The Inside Story Podcast
1) How volatile is the situation in Iran?
Widespread unrest, killings and arrests in Iran during protests sparked by a collapse in the local currency. The leadership says it will listen to demonstrators but rioters face the death penalty...Show More
2) What are Saudi Arabia's plans in southern Yemen?
What are Saudi Arabia's plans in southern Yemen? Riyadh says it will soon host a dialogue between the main players. It comes after the Southern Transitional Council issued a statement saying it h...Show More
3) What is the impact of US withdrawal from dozens of international agencies?
What is the impact of the US withdrawal from dozens of United Nations and international agencies? Washington says the organisations threaten its sovereignty. But the UN says the US has a legal obligat...Show More
4) Can the tension in Aleppo be contained?
Renewed clashes in the Syrian city of Aleppo between the army and Kurdish fighters are undermining efforts to achieve national unity. The violence erupted after a failure to implement a deal on i...Show More
5) Can the security guarantees by Ukraine's Western allies be implemented?
The so-called Coalition of the Willing says it is going to provide Ukraine with robust security guarantees if a peace deal is agreed with Russia. The UK and France pledged boots on the ground onc...Show More
6) What are the implications for Cuba after the capture of Maduro?
Venezuela's closest ally, Cuba, is on edge after the capture of president Nicolas Maduro and US politicians' warnings to Havana. US President Donald Trump says Cuba is near collapse. So what are Washi...Show More
7) How will Maduro's capture affect Russia and China?
The capture of Venezuela's president Nicolas Maduro by the U.S. came despite his country's long-standing alliance with both China and Russia. Both have criticised the U.S. attack but have taken no act...Show More
8) Does the US attack on Venezuela signal a new aggressive strategy?
The US capture of Venezuela's president Nicolas Maduro has been sharply criticised by his allies, but not by Western nations despite questions about its legality. So, does the attack on Venezuela sign...Show More
9) What are the implications of Trump capturing Nicolas Maduro?
US special forces capture Venezuela's president Nicolas Maduro - in a daring attack that's taken the country and the world by surprise. He'd denied accusations by president Donald Trump of heading a n...Show More
10) How fragile is the US healthcare system?
How fragile is the US healthcare system? Millions of Americans face a sharp increase in their insurance premiums. That's after Congress failed to renew subsidies provided by Obamacare. So, what's the ...Show More