The Real Story

Global experts and decision makers discuss, debate and analyse a key news story.

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The French Election: What's at Stake?
The race is wide open. Can the populist, anti-European Marine Le Pen win?
24 Feb 2017,49 mins
Libya: Return of the Strongman
Is General Khalifa Haftar Libya's best chance for stability or a threat to a free future?
17 Feb 2017,49 mins
Will Your Children Have A Job?
Are we on the threshold of a world where robots do most of the work?
10 Feb 2017,49 mins
What Does Steve Bannon Think?
Hugely influential as Trump's strategist, where does Steve Bannon want to take America?
03 Feb 2017,49 mins
Nuclear Weapons: How Safe are We?
How secure are global stockpiles, and could nuclear weapons be launched by accident?
27 Jan 2017,49 mins
Turkey: Democracy and Crisis
What future for Turkey, facing insecurity at home and conflict abroad?
20 Jan 2017,49 mins
What Future for Ukraine?
Amid the poor economic conditions, corruption and conflict, what lies ahead for Ukraine?
13 Jan 2017,49 mins
Tackling Urban Violence
How to deal with rising rates of violent crime in cities around the world.
06 Jan 2017,49 mins
After Aleppo?
What should we make of the growing influence of Iran in the politics of the region?
23 Dec 2016,49 mins
Just a Phone Call: Shaking up US-China Relations
Is Donald Trump really looking to re-boot US-China relations?
16 Dec 2016,49 mins
Congo in Crisis
Will President Kabila heed opposition demands for him to leave office?
09 Dec 2016,49 mins
Why is Guantanamo Still Open?
The past, present and future of the Guantanamo Bay detention centre.
02 Dec 2016,49 mins
Trade Wars: the End of Globalisation?
What does Trump's abandonment of the TPP mean for global trade deals?
25 Nov 2016,49 mins
Syria: A Complicated War
Is the Syrian conflict a civil war or a war waged by militant jihadi groups?
18 Nov 2016,49 mins
Trump’s World
What might American foreign policy look like under a Donald Trump presidency?
11 Nov 2016,49 mins
The Anti-Establishment Revolt
Is politics changing - and should we embrace it?
04 Nov 2016,49 mins
Election Rigging: Safeguarding the Vote
How do politicians and their supporters manipulate polls?
28 Oct 2016,49 mins
South Africa: an Uncertain Future
Has the "rainbow nation" lost its way?
21 Oct 2016,49 mins
Debt: Borrowers Beware?
Should countries burdened with huge debts be forced to repay them?
14 Oct 2016,49 mins
Mercenaries: Guns for Hire
The role played by privatised military forces in modern conflict
07 Oct 2016,49 mins
Challenging America's Two Party System
Why can't a third party candidate become US president?
30 Sep 2016,49 mins
Kashmir in Crisis
Tensions are high in the disputed region of Kashmir. Can a political solution be found?
23 Sep 2016,49 mins
Driving into the Future
How comfortable would you feel getting into a car driven by a computer?
16 Sep 2016,49 mins
Aleppo: Syria’s Stalingrad?
Is the struggle for control of Aleppo the key battle in Syria's long-running conflict?
09 Sep 2016,49 mins
The End of Cash?
How far are we from a truly cashless society?
02 Sep 2016,49 mins
What is the Cost of Preserving the Past?
Why does protecting culture and heritage matter?
26 Aug 2016,49 mins
Online Harassment: the Plague of Social Media
Why does the abuse happen and should there be limits to free speech on social media?
19 Aug 2016,49 mins
Is it time to Abolish India’s Caste System?
Are recent protests by low-caste Dalits a turning point?
12 Aug 2016,49 mins
Zimbabwe after Mugabe
Robert Mugabe says he'll rule until he dies, but who will succeed him?
05 Aug 2016,49 mins
A Flickering Flame: is the Olympic Ideal Dead?
As the Rio Games approach, Owen Bennett Jones and his guests discuss sporting ethics.
29 Jul 2016,49 mins