The Inside Story Podcast -- where we dissect, analyse and help define major global stories.
Angry reactions from world leaders, after the US President announces new tariffs on all imports. They say Donald Trump's decision is a blow to the world's economy. So could this be the start of a global trade war? And what fallout can people expect?
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Host: James Bays
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Pakistan under fire for its mass deportation plans. Islamabad says about three million Afghan refugees and migrants must leave the country this year. It's cited security concerns but are they founded? And what future awaits those deportees in Afghanistan?
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Host: James Bays
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Convicted of fraud and barred from public office. The end of the road it would seem for Marine Le Pen's presidential ambitions. She may appeal - but that's not likely to allow her run for the presidency in two years' time. What are the implications?
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Host: Adrian Finighan
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Iran's Supreme Leader warns of a forceful response if the US or its allies bomb his country. That follows a threat made by US President Donald Trump if there's no deal on Tehran's nuclear programme. So, how dangerous is this stand-off? And can a solution be found?
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Host: Adrian Finighan
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US-European relations under severe strain, just two months into Donald Trump's second term. Major divisions over NATO, the Russia-Ukraine war, Greenland and trade -- with European leaders scrambling to react. What's driving these differences -- and what next?
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Host: Adrian Finighan
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Israel bombs the southern suburb of Beirut - the first air strike on the Lebanese capital since November's ceasefire. Hours earlier, rockets were fired at Israel from southern Lebanon. After numerous ceasefire breaches by Israel in four months, how serious is this one?
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Host: Cyril Vanier
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Tension is rising in South Sudan after the Vice President, Riek Machar, was put under house arrest. He stands accused of involvement in recent battles with the military. Now, there are fears the 2018 power-sharing agreement is collapsing. So, could this lead to another civil war?
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Host: Cyril Vanier
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"We have to have it" -- the words of Donald Trump as he makes a bid for Greenland. He says he wants the Danish territory for "international safety and security". His Vice President is visiting the island this week. So why is Trump so fixated on Greenland?
And could he take it by force?
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Host: Elizabeth Puranam
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Under fire, Donald Trump downplays the disclosure of sensitive military information -- confidential U.S. military attack plans shared via a messaging app. It's revealed -- yet again -- Washington's view of its European allies. So, who will pay the price for this security breach?
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Host: James Bays
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Reviving a shattered ceasefire: Egypt has proposed a new plan to end Israel's war on Gaza. Hamas is said to be ready to release more hostages. But with Benjamin Netanyahu under growing pressure at home, would he accept the new deal?
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Protests in Israel against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. His firing of the internal security service chief is blocked by the Supreme Court — for now. But the opposition is calling for a general strike. How serious is this political crisis for Netanyahu?
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Host: Nick Clark
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