Why are relations between Pakistan and Afghanistan so tense?
The Afghan Defence Ministry says it's carried out several strikes in Pakistan in retaliation for an attack last week. It's the latest act in a growing cross-border violence between the neighbours. Pak...
30 Des 202428min
Why China isn’t worried about Trump’s threat of a trade war?
Despite the bluster from US officials threatening to slow down China’s economy, time is on China’s side, argues Chinese political analyst Victor Gao. Gao tells host Steve Clemons that the threats of e...
30 Des 202424min
A Year of Youth Protests: Reclaiming Power
We examine the moments when young people advocating for causes that matter to them made headlines this year. The US and UK university protests, demonstrations in Kenya and youth rallies in Bangladesh ...
30 Des 202424min
How serious are the implications of South Korea's political crisis?
Deepening political crisis in South Korea. Two presidents impeached within weeks, with their stand-in replacement immediately under pressure. The instability is creating serious concern internationall...
29 Des 202429min
What are the implications of latest Israeli strikes on Yemen?
Israel again bombs Yemen, hitting the main airport and port city. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warns there's more to come. Another Houthi missile is fired at Tel Aviv in response. How dan...
28 Des 202429min
Will AI drive explosive economic growth or is it just hype?
Nations and companies around the world are weighing up AI's costs and benefits. Almost one trillion dollars, that’s how much tech companies are estimated to be spending on building up the artificial i...
28 Des 202428min
2024 in Review: The warnings of the Democratic National Convention
As the year wraps up, we're looking back at ten of the episodes that defined 2024 at The Take. This originally aired on August 23. None of the dates, titles, or other references have been changed. Hop...
28 Des 202417min
Is Israel using starvation as a war tactic in Gaza?
Warnings of an imminent risk of famine in parts of Gaza. That's due to Israel's attacks and blocking of humanitarian aid and food supplies. Malnutrition is affecting many people - in particular childr...
27 Des 202427min
