Why are mercenaries being used more widely in conflicts?
Conflicts in Ukraine and Africa are seeing more involvement of privately-run military groups.
Category Archives: TV Shows
How much plastic is too much for our planet?
Microplastics pollution is accumulating in every aspect of our ecosystem.
Will Turkey approve Sweden’s NATO membership?
Stockholm says Ankara is asking too much and it can't fulfil all its demands.
How will US Republicans manage the House over the next two years?
Kevin McCarthy won the role of speaker of the House of Representatives in the US after 15 rounds of voting.
Are the presidents of Turkey and Syria about to meet?
Turkey's Erdogan has been a vocal critic of Bashar al-Assad, but a reconciliation appears to be under way.
What’s next for global real estate in the year ahead?
As rate rises hit borrowers, we ask if the global housing market is heading for a painful downturn.
Russia-Ukraine: The Media Front Line
A compilation of Listening Post reports on the media dimensions of the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
Albin Kurti: Can Kosovo bond with its ethnic Serbs?
Kosovo’s prime minister discusses the latest ethnic tensions.
Why have record numbers of people been leaving Cuba?
Most have headed for the US over the border with Mexico, along with many thousands from other countries.
What are the prospects for a lasting peace in DR Congo?
M-23 fighters say they are pulling out of a town in the east, but the Congolese army says it might be a sham.
Who’s to blame for the ‘broken’ US immigration system?
US officials admit that the country’s immigration system is 'broken', but where is the solution?
Can China and the Philippines mend their strained ties?
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr is in China for his first overseas trip as leader.
What’s next for the EU after Croatia joins the Eurozone?
Croatia has adopted the euro and joined the European Union's Schengen zone.
What can Lula deliver for Brazil?
Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva is back in power for a third presidential term.
What are the legal consequences of Israel’s occupation?
The UN has passed a resolution to seek the legal opinion of the International Court of Justice.
How will Pele be remembered?
Football great Pele left an unprecedented legacy and inspired millions worldwide.
Guyana’s president: Are new oil discoveries a curse?
President Irfaan Ali discusses if green economies are unfair to Guyana's oil explorations and development plans.
Is a global recession looming in 2023?
Will a global economic slowdown happen in the new year? A panel of experts offers their insights about what to expect.
What are the intentions of Israel’s new cabinet?
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is back in power with the most hardline government in the country's history.
How fragile is the peace between Serbs and Kosovars?
After weeks of protests, ethnic Serbs in Kosovo have agreed to take down the barricades amid hopes of tensions easing.