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The End of Cash?
How far are we from a truly cashless society?
Aleppo: Syria’s Stalingrad?
Is the struggle for control of Aleppo the key battle in Syria's long-running conflict?
Driving into the Future
How comfortable would you feel getting into a car driven by a computer?
Kashmir in Crisis
Tensions are high in the disputed region of Kashmir. Can a political solution be found?
Challenging America's Two Party System
Why can't a third party candidate become US president?
Mercenaries: Guns for Hire
The role played by privatised military forces in modern conflict
Debt: Borrowers Beware?
Should countries burdened with huge debts be forced to repay them?
South Africa: an Uncertain Future
Has the "rainbow nation" lost its way?
Election Rigging: Safeguarding the Vote
How do politicians and their supporters manipulate polls?
The Anti-Establishment Revolt
Is politics changing - and should we embrace it?
Trump’s World
What might American foreign policy look like under a Donald Trump presidency?
Syria: A Complicated War
Is the Syrian conflict a civil war or a war waged by militant jihadi groups?
Trade Wars: the End of Globalisation?
What does Trump's abandonment of the TPP mean for global trade deals?
Why is Guantanamo Still Open?
The past, present and future of the Guantanamo Bay detention centre.
Congo in Crisis
Will President Kabila heed opposition demands for him to leave office?
Just a Phone Call: Shaking up US-China Relations
Is Donald Trump really looking to re-boot US-China relations?
After Aleppo?
What should we make of the growing influence of Iran in the politics of the region?
Tackling Urban Violence
How to deal with rising rates of violent crime in cities around the world.
What Future for Ukraine?
Amid the poor economic conditions, corruption and conflict, what lies ahead for Ukraine?
Turkey: Democracy and Crisis
What future for Turkey, facing insecurity at home and conflict abroad?
Nuclear Weapons: How Safe are We?
How secure are global stockpiles, and could nuclear weapons be launched by accident?
What Does Steve Bannon Think?
Hugely influential as Trump's strategist, where does Steve Bannon want to take America?
Will Your Children Have A Job?
Are we on the threshold of a world where robots do most of the work?
Libya: Return of the Strongman
Is General Khalifa Haftar Libya's best chance for stability or a threat to a free future?
The French Election: What's at Stake?
The race is wide open. Can the populist, anti-European Marine Le Pen win?
De-Extinction: Return of the Woolly Mammoth?
If we had the scientific capability to bring back extinct species should we do it?
What is an Islamic State?
Pakistan is a Muslim majority country but is it an Islamic state?
Brexit: Now for the Hard Part
Two years of tough negotiations lie ahead for Britain and the EU.
South Sudan: The Creation of a Failed State
Why has a country rich in oil and gas failed to live up to the aspirations of its people?
Under Scrutiny: America’s Somali Community
What is the future for a community President Trump has called a ‘disaster’ for Minnesota?
President Trump's Promises to America’s Farmers
Could Mr Trump's trade policies hurt - rather than help - farming communities?