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Is pragmatism replacing ideology in today's diplomatic world?
Episode 1544
The US and India are seeking to mend ties after a year of diplomatic see-saw...tariffs imposed then quickly scrapped because of the war in Iran.
It'…
5 months ago
What are the implications of US sanctions in Lebanon?
Episode 1543
Israel keeps up its attacks on Lebanon despite a ceasefire. The US has sanctioned nine people, including two Lebanese army officers accused of links …
5 months ago
Do aid flotillas make a difference for Palestinians under Israeli blockade?
Episode 1542
Detained and ridiculed by a senior Israeli minister. The mistreatment of Gaza flotilla activists has sparked global outrage. They were part of the la…
5 months ago
What's the significance of Putin's visit to China?
Episode 1541
Amplifying an 'unshakeable bond' in a 'turbulent' international situation. Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin hold talks in Beijing: their 40th meeting as…
5 months ago
Does Ukraine have the advantage against Russia right now?
Episode 1540
A huge attack in the Moscow region and unrelenting strikes on its energy facilities — Ukraine is taking the war deeper into Russia. Russian oil refin…
5 months ago
Will Cuba be forced to accept the US president's demands?
Episode 1539
Running out of fuel. Cuba is struggling to keep the lights on as the United States ramps up economic pressure and military threats. Washington is now…
5 months ago
Will the new Ebola outbreak in Africa spread?
Episode 1538
A global health emergency - the World Health Organisation raises the alarm over a new Ebola outbreak. The virus has killed nearly 90 people in Democr…
5 months, 1 week ago
Can Pakistani violence sabotage a fragile truce between their neighbours?
Episode 1537
Recent attacks in Pakistan have killed nearly 50 people, many of them security forces. The Pakistani Taliban says it is behind them. Islamabad accuse…
5 months, 1 week ago
Could differences over Taiwan lead to conflict between the US and China?
Episode 1536
Donald Trump calls his visit to China 'incredible', and Xi Jinping says it was a 'landmark' meeting. But the Chinese president's comments about Taiwa…
5 months, 1 week ago
What will be discussed during the Lebanon-Israel negotiations?
Episode 1535
As Israeli attacks in Lebanon continue despite a ceasefire, the United States is hosting the third round of talks between Lebanese and Israeli offici…
5 months, 1 week ago