Is Africa the new power base for the Islamic State group?
Since Islamic State’s hold on Iraq and Syria has weakened in recent years the group has sought to expand into new territories, including Africa.IS insurgents have reportedly killed thousands, includin...
15 Huhti 202123min
Why has Peru had such a bad pandemic?
Peru has suffered one of the highest excess death levels in the world. The government failed to take account of the structure of society and the needs of its people in its response to the pandemic. A ...
8 Huhti 202123min
How will the concussion issue affect the future of sport?
Concussion is now a powder-keg issue in world sport, as concerns deepen about the potential links to brain disease.The long-term effects of careers spent making and taking heavy tackles are being reve...
1 Huhti 202123min
Are ‘killer robots’ the future of warfare?
Could humans ever trust machines with the power to make life or death decisions on the battlefield? And have we already begun to?Advances in artificial intelligence are slowly creeping into almost ev...
25 Maalis 202122min
Why do Italy’s governments keep collapsing?
After the government of Giuseppe Conte collapsed amid an economic and public health crisis, Mario Draghi has formed Italy’s 65th administration in 73 years. So what are the long-term causes of Italy’s...
18 Maalis 202123min
Is Antifa the threat it’s made out to be?
Vivid and sometimes wild claims about the antifascist group Antifa have been circulating in America. Some say that the group participates in widespread violence, while others have argued that it is a ...
11 Maalis 202123min
Why did Alexei Navalny return to Russia?
After surviving an assassination attempt, the opposition leader returned to Russia - and was immediately arrested and jailed. What does he have to gain by returning home, and can he still lead an effe...
4 Maalis 202122min
What is the future for Myanmar?
As protests continue in Myanmar against the generals who staged a military coup, and with Aung San Su Kyi under house arrest and facing criminal charges, has the country lost all prospects for a democ...
25 Helmi 202124min
