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The Inquiry

The Inquiry

The Inquiry gets beyond the headlines to explore the trends, forces and ideas shaping the world.

The Inquiry

Episodes (563 available)

The Inquiry, What can a new UN Secretary-General achieve?

Can the United Nation’s next leader unite a divided world?

22 Oct 2026

24 mins

The Inquiry, Is a deal on the Kuril Islands ever possible?

The Kuril Islands: What’s at stake?

15 Oct 2026

24 mins

The Inquiry, Can middle powers reshape the world?

Middle powers, caught between the world's greater powers, want to make their voices heard

8 Oct 2026

24 mins

The Inquiry, How can Nepal’s economy rebuild after floods?

Is economic recovery possible for flood-hit Nepal?

1 Oct 2026

24 mins

The Inquiry, How did Italian politics become stable?

Italy was once known for political instability, so how did that change?

24 Sept 2026

24 mins

The Inquiry, Can China’s polar silk road change global trade?

Arctic waters are being commercialised as the first regular ships take to the sea.

17 Sept 2026

24 mins

The Inquiry, Can Africa take control of its digital future?

Can Africa achieve digital sovereignty?

10 Sept 2026

24 mins

The Inquiry, Should rivers have personhood?

Do our rivers need legal rights?

3 Sept 2026

23 mins

The Inquiry, How has the Cockroach Janta Party changed India’s politics?

India’s youth-led protest movement is putting jobs and opportunity in the spotlight

27 Aug 2026

24 mins

The Inquiry, Can elections restore Moroccans’ faith in their country?

How can Morocco politically engage its citizens?

20 Aug 2026

24 mins

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