Donald Trump calls his visit to China 'incredible', and Xi Jinping says it was a 'landmark' meeting. But the Chinese president's comments about Taiwan are raising concerns. Could a dispute over the territory lead to conflict between Beijing and Washington?

In this episode:

• Ali Wyne, Senior Research and Advocacy Adviser for US-China relations, The International Crisis Group
• Victor Gao, Vice President, Center for China and Globalization
• Wen-Ti Sung, Nonresident Fellow, Atlantic Council's Global China Hub

Host: Mohammed Jamjoom

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As Israeli attacks in Lebanon continue despite a ceasefire, the United States is hosting the third round of talks between Lebanese and Israeli officials. Hezbollah opposes the meeting in Washington. But can the process help find a way forward for Lebanon after decades of war?

In this episode:

• Ali Rizk, Security and Foreign Affairs Analyst in Beirut
• Jennifer Gavito, former acting Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs
• Rami Khouri, Distinguished Fellow at the American University of Beirut

Host: Mohammed Jamjoom

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Five nations boycott Eurovision, citing Israel's participation. Their action is against Israel's war in Gaza and allegations of vote manipulation in the song contest. But why is it so important for Israel to take part? And is the competition's future under threat?

In this episode:

• Steve Wall, musician, actor, and member of the Irish Palestinian Solidarity Campaign
• Jonathan Hendrickx, Assistant Professor in Media Studies at the University of Copenhagen
• Ori Goldberg, Political commentator in Tel Aviv

Host: Folly Bah Thibault

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