Former US President Donald Trump now faces multiple criminal and civil cases. Which are the most serious, what do they mean for his presidential campaign and could the US constitution prevent him from taking office if he wins the 2024 election?

David Aaronovitch speaks to:

Sarah Smith, BBC North America Editor

Production: Ben Carter, Kirsteen Knight and Diane Richardson

What is the European Convention on Human Rights, how does it impact what the UK government can do and what would the ramifications be if the UK left it?

Joining David Aaronovitch in The Briefing Room:

Dr. Ed Bates, Associate Professor, University of Leicester School of Law. Author of The Evolution of the European Convention on Human Rights.

Production: Ben Carter, Kirsteen Knight and Diane Richardson

Military unrest in Niger isn't an uncommon phenomenon. There have been five coups in the last 50 years. But what's behind the latest one and is a peaceful resolution possible?

David Aaronovitch talks to:

Paul Melly, Consulting Fellow at Chatham House Africa Programme

Produced by: Ben Carter, Kirsteen Knight and Alix Pickles

With vast financial resources and a new found desire to engage in regional and global diplomacy, Saudi Arabia has got the world's attention. But just how powerful can it become?

David Aaronovitch talks to:

Frank Gardner, BBC Security Correspondent

Produced by: Ben Carter, Diane Richardson and Kirsteen Knight

As wildfires tear across southern Europe the need for urgent action on climate change becomes ever clearer. Reducing carbon emissions is a global challenge but can we meet it?

David Aaronovitch talks to:

Attracta Mooney, climate correspondent at the Financial Times

Produced by: Ben Carter, Kirsteen Knight and Claire Bowes

The government needs to radically change its approach to Chinese ambitions in the UK according to a report by Parliament’s Intelligence and Security Committee. The report says Chinese investment in the UK has gone unchecked. It warns that allowing China to develop significant stakes in industry and infrastructure was short-sighted and, unless swift action is taken, “China will have a pliable vehicle through which it can export its values”.

So just how much interest and influence does China have in the UK?

David Aaronovitch talks to:

Isabel Hilton, founder China Dialogue Trust

Produced by: Kirsteen Knight, Claire Bowes and Ben Carter

The pandemic disrupted schooling everywhere. But since then record numbers of children have not returned to regular schooling. Data from the Department for Education show that persistent absence - missing roughly seven days a term - is now at a record high. So is this a blip affecting a Covid cohort or a worrying trend toward a breakdown in the social contract between society and school?

David Aaronovitch talks to:

Branwen Jeffreys, BBC’s Education Editor

Produced by: Kirsteen Knight, Sam Haque and Claire Bowes

It's 30 years since the signing of the Oslo Accords. That agreement spurred optimism that peace could be forged between Israel and Palestine. It didn't happen. Will it ever?

David Aaronovitch talks to:

Yolande Knell, BBC’s Middle East Correspondent

Produced by: Kirsteen Knight, Claire Bowes and Ben Carter

Despite the Prime Minister's pledge to halve inflation by the end of the year it's the Bank of England's job to deliver on that. Why is it struggling and what happens if it fails?

Britain's facing an inflation crisis. Core inflation - which measures underlying inflation and disregards food and energy costs - is at its highest since 1992. Earlier this year most economists thought this situation could be avoided - so what's gone wrong? David Aaronovitch and guests discuss what the rest of the world is doing about inflation and why Britain seems to be coming off worse.

Guests:

Duncan Weldon, economist and author of "Two Hundred Years of Muddling Through"

Produced by: Kirsteen Knight, Claire Bowes and Ben Carter

Ukraine's spring offensive has begun. But what can it realistically achieve? What can be done to prevent this becoming a 'forever war'? And in the meantime, how has this regional conflict impacted on global politics. Are we seeing a changed international order, with the rise of China and a new role for Africa and the Global South? David Aaronovitch and guests discuss the long game for Ukraine and its western allies.

Guests:

Michael Clarke, Professor of Defence studies and Specialist Advisor to the Joint Committee on the National Security Strategy

Produced by: Bethan Ashmead, Claire Bowes and Kirsteen Knight

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