A Life Well Lived: Remembering those we lost in 2021

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The Gulf's moment of truth - reshaping the Middle East

As Iran continues to attack its Gulf neighbours could the strikes turn into a wider war? Who might be drawn in? And with Iran hitting friends as well as foes, how will this war reshape the Middle East and its relationship with the US?Our listener survey is live - find it here.Thi ...  Show more

Why oil matters: conflicts abroad, costs at home

War in the Middle East has caused oil and gas prices to soar and sent the markets into turmoil. But why does oil still have such a powerful influence over the cost of household goods? And what has history taught us about how wars are waged when oil holds such sway?Our listener su ...  Show more

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