After another year of fighting, is peace on the horizon for Sudan in 2026? Khartoum has come up with a plan to end the conflict, but the UN warns the violence is worsening. Where does this leave the country's future and the millions affected by the fighting?

In this episode:

• Ahmad Ibrahim, Independent Sudan Analyst.
• Cameron Hudson, Former Director, African Affairs, US National Security Council.
• Khalid Medani, Chairperson, African Studies Program, Canada's McGill University.

Host: Sami Zeidan

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How will the Syrian government deal with its growing security challenges? Renewed fighting between the army and Syrian Democratic Forces is highlighting the volatility facing the country. A truce is now in place, but will it lead to an agreement to integrate the SDF militia into the army?

In this episode:

• Haid Haid, Researcher, Chatham House.
• Steven Heydemann, Professor and Middle East Studies Program Director, Smith College.
• Omer Ozkizilcik, Nonresident Fellow, Syria Project, Atlantic Council's Middle East Program.

Host: Dareen Abughaida

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In the ongoing fighting between Thailand and Cambodia - does diplomacy stand a chance? The two sides have held their first face-to-face meeting in a regional push for peace. But without any let-up in the long-running conflict, what will it take to bring it to an end?

In this episode:

• Chheang Vannarith, Chairman, Angkor Social Innovation Park.
• Ilango Karuppannan, Adjunct Senior Fellow, Nanyang Technological University.
• Phil Robertson, Director, Asia Human Rights Labour Advocates.

Host: Dareen Abughaida

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