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

• 49 mins

Who Should Own South African Land?

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

• 49 mins

Sweden: Liberalism in Trouble

Will Sweden trade its liberal leanings for a populist push?

• 49 mins

How Lehman's Collapse Changed the World

What have been the lasting consequences of the economic crash of 2008?

• 49 mins

Is Unity Coming to Ireland?

How will Britain's vote to leave the European Union affect Irish unity?

• 49 mins

Air Pollution: Invisible Killer

How can we clean up our air to become healthier - and smarter?

• 53 mins

Norway: From Oil to Renewables

Can the country make the transition from oil powerhouse to renewable energy champion?

• 53 mins

Climate Change: Tough Choices

Can we have prosperity and democracy if we want keep climate change at bay?

• 53 mins

Is Identity Corroding Democracy?

Is identity politics divisive or is it simply a demand for dignity and justice?

• 53 mins

Brazil's Lurch to the Right

What is behind the dramatic rise of far-right Brazilian politician, Jair Bolsonaro?

• 53 mins

Why is Infertility Rising?

Fifty million couples worldwide can’t have children without medical help

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Why Are Germans Going Green?

What's behind the unexpected rise of Germany's Green party?

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Is 'Fake News' a Threat to Democracy?

How is rampant disinformation changing our societies?

• 53 mins

The Modern Face of Money Laundering

How is dirty money pumped into our banks and what can be done to stop it?

• 53 mins

A New Vision for Mexico

How will Mexico's new president, Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador, govern the country?

• 53 mins

Britain's Big Brexit Moment

What happens if Prime Minister May's EU withdrawal deal fails in Parliament?

• 53 mins

China's Big Social Experiment

What are the costs and benefits of a social credit system?

• 53 mins

France's Yellow Vests: Macron's Malaise

Can the French president contend with a transformative protest movement?

• 53 mins

BBC Correspondents Look Ahead

How do you look ahead in a world which constantly takes us by surprise?

• 48 mins

Are We Alone In The Universe?

Are we any closer to finding extra-terrestrial life - of any kind?

• 53 mins

Why Does President Trump Stick by Saudi Arabia?

Mike Pompeo was in Riyadh this week. Why are the US and Saudi Arabia still so close?

• 53 mins

What's keeping Sudan’s Omar al-Bashir in power?

Protestors in Sudan are calling for the resignation of President Bashir. Will he listen?

• 53 mins

What Will Happen to Afghan Women When the US Leaves?

Are Afghan women's rights at risk as the US negotiates with the Taliban?

• 53 mins

Forty years since revolution: How stable is Iran?

Ritula Shah and a panel of Iranian guests discuss life, politics and religion inside Iran

• 53 mins

Is capitalism killing our planet, or is it our only hope?

As environmental catastrophe looms, is capitalism to blame, or can it be reformed?

• 53 mins

Are referendums ever a good idea?

When, where and why does direct democracy work? And can it do more harm than good?

• 53 mins

What next for the wives of Islamic State fighters?

Should the wives and children of IS militants be repatriated?

• 53 mins

Has China's economy peaked?

What are the options for Chinese policy makers?

• 53 mins

What’s going on at the US-Mexico border?

President Trump says the situation is a national emergency. Is he right?

• 53 mins