How will Pakistan deal with growing security challenges in the southwestern province of Balochistan?

Another coordinated attack by separatists has killed dozens of people. Many ethnic Baloch have long complained of neglect and oppression by Islamabad. So, what will it take to end the cycle of violence there?

In this episode:

• Raashid Wali Janjua, Former Brigadier, Pakistan's Army and Director, Islamabad Policy Research Institute
• Sanaullah Baloch, Leader, Balochistan National Party
• Ayesha Siddiqa, Senior Research Fellow, Department of Defence Studies, King's College London

Host: Maleen Saeed

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Caracas says it's opening up the sector to private players. That follows Washington's dramatic intervention in the country in early January. But who will stand to gain from the changes: Venezuela or the United States? Or both?

In this episode:

• Elias Ferrer Founder and director of Orinoco Research. He analysis politics and the Venezuelan economy.

• Andrew Lipow President of Lipow Oil Associates

• Phil Gunson Senior Analyst at the International Crisis Group

Host: Adrian Finighan

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British Prime Minister Keir Starmer arrived in China this week with a large delegation of business people and cultural figures. He received a warm welcome from host Xi Jinping. But the visit got a frosty reception from the White House. U.S. President Donald Trump called the trip 'dangerous'. Why and how important is this visit?

In this episode:

• Will Hutton, political economist and author
• Andy Mok, Senior Research Fellow at the Center for China and Globalization
• Steve Tsang, Director of the China Institute at SOAS University of London

Host: Adrian Finighan

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