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Why is the US pressuring Nouri al-Maliki to withdraw his prime ministerial bid?
Episode 1459
"I am not backing down." That's what a defiant Nouri Al Maliki had to say, after the US objected to his return as Iraq's prime minister. Washington h…
3 months, 1 week ago
Why is the German Chancellor in Beijing?
Episode 1458
There has been another visit by a Western leader to China. This time, the German chancellor is in Beijing, saying he wants to reset ties. It comes ag…
3 months, 1 week ago
What's driving Israel's relationship with India?
Episode 1457
"We have a great interest in creating an axis of our own." Those are the words of Benjamin Netanyahu as Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi makes his…
3 months, 1 week ago
Can Mexico win its war against drug trafficking?
Episode 1456
How much power do drug cartels have in Mexico? The killing of the leader of one the country's largest criminal organisations has sparked a wave of vi…
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Where do the US-Iran talks stand?
Episode 1455
More talks are planned for Thursday between Iran and the US, which is mobilising its largest military force since the invasion of Iraq more than two …
3 months, 2 weeks ago
What are the global implications of the US tariff increase?
Episode 1454
US President Donald Trump slaps 15 percent trade levy on all imports. The move comes just a day after he'd set them at 10 percent - enraged by a Supr…
3 months, 2 weeks ago
What is Trump's controversial Board of Peace?
Episode 1453
US President Donald Trump's Board of Peace meets for the first time, pledging money, peacekeeping troops and investment for Gaza. Only one Palestinia…
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Is social media addictive to youth users?
Episode 1452
Is social media addictive? Meta boss Mark Zuckerberg testifies in court, defending his company against charges of deliberately designing features tha…
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Is ISIL on the verge of becoming a regional threat once again?
Episode 1451
The US has transferred thousands of detainees linked to the group from Syria to Iraq. It cites security concerns, but is the move enough to prevent I…
3 months, 2 weeks ago
How will the risks of artificial intelligence be mitigated?
Episode 1450
India hosts an international gathering focusing on the impact of AI's growing dominance. What's the best approach to governing the use of such rapidl…
3 months, 3 weeks ago