The Real Story

by BBC · · ·

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

Xi Who Would be King March 2, 2018
Is China moving towards strong-man authoritarian rule?
Has Russia changed the rules of the game using social media to meddle in US politics?
Is greater European military integration really feasible - or even desirable?
What happens when our salaries become public knowledge?
After 16 years of war, is a military solution credible?
Turkey's offensive against Kurdish militia in Syria has angered its NATO allies
Does Coal Have a Future? Jan. 19, 2018
President Trump has vowed to revive the US coal industry in the US, but can it be done?
Addicted to the Game Jan. 12, 2018
How serious a global health problem is internet and gaming addiction?
Are the pleasures of eating meat worth the costs to human health and the environment?
How does Donald Trump's Jerusalem announcement change the picture for the Palestinians?
Digital currencies are booming, but what are the implications for the future of money?
Has Britain done enough to move Brexit talks to the next phase?
The Battle for Lebanon Nov. 24, 2017
Who's ultimately in charge in Lebanon: its prime minister, Hezbollah, Saudi Arabia?
Have American-style culture wars come to Europe?
Which of the two global powers is on the front foot and which has the most to lose?
Can we have prosperity without economic growth and are limits to growth a good idea?
Kenya's disputed election raises the question, what system works best for the continent?
A larger military and more influence abroad is Tokyo's new stated policy. To what end?
Iran: Deal or no Deal? Oct. 13, 2017
Has the Iran nuclear deal made the world safer?
Why is it so hard to resolve conflicts and what makes an effective peace- maker?