The Inquiry Podcast
The Inquiry gets beyond the headlines to explore the trends, forces and ideas shaping the world.
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What鈥檚 the future for Syria鈥檚 divided north?
Thursday
After 13 years of conflict Syria remains divided, with security in the north precarious.
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Can Boeing turn it around?
Thu 21 Nov 2024
Boeing has had big problems to overcome since the crashes of two of its aircraft.
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What will happen after the International Space Station?
Thu 7 Nov 2024
What will come after the International Space Station?
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How can Canada fight its wildfires?
Thu 31 Oct 2024
As fires get worse in Canada new methods may be needed to fight them
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How might the next US President affect the war in Ukraine?
Thu 24 Oct 2024
Does America鈥檚 next President hold the key to the future of the war in Ukraine?
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What鈥檚 the succession plan for Murdoch鈥檚 empire?
Thu 17 Oct 2024
Who will run Rupert Murdoch鈥檚 businesses after he鈥檚 gone?
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Can anyone broker peace in the Middle East?
Thu 10 Oct 2024
The US has been a major negotiator but power dynamics in the region have shifted.
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Can Greece fix its overtourism problem?
Thu 3 Oct 2024
Can Greece save iconic islands hot spots such as Santorini and Mykonos from overtourism?
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How are the Taliban governing Afghanistan?
Thu 26 Sep 2024
What changes have the Taliban made to Afghanistan in their 3 years of power?
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Can Germany鈥檚 far right win the country?
Thu 19 Sep 2024
Just how popular is Germany鈥檚 anti-immigration Alternative for Germany (AfD)?
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What does Hezbollah want?
Thu 29 Aug 2024
Hezbollah has always been in conflict with Israel. Why are tensions rising now?
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Is Pope Francis 鈥榖etraying鈥� China鈥檚 Catholics?
Thu 22 Aug 2024
Is the Pope unifying or isolating China鈥檚 Catholics?
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How might Project 2025 shape the future of the US?
Thu 15 Aug 2024
Will Project 2025 strengthen or dismantle the American constitution?
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Can Canada overcome its drug overdose crisis?
Thu 8 Aug 2024
In Vancouver, a drug decriminalisation pilot has failed to reduce Canada's opioid crisis
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Can the statues of Easter Island survive climate change?
Thu 1 Aug 2024
Giant human shaped statues, or Moai, sacred to the Rapa Nui people are under threat
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What can a rusting warship tell us about tensions in the South China Sea?
Thu 25 Jul 2024
Why is the Sierra Madre naval ship the focus of contested waters?
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US dairy farm workers infected by bird flu
Thu 18 Jul 2024
How worried should we be that US dairy farm workers have been infected by bird flu?
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Can the Democrats replace Biden?
Thu 11 Jul 2024
How easy would it be to replace Joe Biden in the US presidential elections?
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What will a Hungarian presidency mean for the EU?
Thu 4 Jul 2024
Hungary to hold the presidency of the Council of the European Union for six months
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Do we have enough energy to power AI?
Thu 27 Jun 2024
AI comes with a cost. Every time we give it a task, it uses electricity.
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Why is Kenya getting involved in Haiti?
Thu 20 Jun 2024
Why is Kenya offering help to tackle Haiti鈥檚 gangs?
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What does a designer handbag say about South Korean politics?
Thu 13 Jun 2024
The gift that caused a scandal, and its political consequences
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Is Georgia turning its back on Europe?
Thu 6 Jun 2024
With protests dividing the nation, what鈥檚 next for Georgia?
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What can the world鈥檚 biggest iceberg tell us?
Thu 30 May 2024
How is Iceberg A23a impacting the ocean ?
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Is Myanmar on the brink of collapse?
Thu 23 May 2024
Civil war, economic instability and a military struggling to govern. Can Myanmar survive?
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Is Turkey getting more dangerous for women?
Thu 16 May 2024
Are women鈥檚 rights in Turkey being eroded ?
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Has US military aid come in time for President Zelensky?
Thu 9 May 2024
What鈥檚 next for Ukraine, now that America鈥檚 landmark aid bill has been agreed?
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Can Texas go it alone on border control?
Thu 2 May 2024
Does Texas have a legal right to control immigration?
