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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
  • The war on UNRWA: Gaza and the erosion of intl law

    The war on UNRWA: Gaza and the erosion of intl law
    Feb 22 2026

    Since October 2023, UNRWA has faced attacks by Israel’s government, funding cuts from the US, and legal cases questioning the organisation's neutrality. During that time, Israeli forces have killed more than 380 UNRWA staff in Gaza.

    In this episode of Centre Stage, Al Jazeera’s Mohamed Hassan speaks with UNRWA’s commissioner general, Philippe Lazzarini, about Israel’s ban on the agency and what he calls a turning point for international law and the global order.
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    28 mins
  • 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
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