15 December 2017
Episode 1600
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China expert Rana Mitter explains Beijing’s diplomatic tactics and we ask what Vladimir Putin’s annual press conference tells us about his ambitions. Plus: Andrew Mueller looks at liberalisation of cinema in Saudi Arabia and we find out how Italians celebrate Christmas.
15 December 2017
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