Episodes

  • Putin's pivot to Africa

    Putin's pivot to Africa
    Jan 25 2019
    As Russia’s relations with the west deteriorate Moscow is seeking fresh alliances across Africa say Henry Foy, Nastassia Astrasheuskaya and David Pilling. With Moscow often sidestepping demands for reform or protection of human rights, this is starting to raise concern in western capitals.

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    13 mins
  • Data brokers: regulators tackle the 'privacy deathstars'

    Data brokers: regulators tackle the 'privacy deathstars'
    Jan 10 2019
    Data brokers face heightened scrutiny in Europe as public opinion shifts on questions of privacy and businesses face tougher data protection legislation, say Aliya Ram and Madhumita Murgia. Will recent operational changes at data brokers be enough to convince regulators? Produced by Caroline Grady

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    14 mins
  • The university challenge

    The university challenge
    Dec 14 2018
    The November sentencing of British academic Matthew Hedges to life in prison for spying caused a rare public spat between the UK and UAE and although he was subsequently pardoned it has led UK and US institutions to reassess their links to oil-rich Gulf states, say Andrew England and Simeon Kerr. Does foreign funding influence research on the region and damage the reputation of institutions or enhance academic ties?

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    13 mins