The European Union's new migration pact is now in force,, tightening border controls and overhauling asylum rules. Will it reduce migration to Europe? And what does it reveal about the political forces shaping the bloc?

In this episode:

• Marta Welander - EU Advocacy Director, International Rescue Committee.
• Nathalie Tocci - Professor of Practice at Johns Hopkins University SAIS Europe.
• Pieter Cleppe - Editor-in-chief, BrusselsReport.eu.

Host: Anna Francis-Burns

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Donald Trump says a new agreement with Iran is within reach. Tehran insists key issues remain unresolved. So is a deal finally close? What would it mean for tensions in the region? And if an agreement is signed, can it survive the political pressures on both sides?

In this episode:

• Dania Thafer - Executive Director, Gulf International Forum
• Foad Izadi - Associate Professor at University of Tehran
• Barbara Slavin - Distinguished Fellow at Stimson Center

Host: Sami Zeidan

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The nine countries believed to hold nuclear weapons have spent a record $119bn on their arsenals. The US budget was more than all the others combined, according to an anti-proliferation group. So why the huge surge? And what does it mean for the future of disarmament?

In this episode:

• Tariq Rauf, Former Head of Verification and Security Policy Co-ordination, International Atomic Energy Agency.
• Susi Snyder, Director, Programmes, International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons.
• Carne Ross, Founder, Independent Diplomat.

Host: Folly Bah Thibault

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