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America and... the Middle East
How could Kamala Harris or Donald Trump affect Israel, Gaza and the wider region? The spiral of violence in the Middle East – from the Hamas attacks …
1 year, 2 months ago
The dangers of China’s cyber-nationalism
A Japanese schoolboy was fatally stabbed by a stranger outside a school in China last month. The killing caused outrage and increased diplomatic tens…
1 year, 2 months ago
Israel strikes back: What will Iran do next?
Iran has downplayed the impact of a series of Israeli airstrikes on military facilities that have raised fears of further escalation. Early on Saturd…
1 year, 2 months ago
Path to the Presidency: A very tight race
Just a few days ahead of election day, Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are neck and neck in the polls. The BBC’s Caitríona Perry, Sumi Somaskanda, and…
1 year, 2 months ago
Ukraine’s women at war: The Witches of Bucha
The women of Ukraine are on the frontline in many respects. They make up the majority of those fleeing abroad to escape the war and protect their chi…
1 year, 2 months ago
Canada, India, and their diplomatic death spiral
Canada and India are locked in a fierce diplomatic row, after Canadian prime minister Justin Trudeau doubled down on allegations that senior Indian o…
1 year, 2 months ago
Does Australia want the British monarchy?
King Charles’s first visit to Australia since becoming the head of state has reignited the debate over cutting ties with the royals. His tour has bee…
1 year, 2 months ago
America and… Migration
How might Donald Trump or Kamala Harris try to tackle immigration to the US? People crossing the southern border has become a hot button topic in the…
1 year, 2 months ago
Why are there millions of empty homes in Japan?
Abandoned houses – or “akiyas” – have become a symbol of the crisis facing Japan’s population. But a wave of young foreign bargain hunters has starte…
1 year, 2 months ago
US election: The big issues ahead of the vote
Sumi Somaskanda and Anthony Zurcher respond to questions about the upcoming US election. In this collaboration between The Global News Podcast, The G…
1 year, 2 months ago