Barbara Amiel: What do the super-rich owe the rest of the world?

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Helen Thompson, professor of political economy: A new era of global power politics

“Regardless of whether it's Trump or anybody else in the White House, we should expect something quite significant to be going on in terms of the United States’ relationship with the rest of the world.”Amol Rajan speaks to Helen Thompson, professor of political economy at Cambrid ...  Show more

Nicholas Opiyo, human rights lawyer: Ugandans want change

‘All they have seen is a 40-year rule that has resulted in high unemployment rates, poor services, and an increased violation of human rights. This young population is yearning to see a different president, a different kind of Uganda.’Catherine Byaruhanga speaks to human rights l ...  Show more

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