The World Health Organization has warned that Europe could see half a million more deaths by February as the continent finds itself, once again, at the epicentre of the COVID-19 pandemic. So, what went wrong? And will people have to spend another winter in lockdown? Join host Rob Matheson. Annelies Wilder-Smith - Professor at London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine.  Lawrence Young - Infectious Diseases Specialist at Warwick University.  Maria Ganczak - Head of the Department of Infectious Diseases at the University of Zielona Gora.

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Is Europe heading towards another winter lockdown?

The peace deal that ended the war in Bosnia-Herzegovina 25 years ago is in danger of unravelling. Bosnian Serb leader, Milorad Dodik, is threatening to pull out of state-level institutions, raising fears that the unity of the Balkans may be in jeopardy. Could such a separatist push see a return to conflict in the region? Join host Adrian Finighan. With guests: Hamza Karcic - Associate Professor at the Faculty of Political Science at the University of Sarajevo. Bodo Weber - Senior Associate, Democratization Policy Council Aleksander Brezar  - Journalist, Western Balkans Specialist.

Could conflict return to the Balkans?

A UN probe has found evidence that all sides in Ethiopia's Tigray conflict have violated international human rights, some of which may amount to crimes against humanity. Now that a nationwide state of emergency has been declared, what can be done to de-escalate tensions on both sides?  Join host Adrian Finighan. With guests: Samuel Getachew - Independent Journalist. William Davison - Senior Ethiopia Analyst at International Crisis Group. Gebrekirstos Gebreselassie - Writer, researcher & activist.

How can Ethiopia's conflict be de-escalated?

In the past thirty years, around 1,400 journalists have been killed worldwide. A tribunal has opened in The Hague to investigate some of these murders. But will it be enough to change this grim statistic? Join host Adrian Finighan. With guests: Leon Willems -  Director of Press Freedom Unlimited. Corinne Vella - Sister of Daphne Caruana Galiza, murdered Maltese journalist. Julie Posetti - Global Director of Research at the International Center for Journalists & Research Associate. 

What's behind the tribunal for murdered journalists?

The Al Jazeera Media Network started out with a bold goal: to be the voice of the voiceless. As it marks its 25th anniversary, what does the future hold for the network? And how has the media landscape changed over the years?  Join host Adrian Finighan. With guests:  Khalid Albaih - Sudanese Political cartoonist.  Daoud Kuttab - Journalist & Board Member of the International Press Institute. Scott Lucas - Political Analyst, University of Birmingham.

What does the future hold for Al Jazeera?

A British university college and a French museum are returning looted artefacts from Africa during the colonial era. Campaigners say other institutions should do the same, but not everyone agrees. So, should Europe return its stolen artefacts?  Join host Mohammed Jamjoom. With guests: Sonita Alleyne - Master of Jesus College, Cambridge University. Chika Okeke-Agulu - Professor of African Diaspora Art History, Princeton University. Ed Cross - Curator, Gallerist and owner of Ed Cross Fine Art.  

Should Europe return looted African artefacts?

A British university college and a French museum are returning looted artefacts from Africa during the colonial era. Campaigners say other institutions should do the same, but not everyone agrees. So, should Europe return its stolen artefacts?  Join host Mohammed Jamjoom. With guests: Sonita Alleyne - Master of Jesus College, Cambridge University. Chika Okeke-Agulu - Professor of African Diaspora Art History, Princeton University. Ed Cross - Curator, Gallerist and owner of Ed Cross Fine Art.

For nearly 20 years the U.S, EU and UK have imposed targeted sanctions on Zimbabwean individuals and organisations they claim are involved in human rights violations. But now a UN Special Envoy says it's time for them to be lifted, arguing they've "had an insidious ripple effect on the economy". Should they be stopped, and are they to blame for Zimbabwe's ills? Join host Mohammed Jamjoom. With guests: Obert Gutu - former Zimbabwean Deputy Minister of Justice and Legal Affairs. Piers Pigou - Senior Consultant for Southern Africa, International Crisis Group. Ibbo Mandaza - Director, Southern Africa Political Economy Series Trust.

Should sanctions on Zimbabwe be lifted?

The Sri Lankan President has appointed a task force to establish a "one country, one law" concept which aims to end discrimination in a country with a history of religious and ethnic tensions. But the panel is headed by a controversial Buddhist monk known for his anti-Muslim stance. How will this new plan effectively represent everyone and help heal divisions within society? Join host Hashem Ahelbarra. With guests: Bhavani Fonseka - Senior Researcher, Centre for Policy Alternatives.  Shreen Abdul Saroor - Co-Founder, Women's Action Network. Thamil Venthan Ananthavinayagan - Lecturer in International Human Rights Law, University of Nottingham. 

What's behind Sri Lanka's plan to heal its divisions?

The Sri Lankan President has appointed a task force to establish a "one country, one law" concept which aims to end discrimination in a country with a history of religious and ethnic tensions. But the panel is headed by a controversial Buddhist monk known for his anti-Muslim stance. How will this new plan effectively represent everyone and help heal divisions within society? Join host Hashem Ahelbarra. With guests: Bhavani Fonseka - Senior Researcher, Centre for Policy Alternatives.  Shreen Abdul Saroor - Co-Founder, Women's Action Network. Thamil Venthan Ananthavinayagan - Lecturer in International Human Rights Law, University of Nottingham.

Japan's Princess Mako has given up her royal status after marrying her "commoner" college sweetheart. The couple faced such intense media and public scrutiny during their four-year engagement the princess experienced post-traumatic stress disorder, underscoring the pressure imperial women face. What will her exit mean for Japan's royal family? Join host Hashem Ahelbarra. With guests: Nancy Snow - Professor of Public Diplomacy at Kyoto University of Foreign Studies. Seijiro Takeshita - Professor of Management at University of Shizuoka. Farrah Hasnain - Researcher and Writer at Japan Times.

How will Princess Mako's royal exit affect Japan?

Months of tensions between Sudan's military and civilian factions have resulted in a coup. Armed forces have arrested political leaders, including the Prime Minister, declared a state of emergency, and dissolved the country's transitional government. So, what does the road ahead look like for Sudan? Join host Hashem Ahelbarra.  With guests: Waleed Madibo - Founder and President of the Sudan Policy Forum.   Jonas Horner - Senior Analyst for Sudan at the International Crisis Group.   Alex De Waal - Executive Director of the World Peace Foundation.

What's next after Sudan's coup?

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