killing of the leader of one the country's largest criminal organisations has sparked a wave of violence. But can Mexico win its war against drug trafficking?
In this episode:
Sergio Aguayo, Professor at the College of Mexico
Chris Dalby, Author of 'CJNG: A Quick Guide to Mexico's Deadliest Cartel'
Michael Vigil, former Chief of International Operations at the US Drug Enforcement Administration
Host: Mohammed Jamjoom
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More talks are planned for Thursday between Iran and the US, which is mobilising its largest military force since the invasion of Iraq more than two decades ago. There are mixed messages from President Donald Trump, while Tehran says it wants talks but is ready for war, too. So where do both sides stand?
In this episode:
Jamal Abdi, President of the National Iranian American Council
Hassan Ahmadian, Assistant Professor at the University of Tehran
Richard Weitz, Senior Fellow at NATO Defense College
Host: James Bays
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US President Donald Trump slaps 15 percent trade levy on all imports. The move comes just a day after he'd set them at 10 percent - enraged by a Supreme Court ruling striking down much of his tariff regime. What are the global implications?
In this episode:
Deborah Elms, Head of Trade Policy, Hinrich Foundation.
Rebecca Christie, Senior Fellow, Bruegel.
Garima Kapoor, Deputy Head, Research, Elara Securities
Host: Tom McRae
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