Inside Story

We examine what is behind the political standoff in Washington that led to a partial shutdown.

As Turkey's prime minister unveils a package of political reforms, we discuss the impact on the Kurdish peace process. Inside Story, with presenter Jane Dutton discusses with guests: Akif Wan, a representative of the Kurdistan National Congress in Britain; Taha Ozhan, the director of SETA, the Foundation for Political, Economic and Social Research; and Huseyin Bagci, a political analyst and professor of international relations at the Middle East Technical University in Ankara.

Will the arrests of Golden Dawn members halt the party's growing popularity permanently? Inside Story with presenter Stephen Cole discusses with guests: Ioannis Michaletos, an independent journalist and security analyst, specialising in terrorism and extremism; and Kevin Passmore, a lecturer at Cardiff University, and author of the book 'Fascism: A very Short Introduction'.

A new UN report says it is 'extremely likely' man is to blame for global warming, but will it make a difference? Inside Story discusses with guests: Martina Kruger, Nicolette Bartlett, Bjorn Lomborg and Josefino Comiso.

Has the French interior minister's call for thousands of Roma to be deported undermined the spirit of the EU?

As citizens take to the streets against austerity measures, we ask how the protests will impact on the country's future.

We examine how the latest ban of the country's oldest Islamist organisation will impact Egypt's political future. Inside Story discusses with guests: Abdullah El Haddad, Abdullah Al Arian and Zoher Sobky.

As the UNSC fails to reach an agreement on how to respond to the conflict in Syria, we examine the prospects for reform. Why are calls for reform ibeing gnored? What is the future of the Security Council? And what would a complete reform of the UN system mean for the rest of the world? Inside Story, with presenter James Bays, discusses with guests: Geir O. Pedersen, the Norwegian ambassador to the UN; Regina Dunlop, the Brazilian deputy ambassador to the UN; and Masood Khan, the Pakistani ambassador to the UN.

As the Somali group claims responsibility for a brutal attack in Kenya, we examine the regional implications. Inside Story, with presenter Jane Dutton, discusses with guests: Hamza Mohamed, a British-Somali journalist; Ambassador David Shinn, a former US ambassador to Ethiopia and former state department coordinator for the intervention in Somalia in the 1990s; and Miguna Miguna, a Kenyan barrister and former adviser to Kenyan Prime Minister Raila Odinga.

We discuss if elections will help restore national unity after decades-long strife and sectarianism. Jane Dutton, discusses with guests: Rajiva Wijesinha, a member of Parliament and adviser on Reconciliation to the president; Kumar Kumarendran, from the British Tamils Forum; and Alan Keenan, the Sri Lanka project director for the International Crisis Group.

As Iran's president says his country will never seek a nuclear bomb, we ask if this will improve relations with the US.

The government says it is fighting 'terrorism' but we ask if there is a legitimate way to tackle the country's problems.

What is really behind the verdict for Abdul Kader Mullah, held responsible for hundreds of deaths in the 1971 war? Is it justice for a black page in history, or have politics come into play? Inside Story, with Kamahl Santamaria, discusses with guests: Imtiaz Ahmed, professor of international relations at the University of Dhaka; Syed Shajidur Rahman Faruk, the general secretary of the Awami league UK; Muhammad Abu Baker Molla, spokesman for the opposition group Jamaat-e-Islami.

How will the growing protests over alleged vote rigging impact the country's political landscape? Inside Story, with presenter Kamahl Santamaria, discusses with guests: Sourav Roy, an Asian affairs political analyst and columnist for the Huffington Post; Chheang Vannarith, a senior fellow at the Cambodian Institute for Cooperation and Peace; and Rupert Abbott, an Asia researcher for Amnesty International.

Is Rwanda a democracy in the making or resigned to be a nation of one-party politics? Will these elections be free and fair? And what impact will they have on the population?Stephen Cole are guests:Shayka Anastase, the chief executive officer of the Rwanda Governance Board, Kris Berwouts, an independent consultant on conflict, security and democracy in Central Africa, and Filip Reyntjens, a professor of African law and politics at the University of Antwerp, and author of the book, 'Political governance in post genocide Rwanda'.