A report by the UN and European Union estimates it will take 71 billion dollars to rebuild Gaza. About a third of that is needed to restore essential services destroyed by Israel's war. So, how will Gaza be rebuilt, and who will pay?

In this episode:

• Xavier Abu Eid, political analyst and former Communications Director for the Palestine Liberation Organization
• Sultan Barakat, Professor of Public Policy at Hamad Bin Khalifa University and a specialist in post-conflict reconstruction
• Raja Khalidi, Director General of the Palestine Economic Policy Research Institute
• Ahmed Muin Abu Amsha, music teacher living in Gaza

Host: Adrian Finighan

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Ukraine attacks oil facilities in Russia, which is benefiting from higher fuel prices and sanctions relief due to the Iran war. It comes after Moscow launches intense aerial attacks on its neighbour. How is the Iran war affecting Russia and Ukraine?

In this episode:

• Chris Weafer, CEO of Macro-Advisory, a strategic consultancy focused on Russia and Eurasia
• Steven Erlanger, Chief Diplomatic Correspondent for Europe at The New York Times
• Michael Bociurkiw, Senior Fellow at the Atlantic Council

Host: Adrian Finighan

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Defending democracy ... The slogan of left-leaning world leaders in Spain meeting to counter the growing influence of the far right. Meanwhile in Italy, right-wing figures aim to build momentum. So, who will shape the global agenda?

In this episode:

• Ruth Ferrero-Turrion, Professor, Political Science, Complutense University of Madrid.
• Georgios Samaras, Assistant Professor, Public Policy, King's College London.
• Rebecca Christie, Senior Fellow, Bruegel.

Host: Tom McRae

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