The Real Story

by BBC · · ·

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

What has Robert Mueller found and will Donald Trump's attacks derail the investigation?
Do Protests Still Work? July 13, 2018
Are protests still effective in bringing about change?
Poland Out in the Cold July 6, 2018
Is Poland slipping towards authoritarianism?
Can the EU Survive? June 29, 2018
Can the EU make the necessary reforms before another crisis engulfs it?
Who Should Be Let In? June 22, 2018
With record levels of global migration - should countries get tougher?
The Great Disruptor June 15, 2018
Has Donald Trump decided to sacrifice the West in order to put America first?
Hosting football's premier tournament is a big honour, but is it worth the cost?
Italy's embrace of populism and what it means for relations with the EU?
The Coming Pandemic May 25, 2018
Are we ready for a global epidemic of infectious disease?
As Prince Harry and Meghan Markle get married, how are monarchies staying relevant?
What Next for Iran? May 11, 2018
How will Iran respond to President Trump's decision to pull out of the nuclear agreement?
Why has left-wing politics lost ground in Latin America and what does the future hold?
Crossing The Age Divide April 26, 2018
How can the young and the old stay connected in a fast changing world?
The US, UK and France have bombed Syria but what can justify attacking another country?
The State of the Unions April 13, 2018
Do trade unions have a future?
We're making too much plastic and China doesn't want it anymore, so what happens now?
As Facebook comes under scrutiny, is it time to re-think our links with big tech?
Why has Yemen become what the UN calls 'the world's worst humanitarian crisis'?
What Does Putin Want? March 16, 2018
As Russia prepares to elect Vladimir Putin for another term, what does he want?
How will President Donald Trump's tariff order affect global trade?