The Real Story

by BBC · · ·

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

Ethiopia and Egypt are yet to forge a deal as a mega dam on the Nile kicks into action
What's next for Iran? Feb. 14, 2020
Scores of reformist candidates have been barred from parliamentary elections
Why was the Nixon impeachment so consequential and the Trump impeachment a flop?
Brexit: The next chapter Jan. 31, 2020
What will Brexit mean for the UK and the EU?
A new virus has emerged in China and is being identified in patients across the globe.
Does philanthropy work? Jan. 17, 2020
Should the rich give more of their money to the state instead of charitable foundations?
How will cities provide affordable accommodation for residents?
What can youth activists accomplish where adults have failed?
What next for the UK? Dec. 13, 2019
The Prime Minister's core campaign message was simple: "Get Brexit done." It worked.
Thousands of minority languages are on the brink of extinction
Who runs Iraq? Nov. 29, 2019
Hundreds of protesters have been killed during weeks of unrest.
How are algorithms shaping the modern world and should we be worried?
The future of oil Nov. 15, 2019
Why is the oil industry still booming?
How can India overcome its environmental challenges?
The implementation of a new Russian law will redefine the way internet is governed there
Mass protests in Lebanon Oct. 25, 2019
Are the country wide protests the beginning of a revolution in Lebanon?
Canada at a crossroads Oct. 18, 2019
As Canadians go to the polls, where is the country heading?
US position on Turkey's offensive into Kurdish controlled northern Syria remains unclear
Could the political brinkmanship by the Democrats backfire?
Can China tame Hong Kong? Sept. 27, 2019
What are Beijing's options for ending the on-going protests in Hong Kong?