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Do We Need Economic Growth?

Can we have prosperity without economic growth and are limits to growth a good idea?

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What does Trump want from China?

Which of the two global powers is on the front foot and which has the most to lose?

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Europe's Growing Culture Wars

Have American-style culture wars come to Europe?

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The Battle for Lebanon

Who's ultimately in charge in Lebanon: its prime minister, Hezbollah, Saudi Arabia?

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Brexit's First Big Test

Has Britain done enough to move Brexit talks to the next phase?

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Bitcoin: Bubble or Brave New World?

Digital currencies are booming, but what are the implications for the future of money?

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What Now For the Palestinians?

How does Donald Trump's Jerusalem announcement change the picture for the Palestinians?

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What is Wrong with Eating Meat?

Are the pleasures of eating meat worth the costs to human health and the environment?

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Addicted to the Game

How serious a global health problem is internet and gaming addiction?

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Does Coal Have a Future?

President Trump has vowed to revive the US coal industry in the US, but can it be done?

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What are Turkey's Aims in Syria?

Turkey's offensive against Kurdish militia in Syria has angered its NATO allies

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Afghanistan: Time to Talk to the Taliban?

After 16 years of war, is a military solution credible?

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Should Your Pay be Private?

What happens when our salaries become public knowledge?

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Does Europe Need an Army?

Is greater European military integration really feasible - or even desirable?

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Russia's Information Wars

Has Russia changed the rules of the game using social media to meddle in US politics?

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Xi Who Would be King

Is China moving towards strong-man authoritarian rule?

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Does the US Still Want Free Trade?

How will President Donald Trump's tariff order affect global trade?

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What Does Putin Want?

As Russia prepares to elect Vladimir Putin for another term, what does he want?

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What is Fuelling War in Yemen?

Why has Yemen become what the UN calls 'the world's worst humanitarian crisis'?

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How Do We Build a Better Internet?

As Facebook comes under scrutiny, is it time to re-think our links with big tech?

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How Do We Cure Our Plastic Addiction?

We're making too much plastic and China doesn't want it anymore, so what happens now?

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The State of the Unions

Do trade unions have a future?

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What Justifies Military Intervention?

The US, UK and France have bombed Syria but what can justify attacking another country?

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Crossing The Age Divide

How can the young and the old stay connected in a fast changing world?

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Does the Left have a Future in Latin America?

Why has left-wing politics lost ground in Latin America and what does the future hold?

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What Next for Iran?

How will Iran respond to President Trump's decision to pull out of the nuclear agreement?

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How Do Monarchies Survive?

As Prince Harry and Meghan Markle get married, how are monarchies staying relevant?

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The Coming Pandemic

Are we ready for a global epidemic of infectious disease?

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Italy's Populist Future

Italy's embrace of populism and what it means for relations with the EU?

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The World Cup: Holy Grail or Poisoned Chalice?

Hosting football's premier tournament is a big honour, but is it worth the cost?

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