Ukraine's foreign minister is in Beijing for talks. It's the first trip by a Ukrainian government representative to China since Russia's invasion more than two years ago. Beijing is intensifying its diplomatic efforts. So, why now? And could they help end the war? In this episode: Einar Tangen, Chinese political and economic affairs specialist. Chris Weafer, CEO of Macro-Advisory. Owen Matthews, Contributing writer for Spectator Magazine.  Host: Sami Zeidan Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

Donald Trump attacks his likely opponent in the presidential election as a 'radical left lunatic'. Kamala Harris highlights Trump's criminal conviction and previous scandals, saying he offers 'chaos, fear and hate'. What kind of campaign will it be? In this episode: Eric Ham, Political Analyst Thomas Gift, Director of the Centre on U.S. Politics at University College London Jennifer Victor, Associate Professor of Political Science George Mason University Host: Sami Zeidan Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

Artificial Intelligence is driving a technological revolution. But feeding it requires much more electricity to run far more powerful computers and yet more giant data centres. So, how can such new demands be met - and what are the implications? In this episode: Adrian Weckler, Technology Editor, Irish Independent.   Vince Perez, Former Philippines Energy Minister  Sasha Luccioni, Artificial Intelligence Researcher Host: Sami Zeidan Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

Kamala Harris is gaining support in her bid for the White House. And if she wins in November, she'd be the first minority woman to hold the top job in the United States. But what are her chances against Donald Trump? And what role do race and gender play in US politics? In this episode: Rina Shah, Political Strategist. Rania Batrice, Democratic Party Strategist. Nadia Brown, Professor of Government at Georgetown University. Host: Sami Zeidan Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

Joe Biden is out of the US presidential race. He's abandoned his re-election bid and backs his Vice President Kamala Harris. But what's behind this move? And will it energise the Democratic base ahead of November's election? In this episode: Steve Herman, Chief National Correspondent for Voice of America. A.Scott Bolden, Former Chair of the Washington DC Democratic Party. James Zogby, Democratic Party insider. Host: Mohammed Jamjoom Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

The Supreme Court in Bangladesh has scaled back a government jobs quota after protests against the controversial policy led to a nationwide curfew, killings and a communications blackout. Will this move appease angry students? And what's behind the recurrent unrest? In this episode:  Mubashar Hasan, Political analyst Zaman Ashraf, Asian Human Rights Commission Sreeradha Datta, Professor at Jindal School of International Affairs  Host: Mohammed Jamjoom Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

The UN's top court rules Israel's decades-long occupation of Palestinian territories is unlawful. The International Court of Justice says it must end as rapidly as possible. But what's the impact of this non-binding ruling? And will it change anything on the ground? In this episode: Wesam Ahmad, Head of the Center for Applied International Law at Al-Haq Ardi Imseis, Legal Counsel for State of Palestine Yossi Mekelberg, Associate Fellow of the MENA Programme at Chatham House Host: Mohammed Jamjoom Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

Days after being shot, Donald Trump becomes the Republican presidential nominee. His rival President Joe Biden is isolating with COVID-19. More senior Democrats are urging him to quit the election race. So, will he? And how critical a week has this been for both men? In this episode: John Neffinger, Former Communications Director of the Democratic National Committee.Janelle King, Former Deputy State Director of the Republican Party in Georgia.James Warren, Executive Editor of NewsGuard, a media fact-checking ratings organisation. Host: Dareen Abughaida Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

The Summer Olympics, the world's biggest sporting event, opens in Paris next week. Russia is banned for its war in Ukraine, but not Israel for its war on Gaza. How big a role do politics and business play in the Games? And can the cost be justified? In this episode: Philip Barker, Editor of the 'Journal of Olympic History'.Elaine Cobbe, Veteran journalist and board member of Reporters Without Borders.David Goldblatt, Author of 'The Games: A Global History of the Olympics'. Host: Dareen Abughaida Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

The new UK government has set out its plans with a big focus on its ailing economy. On foreign policy, it wants better EU relations, while backing and arming Ukraine will continue. So, what can be expected from Keir Starmer's government? And what change on issues like the war on Gaza? In this episode: Lucy Fisher, Whitehall Editor at the Financial Times.Tim Bale, Professor of Politics at Queen Mary University in London.Peter Geoghegan, Political Commentator. Host: Dareen Abughaida Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

Donald Trump wins the Republican presidential nomination -- two days after surviving an assassination attempt. He's picked Ohio Senator JD Vance as his running mate, all this deflecting debate away from President Biden's fitness to run. So, where do both campaigns stand now?  In this episode: Laura Blessing, a Senior Fellow at the Government Affairs Institute at Georgetown University.Michael Traugott, Research Professor Emeritus at the Center of Political Studies at the University of Michigan.Eric Ham, US Political Expert and Former Congressional Staffer. Host: Sami Zeidan Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

Former president Donald Trump escapes an assassination attempt -- that's cast a shadow on the US political scene. How polarized is America? What's behind the rise in political violence there? And what are the implications?   In this episode: Rachel Kleinfeld, Senior Fellow at Carnegie's Democracy, Conflict and Governance Program.Amy Koch,  Republican Political Strategist.Natasha Lindstaedt,  Professor of U.S. Government at the University of Essex. Host: Sami Zeidan Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

Global outcry after Israel committed yet another massacre in Gaza. Its army killed at least 90 Palestinians in an area designated as a so-called safe zone. Israel claims it was targeting Hamas leaders. But is that justification for killing so many civilians?   In this episode: Ibrahim Yaghi - Writer, poet and activistTahani Mustafa - Senior Palestine Analyst at the International Crisis GroupTriestino Mariniello- Professor of Law at Liverpool John Moores University Host: Mohammed Jamjoom Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Threads and YouTube

The decades-long conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo has taken a heavy toll on civilians. The UN says 25 million people are in urgent need of aid. But what should be done to end the war? And what role do regional players have? In this episode: Emilie Katondolo, peace activist who advocates for the rights of womenGreg Ramm, DRC Country Director for Save the ChildrenCrystal Orderson, journalist for The Africa Report Host: Mohammed Jamjoom Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Threads and YouTube

Is a new government the answer to Kenya's problems? In the face of growing public discontent, the president has sacked his cabinet. The country has been rocked by protests for weeks. What will it take to tackle Kenya's economic and financial woes? In this episode: Silvanus Osoro, Kenyan Member of Parliament Wanjiru Gikonyo, Banker and researcher on good governance and accountability. Kiritu Chege, Activist  Host: Mohammed Jamjoom Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

Climate change is disrupting food production and supply worldwide. Crops, fruit, livestock and transport are all affected. Permanently higher inflation may result, as well as food security threats. What are the implications for people around the world?In this episode: George Monbiot, Environmental and Political Activist Carin Smaller, Executive Director, Shamba Centre for Food & ClimateThin Lei Win, Food Systems and Climate Change Journalist  Host: Elizabeth Puranam  Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

The Ukraine war and the risk of Donald Trump becoming US president again are major issues at NATO's 75th anniversary summit in Washington. The military alliance faces more challenges than ever before. What are they and what's next for NATO? In this episode: Shashank Joshi, Defence Editor, The Economist. Janine di Giovanni, Executive Director, The Reckoning Project: Ukraine Testifies.Geoffrey Roberts, Emeritus Professor, History, University College Cork. Host: Mohammed Jamjoom Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

Resistance to antibiotics could cause ten million deaths a year, from 2050. That's according to the United Nations. Scientists say climate change is another factor driving the looming crisis. Why is there such risk and what's being done about it? In this episode: Mukesh Kapila, Advisor, World Health Organization. Anna Farra, Infectious Diseases Specialist, Doctors Without Borders. Alistair Farley, Scientific Lead, Ineos Oxford Institute for Antimicrobial Research.  Host: Sohail Rahman  Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

An inconclusive election in France, but with one certainty, the far-right won't lead the next government. A leftist bloc came out on top, ahead of President Macron's centrists with the far-right National Rally beaten into third place. So, what does the result mean?   In this episode: Rokhaya Diallo, Researcher, Georgetown University.Victor Mallet, Senior Editor, Financial Times. Suzanne Lynch, Associate Editor, Politico. Host: Neave Barker  Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

They left ECOWAS saying it's influenced by foreign countries. Now, Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso have set up their own bloc, calling it the Alliance of Sahel States. But what's behind their new agreement? And what impact will it have on the wider region? In this episode: Erwan De Cherisey, Specialist, sub-Saharan African armed forces. Ahmedou Ould Abdallah, President, Sahel Sahara Security Strategy Center.Alkassoum Abdourahmane, Permanent Secretary, Sahel International Solidarity Forum. Host: Mohammed Jamjoom Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook