Nigeria's government has repeatedly said it has defeated Boko Haram. Yet after more than 10 years of fighting the armed group, violence is on the rise in the northeast. Boko Haram is suspected of being behind an attack on Saturday that's described as the most violent on civilians this year. The UN says at least 110 people were killed in the assault on farmers in rice fields near Borno State's capital Maiduguri. So what's been done to fight Boko Haram? And can it be defeated? Presenter: Bernard Smith Guests Ovigwe Eguegu, Geopolitical and Security Analyst at the think tank Afripolitika Vincent Foucher, Consulting Senior Analyst for West Africa at International Crisis Group - Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe - Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish - Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera - Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #AlJazeeraEnglish #InsideStory #Nigeria

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Why has Nigeria failed to defeat Boko Haram? | Inside Story

Ties between Australia and China are unravelling fast. Beijing has imposed a tariff of up to 212 percent on Australian wine, the latest in an escalating dispute. China says it's a measure against dumping to protect its own wine industry. But Australia believes the reason's political. The government in Canberra has criticised China's handling of COVID-19, as well as human rights issues in Xinjiang and Hong Kong. Is there room to repair the relationship? Presenter: Imran Khan Guests: Einar Tangen - Political analyst specialising in China affairs. Pauline Loong - Managing Director of Asia-Analytica, a research consultancy firm. - Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe - Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish - Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera - Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #AlJazeeraEnglish #Australia #China #InsideStory

Why has the Australia-China relationship turned sour? | Inside Story

Drugmakers are racing to have COVID-19 vaccines approved after releasing promising early results. It's raising hopes that the pandemic can be brought under control. The head of Australia's national airline, Qantas, says vaccines should be mandatory for international travel in future. However, surveys suggest some people are not willing to take the shot. So what's behind the hesitation? Presenter: Imran Khan Guests: Dr Mati Hlatshwayo Davis - Infectious Disease Physician, Washington University School of Medicine Shabir Madhi - Professor of Vaccinology, University of the Witwatersrand Oksana Pyzik - Senior Lecturer and Global Health Adviser, University College London School of Pharmacy - Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe - Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish - Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera - Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/

Should COVID-19 vaccines be mandatory? | Inside Story

Although the death penalty been abolished in much of the world, it's still carried out in at least 54 countries. The US Justice Department has now allowed more methods, and last week, the US was one of 39 countries that rejected a UN resolution for a moratorium on capital punishment. So why is the death penalty still favoured in many places? Presenter: Imran Khan Guests: Stephanie McLennan - Human Rights Watch Hamed Mousavi - Professor of Political Science, Tehran University. Ian Woods - Author of 'Surviving Execution: A Miscarriage of Justice and the Fight to End the Death Penalty' - Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe - Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish - Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera - Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #AlJazeeraEnglish #DeathPenalty #US

Should the death penalty be abolished worldwide? | Inside Story

China has long been pushing for a greater role in global internet governance Now it says it wants to build a common cyberspace community. President Xi Jinping says his nation is ready to cooperate on a shared internet infrastructure with other countries. China strictly controls the internet and censors its content. It recently proposed regulations that could restrict the powers of tech companies. And it's being accused by the US of using the internet to pose security threats. Guests: Einar Tangen, China expert Jody Westby, cyber security specialist Max Eiza, Lecturer at university of Central Lancashire - Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe - Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish - Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera - Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/

Who will win the battle over the future of the Internet? | Inside Story

The air quality in India's capital is known to be among the world's worst. But at this time of the year, pollution in New Delhi soars. A huge cloud of smog settles over the city as wind speeds slow down during winter. It's full of air pollutants from vehicle exhaust, construction dust, industrial emissions and crop burning On normal days, that's very harmful and can cause eye and nose infections, and lung diseases. But during the coronavirus pandemic, those health risks can be even more challenging. So, what can be done to avoid a disaster? - Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe - Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish - Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera - Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/

Has enough been done to deal with toxic smog in New Delhi?| Inside Story

Much of the world is battling to contain the coronavirus pandemic, and the challenge is even greater in Syria. Years of war have destroyed the health system. The few hospitals left operating are struggling to cope with 300-500 new infections a day. Social distancing is nearly impossible for displaced people in overcrowded camps in Idlib. So can a new humanitarian disaster be avoided? Presenter: Mohammed Jamjoom Guests: Dr Ihsan Eidi - Cardiologist at a hospital in Idlib Amjad Yamin - Director of Advocacy, Save the Children’s Syria Response Joshua Landis - Director, Center for Middle East Studies, University of Oklahoma - Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe - Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish - Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera - Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #AlJazeeraEnglish #Syria #COVID-19 #Coronavirus

Can Syria avoid a coronavirus disaster? | Inside Story

The U.S. president is making some of his final foreign policy decisions before leaving office. Donald Trump has made further cuts to U.S. troops in Afghanistan and Iraq. Even Republican leaders say the move could risk security in the region. Media reports also say the Trump Administration is considering tougher action on Iran and Yemen's Houthi rebels. What legacy will Trump leave for President-elect Joe Biden? Presenter: Kamahl Santamaria Guests: Mushtaq Rahim - Afghanistan Affairs Unit think-tank. Johnny Walsh - Senior Program Officer on Afghanistan, United States Institute of Peace. Marwan Kabalan - Arab Center for Research & Policy Studies. - Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe - Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish - Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera - Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #AlJazeeraEnglish #US #Trump #InsideStory

Is the US president rushing foreign policy decisions? | Inside Story

A second potential COVID-19 vaccine is raising hopes around the the world. U.S. drugmaker Moderna says trials have shown its vaccine is nearly 95 percent effective against the virus. Last week, Pfizer and Biontech announced similiar results. But many challenges remain. Regulators in the United States and elsewhere still have to approve the new vaccines. Then, there's the question of supply and demand, as well as how to distribute billions of doses globally. And some countries may not even be able to afford them. But could this be the beginning of the end of the fight against the pandemic? Guests Dr. Annelise Wilder-Smith, Professor of Emerging Infectious Diseases at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine. Azeddine Ibrahimi, Director of the Biotechnology Lab at Rabat Medical and Pharmacy School, Mohammed the Fifth University. Oksana Pyzik, Lead at University College London's Global Citizenship Programme On Outbreaks Of Infectious Diseases - Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe - Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish - Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera - Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #AlJazeeraEnglish #InsideStory #COVID-19 #Coronavirus

Is there an end in sight to COVID-19? | Inside Story

A conflict in Ethiopia is spilling over its borders and threatening to destabilise the Horn of Africa. Tigray's leaders say they are at war with Eritrea because its forces have got involved in the fighting in their region. And they've launched attacks on Eritrea's capital Asmara, despite its government denying involvement. Two rockets hit the city's main airport and a third targetted a state media building. Forces loyal to Tigray's ruling party have been fighting Ethiopian government troops for nearly two weeks. So, how will the fallout affect the region? And can the tension be contained? Thumbnail Proposed Description (Max 4 sentences) Presenter: Bernard Smith Guests Matt Bryden, strategic adviser at think tank Sahan Research Axel Bisschop, UNHCR representative in Sudan Martin Plaut, fellow at the University of London and a specialist on the Horn of Africa - Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe - Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish - Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera - Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #AlJazeeraEnglish #InsideStory #Ethiopia #Tigray

Is the Horn of Africa facing a wider conflict? | Inside Story

A thirty-year old ceasefire is over in the disputed territory of Western Sahara. That's according to the pro-independence Polisario Front. It says Moroccan troops have launched an attack in the region. Morocco's military says it has only set-up a "security cordon" after elements of the Polisario front blocked traffic on the only road linking it Mauritania and the rest of Africa. So, could this be the end of the ceasefire in Western Sahara? Presenter: Bernard Smith Guests Sidi Omar, Representative of the Frente POLISARIO at the United Nations in New York Yasmine Hasnaoui, North Africa Specialist and Board member of the Institute of Saharan Studies Al Andalous Riccardo Fabiani, Project Director covering North Africa at the International Crisis Group. - Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe - Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish - Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera - Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #AlJazeeraEnglish #Sahara #Morocco

Will Morocco and Polisario go to war? | Inside Story

A mass walk out is raising new concerns about democracy in Hong Kong. 15 opposition politicians stepped down after the dismissal of four colleagues considered a threat to China's national security. Beijing says the resignation is a direct challenge to its authority over the former British colony. The UK is accusing China of breaking its promise to preserve Hong Kong's autonomy. Can democracy survive in the semi-autonomous territory? Presenter: Mohammed Jamjoom Guests: Emily Lau - former Chairwoman, Democratic Party of Hong Kong Gordon Chang - author and conservative columnist Stephen Vines - journalist and author - Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe - Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish - Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera - Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #AlJazeeraEnglish #InsideStory #HongKong #China

Can democracy survive in Hong Kong? | Inside Story

Armenia and Azerbaijan have agreed to a Russian-mediated ceasefire in Nagorno-Karabakh, a region recognised as part of Azerbaijan, but controlled by Armenians. While the Azeris call the deal a victory, Armenians are demanding the Prime Minister's resignation for what they call a national humiliation. Can the agreement bring peace after decades of mistrust? Presenter: Mohammed Jamjoom Guests: Nigar Arpadarai - Member of Parliament in Azerbaijan. Matthew Bryza - A former U.S. Ambassador to Azerbaijan. Laurence Broers - Associate Fellow, Chatham House. Note: Armenian government representatives declined Inside Story's requests to appear on the panel. - Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe - Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish - Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera - Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #AlJazeeraEnglish #Armenia #Azerbaijan #Nagorno-Karabakh

Will the latest ceasefire bring peace to Nagorno-Karabakh? | Inside Story

Ethiopia's Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has sacked the Army Chief, head of Intelligence and Foreign Minister. The central government in Addis Ababa has launched a military operation in the northern region of Tigray. The offensive comes after months of growing tensions between the federal government and Tigray's governing TPLF party. Abiy Ahmed has accused the TPLF of attempting to undermine his leadership and moved to dissolve its regional government. But those in Tigray say Abiy Ahmed is not a legitimate leader since he postponed elections this year - due to COVID-19. So, is there a risk of escalation? Presenter: Mohammed Jamjoom Guests: William Davison - Senior Analyst for Ethiopia at International Crisis Group. Mustafa Omer - President of Somali Regional State of Ethiopia and Executive Committee member of the governing Prosperity Party. Mesenbet Assefa - Assistant Professor of Law at Addis Ababa University School of Law. - Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe - Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish - Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera - Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #AlJazeeraEnglish #InsideStory #Tigray

How far will Abiy Ahmed go with his operation in Tigray region? | Inside Story

After days of uncertainty and a hard fought, bitter campaign, Joe Biden has been declared the winner of the U.S. Presidential election. He says he wants to restore the soul of America and unite a deeply divided nation. Biden received more votes than any other presidential candidate in history. But he's appealed to the tens of millions of Americans who did not vote for him - to give him a chance. After his victory in Pennsylvania, Biden is projected to have a majority of the Electoral College votes needed to win the White House. - Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe - Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish - Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera - Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #AlJazeeraEnglish #US2020 #USElection #JoeBiden #Biden #InsideStory

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