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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 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
    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
  • Trita Parsi on Iran, the US and the Middle East
    Nov 26 2025

    Iranian-born author and professor Trita Parsi joins Centre Stage to unpack the history between the US and Iran, Iran’s nuclear ambitions and Washington's role as a strategic player in an increasingly divided world. He also breaks down Tehran’s relationships with groups like Hezbollah and Hamas and how those alliances have shaped its regional position.

    Parsi is also the co-founder and executive vice president of the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft.

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    25 mins
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