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September 19, 2023 India-Canada row: Ottawa suspects New Delhi in killing of Sikh separatist
Did India order last June's hit on a prominent Sikh activist outside Vancouver? Canada thinks so. PM Justin Trudeau's public airing of his spy services' suspicions has now prompted tit-for-tat expulsions of diplomats in Delhi and Ottawa. We ask about the killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar and more broadly, the politics at play for a religious minority of 25 million: most of them in India, with a strong voice in both countries and views that range from moderate to hardline separatist.
45 min
September 18, 2023 Libya's avoidable tragedy: What consequences after Derna dam disaster?
After an all-too-avoidable calamity, how to assist survivors from Libya’s dam bursts without lining the pockets of those who failed? As the UN estimates the death toll from the Derna disaster at 4,000 killed and another 9,000 missing, we ask about the years of neglect, the unheeded warning signs that Storm Daniel was coming, and in a nation effectively split in two, how channeling relief for the tragedy might in fact help the strongman who controls eastern Libya.
46 min
September 14, 2023 The Debate: Mitt Romney retires from US Senate
Mitt Romney is retiring from US politics with a message for the old guard: the former presidential contender says it is time for a new generation of political leaders. Romney had both Joe Biden and Donald Trump in his sights with this statement, but also a lengthy list of other ageing representatives and senators.
43 min
September 13, 2023 Oslo Accords 30 years on: Is a two-state solution impossible?
It has been 30 years since the first Oslo Accord - a move that was touted unprecedented to try to achieve peace in the Middle East. An accord that saw Israelis and Palestinians sign a document that led to the establishment of the Palestinian Authority. Yitzak Rabin, Shimon Peres – there for Israel – and Yasser Arafat and Mahmoud Abbas for the Palestinians. Bill Clinton was chair and the idea of a two-state solution was written on paper and signed.
44 min
September 12, 2023 Deadly floods in Libya: Can national tragedy unite a divided country?
Flooding, brought by Storm Daniel, has pushed a divided nation to the limit with alarming levels of death and destruction. Badly battered by the storm, the coastal city of Derna is now underwater after the storm caused a dam there to burst. Other cities along Libya’s eastern coast such as Susah, Marj and Benghazi are all badly flooded. More than 2,300 have died while some 10,000 remain unaccounted for, numbers published by the Red Crescent show.
43 min
September 11, 2023 Morocco Earthquake: Race to find survivors as rescuers reach hardest hit areas
This programme is dedicated to the people of Morocco in mourning right now for the more than 2,000 people killed in the earthquake. We examine what happened, why it proved so devastating and take a look at the difficult rescue effort which includes recovering and getting aid to those in need.
44 min
September 08, 2023 India's moment: What are the stakes at the New Delhi G20 summit?
It's India's moment. New Delhi is welcoming the world for the G20 summit at a time of unprecedented clout on the world stage. From its rivalry with China and its ever-warming ties with the United States to its calculated neutrality on Russia and its stated aim to champion the Global South, what kind of a difference will the world's most populous nation and its populist leader make going forward? Join us for this special edition of The Debate from New Delhi.
47 min
September 07, 2023 The Modi model: Can India’s democracy keep up with its growing clout?
Which way for India and its democracy? As Hindu nationalist Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomes the world for the G20 summit, he’s basking in the glow of a decade of development. But at what cost? From poverty reduction and digitalisation to bitter identity politics and curbs on civil liberties, François Picard’s panel offers differing perspectives on a pivotal moment for both the nation and the model it represents for the rest of the world.
47 min
September 06, 2023 Africa Climate Summit: Leaders call for rich polluters to keep their word
African nations reached a consensus on climate change action as the first Africa Climate Summit drew to a close on Wednesday in Nairobi, Kenya. Hosted by President William Ruto, African leaders discussed how to harness the continent's potential to tackle global warming.
44 min
September 05, 2023 Corruption in Ukraine: Can crackdown on military change the course of conflict?
Ukraine is fighting a war against an invader, Russia. But it’s also battling an internal enemy. Corruption has long been a problem plaguing Kyiv and is one of the principle criticisms of the country when it comes to joining blocs such as the European Union.
45 min

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