The Inside Story Podcast

What's in store for 2025?

31 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

 A troubled year comes to an end. Lives destroyed by wars that continue to rage in Sudan, Gaza, and Ukraine. Regimes firmly in control a year ago, g...

Why is Israel so focused on north Gaza?

30 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

With winter setting in, Palestinians in Gaza have little protection from the cold. Israel's siege of the north has denied many access to aid or medica...

Why are relations between Pakistan and Afghanistan so tense?

29 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Afghan Defence Ministry says it carried out several air strikes in Pakistan in retaliation for an attack last week. It's the latest act in growing...

With South Korea's political instability, what's gone wrong?

28 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Deepening political crisis in South Korea. Two presidents impeached within two weeks with their stand-in replacement immediately under pressure. The i...

How dangerous are Israeli and Yemeni escalating hostilities?

27 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Israel again bombs Yemen, hitting the main airport and port city. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warns there's more to come. Anot...

Is Israel using starvation as a weapon of war?

26 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Warnings of an imminent risk of famine in parts of Gaza due to Israel's attacks and blocking of humanitarian aid and food supplies. Malnutrition is af...

Why are there protests in Mozambique?

25 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

More than 150 people killed in protests in Mozambique. Demonstrators claim October's presidential election was rigged. The winner from the governing F...

Will Bangladesh's former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina face justice?

24 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Bangladesh wants India to extradite its former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to face charges of genocide and crimes against humanity among others. She ...

Why have children from Gaza been denied medical treatment in the UK?

23 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Fifty British MPs call for children from Gaza to receive medical care in the UK. It was prompted by the UK's denial of treatment to a 4-year-old ...

Will the Christmas market attack impact immigration in Germany?

22 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The suspect in the Magdeburg Christmas market attack is a self-described Saudi dissident. German authorities say he supports a right-wing party.&...

How can Biden help Sudan?

21 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The UN says Sudan is a crisis of staggering scale and cruelty that demands urgent attention. The conflict has killed tens of thousands of people and d...

How Israel, Syria and Lebanon may affect Yemen

20 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Israel carries out air strikes on Yemen. Houthi forces there launch missiles at Tel Aviv. Attacks on Hezbollah in Lebanon and the fall of Assad in Syr...

Why is the Democratic Republic of Congo suing Apple?

19 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The world's most valuable company, Apple, is being sued by Democratic Republic of Congo.The tech giant's accused of using illegally-mined minerals in ...

Can Donald Trump influence the war in Ukraine?

18 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A Russian general assassinated by Ukraine in Moscow. Kyiv accused him of using chemical weapons on the battlefield. That's as Russian forces...

Why is Germany's election so important?

17 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Germany faces an early election, following the collapse of Chancellor Olaf Scholz's coalition government. Europe's biggest economy is in trouble, with...

What are the implications of Israel shutting its embassy in Ireland?

16 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Israel is shutting its embassy in Ireland accusing the government of 'anti-Israel' policies. Dublin has strongly opposed the war on Gaza and recognise...

Revisiting: How is climate change impacting food?

15 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This episode was originally published on July 11th, 2024. Climate change is disrupting food production and supply worldwide. Crops, fruit, livestock a...

Will the Assad regime be held accountable for its crimes?

14 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Syrians are demanding truth and justice. The new leadership is promising punishment for crimes committed during more than half a century of Assad rule...

Will Syria's new leaders rebuild the country?

13 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Freedom and hope after decades of dictatorship. But Syrians face a future fraught with challenges and uncertainties. Do the new leaders have the skill...

Can negotiations bring a ceasefire in Gaza?

12 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A final push by the Biden administration to stop Israel's war on Gaza. Two top officials are in the region to hold talks on how to stop the fighting a...

What does the future hold for Syrian refugees in Europe?

11 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Euphoria is turning into despair for many Syrian refugees in Europe. Days after the fall of Bashar al-Assad, several governments have paused Syrian as...

How can Syria be rebuilt?

10 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Years of war and sanctions mean Syria is in dire need of reconstruction. Foreign funding is essential, along with political stability so work vital to...

What are Israel's plans in Syria?

09 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

As the Assad government falls, Israel seizes more territory in Syria's Golan Heights. That move tears up a 50-year-old agreement. But Israeli far-righ...

How will Syria be governed after the fall of al-Assad's regime?

08 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Celebrations by some in Syria after Bashar al-Assad is toppled. Overthrown by opposition forces made up of different factions, there's concern now abo...

What's President al-Assad's strategy against the Syrian opposition?

07 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In just over a week, opposition forces in Syria have seized major cities including Aleppo, and large swathes of territory. They've faced little or no ...

What do opposition fighters gains mean for President Bashar al-Assad?

06 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Opposition fighters are gaining ground in north-west Syria. They have captured some major government-held cities. And are aiming to take Damascus. Ho...

What does a failed attempt to impose martial law mean for South Korea?

04 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A political showdown in South Korea. President Yoon Suk Yeol is under pressure to resign after his failed attempt to impose martial law. Opposition MP...

Is there progress with reviving the Gaza ceasefire negotiations?

03 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

No let-up in the daily cycle of deaths, destruction and displacement in Gaza. Palestinians say any hopes of a pause in Israeli attacks after the Leban...

How are the countries involved in Syria's war reacting?

02 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In Syria's civil war, Russia, Iran, Turkey, the US and Arab states are all backing different factions. A swift opposition offensive has come as a shoc...

What does the fighting in Syria mean for the country?

01 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A lightning offensive by opposition fighters in Syria sweeps ahead after Aleppo falls. President Bashar al-Assad vows they'll be defeated, despite lit...

Will Australia's new social media restrictions work?

30 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Under sixteens banned from using social media under strict new legislation in Australia. The government says it's to protect children, but Big Tech co...

Why has violence flared up again in northwest Syria?

29 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Anti-government forces in northwest Syria launch their biggest offensive in years.The fighting is the most intense since the height of the war almost ...

How will the Israel, Hezbollah ceasefire impact peace in the region?

28 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

People in Lebanon are picking up the pieces after nearly 14 months of war. The pause in hostilities has renewed a push to end Israel’s genocide in G...

Will the Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire deal hold?

27 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Returning home to ruins. A ceasefire is in place in Lebanon, ending more than a year of conflict between Hezbollah and Israel. Will the US brokered ag...

What would sanctioning Haaretz mean for press freedom in Israel?

26 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Another attack on the media in Israel. The Benjamin Netanyahu government plans to sanction the country's oldest newspaper. Haaretz is accused of hurti...

Will the protests in Pakistan lead to more political instability?

25 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Pakistan's capital is sealed off. Security forces have been deployed to stop Imran Khan's supporters from marching into Islamabad. They're demanding t...

Why are developing nations unhappy with the COP29 agreement?

24 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Deep division as an agreement is just about hammered out at the COP29 summit. But developing nations say the annual 300 billion dollars pledged by we...

What does the use of new weapons mean for the Ukraine-Russia war?

23 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Russia attacks Ukraine with a new hypersonic missile. Western leaders say it marks a dangerous new phase in the war. The Kremlin says it follows a dec...

How will European nations respond to ICC arrest warrants?

22 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Israel and its biggest ally, the U.S., again isolated, furiously attacking the International Criminal Court's decision to issue arrest warrants for Be...

What are the implications of ICC arrest warrants for Israel and Hamas?

21 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Arrest warrants are issued by the International Criminal Court for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and ex-Defence Minister Yoav Gallant, on ...

What does Russia's new nuclear policy mean for global security?

20 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

President Vladimir Putin revises Russia's nuclear policy, clearing the way for broader use of atomic weapons. The move heightens tensions with the Wes...

How will the G20 leaders enforce multilateralism?

19 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

G20 leaders failed to agree on financing climate change action. However, they've pledged support for multilateralism, the global south and an open eco...

How will Ukraine's use of American missiles impact its war with Russia?

18 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

For months, Ukraine has wanted to use American missiles against Russia. Now, outgoing President Joe Biden has given the go-ahead, in a significant cha...

Has the world failed the people of Sudan?

17 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Is there any way to stop the war in Sudan? The fighting is estimated to have killed tens of thousands of civilians. It's caused the largest human disp...

How will Trump's cabinet nominees shape foreign policy?

16 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Team Trump 2.0 is taking shape. The US President-elect has nominated key members of his cabinet. Some of Donald Trump's picks are raising eyebrows. Ho...

Can COP29 help solve the climate crisis?

15 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A vision to tackle the world’s climate crisis.Year after year, activists and scientists chalk out plans for nations to cut emissions. But are clima...

Why isn't the US holding Israel to account? 

14 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A 30-day deadline to allow more aid into Gaza has expired. Aid agencies say Israel has failed to act on the demands of its biggest ally. So why isn't ...

What's the narrative surrounding the riots in Amsterdam?

13 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Visiting Israeli football hooligans on rampage in Amsterdam - provoking Dutch Arabs and instigating a wave of violence. Did officials fail to prevent ...

What should African leaders expect from Trump?

12 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What should African leaders expect from Trump as he makes his comeback? The continent hasn't been a top diplomatic priority for Washington in recent ...

How will politics play a role in climate change talks?

11 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Delegates have gathered in Azerbaijan for the UN's climate conference. Carbon emissions, rising sea levels and melting ice sheets are on the agenda. B...

What does Trump's comeback mean for East Asia?

10 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What does Trump's comeback mean for East Asia? He's marked China as his primary adversary, threatening heavy tariffs on its imports. And in a geopolit...

Where did Joe Biden fail?

09 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

From the economy to immigration and wars in Ukraine and the Middle East, the outgoing US president is widely said to have achieved too little or nothi...

How will Donald Trump's re-election impact US - Europe relations?

08 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

European leaders meet, with the consequences of Donald Trump's election dominating talks. The war in Ukraine, relations with Russia, NATO, and trade ...

What does another Trump presidency mean for the Middle East?

07 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Donald Trump's win is being celebrated by Israel's government - but not Palestinians and others under Israeli attack. He's promised to bring peace, w...

How is the world reacting to Trump's US presidential victory?

06 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Donald Trump's election victory was driven by domestic issues, but its consequences will reach far beyond US borders. With wars in the Middle East an...

Why is Europe's car-making sector in trouble?

05 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

France wants to stall European Union plans to fine carmakers who fail to make enough electric vehicles. Europe plans to switch to all EVs by 2035, but...

How will domestic issues shape the US election?

04 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

From the economy to immigration and abortion rights, Kamala Harris and Donald Trump offer diverging plans. But who will the American voters trust more...

Why does the US election matter to the world?

03 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Kamala Harris and Donald Trump disagree on nearly every foreign policy issue. From the wars in Ukraine and Gaza to the relationship with China, the ne...

What are the consequences of North Korea's support for Russia?

02 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What's the fallout from North Korea's support for Russia in its war with Ukraine? Thousands of its troops are said to have joined the battlefield. Pyo...

What would a Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire deal look like?

01 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The US is pushing for a deal between Israel and Hezbollah. The armed group has signalled it won't link any ceasefire to an end to the war in Gaza. S...

What influence do Green politicians have around the world?

31 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It's been a year of mixed fortunes for Green politicians. In the US, Jill Stein could be a deciding factor in the presidential race. But the Greens ...

How has Sudan's civil war impacted the country?

30 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Fourteen million people flee their homes in what the UN says is the world's worst migration crisis. Sexual violence is routinely being used as a tacti...

What does Israel's ban on UNRWA mean for Palestinians?

29 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Condemnation worldwide after Israel bans the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees. A deeper catastrophe looms for millions of...

What will Harris and Trump focus on in their final days of campaigning?

28 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The last week in the US presidential election campaign, opinion polls suggest it's neck-and-neck. So, what's the focus for Kamala Harris and Donald Tr...

Is a peace deal in Gaza possible after the killing of Yahya Sinwar?

27 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Is a peace deal in Gaza possible after the killing of Yahya Sinwar? Leaders gather in Doha for yet another round of talks, and hopes are running high....

Is Iran likely to respond to Israel's latest attacks?

26 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Israel attacked Iran and said its objectives have been achieved. Its military said the strikes were precise and warned Tehran against further escalati...

Can Europe influence ending Israel's war on Gaza?

25 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Can Europe change the course of Israel's war on Gaza? A Dutch advisory body has accused its government of doing too little and says it must work with ...

Why is Israel targeting Al Jazeera Media Network journalists?

24 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Israeli military has already killed Al Jazeera journalists in its war on Gaza. Now, it’s accusing others of being 'terrorists'. The network says...

What are the implications of international military support for Israel?

23 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Israel's relentless bombardment of Gaza is among the most destructive in history. An Al Jazeera investigation reveals the extent of US and UK support ...

Will Biden pressure Israel to allow unrestricted media coverage on Gaza?

22 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The world is witnessing unimaginable scenes of horror in Gaza almost every day for more than a year. But Israel's near-total ban on media coverage has...

What's behind the rapid expansion of BRICS?

21 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Russia is set to host its biggest foreign policy event ever. Leaders representing more than 40 percent of the world's population are assembling in the...

Is Israel trying to isolate Shia Hezbollah supporters?

20 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Israeli strikes on Lebanon have killed more than 2,400 people since October 7, most of them in the past month. They have mostly targeted Hezbollah's l...

Can world leaders help negotiate a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas?

19 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

US President Joe Biden was in Berlin on Friday on a whirlwind trip to discuss with European allies what Washington calls, 'an opportunity' to turn the...

What does Yahya Sinwar's killing mean for Hamas?

18 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Yahya Sinwar was the face of the Palestinian armed struggle against Israel's decades-long occupation. The Israeli military says he was killed during a...

Is Israel starving Palestinians out of Gaza?

17 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Intolerable and catastrophic.That’s how the UN's top humanitarian official describes the siege of northern Gaza. Israel is accused of carrying out a...

How does the handover of cultural artefacts affect Western museums?

16 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Many African, Latin American and Asian nations are forcing their former occupiers to return historical objects and artworks. It's given rise to a glob...

What does the future hold for Netanyahu and Israel?

15 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces international condemnation for his wars on Gaza and Lebanon. Yet, opinion polls suggest his domestic ...

How will Trump and Harris fight for the US presidency?

14 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Just three weeks to go before the US presidential election. The contest between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris is on a knife-edge with a sharp focus o...

What's behind this year's Nobel Peace Prize winner?

13 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Nobel Peace Prize has been awarded to a Japanese grassroots movement working to eliminate nuclear weapons. It's made up of survivors of the Hirosh...

Why is Israel targeting UN peacekeepers in Lebanon?

12 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Condemnation from across the world after Israel attacked United Nations peacekeepers in Lebanon twice. The multi-nation UNIFIL force has been in south...

What's next for Iran and Israel?

11 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Israel is weighing up its response to Iran's ballistic missile attack. The defence minister says it will be painful, precise and surprising. Does that...

What is the future of Sudan?

10 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It's been going on for a year and half now and getting worse by the day. The conflict in Sudan has killed thousands of people and led to one of the wo...

Could the Middle East be heading for a new era?

09 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

One year on and the war in Gaza shows no sign of abating. Instead, conflict is spreading across the region and diplomacy has all but failed. So, what'...

Does anti-Zionism lead to anti-Semitism?

08 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Does anti-Zionism necessarily lead to anti-Semitism? Israel's war on Gaza has often led to a conflation of the two terms. But how misleading could thi...

Has the Zionist model failed?

07 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Is Israel still attractive for Jewish people around the world? Hundreds of thousands have left since it launched its war on Gaza last year. With the v...

How significant is Macron's statement on Israel's war on Gaza?

06 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

France's president Emmanuel Macron says arms deliveries to Israel for use in Gaza should stop. His comments have been angrily rejected by Israeli Prim...

What do Israel's attacks mean for Lebanon's political system?

05 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Lebanon is again under attack as Israel wages war against its dominant political and military force, Hezbollah. But the conflict is also bringing pres...

Can Israel's war on Gaza expand to the region?

04 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

After firing nearly 200 ballistic missiles at Israel, Iran warns the U.S. of further action unless Israel's aggression is curbed. The world waits to s...

Israel - Hezbollah: What's different this time?

03 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Is Hezbollah still able to fight Israel after its leadership has been weakened? The group says fighters have already inflicted serious damage on Israe...

Is the Middle East on the path to a full-blown war?

02 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Benjamin Netanyahu says Iran 'will pay' for its missile attack, while Tehran threatens a crushing response if Israel hits back. Bombs, bullets and mis...

How can Israel root out Hezbollah?

01 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Israel has killed much of Hezbollah's leadership. Now it says it's carrying out a ground operation inside Lebanon. The military says the offensive wil...

Who will help the people in Lebanon?

30 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Already in a dire situation, Lebanon is facing a deepening humanitarian crisis. Israeli attacks have forced hundreds of thousands of people from their...

Will Iran and Israel go to war?

29 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Middle East is bracing for further tension after the killing of Hezbollah's leader. Iran says Hassan Nasrallah's assassination will not go unaveng...

Is the killing of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah a game changer?

28 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Is the killing of Hassan Nasrallah a game changer? It's the culmination of a massive series of Israeli attacks that targeted Hezbollah's top political...

What is the regional fall out of Sudan's fighting?

27 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

There were scenes of jubilation in newly captured areas of Khartoum. Sudan's army made gains against the paramilitary rapid support forces this week. ...

Is Israel violating international law?

26 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Gaza's health ministry is refusing to receive 88 unidentified bodies, sent by Israel. Authorities want to know who they are-- and how they died. So, ...

Who is able to enforce a peaceful settlement in the Middle East?

25 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

World leaders meet at the United Nations as tensions in the Middle East are running high.There's consensus on the need to restore calm. But with no si...

Are Israel and Hezbollah on the verge of all-out war?

24 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Are Israel and Hezbollah on the verge of all-out war? The Israeli military assault in Lebanon is the most intense in decades. Benjamin Netanyahu wants...

What is Israel trying to hide?

23 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It boasts about being the only democracy in the Middle East. Yet, Israel has relentlessly cracked down on press freedom, with Al Jazeera Network being...

Does Israel have a plan for fighting on multiple fronts?

22 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Almost a year into its war on Gaza, Israel is fighting on multiple fronts. So far, it doesn't seem to have achieved any of its stated war goals. Does ...