As the year wraps up, we're looking back at ten of the episodes that defined 2024 at The Take. This originally aired on April 25. None of the dates, titles, or other references have been changed. University encampments have spread across the US since New York police first came onto Columbia University’s campus last week. In the second of a two-part series, The Take takes a look inside the Columbia encampment and its impact on campus.

Bangladesh wants India to extradite its former prime minister Sheikh Hasina, to face charges of genocide and crimes against humanity, among others. She fled in August after a popular uprising ended her 15-year rule. What are the chances she'll face justice back home?

Despite Western and Arab efforts at achieving a ceasefire in Gaza, Israel is not showing interest in reaching a deal, argues former Israeli government adviser Daniel Levy. Levy, president of the US/Middle East Project, tells host Steve Clemons that Israelis are aware of the atrocities they commit in Gaza, but the thorough dehumanisation of Palestinians – coupled with a desire to dispossess them of their lands and human rights – blocks any chance for progress. The result for Israel, Levy argues, is an Israel that will not be accepted in the region, even if some Arab governments “normalize” relations.

As the year wraps up, we're looking back at ten of the episodes that defined 2024 at The Take. This originally aired on March 15. None of the dates, titles, or other references have been changed. Thirteen years ago, Syrians took to the streets to stand up against the government of Bashar al-Assad. The war that followed has killed hundreds of thousands and displaced more than 12 million. Today, al-Assad is still in power. Has the world abandoned Syria?

Thousands of Korean children were adopted by families abroad following the end of the Korean War in 1953. We explore how this has shaped a generation of adoptees’ perceptions of identity and belonging. We also look at the financial and social motivations behind this large-scale adoption effort.

Fifty British MPs call for children from Gaza to receive medical care in the UK. It was prompted by the UK's denial of treatment to a 4-year-old Palestinian boy who lost both his legs in an Israeli attack. British hospitals have treated children from Ukraine. So, what's behind the UK's decision to deny treatment?

As the year wraps up, we're looking back at ten of the episodes that defined 2024. This originally aired on February 27. None of the dates, titles, or other references have been changed. Eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo is rich in resources, from gold and diamonds to coltan, used to power mobile phones. It’s also the site of recent heavy fighting between government forces and the rebel group, M23, and whoever emerges on top will have control of the region’s wealth. But trapped in the middle are Congolese civilians. As the fighting intensifies, where will they go?

They've charged the Saudi psychiatrist -- who’s lived in Germany for 18 years -- with several counts of murder and attempted murder. But the anti-immigrant, far-right Alternative for Germany party has made gains in opinion polls ahead of February's snap election. And just days after the fall of the Assad regime, the government in Berlin froze asylum applications from Syrians. Will Friday's carnage, coupled with the dispute about migrants in Europe, divide Germany even further? Could police have done more to prevent the attack?

In this episode of Centre Stage, Patrick Haenni, an author and researcher specialising in Syria, shares his expertise on Hayat Tahrir al-Sham. Haenni discusses HTS’s origins and ideological transformation and reveals how the armed group played a key role in achieving what no other faction could — ending the Assad regime. Don’t miss this deep dive into one of the most influential forces in Syria's 13-year conflict.

As Russia’s war in Ukraine continues, Moldova faces a pivotal choice: deepen ties with Europe or maintain historic connections to Russia. A recent referendum on European Union membership exposed sharp divisions, with a pro-Western mandate passing narrowly. One of Europe’s poorest nations, Moldova grapples with Russian troops in Transnistria and internal pressures. President Maia Sandu champions EU integration, but opposition remains strong. Can this small, landlocked nation sustain its pro-European course amid external and internal challenges? Or will those seeking to strengthen historic ties with Russia prevail? Moldova’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Economic Development and Digitalization