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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Trump’s World: 100 Days of Change

How is US foreign policy shaping up under President Trump's administration?

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What's Wrong with Science?

Is there a fundamental problem with the way science is done today?

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Iran: Voting for Change?

Next week Iranians go to the polls to elect a new president. What's at stake?

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Trump and Russia: A Long Relationship

How do you separate fact from rumour in President Trump's connections with Russia?

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How Can We Make Our Cities Safe?

Urban security, counter-terrorism and community vigilance - but at what cost?

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Brazil’s Corruption Crisis

Can the 'Car Wash' anti-corruption investigation clean up Brazilian politics?

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UK Election 2017: The World View

After polls in the UK, Europe and US, what have we learned about voter allegiances?

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Qatar Under Siege

Why have Qatar neighbours turned against it?

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Greece: A Long Road to Recovery

What hope is there for a better future for the long-suffering Greek people?

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What's the Best Healthcare System?

Cost, coverage, choice - the trade-offs needed to make a healthy nation

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Globalisation: Winners and Losers

As G20 leaders meet in Germany, we ask if globalisation benefits everyone

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What Next For Islamic State?

How will IS regroup after its defeat in Mosul this week?

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Living Longer Lives: Blessing or Curse?

What is the impact of more people around the world living longer lives?

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Water: The Stuff of Life

Water supplies are coming under pressure in many parts of the world

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How secular is India 70 years after Partition?

Is Hindu Nationalism a threat to India's secular state seventy years after independence?

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Pakistan at 70 - Success or Failure?

Has Pakistan lived up to the dreams of its founders?

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Facing the Future

How is facial recognition technology is changing society?

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Toppling statues: When should they come down?

Owen Bennett-Jones and guests discuss what should be done about statues that offend

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Are Smartphones Harming Teenagers?

The spread of smartphones has come with rising rates of depression in teenagers

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What's Gone Wrong in Myanmar?

Why is Aung San Suu Kyi refusing to denounce army brutality in Rakhine State?

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Extreme Weather: Who Foots the Bill?

Extreme weather events are becoming more common, more destructive, and much more costly

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Who Do You Trust?

Trust is declining in many established democracies

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Why Secede?

What’s so important about having your own country?

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What Does it Take to Make Peace?

Why is it so hard to resolve conflicts and what makes an effective peace-maker?

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Iran: Deal or no Deal?

Has the Iran nuclear deal made the world safer?

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Is a Stronger Japan Good for the World?

A larger military and more influence abroad is Tokyo's new stated policy. To what end?

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Is Democracy Working For Africa?

Kenya's disputed election raises the question, what system works best for the continent?

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Do We Need Economic Growth?

Can we have prosperity without economic growth and are limits to growth a good idea?

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What does Trump want from China?

Which of the two global powers is on the front foot and which has the most to lose?

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Europe's Growing Culture Wars

Have American-style culture wars come to Europe?

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The Battle for Lebanon

Who's ultimately in charge in Lebanon: its prime minister, Hezbollah, Saudi Arabia?

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Brexit's First Big Test

Has Britain done enough to move Brexit talks to the next phase?

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Bitcoin: Bubble or Brave New World?

Digital currencies are booming, but what are the implications for the future of money?

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What Now For the Palestinians?

How does Donald Trump's Jerusalem announcement change the picture for the Palestinians?

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What is Wrong with Eating Meat?

Are the pleasures of eating meat worth the costs to human health and the environment?

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Addicted to the Game

How serious a global health problem is internet and gaming addiction?

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Does Coal Have a Future?

President Trump has vowed to revive the US coal industry in the US, but can it be done?

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What are Turkey's Aims in Syria?

Turkey's offensive against Kurdish militia in Syria has angered its NATO allies

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Afghanistan: Time to Talk to the Taliban?

After 16 years of war, is a military solution credible?

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Should Your Pay be Private?

What happens when our salaries become public knowledge?

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Does Europe Need an Army?

Is greater European military integration really feasible - or even desirable?

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Russia's Information Wars

Has Russia changed the rules of the game using social media to meddle in US politics?

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Xi Who Would be King

Is China moving towards strong-man authoritarian rule?

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Does the US Still Want Free Trade?

How will President Donald Trump's tariff order affect global trade?

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What Does Putin Want?

As Russia prepares to elect Vladimir Putin for another term, what does he want?

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What is Fuelling War in Yemen?

Why has Yemen become what the UN calls 'the world's worst humanitarian crisis'?

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How Do We Build a Better Internet?

As Facebook comes under scrutiny, is it time to re-think our links with big tech?

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How Do We Cure Our Plastic Addiction?

We're making too much plastic and China doesn't want it anymore, so what happens now?

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The State of the Unions

Do trade unions have a future?

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What Justifies Military Intervention?

The US, UK and France have bombed Syria but what can justify attacking another country?

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Crossing The Age Divide

How can the young and the old stay connected in a fast changing world?

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Does the Left have a Future in Latin America?

Why has left-wing politics lost ground in Latin America and what does the future hold?

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What Next for Iran?

How will Iran respond to President Trump's decision to pull out of the nuclear agreement?

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How Do Monarchies Survive?

As Prince Harry and Meghan Markle get married, how are monarchies staying relevant?

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The Coming Pandemic

Are we ready for a global epidemic of infectious disease?

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Italy's Populist Future

Italy's embrace of populism and what it means for relations with the EU?

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The World Cup: Holy Grail or Poisoned Chalice?

Hosting football's premier tournament is a big honour, but is it worth the cost?

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The Great Disruptor

Has Donald Trump decided to sacrifice the West in order to put America first?

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Who Should Be Let In?

With record levels of global migration - should countries get tougher?

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Can the EU Survive?

Can the EU make the necessary reforms before another crisis engulfs it?

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Poland Out in the Cold

Is Poland slipping towards authoritarianism?

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Do Protests Still Work?

Are protests still effective in bringing about change?

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How Political is the Mueller Probe?

What has Robert Mueller found and will Donald Trump's attacks derail the investigation?

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A New Dawn for Zimbabwe?

Will Monday's elections in Zimbabwe offer a clean break from the Mugabe years?

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Syria: Has Assad Won?

Is the Syrian conflict nearing an end more than seven years on from the initial uprising?

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Extreme Heat: The New Normal?

How will we adapt to living with extreme heat?

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Is the Nation State in Decline?

Are nation states equipped to deal with trans-national threats facing the world?

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A New Perspective on Psychedelics

There is a growing body of evidence that psychedelic drugs have beneficial properties

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Who Should Own South African Land?

Should vast amounts of farmland held by the country’s white minority be redistributed?

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Sweden: Liberalism in Trouble

Will Sweden trade its liberal leanings for a populist push?

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