South Korean workers held in a US immigration swoop - the latest jolt to a once rock-solid relationship. Turbulence too, over tariffs and military spending. Is the raid a one-off - or a sign of deeper trouble between the two nations?

In this episode:

• Se-Woong Koo, Founder, Korea Expose.
• Jenny Town, Senior Fellow, Stimson Center.
• Youngshik Bong, Visiting Professor, Yonsei University, Seoul.

Host: Adrian Finighan

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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 from the right-wing Reform UK party over migration. A year after a landslide election win, why is Keir Starmer in trouble?

In this episode:

• Jonathan Tonge, Professor, Politics, University of Liverpool.
• Mark Devenport, Freelance Journalist.
• Peter Geoghegan, Political Commentator and Author.

Host: Adrian Finighan

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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 interests, but competing ones too. Is a new bloc being formed to challenge the US and the West?

In this episode:

• Olga Krasnyak - Associate Professor at the Higher School of Economics in Moscow.
• Shirley Ze Yu - Senior Fellow at the London School of Economics.
• Theresa Fallon - Director of the Centre for Russia Europe Asia Studies in Brussels.

Host: Sami Zeidan

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Why is the US military building up its presence in the Caribbean? It recently targeted a Venezuelan boat it said - was carrying drugs. President Nicolas Maduro says the mobilisation is aimed at his government. So, will this lead to renewed tensions in South America?

In this episode:

• Paul Dobson, Political Analyst with Venezuelanalysis.com.
• Javier Farje, Latin America Expert.
• Marten Brienen, Associate Professor, Oklahoma State University.

Host: Cyril Vanier

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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 projecting its power. So, what message is China sending both at home and abroad? And how's that viewed in Washington?

In this episode:

• Richard Weitz, Senior Non-Resident Associate Fellow, NATO Defense College.
• Andy Mok, Senior Research Fellow, Center for China and Globalization in Beijing.
• Fraser Howie, Co-author, "Red Capitalism" and "Privatizing China".

Host: James Bays

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Israel's policies and actions in Gaza meet the legal definition of genocide, says the International Association of Genocide Scholars. Israel has faced similar accusations in the past. So, will this new finding make a difference? And who can stop its crimes in Gaza?

In this episode:

• Andrew Gilmour, Former United Nations Assistant Secretary General for Human Rights.
• Ori Goldberg, Israeli Scholar and Political Analyst.
• Jonathan Kuttab, Palestinian Human Rights Lawyer.

Host: James Bays

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How will Pakistan deal with its worst floods on record? Hundreds of people are dead and millions affected. Now, the country is facing outbreaks of diseases and severe food shortages. But what's caused this disaster? And is climate change to blame?

In this episode:

• Ali Hasanain, Associate Professor, Economics, Lahore University of Management Sciences.
• Peter Newman, Professor, Sustainability, Curtin University.
• Javaid Ur-Rahman, Climate Change Correspondent, The Nation.

Host: Adrian Finighan

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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 unchanged despite the war. Is this complicity? And could there be legal consequences for Western nations and their leaders?

In this episode:

• Michael Lynk, Former UN Special Rapporteur for Human Rights in the Occupied Palestinian Territories.
• Yara Hawari, Co-director, Al-Shabaka: The Palestinian Policy Network.
• Ralph Wilde, Professor, International Law, University College London.

Host: Adrian Finighan

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