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Centre Stage

Centre Stage

By: Al Jazeera Media Network
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Centre Stage is an interview podcast where influential thought leaders share their perspectives on pressing world issues.

 Politics & Government Social Sciences
Episodes
  • Foreign influence & Somalia’s fight for unity

    Foreign influence & Somalia’s fight for unity
    Jan 19 2026

    In this episode of Centre Stage, Al Jazeera’s Mohamed Hassan speaks with Ali Omar, Somalia’s minister of state for foreign affairs, about Somaliland’s secession bid backed by Israel, the fight against al-Shabab and Somalia’s break with the UAE.
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    25 mins
  • The challenge of transitional justice

    The challenge of transitional justice
    Dec 16 2025

    In this episode of Centre Stage, lawyer and international justice expert Ruben Carranza says that who stands trial at the ICC reflects the priorities of the countries enforcing its mandates and reflects on his work in the Philippines and elsewhere helping institute transitional justice mechanisms.

    This episode is hosted by Al Jazeera Digital’s Mohamed Hassan.

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    25 mins
  • The 1930s 2.0 & the collapse of American soft power

    The 1930s 2.0 & the collapse of American soft power
    Nov 30 2025

    In this episode of Centre Stage, political philosopher and historian Roy Casagranda delivers a sharp analysis of the US. He explains why the US is increasingly relying on military and economic coercion, and why the global landscape today feels eerily like the “1930s 2.0”.

    This episode is hosted by Al Jazeera English’s Cyril Vanier.

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    27 mins
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