The Inside Story Podcast

How will Europe deal with youth-led protests?

Weeks of student protests in France have grown into some of the worst unrest in recent years. They started as a call for reforms to the education system. But they've sinc

How will a new alliance affect the conflict in eastern DRC?

Joseph Kabila, who ruled DR Congo for almost two decades, is making a comeback. He will lead the Front for the Refoundation of the Nation (FRN), a political-military alli

Will NATO's theory of victory work?

NATO says it is ready to fight as it unveils a new defence strategy using low-cost drones, artificial intelligence and rapid strikes to deter potential attacks. With the

How will Ukraine respond to the growing pressure from Washington?

US President Donald Trump has announced a deal to bring Russian diesel into the United States, a move welcomed by the Kremlin. He's accused Ukraine of ignoring his calls

Is Zionism a form of racism?

Zionism should be treated as any other form of racism. That's what members of the Green Party have agreed on at their annual conference in the UK. Israel has condemned th

Will elections bring change to multi-ethnic Bosnia and Herzegovina?

Voters in Bosnia and Herzegovina go to the polls for the 10th time since the end of the war more than three decades ago. They're electing more than 500 members of a compl

Why is Malaysia sending back Rohingya refugees to Myanmar?

The Malaysian government is facing accusations of forcibly deporting Rohingya refugees, a charge the government denies. It says the process is voluntary and coordinated w

Can Iraq handle future security challenges alone?

The last remaining US troops have left Iraq, ending a military presence that began with the 2003 invasion to oust Saddam Hussein. After years of conflict and instability,

Why has Trump rejected Iran's peace proposal?

Unacceptable. That was the immediate reaction from US President Donald Trump to Iran's proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Tehran says it's still awaiting what it ca

How will Saudi Arabia deal with the Houthis?

Fighting is intensifying between Yemen's Ansar Allah Houthis and Saudi Arabia. For the first time since a ceasefire in 2022, the Houthis have fired missiles towards the c

Can a warming Arctic become an important commercial highway?

Climate change has contributed to major melting in the Arctic, making it navigable for greater stretches of the year. Some countries are already taking notice. The first

Will the Houthis seizing the Red Sea coast give Iran leverage in the war?

The Ansarullah Houthis seize Yemen's Red Sea coast, cementing their hold on the Bab al-Mandeb Strait. The advance of the Tehran-aligned group threatens an alternative rou

How will the far-right AfD's electoral rise impact Germany?

The Alternative for Germany is on top in Sunday's election in the east German state of Saxony-Anhalt, with about 44 percent of the vote. It's benefitted from voters' econ

What's triggered the latest argument about the Falkland Islands?

Reigniting the centuries-old Falklands dispute. Argentina's president says sovereignty over the islands remains a national objective. The UK insists the territory is Brit

Can Libya find a way to govern the fractured country?

International efforts intensify to find a way forward for Libya.  The country is controlled by two rival governments.  And diplomacy is aimed at holding elections - to he

Will Trump's new sanctions against Iran work?

Will Donald Trump's new sanctions against Iran work? The US president says he will impose 'crushing measures' on Tehran. While the Iranian leadership has warned countries

Why is Israel bidding for new illegal settlements in the occupied West Bank?

Israel opens construction bids for new illegal settlements in the occupied West Bank. That's despite widespread international condemnation. What's driving this land grab?

What's driving the escalating Israeli settler violence against Palestinians?

Israeli settler attacks in the occupied West Bank trap Palestinian families in their homes. The violence takes place as Israel's far-right government fights elections in

What is driving the Ebola crisis?

The Ebola outbreak in northeastern Democratic Republic of Congo has already killed two thousand people. And it's spreading faster than any before - outpacing efforts to c

Can the Doha Framework end the conflict in Democratic Republic of Congo?

Can the Doha Framework end the conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo? Kinshasa has handed over 15 prisoners to a powerful rebel alliance. It's part of an agree