Challenging America's Two Party System

Why can't a third party candidate become US president?

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Mercenaries: Guns for Hire

The role played by privatised military forces in modern conflict

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Debt: Borrowers Beware?

Should countries burdened with huge debts be forced to repay them?

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South Africa: an Uncertain Future

Has the "rainbow nation" lost its way?

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Election Rigging: Safeguarding the Vote

How do politicians and their supporters manipulate polls?

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The Anti-Establishment Revolt

Is politics changing - and should we embrace it?

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Trump’s World

What might American foreign policy look like under a Donald Trump presidency?

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Syria: A Complicated War

Is the Syrian conflict a civil war or a war waged by militant jihadi groups?

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Trade Wars: the End of Globalisation?

What does Trump's abandonment of the TPP mean for global trade deals?

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Why is Guantanamo Still Open?

The past, present and future of the Guantanamo Bay detention centre.

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Congo in Crisis

Will President Kabila heed opposition demands for him to leave office?

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Just a Phone Call: Shaking up US-China Relations

Is Donald Trump really looking to re-boot US-China relations?

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After Aleppo?

What should we make of the growing influence of Iran in the politics of the region?

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What to Look Out for in 2017

BBC correspondents predict what's going to happen on the world stage in the coming year.

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Tackling Urban Violence

How to deal with rising rates of violent crime in cities around the world.

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What Future for Ukraine?

Amid the poor economic conditions, corruption and conflict, what lies ahead for Ukraine?

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Turkey: Democracy and Crisis

What future for Turkey, facing insecurity at home and conflict abroad?

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Nuclear Weapons: How Safe are We?

How secure are global stockpiles, and could nuclear weapons be launched by accident?

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What Does Steve Bannon Think?

Hugely influential as Trump's strategist, where does Steve Bannon want to take America?

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Will Your Children Have A Job?

Are we on the threshold of a world where robots do most of the work?

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Libya: Return of the Strongman

Is General Khalifa Haftar Libya's best chance for stability or a threat to a free future?

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The French Election: What's at Stake?

The race is wide open. Can the populist, anti-European Marine Le Pen win?

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De-Extinction: Return of the Woolly Mammoth?

If we had the scientific capability to bring back extinct species should we do it?

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What is an Islamic State?

Pakistan is a Muslim majority country but is it an Islamic state?

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Brexit: Now for the Hard Part

Two years of tough negotiations lie ahead for Britain and the EU.

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South Sudan: The Creation of a Failed State

Why has a country rich in oil and gas failed to live up to the aspirations of its people?

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Under Scrutiny: America’s Somali Community

What is the future for a community President Trump has called a ‘disaster’ for Minnesota?

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President Trump's Promises to America’s Farmers

Could Mr Trump's trade policies hurt - rather than help - farming communities?

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Hacking the Vote

How big data is being used to win elections

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Hungary: Protest and Populism

Is Hungary's government, once considered far to the European right, now mainstream?

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