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How volatile is the situation in Iran?
Episode 1413
Widespread unrest, killings and arrests in Iran during protests sparked by a collapse in the local currency. The leadership says it will listen to de…
1 month, 3 weeks ago
What are Saudi Arabia's plans in southern Yemen?
Episode 1412
What are Saudi Arabia's plans in southern Yemen? Riyadh says it will soon host a dialogue between the main players. It comes after the Southern Trans…
1 month, 3 weeks ago
What is the impact of US withdrawal from dozens of international agencies?
Episode 1411
What is the impact of the US withdrawal from dozens of United Nations and international agencies? Washington says the organisations threaten its sove…
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Can the tension in Aleppo be contained?
Episode 1410
Renewed clashes in the Syrian city of Aleppo between the army and Kurdish fighters are undermining efforts to achieve national unity. The violence er…
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Can the security guarantees by Ukraine's Western allies be implemented?
Episode 1409
The so-called Coalition of the Willing says it is going to provide Ukraine with robust security guarantees if a peace deal is agreed with Russia. The…
1 month, 3 weeks ago
What are the implications for Cuba after the capture of Maduro?
Episode 1408
Venezuela's closest ally, Cuba, is on edge after the capture of president Nicolas Maduro and US politicians' warnings to Havana. US President Donald …
1 month, 3 weeks ago
How will Maduro's capture affect Russia and China?
Episode 1407
The capture of Venezuela's president Nicolas Maduro by the US came despite his country's long-standing alliance with both China and Russia. Both have…
1 month, 3 weeks ago
Does the US attack on Venezuela signal a new aggressive strategy?
Episode 1406
The US capture of Venezuela's president Nicolas Maduro has been sharply criticised by his allies, but not by Western nations despite questions about …
2 months ago
What are the implications of Trump capturing Nicolas Maduro?
Episode 1405
US special forces capture Venezuela's president Nicolas Maduro - in a daring attack that's taken the country and the world by surprise. He'd denied a…
2 months ago
How fragile is the US healthcare system?
Episode 1404
How fragile is the US healthcare system? Millions of Americans face a sharp increase in their insurance premiums. That's after Congress failed to ren…
2 months ago