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A Flickering Flame: is the Olympic Ideal Dead?

As the Rio Games approach, Owen Bennett Jones and his guests discuss sporting ethics.

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Zimbabwe after Mugabe

Robert Mugabe says he'll rule until he dies, but who will succeed him?

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Is it time to Abolish India鈥檚 Caste System?

Are recent protests by low-caste Dalits a turning point?

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Online Harassment: the Plague of Social Media

Why does the abuse happen and should there be limits to free speech on social media?

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What is the Cost of Preserving the Past?

Why does protecting culture and heritage matter?

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The End of Cash?

How far are we from a truly cashless society?

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Aleppo: Syria鈥檚 Stalingrad?

Is the struggle for control of Aleppo the key battle in Syria's long-running conflict?

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Driving into the Future

How comfortable would you feel getting into a car driven by a computer?

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Kashmir in Crisis

Tensions are high in the disputed region of Kashmir. Can a political solution be found?

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Challenging America's Two Party System

Why can't a third party candidate become US president?

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Mercenaries: Guns for Hire

The role played by privatised military forces in modern conflict

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Debt: Borrowers Beware?

Should countries burdened with huge debts be forced to repay them?

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South Africa: an Uncertain Future

Has the "rainbow nation" lost its way?

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Election Rigging: Safeguarding the Vote

How do politicians and their supporters manipulate polls?

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The Anti-Establishment Revolt

Is politics changing - and should we embrace it?

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Trump鈥檚 World

What might American foreign policy look like under a Donald Trump presidency?

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Syria: A Complicated War

Is the Syrian conflict a civil war or a war waged by militant jihadi groups?

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Trade Wars: the End of Globalisation?

What does Trump's abandonment of the TPP mean for global trade deals?

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Why is Guantanamo Still Open?

The past, present and future of the Guantanamo Bay detention centre.

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Congo in Crisis

Will President Kabila heed opposition demands for him to leave office?

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Just a Phone Call: Shaking up US-China Relations

Is Donald Trump really looking to re-boot US-China relations?

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After Aleppo?

What should we make of the growing influence of Iran in the politics of the region?

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What to Look Out for in 2017

大象传媒 correspondents predict what's going to happen on the world stage in the coming year.

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Tackling Urban Violence

How to deal with rising rates of violent crime in cities around the world.

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What Future for Ukraine?

Amid the poor economic conditions, corruption and conflict, what lies ahead for Ukraine?

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Turkey: Democracy and Crisis

What future for Turkey, facing insecurity at home and conflict abroad?

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Nuclear Weapons: How Safe are We?

How secure are global stockpiles, and could nuclear weapons be launched by accident?

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What Does Steve Bannon Think?

Hugely influential as Trump's strategist, where does Steve Bannon want to take America?

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Will Your Children Have A Job?

Are we on the threshold of a world where robots do most of the work?

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Libya: Return of the Strongman

Is General Khalifa Haftar Libya's best chance for stability or a threat to a free future?

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