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America and... China
The United States and China have had a turbulent history. In recent years, diplomatic relations between the world's two largest economies reached wha…
1 year, 3 months ago
'The violence is getting out of hand': Crime grips Cuba's streets
The late leader of the Cuban Revolution, Fidel Castro, famously called Cuba “the safest country in the world”. But more and more Cubans are starting …
1 year, 3 months ago
The Conflict: Israel and Gaza one year on
In this special bonus episode of The Conflict Lyse Doucet reflects on some of the biggest moments from the Israel-Gaza war. She is joined by BBC coll…
1 year, 3 months ago
Path to the Presidency: October surprises
Middle East tensions, catastrophic flooding and a vice-presidential debate. What events could shake up the US race? Caitríona Perry, Sumi Somaskanda,…
1 year, 3 months ago
Israel-Gaza Q&A: One year since October 7
It’s almost a year since Hamas launched an attack inside Israel, triggering the start of the current war in Gaza.
Tens of thousands of Palestinians ha…
1 year, 3 months ago
Iran’s strikes on Israel: Why now and what's next?
Following Iran’s missile attack on Israel, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed retaliation. President Biden is telling the Israeli leadership…
1 year, 3 months ago
US election: Vice-presidential debate reaction
Republican JD Vance and Democrat Tim Walz have been facing off in a surprisingly amicable vice-presidential debate which focussed strongly on policy.…
1 year, 3 months ago
America and… Climate change
How could Kamala Harris or Donald Trump shape the global response to the climate crisis? As one of the world’s largest producers of fossil fuels and …
1 year, 3 months ago
Why can't India tackle its sexual violence crisis?
The brutal rape and murder of a student on a bus in Delhi shocked the world in 2012. Yet despite the Indian government introducing stricter laws on s…
1 year, 3 months ago
Path to the Presidency: Diplomatic views
What do the leaders gathered at the United Nations this week make of the US election? Caitríona Perry, Sumi Somaskanda, and Katty Kay discuss the glo…
1 year, 3 months ago