A look ahead to South Africa’s elections and a total solar eclipse

A look ahead to South Africa’s elections and ...

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When parliament takes charge

Guests Latika Burke and Theo Usherwood join Andrew Mueller to discuss the power of parliament. First, we head to France, where lawmakers passed a no-confidence motion to oust prime minister Michel Barnier, and then, South Korea, where MPs vetoed martial law to stop the president ...  Afficher plus

Can Russia afford another war in Syria?

Reports suggest that the recent rebel advance in Syria is still on the march. Will Russia have the resources to protect its interests in the nation? Also in the programme: the most recent trade dispute between the US and China over semiconductor restrictions. Plus: France and Sau ...  Afficher plus

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