The Inside Story Podcast

African nations must have permanent seats on the UN Security Council, the head of the world body tells the African Union. Most of Asia and Latin America don't have a permanent presence either, despite their huge populations. Can the United Nations be reformed?
In this episode:
Olukayode Bakare, Visiting Scholar, International Relations and African Politics, University of Colorado Denver.
Mukesh Kapila, Former UN Humanitarian Coordinator in Sudan.
Tim Murithi, Senior Advisor, Institute for Justice and Reconciliation.
Host: Rishaad Salamat
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Germany's chancellor says the international rules-based order is gone. The US secretary of state responds, saying the Trump administration wants the transatlantic alliance - but while criticising Europe again. So what is emerging? A new global order, or something else?
In this episode:
Chet Love - U.S. Republican strategist and political commentator
Scott Lucas - Professor of U.S. and International Politics at University College Dublin
Einar Tangen - Senior Fellow at the Centre for International Governance Innovation
Host: Mohammed Jamjoom
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The Bangladesh Nationalist Party wins the country's first elections since the 2024 uprising. Rare international unity as the US, China, India, and Pakistan all welcome the result. But how's it being seen at home — especially by the young people who led the protests for change?
In this episode:
Shahab Enam Khan, International Relations Professor at Bangladesh University of Professionals.
Prapti Taposhi, Activist and first-time voter in Thursday's general elections
Sohela Nazneen, Senior Research Fellow at the Institute of Development Studies, UK
Host: James Bays
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Amnesty International and Israeli human-rights organisation B'Tselem say the genocide in Gaza is still ongoing. Four months after a deal to stop the war, aside from continuing Israeli attacks, Palestinians face other dangers.
In this episode:
Mansour Shouman, Middle East political analyst and citizen journalist from Gaza
Shai Parnes, Director of Public Outreach, B'Tselem
Michael Lynk, Professor Emeritus of Law at Western University in Ontario
Host: Adrian Finighan
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Will Thursday's elections be a watershed moment for Bangladesh? Millions of people are expected to cast ballots in the first polls since long-time prime minister Sheikh Hasina was removed in 2024. But can the vote spark a real political transition for the country's democracy?
In this episode:
Ashikur Rahman, principal economist at the Policy Research Institute of Bangladesh
Prapti Taposhi, activist and a first-time voter
Thomas Kean, senior consultant for Myanmar and Bangladesh at the International Crisis Group
Host: James Bays
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