Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchHow Syria's peaceful uprising became a civil war
Inspired by the Arab Spring, peaceful protests began in Syria in early 2011. However, a complex civil war followed which has lasted over a decade and…
3 years, 3 months ago
Understanding the long history between Russia and Ukraine
Claire Graham talks to former BBC foreign correspondent Kevin Connolly about what has historically bound Russia and Ukraine together, and what has pu…
4 years ago
Understanding South Africa’s continuing quest for equality
Claire Graham talks to the former BBC News Africa Bureaux Chief, Milton Nkosi, to get a better understanding of why the post-apartheid dream of a ‘Ra…
4 years ago
Understanding the power that Saudi Arabia wields
Claire Graham and guests explain the important, long-running stories that are in the newsClaire Graham talks to the BBC’s Middle East correspondent, …
4 years, 1 month ago
Understanding relations between Taiwan and China
Claire Graham talks to the BBC’s Taiwan correspondent, Cindy Sui, to get a better understanding of China’s reluctance to accept Taiwan’s strengthenin…
4 years, 1 month ago
Understanding the rise of Boko Haram
Claire Graham talks to the BBC’s West Africa correspondent, Mayeni Jones, to get a better understanding of how Boko Haram, the militant Islamic group…
4 years, 1 month ago
Understanding North Korea and the Kim dynasty
Claire Graham talks to the BBC’s Correspondent in Seoul, Laura Bicker, to get a better understanding of North Korea, one of the world’s most secretiv…
4 years, 1 month ago
Understanding the Islamic State group
Anu Anand talks to Quentin Sommerville about the rise, fall and potential re-emergence of the Islamic State group.
4 years, 4 months ago
Understanding how Russia has changed under Putin
Anu Anand talks to Sarah Rainsford about how everyday life in Russia has changed under Vladimir Putin.
4 years, 4 months ago
Afghanistan: Women, girls and their rights
Anu Anand talks to Yogita Limaye about the rights of women and girls in Afghanistan. They reveal how a turbulent history dictates the ever-shifting a…
4 years, 4 months ago