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Explainer 470: The on-again, off-again US-Iran nuclear talks
Andrew Mueller unpacks the latest round of nuclear talks between the US and Iran, asks why Trump is now eager after rejecting the previous deal and w…
10 months, 1 week ago
Are journalists safe?
At least 124 journalists and media workers were killed in 2024, about two-thirds of whom were Palestinian. Why is reporting becoming more dangerous a…
10 months, 1 week ago
Explainer 469: Who are India’s Maoists?
Indian security forces killed 27 rebels this week, including a top Maoist leader. This week, Andrew Mueller explains the nearly half-century long con…
10 months, 2 weeks ago
Why does Russia still have influence in eastern Europe?
While eyes are fixed on Ukraine, Putin’s influence continues to spread across eastern Europe, with many countries seeing a rise in far-right parties …
10 months, 2 weeks ago
Explainer 468: Tantrum or tactic? Why has Australia’s National Party split from the Liberals?
After a humiliating general election defeat, Australia’s National Party has bid farewell to its coalition partners of more than 60 years. But what is…
10 months, 3 weeks ago
Does the dream of a Kurdish state end with the PKK?
After 40 years of war with Turkey, the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) lay down their arms. So, where does that leave hopes for a sovereign Kurdish st…
10 months, 3 weeks ago
Explainer 467: Why does Qatar want to gift Trump a jet?
President Trump is currently fielding accusations of corruption after being offered a $400m (€356m) jet by the Qatari royal family. While the US grap…
10 months, 4 weeks ago
The Trump factor
To what extent can the centre-left’s landslide victories in Australia and Canada be attributed to Trump? And will the opposite be true in upcoming el…
11 months ago
Explainer 466: What actually happens during a papal conclave (as far as we know)?
As the eligible cardinals assemble at the Vatican, Andrew Mueller explains the expected and unexpected goings on during a papal conclave.
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11 months ago
The most extraordinary first 100 days of any US presidency?
Trump’s first 100 days have been busy. But what has he actually achieved? And what can we expect from the next 1,360 days? We are joined by experts t…
11 months, 1 week ago