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Can China help end the Iran war?
Episode 1528
China's diplomatic role in the Middle East is under sharp focus, as foreign ministers from Beijing and Tehran meet. It's calling on the US and Iran t…
4 weeks, 2 days ago
What does the BJP’s victory in West Bengal mean for India’s democracy?
Episode 1527
India's Hindu nationalist BJP sweeps West Bengal, a state governed by the opposition for decades and historically seen as a symbol of secularism. Wha…
1 month ago
Can the Iran war peace talks survive Gulf escalation?
Episode 1526
Tension escalates rapidly across the Gulf, despite last month's ceasefire. An oil facility hit in the United Arab Emirates, Iranian boats attacked, w…
1 month ago
Is Israel's interception of the Global Sumud Flotilla legal?
Episode 1525
Israeli forces detained two activists after stopping the Gaza-bound Global Sumud Flotilla off the coast of Greece. It happened in international water…
1 month ago
Is Mali's junta losing control?
Episode 1524
An unlikely coalition of armed groups and rebels launches an offensive in Mali. Russian forces backing the military government are forced to withdraw…
1 month ago
Why are maritime laws failing to secure the seas?
Episode 1523
Commercial vessels under attack.The blockades by the US and Iran in the Strait of Hormuz are disrupting global trade.The crisis highlights the danger…
1 month ago
Will Pakistan's land trade routes with Iran undermine the US?
Episode 1522
Pakistan opens land trade routes to Iran, allowing the transit of goods. It's a much-needed reprieve for both economies. But does it undercut Washing…
1 month ago
How is Israel replicating its Gaza tactics in Lebanon?
Episode 1521
Widespread destruction by Israel of houses and civilian facilities in Lebanon, leaving a fifth of the population out of their homes. Israel's defence…
1 month ago
Why is the UAE withdrawing from OPEC?
Episode 1520
The United Arab Emirates quits OPEC. The oil-producing bloc is losing one of its most important members. It comes during the worst global energy cris…
1 month, 1 week ago
Can the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty prevent a disaster?
Episode 1519
The UN Secretary General has given a dire warning about the waning influence of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT). It's being reviewed in th…
1 month, 1 week ago