The Explanation Episodes Episode guide
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Afghanistan: Women, girls and their rights
How a turbulent history dictates the ever-shifting attitudes towards women and girls
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Understanding Iran: Reconciling religion and democracy
Rana Rahimpour explains how religion, democracy and ideals combine in Iran
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Israeli-Palestinian relations
In 2021, Jeremy Bowen discussed the history of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict
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Understanding democracy in Hong Kong
Why are there democracy protests in Hong Kong?
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What does a new president mean for Poland?
John Simpson analyses what Karol Nawrocki’s victory means for Poland’s government
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Unspun World: Xi Jinping: President or emperor?
What do the growing ambitions of China's leader mean for the rest of the world?
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Unspun World: Will the UK's election change its place in the world?
Plus, can Iran's governing elite win back popular support?
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Unspun World: Will Israeli criticism change Netanyahu's Gaza stance?
Will criticism from within Israel force Netanyahu to change his approach in Gaza?
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Unspun World: Will Israel invade Gaza?
Will Israel launch a ground assault in Gaza and, if they do, what's at stake?
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Unspun World: Why are US-Israel relations at an historic low?
Plus, Georgia's mass protests and China's influence on Western countries
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Unspun World: Who can challenge Trump?
The race for the 2024 Republican White House nomination is about to heat up
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Unspun World: Where is the conflict between Israel and Iran heading?
John Simpson analyses whether Israel’s attacks on Iran could lead to regime change
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Unspun World: What's the West's strategy for the Houthis?
Have US and UK-led attacks on the Houthis in Yemen backfired?
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Unspun World: What's next for President Putin after winning re-election?
Plus, as Biden and Trump compete for the presidency, is the US close to civil unrest?
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Unspun World: What's next for Gaza?
John Simpson examines the Israeli government’s plans for Gaza
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Unspun World: What's life like on the ground in Gaza and the West Bank?
What will it take to bring peace to both Gaza and Ukraine?
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Unspun World: What's it like reporting on the war from inside Russia?
Steve Rosenberg on the challenges for journalists still in Russia
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Unspun World: What's Israel's endgame in Gaza?
What's Israel's endgame in Gaza? Security correspondent, Frank Gardener, gives his take
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Unspun World: What's behind the growing tensions between China and Taiwan?
In Taiwan, John Simpson reflects on the last 60 years of Chinese politics
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Unspun World: What will Iran's strategy be?
We look at the debate inside Iran in the wake of Israel’s assault on Hezbollah
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Unspun World: What will Iran do now?
How the Iranian regime might respond to Israel’s attack
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Unspun World: What part did Trump play in Canada’s election?
John Simpson analyses US President Donald Trump’s influence on Canada's election results
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Unspun World: What is Israel's plan for Gaza?
Plus, the mood on the Ukrainian frontline and South Africa's general election
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Unspun World: What has changed for women in Iran, a year after Mahsa Amini's death?
Iranian women are still fighting for freedom, despite government crackdowns
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Unspun World: What does the US election tell us about America?
How the US presidential campaign highlighted the deep divisions in the country
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Unspun World: What can the world expect from a second Trump term?
John Simpson explores the implications of a second Trump term for US foreign policy
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Unspun World: What Alexei Navalny's death means for Vladimir Putin's grip on Russia
Two years since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine, can Putin keep control?
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Unspun World: Vladimir Putin’s game plan
John Simpson analyses Russia’s current strategy in Ukraine
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Unspun World: Trump's immigration crackdown
John Simpson analyses the US president’s decision to deploy troops to California
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Unspun World: The UK's new EU deal
James Landale analyses the UK’s new deal with the EU
