Foreign Romance

In this episode Maedeh gives you a quick run-down of the upcoming Brazilian elections.Connect with her on social media and let her know if you would like an in-depth analysis!

On this episode we dive deep into the jihadist violence that has been engulfing the Sahel region of Africa since the early 2010s. To make sense of it all, Maedeh hosts Dr Alpha Alhadi Koina all the way from Mali - a distinguished geopolitical analyst and expert on jihadist groups in the Sahel. He helps Maedeh break down the roots, challenges and prospects that go far beyond mainstream perspectives. We also touch base on trending current affairs: rifts in Mali and France's relations, and Russia in Africa.

What is Russia's endgame? Is there a path to peace and diplomacy? Maedeh gets all the answers you need, beyond the headlines and mainstream narratives. She speaks to the one and only Professor Richard Sakwa, a world leading expert in Russian, Central and Eastern European communist and post-communist politics.Remember to follow us on Instagram: @foreignromance_Producer: Maedeh Sharifi

Dive deep into major and trending foreign affairs news and topics. Join host Maedeh Sharifi, every Thursday.