Can the Taliban’s interim government win the support it needs?
Caretaker government faces criticism for excluding women and being dominated by the Taliban's 'old guard'.
Category Archives: TV Shows
Will Gaza ever be fully rebuilt?
Despite millions pledged, infrastructure in Gaza is still in shambles.
Is Somalia’s hunger and homelessness crisis beyond hope?
Ever-more extreme weather and local conflicts push greater numbers of people into dire poverty.
Does Sri Lanka need major reforms to tackle its economic crisis?
Sri Lanka's government declared an economic emergency to deal with foodstuff shortages and to contain soaring inflation.
Do China’s ambitions in Indian Ocean go beyond protecting trade?
China has built ports in Myanmar, Sri Lanka and Pakistan. Can India counter Beijing's economic diplomacy?
The Forever War: 20 Years After 9/11
A documentary edition of the show on 20 years of the ‘War on Terror’ and the role US media have played therein.
Fawzia Koofi: Afghan women pay highest price for what goes wrong
Afghanistan’s former deputy speaker of parliament discusses what’s at stake for women’s rights in her country.
Could extreme weather events lead to more action on climate?
From wildfires to floods, many rich countries are now seeing the devastating effects of climate change.
Bonus Edition: Afghanistan, Nigeria, Extinction Rebellion
Best of the week and behind the scenes.
Will the world ever be able to move beyond the coronavirus?
The former director of the CDC talks about the Delta variant, booster shots and the world’s unvaccinated.
Who should look after Afghan refugees?
Tens of thousands of Afghans are in the process of being resettled in Western countries.
Has the US conceded defeat in Afghanistan?
US President Joe Biden has strongly defended his decision to withdraw from Afghanistan.
Afghanistan: What’s next for those who stayed?
The Stream looks at what life is like for ordinary Afghans in the wake of the chaotic US withdrawal.
Is ISIS-K a challenge for the Taliban?
The Islamic State in Khorasan Province claimed the worst attack in Afghanistan since the Taliban returned to power.
Can Iraq’s neighbours work together?
Baghdad hosts a summit aimed at easing longstanding tensions between Iraq's neighbours.
Is Nigeria’s kidnapping crisis out of control?
Authorities struggle to tackle criminal gangs targeting schools and village communities for ransom payments.
How should social media companies handle the Taliban?
Tech giants face challenge over disseminating Taliban content as group prepares to form new government in Afghanistan.
Russia’s hypersonic missiles: Can the world avert an arms race?
Moscow takes a lead in new technology that can evade conventional defences and fly at seven times the speed of sound.
Is the Taliban up to the security challenges in Afghanistan?
Dozens of people killed in bombing outside Kabul airport by ISIL affiliate.
Africa COVID chief: Vaccination rollout ‘extremely disappointing’
Dr John Nkengasong discusses global vaccine inequality and Africa’s battle against the COVID-19 pandemic.