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Centre Stage is an interview podcast where influential thought leaders share their perspectives on pressing world issues.

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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 ... more

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.

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 he... more

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... more

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 relati... more

In this episode of Centre Stage, our guest is journalist Karen Attiah. The Washington Post fired Attiah in September from her role as Global Opinions editor over one of her social media posts. It was written in the aftermath of the assassination of A... more

Dr Mohammed Mustafa joins Centre Stage to talk about the horrific realities he witnessed during his volunteer postings in Gaza. The Australian emergency physician of Palestinian heritage witnessed first-hand Israel’s war on Gaza and discusses the imm... more

Fifty years after independence, Mozambique is navigating the challenges of a young democracy—from conflict and displacement to the urgent need for inclusive development. President Chapo shares how he’s tackling these issues while working to position ... more

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Recent Guests

Roy Casagranda
Historian and political philosopher known for sharp critiques of American power and global politics.
Episode: The 1930s 2.0 & the collapse of American soft power
Daniel Chapo
Fifth and youngest president of Mozambique
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Episode: Mozambique at 50: A conversation with President Chapo
Dr. Mimi Syed
Emergency physician who made two trips to Gaza, highlighting the medical crises there.
Seattle, Washington
Episode: Bearing witness: A doctor’s reckoning with Gaza
Zach Foster
Historian of Palestine and co-founder of Palestine Nexus, an online archive dedicated to preserving Palestinian documents.
Palestine Nexus
Episode: The importance of preserving Palestinian archives
Francois Burgat
A French political scientist who has written extensively about political Islam and Islamist movements.
Episode: The West’s 'principles fall apart' over Palestine
Patrick Haenni
An author and researcher who specializes in Syria and the war there.
Episode: Syria: The rise of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham
Dr. Victoria Rose
British plastic surgeon who traveled to Gaza to provide medical care
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Episode: The difficulty of working as a medic in Gaza
Natasa Pirc Musar
Trailblazing leader of Slovenia and its first female president, former journalist and human rights advocate.
Presidency of Slovenia
Episode: We need leaders who see past their own interests
Moncef Marzouki
Former president of Tunisia and long-time human rights activist
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Episode: ‘Arab volcanoes’ will erupt

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Foreign influence & Somalia’s fight for unity
Q: What do you make of the reports that part of this agreement between Israel and the Somaliland leadership is about creating a forward military base?
This will likely destabilize the region and attract insurgents, complicating security for Somalia and its neighbors.
Foreign influence & Somalia’s fight for unity
Q: What role are other countries like Turkey, Qatar, or Saudi Arabia going to play?
Somalia welcomes help from those who respect the federal government and are willing to work within the established state framework.
Foreign influence & Somalia’s fight for unity
Q: How is it responding to these challenges?
Somalia is trying to reclaim its sovereignty and asking the international community to deal with them as a recognized state.
Trita Parsi on Iran, the US and the Middle East
Q: How do you think the rapprochement between Saudi and Iran has altered the calculus of things?
It's a crucial shift because the Iran-Saudi rivalry has fueled many conflicts in the region, and pacifying that rivalry changes the regional dynamics.
Trita Parsi on Iran, the US and the Middle East
Q: Do you think Israel's assessment is correct regarding Iran as an existential threat?
The Israeli assessment is that Iran is a threat, but not an existential threat, even though they exaggerate this to get U.S. support.

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This show features in-depth conversations with thought leaders who tackle geopolitics, international law, and humanitarian issues. Recent episodes frequently center on the Gaza crisis, Palestinian statehood, Middle East power dynamics, and the balance between human rights and strategic interests. Guests range from historians and political scientists to policymakers and medical professionals, providing multidisciplinary angles on conflict, diplomacy, and global governance. The format often blends on-the-ground reporting with historical context and legal analysis, offering listeners actionable insights for policy, advocacy, and research. A notable strength is the willingness to engage controversial topics with multiple perspectives, which can... more

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1. Roy Casagranda
2. Daniel Chapo
3. Dr. Mimi Syed
4. Zach Foster
5. Francois Burgat
6. Patrick Haenni
7. Dr. Victoria Rose
8. Natasa Pirc Musar

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