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Friday 18 September
As the White House admits that its effort to train a Syrian opposition has failed, we ask whether finger-pointing will obscure the way forward? Also, amid the increased focus on security in the Middle East following the European refugee crisis, we discuss what will there is to combat the situations…
Thursday 17 September
As Burkina Faso falls victim to a coup, we ask what’s next for the West African nation. Also, as there was no shortage of pies thrown in Donald Trump’s direction at last night’s debate, we wonder whether any of the custard stuck. Plus: we look at the self-declared People’s Republic…
Wednesday 16 September 2015
As Hungary attempts to quite literally hose down its migrant influx, Brazil is striking a markedly different tone by welcoming anyone who can make their way to its admittedly far-off shores. Will the generosity last? Elsewhere, as the extraordinarily long audition process for the new face of Britain’s political opposition…
Tuesday 15 September
As Hungary’s crackdown on migrants intensifies, we ask if it is only a matter of time before other European nations follow suit. Also, as Germany’s once open borders seem to be closing, we discuss whether Angela Merkel’s change of heart is also a hint of the region’s harsh new reality.…
Monday 14 September
We look at another case of deja vu in the Australian capital as Malcolm Turnbull sends Tony Abbott packing. As he becomes the fourth prime minister in just two years, we ask whether this is a symptom of democracy gone bad. We also discuss whether the UK could be joining…
Friday 11 September
With the Iran nuclear deal set to go ahead, questions are now being raised over the effectiveness of the once-immensely influential Jewish lobby group, the American Israel Public Affairs Committee. Plus, will Germany welcome Saudi Arabia’s offer to build 200 mosques?
Thursday 10 September
China is attempting to prove that its anti-corruption crusade is serious – and that the state of its economy isn’t. Then we hear the news from Russia, where there are efforts to build a new military base close to its border with Ukraine and to step up involvement in Syria’s…
Wednesday 9 September
As European bickering continues over who should take how many refugees, should some countries take more than others? Meanwhile, the European Commission president has announced plans for mandatory migrant quotas – so why is everyone still waiting to hear what Angela Merkel thinks? We also looks at the Chinese president’s…
Tuesday 8 September
As Europe welcomes refugees, we ask whether far-right political sentiment might be on the rise. Meanwhile in the US, conventional wisdom still insists, despite polls, that the Republicans won’t nominate someone as wayward as Donald Trump. But could their second choice be someone who equates Obamacare with slavery?
Monday 7 October
As migrants and refugees are welcomed in Austria and Germany with cheers and offers of food, we ask whether the tone of the commentary surrounding the crisis taken a U-turn. Plus: on a related topic, the US is set to revamp its efforts to create a rebel force in Syria.…
