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Turkey: Democracy and Crisis
What future for Turkey, facing insecurity at home and conflict abroad?
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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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Tackling Urban Violence
How to deal with rising rates of violent crime in cities around the world.
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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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Just a Phone Call: Shaking up US-China Relations
Is Donald Trump really looking to re-boot US-China relations?
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Congo in Crisis
Will President Kabila heed opposition demands for him to leave office?
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Why is Guantanamo Still Open?
The past, present and future of the Guantanamo Bay detention centre.
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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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Syria: A Complicated War
Is the Syrian conflict a civil war or a war waged by militant jihadi groups?
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Trump鈥檚 World
What might American foreign policy look like under a Donald Trump presidency?
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The Anti-Establishment Revolt
Is politics changing - and should we embrace it?
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Election Rigging: Safeguarding the Vote
How do politicians and their supporters manipulate polls?
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South Africa: an Uncertain Future
Has the "rainbow nation" lost its way?
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Debt: Borrowers Beware?
Should countries burdened with huge debts be forced to repay them?
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Mercenaries: Guns for Hire
The role played by privatised military forces in modern conflict
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Challenging America's Two Party System
Why can't a third party candidate become US president?
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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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Driving into the Future
How comfortable would you feel getting into a car driven by a computer?
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Aleppo: Syria鈥檚 Stalingrad?
Is the struggle for control of Aleppo the key battle in Syria's long-running conflict?
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The End of Cash?
How far are we from a truly cashless society?
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What is the Cost of Preserving the Past?
Why does protecting culture and heritage matter?
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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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Is it time to Abolish India鈥檚 Caste System?
Are recent protests by low-caste Dalits a turning point?
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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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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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Turkey鈥檚 Failed Coup: What Next?
Owen Bennett Jones is in Istanbul in the aftermath of the failed coup attempt in Turkey
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Bangladesh: Extremism on the Rise
Is Bangladesh losing control to violent fundamentalists?
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Power to the People?
Is the old political order being overturned by a new democratic populism?
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Don鈥檛 Be Evil: Technology and Power
Google famously said "don't be evil". But what does this actually mean in practice?
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Does the EU Have a Future?
The economy, migration, foreign policy - the EU's challenges post-Brexit
