Venezuela on the Brink

How has a country so rich in natural resources ended up so poor?

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Cyberwarfare: The Digital Battlefield

Will future wars be fought online?

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America’s Global Challenge

What might foreign policy look like under the next president of the United States?

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The Shameful Game: Understanding Hooliganism

What's behind the fan violence at the Euro 2016 football championships

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Does the EU Have a Future?

The economy, migration, foreign policy - the EU's challenges post-Brexit

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Don’t Be Evil: Technology and Power

Google famously said "don't be evil". But what does this actually mean in practice?

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Power to the People?

Is the old political order being overturned by a new democratic populism?

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Bangladesh: Extremism on the Rise

Is Bangladesh losing control to violent fundamentalists?

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Turkey’s Failed Coup: What Next?

Owen Bennett Jones is in Istanbul in the aftermath of the failed coup attempt in Turkey

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A Flickering Flame: is the Olympic Ideal Dead?

As the Rio Games approach, Owen Bennett Jones and his guests discuss sporting ethics.

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Zimbabwe after Mugabe

Robert Mugabe says he'll rule until he dies, but who will succeed him?

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Is it time to Abolish India’s Caste System?

Are recent protests by low-caste Dalits a turning point?

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Online Harassment: the Plague of Social Media

Why does the abuse happen and should there be limits to free speech on social media?

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What is the Cost of Preserving the Past?

Why does protecting culture and heritage matter?

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The End of Cash?

How far are we from a truly cashless society?

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Aleppo: Syria’s Stalingrad?

Is the struggle for control of Aleppo the key battle in Syria's long-running conflict?

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Driving into the Future

How comfortable would you feel getting into a car driven by a computer?

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Kashmir in Crisis

Tensions are high in the disputed region of Kashmir. Can a political solution be found?

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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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