Why do the UK's prime ministers keep resigning?
Keir Starmer is the latest to step down, after nearly two years in office. He'd been expected to put an end to the political chaos. So, what went wrong? And what does it mean for the future of the UK?...
23 Jun 25min
Can the US and Iran turn the ceasefire into a permanent peace?
The US and Iran have finished the first round of talks with an agreement on a roadmap to a final deal. But is there enough trust to end the conflict? In this episode: Mohammad Eslami - Research Fell...
22 Jun 24min
Strait of Hormuz closed again: What happens next?
Iranian armed forces say they've closed the Strait of Hormuz after Israeli attacks on Lebanon, just days after an agreement with the U.S. reopen it. Disruption to the crucial waterway has had a huge e...
21 Jun 23min
What's gone wrong so fast for UK PM Keir Starmer?
A landslide win, only two years ago - yet now UK prime minister Keir Starmer's resisting calls to step down. The return to parliament of Andy Burnham makes a leadership challenge more likely. What's ...
20 Jun 23min
How is the Iran-US agreement being viewed in Israel?
Fury from Israeli ministers over the agreement US President Donald Trump has signed with Iran. And a sharp rebuke in response from his vice president JD Vance. What are the implications for Israel and...
19 Jun 24min
Can the Global South have a say in global affairs?
China calls for stronger representation for the Global South. It warns that the international rules-based order is at a critical crossroads. Beijing says it has a solution to a more equitable system. ...
19 Jun 24min
Will Ukraine become an EU member?
Kyiv has just started formal talks to join the bloc. It comes after Moscow declined an offer of direct talks to end the war. So, would membership protect Ukraine? And what would it mean for Europe? In...
18 Jun 23min
What has Iran won and lost from this war?
An agreement between Washington and Tehran has all but ended the Iran war, both claiming victory despite the huge cost. Among that is damage to Iranian relationships with its Gulf neighbours, which it...
16 Jun 24min
