The Inside Story Podcast

How dangerous is the shooting in occupied East Jerusalem?

08 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A gun attack at an illegal Israeli settlement in Occupied East Jerusalem. Settler and army violence against Palestinians there and elsewhere in the Oc...

Will the raid on Hyundai workers cause tension between the US and South Korea?

07 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

South Korean workers held in a US immigration swoop - the latest jolt to a once rock-solid relationship. Turbulence too, over tariffs and military spe...

Why is UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer in trouble? 

06 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A political crisis for the UK prime minister - reshuffling his cabinet after his deputy quit for not paying enough tax. He's under attack too fro...

Is a new bloc being formed to challenge the US and the West?

05 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The leaders of China, Russia and North Korea together for the first time - at a major military parade in Beijing. The three nuclear powers have shared...

Why is the US military building up its presence in the Caribbean?

04 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Why is the US military building up its presence in the Caribbean? It recently targeted a Venezuelan boat it said - was carrying drugs. President Nicol...

What message is China sending with its largest military parade?

03 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

China's growing power on full display with its largest military parade ever commemorating the end of the second World War. But many say Beijing is pro...

Do Israel's actions in Gaza constitute a genocide?

02 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Israel's policies and actions in Gaza meet the legal definition of genocide, says the International Association of Genocide Scholars. Israel has faced...

How will Pakistan deal with its worst floods on record?

01 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

How will Pakistan deal with its worst floods on record? Hundreds of people are dead and millions affected. Now, the country is facing outbre...

Will Western nations face consequences for their stance on Gaza?

31 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Led by the US, Western weapons and support have been central to Israel's genocide in Gaza. UK and EU relations with Israel remain essentially unc...

What's behind the public anger in Indonesia?

30 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Violence on the streets of Indonesia after a motorcycle taxi driver is run over and killed by the police. The president has apologised and appealed fo...

What are the consequences of the removal of Thailand's prime minister ? 

29 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Thailand's suspended prime minister has been dismissed by the Constitutional Court. Judges ruled Paetongtarn Shinawatra failed to defend the nation's ...

What's behind this hostility towards journalists?

28 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Outrage in Lebanon after the U.S. envoy calls journalists 'animalistic'. Tom Barrack's comments come at a time when the U.S. president has stepped up ...

How is a funding shortage hampering a UN investigation into Israeli violence?

27 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Hit by a funding shortfall, a UN body responsible for investigating Israeli violence in the occupied territories says the shortage is hampering its wo...

Can Rohingya refugees safely return to Myanmar?

26 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Has the world forgotten about the plight of the Rohingya? Bangladesh says it's run out of resources for the hundreds of thousands of refugees it's hos...

Why has Trump stayed silent about Gaza's famine?

25 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Why has Donald Trump not spoken out about famine in Gaza? He publicly acknowledged last month that 'children looked very hungry' there. What...

Has Israel become a divisive issue in Europe?

24 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Has Israel become a divisive issue in Europe? The Dutch foreign minister has resigned after failing to secure sanctions against Israel. Many European ...

How can the world watch while Israel starves Palestinians?

23 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Famine in Gaza from Israel's deliberate starvation policy, more than half a million people in immediate danger. Yet, Israel intensifies its war b...

What do Israeli military data figures tell us?

22 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

An investigation into leaked classified Israeli military data reveals five out of six Palestinians killed in Gaza were civilians, not fighters. I...

Israel's War On Gaza - Can A Ceasefire Be Reached? 

21 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Escalating Israeli attacks around Gaza City - while diplomatic efforts intensify. Hamas has accepted the latest proposal from Egypt and Qatar. Israel ...

Is Trump fully in charge of the trans-Atlantic alliance?

20 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

An unprecedented effort by European leaders to sway US President Donald Trump on Ukraine. They're hoping to influence any deal with Russia's President...

What would be the terms of a deal to end the war in Ukraine?

19 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

He met them separately - Now, Donald Trump says he's arranging a summit between Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Both leaders have expressed a ...

What will it take to end the war in Ukraine?

18 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

European leaders are joining President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in his meeting with Donald Trump. The Ukrainian leader is under pressure to accept a d...

What will come of South Africa's national dialogue?

17 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

South Africa is holding a national dialogue. The president says it aims to shape the next chapter of democracy, three decades after the end of aparthe...

What will the Putin-Trump meeting mean for the war in Ukraine?

16 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What will the Putin-Trump meeting mean for the war in Ukraine? There was no agreement to end the conflict. Washington said it was a 'listeni...

Why has violence flared up in Serbia?

15 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Violence in Serbia - involving government supporters, police and anti-corruption demonstrators who've been on the streets for months, demanding electi...

What's driving the cholera outbreak in Sudan?

14 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Sudan's worst cholera outbreak in years is spreading in a country ravaged by conflict. Health and aid workers are battling desperately to stop it from...

How important is the Alaska summit for all sides in the Ukraine war?

13 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Presidents Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin are set to meet in Alaska for talks on the war in Ukraine. But concern is increasing in Kyiv and among...

How can Israel kill media workers with impunity?

12 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

International condemnation at Israel's murder of four Al Jazeera journalists in Gaza. And it's not the first time - Israel has killed at least 237 med...

Why is Israel intent on killing journalists in Gaza?

11 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Israel has killed five Al Jazeera staff in an attack in Gaza City. Al Jazeera has called it a desperate attempt to silence voices in anticipation of t...

Why did the US broker peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan?

10 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What's the fallout from a peace agreement between Azerbaijan and Armenia? The US brokered the deal, giving it leverage and business opportunities. But...

What will it take for Israel to regain its place in the region and beyond?

09 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

As Israel's war on Gaza rages, chances of normalising ties with its neighbours are fading. Even those with relations are facing growing domestic ...

What will Israel's decision to seize Gaza City mean for the humanitarian situation?

08 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

After starving its people for months, Israel now says it will seize Gaza City. The move entails forcibly displacing hundreds of thousands of Pale...

What are the chances the war in Ukraine could be nearing an end?

07 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

US President Donald Trump is intensifying his efforts to end the war in Ukraine, and is expected to meet Russia's President Vladimir Putin. Weste...

Could Trump's confrontational tariff strategy forge new alliances against him?

06 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Brazil, India, China and Russia remain firmly in Donald Trump's sights as targets for his tariffs.Others like the EU have caved and negotiated deals. ...

What are the long-term impacts of Israel's war on Gaza?

06 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Israel's war on Gaza has injured more than 150-thousand Palestinians. Many with life-changing injuries need specialist long-term care - but face ...

How will Trump's tariffs affect US-India relations?

04 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The US has imposed a punitive 25% tariff on India. President Trump warns more could follow. It's a spectacular change from six months ago when th...

How will Russia respond to US statement it's re-positioning two nuclear submarines?

03 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

How will Russia respond to Donald Trump's statement--that he's re-positioning two nuclear submarines? The move comes after comments by Russia's former...

What's the fallout from Donald Trump's new batch of tariffs?

02 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The US President has imposed new levies on several countries, set to take effect in the coming days. But will the new measures reduce the US trade def...

What are the implications of US sanctions on Palestinian officials?

01 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The US announces sanctions against the Palestinian leadership, saying it has undermined peace efforts. It comes as the war in Gaza still rages and the...

Is Israel implementing genocide by starvation in Gaza? 

29 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Palestinians dying from hunger in Gaza. Those who've survived Israel's relentless war so far are now in immediate danger of starvation. Desperate peop...

What are the implications of the US-EU trade agreement?

28 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The US and European Union say they have struck a trade deal. It will impose 15% tariffs for Europe but not the US, and there are pledges for huge...

What are the consequences of Israel starving Gaza?

27 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Starvation in Gaza. The entire population food-deprived after months of Israel blocking vital supplies and waging relentless attacks. Experts say the ...

What's the significance of France's decision to recognise a Palestinian state?

26 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

France says it will recognise a Palestinian state and the UK is under pressure to follow suit. But as Israel continues its war and starvation in ...

What's fuelling the conflict between Thailand and Cambodia?

25 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Thailand and Cambodia have been exchanging fire along their disputed border. At the heart of the feud is a number of centuries-old Hindu temples....

What do Trump's tariffs mean for the global economy?

24 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Has Donald Trump's policy of imposing trade tariffs worked? He has signed a major trade deal with Japan, with Tokyo pledging to invest hundreds of bil...

Why is the US withdrawing from international organisations?

23 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Yet again, the US is pulling out of UNESCO claiming the UN agency focuses on divisive issues. It's not the first time Washington has quit a global org...

Is Israel implementing genocide by starvation in Gaza? 

22 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Palestinians dying from hunger in Gaza. Those who've survived Israel's relentless war so far are now in immediate danger of starvation. Desperate peop...

What are the implications of the UK's ban on Palestine Action?

21 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Protests against the UK ban on Palestine Action and its designation as a terrorist group. The government acted after military aircraft were vandalised...

Why does Israel keep bombing religious sites?

20 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Israel bombs Gaza's only Catholic church, the latest religious site hit in the war. Hundreds of mosques damaged or destroyed with cemeteries obliterat...

What’s next after Trump threatens 50 percent tariffs on Brazil?

19 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Deepening conflict between the US and Brazil over the prosecution of former president Jair Bolsonaro. US President Trump threatens 50 percent tariffs,...

Is the voting system in the UK fair?

18 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The UK government wants to introduce legislation to lower the voting age, saying it aims to modernise UK democracy. But will the reform make any ...

What are the long-term implications of Israel's actions in Syria?

17 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What is the real motive behind Israel's involvement in Syria? Since the fall of Bashar al-Assad, it's repeatedly bombed and extended its occupation, s...

What does China's military activities mean for Japan?

16 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Tokyo says China's growing military activity is a serious threat. So, what does this mean for an already volatile region? And how will the US react?&n...

How is Syria's new government dealing with the Druze minority?

15 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Reluctant to recognise the new government in Syria, fighters from the Druze minority have been involved in sectarian violence. A ceasefire is in place...

What's the legacy of the Iran nuclear deal and its collapse?

14 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ten years ago Iran and world powers signed a historic nuclear deal, easing sanctions in return for limits on Tehran's nuclear programme. Since then, t...

What’s Trump’s strategy behind imposing tariffs on Europe and Mexico?

13 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

US President Donald Trump tells Europe and Mexico they face tariffs of 30 percent from next month. That's created shock and is raising fears of an all...

How will funding cuts affect the millions living with HIV/AIDS?

12 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Sudden cuts to international funding have dealt a severe blow to the global fight against HIV/AIDS. The UN warns millions of people will die and milli...

What next for the Kurds as the PKK begins laying down arms?

11 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Members of the Kurdish Workers' Party have laid down their arms, ending a decades-long struggle with Turkiye. But will this move by the PKK lead ...

How is Greece responding to a surge in illegal migration?

10 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The route to Greece is closing. The words of Greek Prime Minister as his country suspends requests for asylum. Athens warns it will now arre...

Why are millions of workers on strike in India?

09 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Millions of workers go on strike across India. They say new government measures discriminate against them in favour of corporations. It's another outp...

What are Israel's plans for Gaza?

08 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Donald Trump says talks to get a new ceasefire in Gaza are going well. Benjamin Netanyahu has been meeting him in the White House - the third time he ...

Has BRICS made a difference on the world stage?

07 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Yet another BRICS summit, this time in Brazil, but with the leaders of two major member-countries staying away. The group has expanded and aims t...

Why has Iran stepped up its deportation of Afghan refugees?

06 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Why has Iran stepped up its deportation of Afghan refugees? Thousands are being forced to go back to Afghanistan as Tehran tightens controls on immigr...

Who will monitor Iran's nuclear activities?

05 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

First, Tehran accused the International Atomic Energy Agency of being complicit in Israel's attacks on its nuclear sites. Now, the UN agency's pulled ...

Which global companies are benefiting from the genocide in Gaza?

04 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A report by the UN Special Rapporteur says some of the world's largest companies are complicit in and profiting from Israel's actions in the occupied ...

How will the next Dalai Lama be chosen?

03 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Tibet's spiritual leader says the role he embodies will continue after his death, saying the next Dalai Lama will be chosen in line with tradition. Bu...

What's bringing China and the EU closer?

02 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What's bringing China and the EU closer? The two sides are marking fifty years of relations this month ... holding talks and pledging deeper cooperati...

Will Thailand's Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra keep her job?

01 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Suspended after a leaked recording of a controversial phone call, Thailand's Prime Minister is now fighting for her political survival. Paetongtarn Sh...

Who's to blame for Sudanese refugees facing hunger?

30 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

They escaped the horrors of war in their country. But millions of refugees from Sudan now face the risk of hunger. The United Nations World ...

Will a deal to end war between the DRC and Rwanda work this time?

29 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Will a deal to end war between the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda work this time? They've signed an agreement in Washington to end the long-r...

Who decides who can have nuclear arms?

28 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The US and Israel attacked Iran saying it can't have a nuclear weapon while the Islamic Republic denies trying to build one. The two are among ni...

What's driving the EU's position on Israel and Gaza?  

27 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

An EU summit in Brussels calls for a ceasefire in Gaza but not for sanctions against Israel. Germany has led states blocking action throughout th...

What does Zohran Mamdani's NYC Mayoral primary win mean for US politics?

26 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A political earthquake say the headlines. A stunning victory. A wake up call for the US Democratic Party. Zohran Mamdani's win in New York City's...

What are the chances of a deal to end Israel's war on Gaza?

25 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Israel's war on Gaza raged on during its recent conflict with Iran which ended with a US brokered ceasefire. Meanwhile, Qatar has announced renew...

Will a ceasefire between Iran and Israel hold?

24 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Donald Trump urges Israel and Iran to stick to the agreed ceasefire. The two sides have traded accusations of violations. It comes after Iran targeted...

Can dropping bombs stop Iran's nuclear programme?

23 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The US says it has 'obliterated' Iran's nuclear capabilities. But is that true? Tehran says it removed all nuclear material before the US ai...

What are the implications of the US bombing Iran's major nuclear sites?

22 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Donald Trump says the US bombing attacks he ordered have totally obliterated Iran's key nuclear sites. And he's threatening more strikes if Tehran doe...

What is the cost of the war between Israel and Iran?

21 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What is the cost of the war between Israel and Iran? Continuing strikes from both countries are already draining their economies. And the gl...

How much influence does the EU really have on Israel?

20 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The German leader and EU commission president were quick to back Israel as the conflict began with Iran. The EU has since called for de-escalation, re...

What are the nuclear capabilities of Israel and Iran and the risks from this conflict? 

19 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Israel says ending Iran's nuclear programme is a key aim of its attacks on the country. Israel is widely believed to have nuclear arms - but has ...

What's the impact of Israel's latest strategy with Gaza's aid?

18 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

As Israel attacks Iran, its genocide in Gaza has shown no signs of easing. At least 70 Palestinians were killed in a single day at a food distribution...

What's at stake for the US in the Israel-Iran conflict?

17 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Israel-Iran conflict brings more instability to the Middle East, a region with extensive US interests. They'll be central to shaping president Don...

How do Iran's and Israel's militaries compare?

16 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

As Israel and Iran continue to attack each other, how do their militaries compare? Israel's air force dominates the skies, while Iran relies heav...

Will Russia, Turkey and China provide support to Iran in its conflict with Israel?

15 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Will Russia, Turkey and China provide support to Iran in its conflict with Israel? The three countries have condemned Israel's actions. But is that en...

What might be the outcome of Iran facing Israel alone?

14 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

With its allies significantly weakened, Iran is left to confront Israel on its own. It's launched a barrage of missiles at Israel in retaliatory strik...

Can Israel thwart Iran's nuclear programme?

13 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Israel has attacked Iranian military and nuclear sites, claiming Tehran was close to producing a nuclear weapon. Tehran says it's a declaration o...

What would be the consequences if Israel cuts Palestinian banks from the global system?

12 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Israel's far-right finance minister says he wants to cut off Palestinian banks from the global financial system. The plan's not yet been approved by t...

What's the impact of rising violence caused by Boko Haram and ISIL in Nigeria?

11 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Renewed violence by armed groups Boko Haram and ISIL has forced thousands of people to leave their homes in Nigeria. Despite repeated government ...

Will the protests in the US escalate?

10 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

National Guard troops and even the Marines are on the streets of Los Angeles - deployed by President Donald Trump after mass protests against his immi...

What are the chances of peace between Russia and Ukraine?

09 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Attacks by both Russia and Ukraine have intensified in recent weeks, with little sign that Europe's largest conflict since World War II is nearing an ...

Can European members of NATO defend themselves without US support?

08 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The UK government is planning major defence reforms, at the cost of welfare programmes – drawing public anger. European members of NATO are unde...

What's behind the Donald Trump and Elon Musk break-up?

07 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

From mutual admiration to a fierce public blow-up. The short-lived alliance between US president Donald Trump and Elon Musk appears to have come to a ...

What are the implications of Trump's newest travel ban?

06 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Why does Donald Trump seem to be fixated by foreign nationals? He's barred citizens from a number of countries from entering the United States. H...

Are UN resolutions effective?

05 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

There is outrage over the US vetoing a UN Security Council resolution for Gaza. The resolution calls for a permanent ceasefire and demanded unres...

Will Geert Wilders' gamble to withdraw from governing Dutch coalition pay off?

04 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Netherlands faces political chaos. Dutch far-right politician Geert Wilders abruptly withdrew his party from the governing coalition setting ...

Will Sheikh Hasina face justice in Bangladesh?

03 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Bangladeshi prosecutors accuse former leader Sheikh Hasina of crimes against humanity during an uprising last year. But with her in exile in Indi...

What does Ukraine's attack on Russian airbases mean for peace talks?

02 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ukraine carries out large-scale drone strikes on multiple Russian airbases and the operation timed just ahead of crucial peace talks. So, does the dar...

Is the US-Iran nuclear deal standoff at a turning point?

01 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The US sends Iran what it calls an 'acceptable' proposal for a nuclear deal after the UN watchdog says Tehran is producing record amounts of near weap...

Has Israel turned Gaza into a starvation camp? 

31 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Has Israel turned Gaza into a starvation camp? The UN says the strip is the hungriest place on Earth. As Israel continues its blockade and b...

How will Israel's expansion of settlements affect a Palestinian state?

30 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Israel is expanding its settlements in the occupied West Bank which, under international law, are illegal. Israel says they're being established with ...